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Global Supply Chain — Everything About Supply Chain

Procurement Tactics

First Name Email Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Global Supply Chain — Everything About Supply Chain Global supply chain has become a popular way for businesses to source unique materials and products from other countries as they are unavailable domestically.

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Spot the mistakes Strategic Sourcing Framework

Procurement Templates

I asked my assistant to help me mock up a strategic sourcing framework and she did a fairly good job but made a few mistakes. By the way, when doing sourcing preparations it doesn’t mean that you can’t work on multiple parts at once and go back and forth before the tender is issued but there is a typical order.

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How generative AI will revolutionize supply chain 

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Unlocking the full potential of supply chain management has long been a goal for businesses that seek efficiency, resilience and sustainability. In the age of digital transformation, the integration of advanced technologies like generative artificial intelligence brings a new era of innovation and optimization.

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VeloxCon 2024: Innovation in data management

IBM Supply Chain Blog

VeloxCon 2024 , the premier developer conference that is dedicated to the Velox open-source project, brought together industry leaders, engineers, and enthusiasts to explore the latest advancements and collaborative efforts shaping the future of data management.

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4 smart technologies modernizing sourcing strategy

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Sourcing is getting smarter. To start, many organizations have already pivoted from a tactical to a strategic sourcing mindset—which can make all the difference when it comes to gaining and retaining a competitive advantage. But now, the benefits of strategic sourcing are becoming even more attainable thanks to innovation.

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The Role of Managed Procurement Services in Supply Chain Optimization

Empowering CPO

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. But what exactly does it entail?

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Common Grounds: Unleashing innovation and growth through partnership

IBM Supply Chain Blog

IBM and Intel have a long history of collaboration on data and AI products, including AI acceleration with IBM Watson NLP Library for Embed with OneAPI, the optimization of IBM Db2 on Intel Xeon platforms, and now, watsonx.data. Now, let’s create innovative solutions to solve our clients’ most complex problems together.