IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. Where tactical sourcing is a short-term strategy, strategic sourcing is for long-term business goals.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

By the end of this article, you will have an idea of the importance of procurement tracking in your business and which procurement tracking software you would want to utilize. It typically looks for details such as supplier information, item descriptions, quantities, prices, or arrival dates. What is Procurement Tracking?

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 10, 2024

Conducting market research : AI can scan the web to collect pricing information, identify potential suppliers, assess supplier reputations, and keep up-to-date with market and industry trends. This supports strategic sourcing efforts. Miscategorized expenses lead to incorrect reporting and missed opportunities for savings.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

If you want to search the whole range of procurement tech companies out there beyond just startups, then check our our free software directory. Focal Point Focal Point is a growing Atlanta-based procurement startup offering a unique solution tacking three different challenges within procurement.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 23, 2024

If you want to search the whole range of procurement tech companies out there beyond just startups, then check our our free software directory. End-to-end encryption provides a uniquely secure way to sign and store contracts, eliminating the need for dedicated servers and VPN connections.

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Horizontal integration refers to a company expanding its operations by acquiring or merging with other companies operating at the same supply chain level.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 5, 2023

Digital procurement means letting go of manual data entry, paperwork, and complex request management and instead opting to use software that streamlines procurement through integration and automation. Enhancing visibility and control. For example: the ERP system, SAP, Netsuite, and other finance software. Containing costs.

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