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.
Empowering CPO
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of procurement, organizations are turning to strategic sourcing services to navigate the complexities and achieve sustainable success. At EmpoweringCPO, we understand the pivotal role it plays in optimizing the supply chain, reducing costs, and fostering long-term competitiveness.
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Empowering CPO
JANUARY 28, 2024
Introduction In the dynamic realm of procurement, organizations strive to not only meet their immediate needs but also to establish sustainable and cost-effective supply chains. By adopting this approach, organizations can strategically manage their procurement processes to achieve significant cost savings and operational efficiency.
ivalua
MARCH 11, 2015
In a recent Sourcing Journal Online article, Sourcing is Hard , Mike Todaro, managing director of the Americas Apparel Producers’ Network, quotes Barbara Zeins, an industry expert that published a short list of “9 Big FAT Garment Lies,” which we might as well call “Global Sourcing Lies,” more generally.
ivalua
JULY 21, 2021
REV Group embarked on its sourcing and procurement transformation earlier this year, which included four appointments to REV’s global sourcing and supply chain team, representing the Fire & Emergency, Commercial and Recreation segments. Benefits include: Shortened sourcing cycle times. ABOUT IVALUA .
NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Initiatives that prioritize environmentally friendly practices, fair labor, and responsible sourcing improve brand reputation and mitigate potential legal and reputational risks. Procurement teams equipped with risk management tools can ensure business continuity and minimize potential negative impacts.
Spend Matters
DECEMBER 22, 2023
With the geopolitical environment continuing its downward pressure on global supply chains, the economic volatility further cemented any cost-cutting measures that were already in place. We started getting hearing from companies of all sizes that wanted to explore using our Autonomous Sourcing for all types of spend.
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