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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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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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 .

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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.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Improved communication, regular performance assessments, and joint value creation efforts lead to better supplier performance, reduced risks, and potential cost savings through optimized partnerships. This results in better negotiation outcomes, improved quality, reduced costs, and enhanced overall value delivery.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

In the current business scenario, where market dynamics are constantly changing, and supply chain resilience is being tested, managed procurement services have gained significant relevance. Risk Management: Procurement involves a variety of risks, from supply chain disruptions to compliance issues.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 23, 2024

Matchory Matchory is a German procurement startup offering a data-driven strategic sourcing solution. This collects supplier data from a range of sources, then applies machine learning and other technologies to analyse it. Along with a cloud-based supplier search engine that aims to fully automate global sourcing.

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