IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

When your sourcing team chooses what to buy and who to buy from, are you selecting vendors who share the same social values as your brand? Your customers, employees and shareholders want to know you have a plan to address supply chain sustainability. Why is supply chain sustainability important?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

In fact, Gen Z are not only poised to drive the momentum even further towards sustainable shopping , but they are also influencing older generations to similarly shift their preferences towards sustainability. This signals a huge opportunity for fashion brands to deliver clothes, shoes and accessories that are made sustainably.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In the era of the Digital Retail Revolution, adaptive supply chain management is imperative amid the surge in online retail and the social commerce boom. The complexity of the e-commerce landscape is compounded by the presence of multiple sales channels, posing challenges to efficient management.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In this blog, explore vital tips paving the way for a prosperous career in supply chain management. Whether you’re a recent graduate or contemplating a career change, uncover key insights for establishing the groundwork of a thriving career in the dynamic world of supply chain. Lucky for you.

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Procurement Templates

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Procurement, traditionally seen as a function focused on sourcing goods and services at the best possible prices, has now evolved into a strategic driver for sustainability. It has the potential to drive change throughout the entire supply chain, influencing how products are sourced, manufactured, and distributed.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 14, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing? If you’re looking to start or improve your career in the field of supply chain management courses, you might be wondering where to start. Supply Chain Management Courses.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 26, 2021

Consumers weary from ongoing supply chain strains are demanding greater transparency and certainty from retailers and e-commerce sites as they undertake back-to-school and holiday shopping. It also gives consumers more direct influence in tailoring their unique customer experience.

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Una

AUGUST 15, 2023

Why Local Sourcing Is The Best Way To Build Social License Tips for developing positive relationships with local stakeholders, accessing community resources, and fostering sustainability to build a strong social license. What is local sourcing - and why does it matter? Clearly, social license isn’t something that should be ignored.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Supply Chain Transformation is ongoing but never more important than in 2021. Despite the initial capital investments, these technologies are driving efficiencies that ultimately lead to cost reduction. What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021? This was due in large part to the way they were designed. “The

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Open-source artificial intelligence (AI) refers to AI technologies where the source code is freely available for anyone to use, modify and distribute. Open-source AI projects and libraries, freely available on platforms like GitHub, fuel digital innovation in industries like healthcare, finance and education.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 14, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted supply chains around the globe and brought intense scrutiny to management strategies. Manufacturing industries such as apparel, auto parts and semiconductors have been hit particularly hard as factories shut down in China, followed by other global supply regions.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 31, 2024

Are you considering a career in supply chain management? In this article, we will explore the wide range of salaries in supply chain management, from entry-level positions to executive roles for each region. Supply chain management is a rapidly growing industry. Curious about the salaries to expect?

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Procurement Templates

APRIL 15, 2024

These traits can influence various aspects of decision-making, including procurement decisions in businesses. Here’s how each of these traits might influence procurement: Openness to Experience: Innovation Preference: Individuals high in openness tend to be more open to new ideas, technologies, and approaches.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 11, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Cyber Security and the Digital Supply Chain! Technology has mainly driven the growth of supply chain operations throughout the years. Supply chain breaches pose a substantial danger to businesses, potentially interrupting operations and harming their reputations.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 17, 2023

Also, it can help improve the company’s financials by using the resources efficiently. Thus, they help you to achieve sustainability by reducing your purchasing impacts through your supply chain. If they are selling to you unethically sourced materials, then you risk losing your credibility in striving for sustainability.

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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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ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

It is important to support this workstream through a team of key individuals: Sponsor: A high-level executive who champions the procurement application implementation, the sponsor provides critical support, resources, and influence. An Analysis by Ivalua Read More : What is Source to Pay Best Practice? Download Today!

