IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. This enables an effective and adaptive approach to sourcing that creates value and minimizes risk.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 11, 2023

The need for efficient and error-proof procurement processes has never been greater. Following recent unprecedented events and disruptions, one thing has become clear: procurement optimization is no longer just about cost-effectiveness or efficiency. . What is procurement transformation?

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management. Their software is designed for multinational corporations managing complex supply chains. It helps large enterprises like Virgin, Coca-Cola, Boeing, and IBM map, monitor, and mitigate ESG risks across their global supply chains.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

Understanding Procurement and its Business Significance At the heart of every thriving business is an effective and efficient procurement process. Procurement, in its simplest form, is the process by which businesses acquire the goods, services, or works they need from external sources. Introduction A.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 4, 2023

But the inherent complexity of the procurement process means that it’s also prone to inefficiencies, errors, and broken handoffs. That makes procurement automation more important than ever. Escalating supply-chain volatility and inflation put pressure on procurement teams to “do more with less.”

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Pipefy

JANUARY 5, 2023

Companies that still rely on manual procurement processes are at a competitive disadvantage. That’s because manual procurement processes tend to be inefficient, fragmented, and error-prone. Fortunately for procurement teams, the shift from manual to digital procurement has never been easier or more cost-effective.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 23, 2024

End-to-end encryption provides a uniquely secure way to sign and store contracts, eliminating the need for dedicated servers and VPN connections. Budget management and control features allow for transparent presentation and allocation of budgets. This enables teams to make decisions and remain in control.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 7, 2023

However, procure-to-pay is definitely a subcomponent of the entire source-to-pay process. P2P forms the later (or “downstream”, to use consultant jargon) stages of the S2P procurement process. The key difference is that S2P includes the important stage of strategic sourcing, which is performed before you.

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Procurement Software

DECEMBER 5, 2022

However, procure-to-pay is definitely a subcomponent of the entire source-to-pay process. P2P forms the later (or “downstream”, to use consultant jargon) stages of the S2P procurement process. The key difference is that S2P includes the important stage of strategic sourcing, which is performed before you.

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