IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

There are many reasons to move to a managed DNS platform, but they all revolve around a central theme. Once you reach a critical mass of traffic and start getting concerned about the performance and reliability of what you’re delivering, it’s time to consider a managed DNS solution. There are several well-known options out there, and to a newcomer they can appear relatively similar at first.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The charging points will be installed over the next three years in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and six other major cities under the Shell Recharge brand.

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Networking 99

IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

There’s a moment in the life of most enterprises where the connection between Domain Name System (DNS) and revenue comes into greater focus. It’s the moment when businesses discover that delivering high-quality applications, services and content requires more attention to the quality of DNS connections. For most businesses, this is also the moment when they discover that the free DNS services offered by domain registrars or DIY systems they’ve been using are no longer fit for p

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The company wants products entering its facilities to move as efficiently as items being delivered to customers.

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Advertiser: GEP

Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends? In this recap of a recent GEP-WBR webinar, 7 Leadership Themes for Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders in 2024, GEP’s Pramod Sethumadhavan explores seven vital leadership trends that will help guide procurement and supply chain decision-makers.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Almost a year ago, IBM encountered a data validation issue during one of our time-sensitive mergers and acquisitions data flows. We faced several challenges as we worked to resolve the issue, including troubleshooting, identifying the problem, fixing the data flow, making changes to downstream data pipelines and performing an ad hoc run of an automated workflow.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The report’s benchmark metric, the PMI, came in at 49.1(a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), up 2.0% over January’s 47.1 reading, contracting, at a slower rate, for the 15th consecutive month. The past 15 months of contraction were preceded by a stretch of 28 consecutive months of growth. ISM also said that the overall economy grew in January, at a faster rate, for the 45th consecutive month.

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Contract 88

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Procurement departments are not immune to the talent shortage facing companies, but finding the right people to fill jobs goes beyond locating the right technical skills.

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Procurement 85

Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Steve Lykken will take over as group vice president of supply chain, replacing the retiring Mark Coffey.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Through the GRAMMYs®, the Recording Academy® seeks to recognize excellence in the recording arts and sciences and ensure that music remains an indelible part of our culture. When the world’s top recording stars cross the red carpet at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards, IBM will be there once again. This year, the business challenge facing the GRAMMYs paralleled those of other iconic cultural sports and entertainment events: in today’s highly fragmented media landscape, creating

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Risks to the U.S. economy grow as the crisis prolongs, experts told a House committee.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The ever-evolving world of procurement demands agility, efficiency, and a sharp eye for optimization. But how do you know when your processes need a revamp? Look no further! This article dives into 7 situations where process improvement can revolutionize your procurement team and skyrocket your bottom line. 1. Cost Creep is Eating Away at Your Budget: Let’s face it, procurement inefficiencies can be a silent budget killer.

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CPO Rising

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Fridays (in 2024) means that it’s time for another CPO Rising Listicle. Each list will include a variety of procurement tips, trends, insights, research, lists, strategies, and/or recommendations designed to help procurement teams improve operations. We’ll also include a summary graphic for you to share with your team.

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Supply Chain Dive

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The port processed its highest December on record for loaded exports.

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Export 81

Fraxion

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

What is AP automation? Learn about AP automation and how it can transform your accounts payable process. Discover the benefits of automating AP workflows.

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Advertiser: GEP

Generative AI goes beyond just automating tasks and providing real-time answers. Did you know that implementing generative AI reduces sourcing cycle times and allows for faster decision-making across procurement operations? In this whitepaper — Next-Gen Procurement: Transforming Processes With the Power of Generative AI — experts reveal how the strategic application of generative AI within procurement processes is paving the way for groundbreaking improvements.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As the world grapples with the realities of climate change , sustainability has evolved from a buzzword to a global imperative. Countries, communities and corporations are seeking ways to slow the pace of change and reduce the impact of human and business activities on the environment. Today, sustainability efforts are being shaped by new urgency and new technology.

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