IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

If you haven’t been thinking about these questions, the time to start is now. Your customers, employees and shareholders want to know you have a plan to address supply chain sustainability. But the supply chain doesn’t end when the product hits the market, and neither does supply chain sustainability.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

The procurement of materials is a vital process in supply chain management, involving the timely acquisition of high-quality goods and services at the most economical prices from reliable suppliers. Inventory Control and Management : Properly managing the received materials to ensure they are used efficiently and effectively.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

The procurement of materials is a vital process in supply chain management, involving the timely acquisition of high-quality goods and services at the most economical prices from reliable suppliers. Inventory Control and Management : Properly managing the received materials to ensure they are used efficiently and effectively.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

To do this quickly and efficiently, spend analytics software is your best friend. Sure, but it won’t be very efficient and it’s prone to human error. Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the company leverages advanced AI technologies to enhance procurement processes, focusing on efficiency and data visibility.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

In today's competitive business environment, procurement isn't just a necessity; it's a strategic function that can significantly influence a company’s bottom line. Technology has transformed procurement operations from a complex, manual process into an automated, streamlined function that enhances decision-making and transparency.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction In the dynamic world of business, the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains has emerged as a critical success factor. The aim is not only to streamline operations but also to extract maximum value from every link in the supply chain. So, why are managed procurement services necessary?

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Time is really important in business. Knowing how crucial time is for keeping customers happy and influencing what they buy, it’s clear that handling lead time (which means the time it takes to get things ready) is not just needed for business, but it also gives an edge in today’s competitive and complex economy.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 6, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! This Digital Twinning of Supply Chains article focuses on transformative ideation of transport & logistics value chains. The physical supply chain is not easily changeable.

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Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

Resources / Blog / Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Buyers have always played an important role in the procurement industry, helping organizations obtain goods and maintain a careful balance of speed, cost-efficiency, and quality.

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Arkestro

JUNE 6, 2023

Ultimately, both want the same goal — ensuring business outcomes are positive, timely, and on-budget. We’ll break them down into two groups: efficiency and ROI. Efficiency Both CFOs and CPOs prioritize efficient spending down to the last dollar. Purchases in Time and Budget: How many purchases are on budget and on time?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Bible records Egyptian people storing the surplus of agricultural goods so that they could be used in times of famine. The Bible records Egyptian people storing the surplus of agricultural goods so that they could be used in times of famine. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Successful clinical studies hinge on efficiently recruiting and retaining diverse participants. While the overall clinical trial termination rate has decreased over time, low accrual rates within trials remain the most common termination reason. Ensuring early assumptions resonate with real-world execution is paramount.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

From data-driven decision making to real-time spend visibility, predictive analytics, supplier collaboration, intelligent automation, and data security, we will explore each trend in depth, shedding light on their significance and potential impact on businesses.

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Pipefy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

To do this, procurement teams require visibility into their data, control over their processes, and a seat at the business strategy table. In the same survey, more than two-thirds (67%) of business leaders in finance departments sought out process automation because of its potential for increasing efficiency.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This week, as thousands of network operators, technology vendors, and mobile device providers from all over the world converge on Barcelona for Mobile World Congress , it’s the perfect time to discuss how IBM® is shaping the future of network operations and telecommunications. The telecom industry is no exception.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

This comprehensive approach enables teams to uncover insights into how the entire system operates, identify performance bottlenecks, detect anomalies and, ultimately, deliver a more reliable and efficient experience for users. It is achieved through observing real-time frameworks, performance-monitoring libraries and crash-reporting tools.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! Mike Mortson was recently interviewed by Oracle as a part of their Global Supply Chain Influencer program. This article was posted on Oracle’s Supply Chain Management blog. Email Address.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

As organizations strive to stay competitive, they are increasingly recognizing the need to leverage digital technologies to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and drive growth. Traditional approaches to spend analysis relied heavily on manual processes and limited data visibility.

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Planergy

JULY 5, 2022

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain We all know just how valuable the supply chain is. Download Free Copy. Written by. Download PDF.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 18, 2023

These negotiations take place in real time, with all prospective suppliers at once. This saves buyers not only money, but hours of conversation time. Live, and within an allotted time period, suppliers lower their prices against the nearest competitor in order to win your business.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 8, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategy. As a business area, Supply Chain Management’s influence has grown over the past number of years. But world-class Supply Chains differentiate themselves through efficiency. Subscribe Here!

