IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Depending on the scope and nature of the product, this could be as simple as hiring additional engineers and as complex as implementing new supply chain processes across the organization. In cases of complex global sourcing and manufacturing needs, a business may elect to use software or databases specifically built for the task.

Product development 83

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This results in better negotiation outcomes, improved quality, reduced costs, and enhanced overall value delivery. Initiatives that prioritize environmentally friendly practices, fair labor, and responsible sourcing improve brand reputation and mitigate potential legal and reputational risks.

Procurement 52

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Protecting profitability in the face of inflation isn’t about squeezing suppliers in negotiations, but working together to find ways to reduce costs in the full value chain. Ensuring supply continuity requires timely and open sharing of information. Second, map your sub-tier.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

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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. Our solutions are not just about reducing costs; they’re about creating value, fostering innovation, and driving business growth.

Management 40

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It is arguably true that supplier performance management is considered a business practice for measuring, analyzing, and managing supplier performance to reduce cost, and risk and also drive continuous improvement. Therefore, the success of supplier performance management directly affects the quality of the entire supply chain.

Suppliers 55

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Sourcing isn’t just a concern for procurement teams. With rising consumer and stakeholder expectations around ethical and responsible supply chains, who supplies your organization’s goods and services is also a C-suite consideration. Near-sourcing can also reduce risk.

Sourcing 102

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ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

Even reducing costs often depends more on effective collaboration rather than negotiation in today’s market. At the same time, organizations have never been more exposed to risk from their supply chains, from supply continuity, quality, or ESG violations. Take carbon reductions for example.

Suppliers 130

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 23, 2024

It supports them in budgeting, requesting, and ordering articles and services for their business, while benefiting from better purchasing conditions. Budget management and control features allow for transparent presentation and allocation of budgets. This enables teams to make decisions and remain in control.

Procurement 52

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Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

EPISODE 137 Using Visibility to Combat Supply Chain Abstraction with Frank Kenney By Kelly Barner | October 18, 2023 In the race to build global empires of data and digital systems, today’s businesses must not risk forgetting what all of those zeroes and ones mean.

supply chain budgeting 81

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Check out The Digital Supply Chain – Supply Chain 4.0! At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. Neil completely understands the role of technology, I/T, the Supply Chain and business.

Leadership 45

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