IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. In addition, a well-crafted procurement framework fosters innovation and sustainability.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. Sourcing plays a crucial role in building strong supplier relationships and achieving cost-effectiveness in the supply chain. Stocking: Stocking relates to the physical storage and management of inventory within a supply chain.

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Una

JULY 3, 2023

The hard-won skills that you’ve developed over the course of your procurement or supply management career will always be relevant, no matter how high you climb. They provide guidance on optimizing the sourcing process, enhancing supplier relationships, and leveraging procurement as a strategic function that adds value to the business.

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Arkestro

MAY 9, 2023

Simply put, organizations still aren’t harnessing the power of technology to its full effect — and they’re missing out on countless opportunities to optimize spending, decision-making, sourcing, and results. Yet there’s a disconnect between this belief and the actual behavior of most CPOs.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JULY 20, 2023

To new members of a Procurement & Purchasing team, it’s important to understand the role of managing spend and its impact on organizational success. At its core, managing spend refers to the process of strategically controlling and optimizing the financial resources allocated for procurement and purchasing activities.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 5, 2023

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the growing importance of sustainability and social responsibility, the role of procurement professionals has become more critical than ever. Improve spend management by implementing a buying plan Effective spend management is crucial for any organization’s financial health.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JULY 25, 2022

Over the past two years, we’ve seen how supply chains are constantly changing and facing uncertainties. Therefore, Procurement teams must identify innovative ways to bring value to the firm in order to accomplish corporate goals. However, talent management and innovation are expected to be the long term investments. .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

But to do so, they must also reshape their supplier relationships, aligning their supply chain with a more progressive strategy and securing a competitive advantage. This demands full alignment with the corporate strategy, and integration internally with stakeholders and externally with the supply base.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 6, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. In some cases — yes, organizations are changing their attitudes and becoming incredibly innovative in their restructuring of traditional business practices. Simply put, we can’t expect outdated business practices to achieve innovative results. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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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. Managing and optimizing a supplier’s performance is as essential as it is difficult. Where do I begin?

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Spend Matters

MARCH 16, 2023

An S2P suite automates spend/supply management processes primarily in procurement, accounts payable and inbound supply chain management, but also other areas within Legal (e.g., contract management), Finance (e.g, working capital management, treasury and FP&A), R&D (e.g.,

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Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

By effectively managing the purchasing process, companies can better control their expenditures and optimize their supply chain, ensuring the availability of the right products and services at the right time. Some of the key benefits include: 1. Develop a Comprehensive Procurement Strategy A.

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Una

JULY 25, 2023

Doing so reveals the topics that our community of procurement and supply managers are most interested in, from the latest trends to perennial topics that will never go out of date. Procurement and Supply Chain: What’s the Difference? Where does procurement end and supply chain management start?

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The Good Spending

JANUARY 4, 2023

Category strategy will elaborate on logistical and supply management aspects, i.e., inventory planning and supply chain configuration. By the way, procurement savings on direct categories generate cash flow optimization only, while indirect savings improve the P&L.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management. Their software is designed for multinational corporations managing complex supply chains. It helps large enterprises like Virgin, Coca-Cola, Boeing, and IBM map, monitor, and mitigate ESG risks across their global supply chains.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

Tim Cook has been instrumental in overseeing the company’s global supply chain and procurement operations. His expertise in managing complex supply networks has played a crucial role in Apple’s success. Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences related to procurement and supply chain management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

trillion) are locked up in net working capital in today’s supply chains. The bullwhip effect is a distribution channel phenomenon in which forecasts yield supply chain inefficiencies. It refers to increasing swings in inventory in response to shifts in customer demand as one moves further up the supply chain. “

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