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Empowering CPO

MAY 31, 2023

This not only leads to improved efficiencies and cost savings but also sparks innovation and creates opportunities for growth. Effective risk management is crucial in maintaining a stable, reliable supply chain. Risks could be financial, operational, reputational, or related to compliance and regulations.

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Claritum

JANUARY 25, 2019

However, Supply Chain Management technology is beginning to catch on with SMEs, largely because of the significant cost control benefits and the increasing emphasis on control of supply chains and the internationalisation of these supply chains. Reduced inventory-carrying costs.

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Arkestro

MAY 30, 2022

At the same time, digital acceleration and the need for agility have expanded the role of procurement and finance from cost-management functions to broader champions of risk management, strategic decision making, and business agility.”. . Procurement and sourcing teams worked tirelessly to find solutions to disrupted supply chains.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction Have you ever wondered how much time, effort, and money your company spends on procurement? Or how much of that could be saved with a more efficient and effective approach? These inefficiencies can slow down operations, leading to longer lead times and missed opportunities. Allow us to introduce ourselves.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Green Supply Chain: True Sustainability or Just One Big Marketing Stunt? But, as stakeholders in the future of tomorrow, we also have to be conscious about the necessary steps to realize sustainable impact, for real. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Sustainability.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 28, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. But there is a profoundly significant Procurement value chain. Instead of waiting for others to realize that now is the time for Procurement professionals to make their value and contribution known. Now is the time for Procurement to SELL! Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Arkestro

MAY 16, 2022

Eco-Efficiency Analysis was used to ensure raw materials have minimal impact on biodiversity, land use, and working conditions. Enforced supply chain due diligence when importing critical mineral raw materials from countries under conflict. Deployment takes time, data migration takes time, and onboarding takes time.

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

It sometimes seems like S&OP is stuck in a time warp, where the same old things as 30 years ago are being discussed. To get some answers for S&OP practitioners, Supply Chain Trend interviewed a group of S&OP leaders. Supply Chain Trend will publish a weekly Q&A with these S&OP leaders.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Using multiple platforms to discover apps and manage laptops and mobile devices negatively impacts the IT and security team’s efficiency and productivity in continuous application patching. These capabilities help identify and block advanced threats like ransomware and cyberattacks in real-time on any type of endpoint.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

In the realm of procurement and supply chain management, one tool stands out as a game-changer — Spend Analysis. Its purpose is to increase visibility of procurement spend, identify savings opportunities, improve operational efficiency, and monitor supplier performance. But what exactly is Spend Analysis?

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Whether you’re a procurement professional looking to stay ahead of the curve, a business leader seeking to drive efficiency, or simply someone interested in business innovation, this post is for you. These models are often accompanied by practices such as annual rate contracts, bulk buying, and just-in-time purchasing.

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The Thomas Blog

JUNE 22, 2022

Surveys have shown that the purchasing decisions of industrial buyers are most heavily influenced by detailed technical information about the products/services they are sourcing, which is why common content and pages that attract new customers are: Part-level specifications. What markets do you serve? Facility and equipment lists.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Collaborating with the suppliers without any systems would mean wasting time searching through voicemails, printed documents, and email threads to locate the needed information. A procurement automation system may help a company become more efficient by offering unparalleled collaboration.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Discover Ways to Boost Supply Chain Visibility through Digital Marketing Supply chain visibility is essential for providing a superior customer experience and sustaining customer loyalty over time. Each of these experiences damages the customer relationship.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

And therein lies the problem of getting procurement to have a bigger influence on companies’ bottom line. Supplier collaboration portals to drive innovation and real time project management without email or spreadsheets. Spend visibility i.e. through a spend analysis report or a spend analytics dashboard.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

And therein lies the problem of getting procurement to have a bigger influence on companies’ bottom line. Supplier collaboration portals to drive innovation and real time project management without email or spreadsheets. Spend visibility i.e. through a spend analysis report or a spend analytics dashboard.

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