IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In today’s complex global business environment, effective supply chain management (SCM) is crucial for maintaining a competitive advantage. Here’s how companies are using different strategies to address supply chain management and meet their business goals.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Pairing a dedicated Source-to-Pay (S2P) solution with ERP strengthens procurement by enhancing visibility into supplier performance, automating workflows, and enabling smarter decision-making. Manufacturers can improve supply chain visibility, optimize logistics, and reduce costs associated with inefficiencies.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Here, we’ll discuss how it becomes useful for SCMs and what are some blockchain supply chain examples. Understanding Supply Chain The production industry uses a variety of procedures to serve its consumers through the market; all these activities can be covered under one umbrella term: supply chain.

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TYA Suite

MAY 13, 2025

These are typically routine or recurring purchasessuch as office supplies, raw materials, tools, or maintenance servicesthat support the companys ongoing operations. This step often begins with employees or departments noticing a shortfall, whether its raw materials for production, office supplies, or maintenance equipment.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

WMS helps you improve productivity and profit through advanced software and technologies. Barcode systems, RFID labeling, hi-tech automated robots for pallet movement, ERP systems, transport management systems, logistics software, augmented and Virtual reality wearables, etc are some of the hi-tech features of WMS.

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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. They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability.

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In the wake of supply chain disruptions and global shortages, businesses are quickly recognizing the need for greater visibility over their supply network, from documenting the origin of material components to tracking shipments. Supply chain mapping has plenty of more far-reaching benefits, too.

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In the wake of supply chain disruptions and global shortages, businesses are quickly recognizing the need for greater visibility over their supply network, from documenting the origin of material components to tracking shipments. Supply chain mapping has plenty of more far-reaching benefits, too.

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TYA Suite

APRIL 13, 2025

raw materials, software licenses). Ensuring purchased materials meet required standards. Minimizing supply chain disruptions and compliance risks. An automated purchasing system uses software to streamline procurement activities. The process starts when a team member identifies a need (e.g.,

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

To mitigate the issues of the end-to-end supply chain and cope with customer expectations, organizations are constantly focusing on reducing the delivery lead time. One of the essential steps to reduce the lead time is to manage inventories in every form like raw material, semi-finished products, and final goods.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

As ecommerce continues to expand, supply chain traceability has become a key factor for small businesses. This article examines why supply chain traceability matters and how Finale Inventory can assist small businesses in achieving it.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 21, 2025

Ecosystem Orchestration: Agents align procurement with finance, logistics, and suppliers, ensuring end-to-end process coherence. There is more to e-procurement than software! This mirrors the Metaprise Models emphasis on agent-based workflows over rigid tech solutions. “Are You Chasing Solutions or Solving Problems?

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. Optimized supply chains lead to improved profit margins.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

Suzhou Universal Chain Technology Company (hereafter referred to as Suzhou Universal Chain) and IBM China recently announced the successful development of Suzhou Universal Chain’s enterprise application integration platform and business process automation management platform using IBM hybrid cloud and AI software.

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Procurement Software

JULY 4, 2023

Ultimately, digital procurement enables organisations to enhance the overall procurement experience, as well as increase efficiencies and transform their end-to-end procurement function. Procurement technology, or procuretech, refers to software which powers these digital tools which automate and streamline procurement.

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Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 2, 2018

From the most basic to the most advanced organization, Inventory Optimization is a critical goal and one which underpins the effectiveness of the supply chain operation. The start-point for any Inventory Optimization initiative is Visibility.

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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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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. Vertical Integration: By taking control of different stages of the production or distribution process, businesses can gain supply chain control, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and differentiate their products and services. What is Horizontal Integration?

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

Whether it’s raw materials for manufacturing, software for operations, or services for customer support, procurement is the bridge that connects businesses to the resources they need to function and grow. Globalization has made supply chains more complex and harder to manage.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

The Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with even greater potential ahead. SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. Let’s delve into this emerging concept.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Hansens concept of “Velocity Procurement” is a modern evolution of his earlier work in supply chain and procurement optimization, reflecting his decades of experience streamlining processes for organizations like the Canadian Department of National Defence and the New York City Transit Authority.

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Procurement Insights

JUNE 4, 2025

– Primarily tailored for large enterprises; may be complex for smaller organizations 2 Market Dojo 90% – Offers strategic sourcing and supply chain performance solutions. Empowers manufacturers to tackle their biggest sourcing initiatives with coverage on over 400k suppliers and 1.7M CAS numbers mapped.

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