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The Good Spending

AUGUST 16, 2022

Why is supply chain collaboration essential? Once, I was asked what makes the supply chain important to a company. Shadow procurement, supply chain, and logistics have become standard for many companies. The supply chain is the most collaborative function in the business.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In August 2020 Gartner published this report “4 Tactics Procurement Can Use to Sustain Influence as Economic Conditions Improve” This blog summarizes the key points of the report which you can read in full, here. When Covid-19 hit, supply chains across the globe nearly came to a halt. Procurement Teams Step-up.

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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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Value Match

JULY 28, 2022

The UK, Spain, France and Portugal have recently faced unprecedented heatwave causing wildfires across western Europe and disrupting supply chains locally and globally. Organisations who enable deforestation for leather and food such as soya and beef are directly contributing to the problem of efficient global supply chains.

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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. This process not only influences the direct cost of production but also affects the overall efficiency of the project or organization.

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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. This process not only influences the direct cost of production but also affects the overall efficiency of the project or organization.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JANUARY 10, 2024

In today’s eco-conscious world, the pressure to “go green” isn’t just a whisper on the wind – it’s a thundering roar echoing through boardrooms and supply chains alike. Sustainable Materials : Choosing materials with high recycled content, rapid biodegradability, or responsible sourcing practices.

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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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Una

JULY 13, 2023

The Definition of a Sourcing Hero Past guests from The Sourcing Hero podcast provide the definition of a sourcing hero and give examples of heroism in a business context. The definition of a sourcing hero At the close of every episode, it has become a tradition of sorts for Kelly to ask each guest a question.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

The global source-to-pay and procure-to-pay outsourcing market is expanding rapidly with the market expected to reach $55.8 To do so, procure-to-pay trends point to an increased focus on three key areas: technology, collaboration, and sourcing. billion by 2028. Below is a rundown of the three procure-to-pay trends shaping 2024.

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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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Pipefy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Procurement’s increasingly important role in business success Procurement’s role has evolved over the last 100 years and especially within the last four years — and so has their typical area of focus and influence on business decisions.In These are the real outcomes and value that procurement’s strategic involvement and influence offers.

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Procurement Tactics

APRIL 24, 2023

Thus, they help achieve sustainability by reducing your purchasing impacts through your supply chain and procurement. If they are selling unethically sourced materials, then you risk losing your credibility in striving for sustainability. Look for suppliers that value transparency and have a reputation for quality.

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Arkestro

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

in 2023 , even as organizations continue to grapple with talent shortages, budget cuts, supply chain issues, and global inflation. and an efficiency gap of 7.8%, which is forcing procurement teams to shift priorities and do more with less. The result? An industry productivity gap of 7.4%

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Arkestro

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Oil and Gas Simplify, Optimize, Automate: Arkestro’s Approach to Oil and Gas Get in touch Our solutions Fueling the Future: Arkestro’s Predictive Procurement Drills Down on Efficiency in the Oil & Gas Industry Predictive Procurement Orchestration is ready to revolutionize the oil and gas industry! Let’s talk.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement plays a crucial role in the operational efficiency and sustainability of a business. Purchase Order Cycle Time Evaluates the efficiency of the procurement process by measuring the time from when a purchase request is made to when the order is completed.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement plays a crucial role in the operational efficiency and sustainability of a business. Purchase Order Cycle Time Evaluates the efficiency of the procurement process by measuring the time from when a purchase request is made to when the order is completed.

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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? Sustainability is created at the source of our products, services, and consumption. Sustainability is created from Responsible Sourcing. How can you make Responsible Sourcing a Reality?

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Una

MARCH 30, 2023

In episode 100 of The Sourcing Hero podcast, our host Kelly Barner reels off a list of not-so-flattering nicknames for procurement she’s encountered that would make any purchasing professional wince. That’s why we’re urging the profession to expand the focus beyond cost to unearth other sources of value. Great question!

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ivalua

JUNE 6, 2019

If this foundation does not exist or if it is shaky, then buyers don’t know how much the company is spending with a given supplier, let alone how they can improve the efficiency or impact of a given spend category. Why they found it absolutely necessary to organizationally separate sourcing from procurement.

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