IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

Since issuing its first environmental policy over 50 years ago, IBM has been committed to environmental leadership with both concrete goals and demonstrable results. In June 2023, we will publish year-end 2022 progress against our goals for GHG emissions reduction and renewable energy purchases. Through 2022, 96% of them have done so.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Our 2021 All Star Seasoned Leadership in Action Interviews! As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series. What is the role of Business, Supply Chain, and Change Leadership in addressing these challenges? Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Copyright © Mortson Enterprises Inc.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 20, 2021

As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series. Most recently it has been exponentially growing the distribution company I purchased 6 yrs ago through modernization; portfolio management; growth into other categories; and expansion into the US market. Professionally, respect and leadership.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 21, 2024

Vendor Irrationalization Before answering that question, read the following excerpt from an April 2009 paper, “Utilizing an Intelligent Filtering Platform to Enhance Contract Performance (A Procurement Insights Knowledge Leadership Publication).” In Canada, the number of off-contract purchasing reached a staggering 79 percent.”

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Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 3, 2022

Faster, leader-driven decisions on tech purchases correlate with happy tech customers, Gartner research shows. With budgets tightening, CIOs can make this happen.

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ivalua

JULY 27, 2015

The always astute Pierre Mitchell from Spend Matters recently called out an unnamed solution provider for “trying to create some thought leadership about upstream value creation and downstream value capture.” This reminded me of a prior post I wrote about the subject and I wondered if Pierre was writing about me. If so, in my (imperfect?)

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ivalua

JULY 27, 2015

The always astute Pierre Mitchell from Spend Matters recently called out an unnamed solution provider for “trying to create some thought leadership about upstream value creation and downstream value capture.” The post This is NOT Thought Leadership, it’s Practical Talk About Supplier Value Management appeared first on Directworks.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 12, 2020

As such we have introduced our “ Seasoned Leadership in Action ™” Interview series. Danny Wang is currently the VP of Sourcing and Procurement at Canada Goose with accountability for Direct/Indirect spends and replenishment planning and purchasing. I first met Danny when we were both at Celestica.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action” Interview series. While historically companies have performed this function internally it is increasingly recognized as being more strategic to have a well functioning Procurement capability, as opposed to just having a Purchasing department.

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SupplyShift

JANUARY 24, 2019

CMO’s are now responsible for guiding company culture, influencing talent recruitment, creating new ways of collaborating, and making technology purchases that might have once been exclusively the responsibility of the IT department. The post The Sustainable CMO: 3 Values for Marketing Leadership appeared first on SupplyShift.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. In what could have otherwise been a very stressful and difficult situation Michael’s leadership style was that of a consummate professional. And his team was a complete reflection of him. Overview!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. Now it is the management of demand to focus on availability to ensure support for consumer purchases within shortest lead-times. What is the role of Supply Chain and Change Leadership in addressing these challenges?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. His ability to be highly effective in Executive leadership roles has a solid foundation in his experience and aptitude. Paper purchase orders are replaced by Robotic Process Automation ( RPA ) and AI.

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Positive Purchasing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Since February 2001, more than 10,000 procurement professionals have attended this unique platform for learning and sharing knowledge about the myriad of developments that have transformed purchasing and supply chain processes in the 21st Century.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

– Editor/Co-Author CIPS Finance for Purchasers Level 6 Graduate diploma. – CIPS – SME book reviews: Global supply chain, Diversity Management & Strategic Programme Leadership. My role is part of Global Business Services (GBS) and a member of that leadership team spanning the group.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action™” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the role of Business, Supply Chain and Change Leadership in addressing these challenges? Seasoned Leadership In Action™ – Our 2018 All-Star Leaders! The ones that impact my girls.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

We began our Seasoned Leadership in Action™ Interview series in support of our objective to share experiences and expertise. With many of these Seasoned Leadership in Action™ Interviews now published we thought it would be valuable to extract excerpts from these interviews along themes, starting with lessons learned.

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SupplyShift

JANUARY 24, 2019

CMO’s are now responsible for guiding company culture, influencing talent recruitment, creating new ways of collaborating, and making technology purchases that might have once been exclusively the responsibility of the IT department. The post The Sustainable CMO: 3 Values for Marketing Leadership appeared first on SupplyShift.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 12, 2024

Already, the vast majority of procurement functions have mandates in place for certain kinds of certified purchasing, including half with sustainability mandates, but in 2024 those mandates will become commonplace and top priorities for procurement teams around the globe.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 25, 2022

Omid Ghamami is one of the most globally recognized thought leaders in the field of purchasing and sales negotiations. Thereby making him the world’s most sought-after purchasing and supply chain management author, speaker, consultant, and trainer. He is known as “the secret weapon of fortune 500 chief purchasing officers”. .

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Una

DECEMBER 6, 2022

It takes leadership, ownership, and a lot of hard work to convert the vision and social mission behind supplier diversity into tangible results. Do you have questions about group purchasing? Wondering how a group purchasing organization can help you save money, time, and effort? By Kelly Barner | December 7, 2022. Get in Touch.

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Una

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Later this week you’re scheduled to report to the leadership team to present next steps, and you’d like to impress. Invest in a centralized e-procurement system, get people using it , then launch a discovery process to locate, clean up, and import past purchasing data into the system. Step 2: Call a group purchasing organization (GPO).

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Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

SHL Worldcom service department – purchasing department misalignment (technician service call incentives undermined procurement performance). Misalignment takes many forms under an equation-based model. Here are just a few examples dating back to 1998: 1. DND process and technology misalignment – [link] 2.

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 17, 2023

Political Turmoil Incompetent leadership, corruption, political repression, ethnic tension, and economic hardship all fuel violent protests in Kazakhstan, the world’s largest uranium producer. This prompted other investment firms and country central bank reserves to follow suit. Thus, closing its market price at a solid $48 per pound.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 20, 2023

As a procurement Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in overseeing the purchasing and procurement process for a company or organization, making sure they get the best bang for their buck. Additionally, procurement managers must stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in order to make informed purchasing decisions.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Continues 3rd party recognition of Ivalua for leadership in Procure-to-Pay technology. P2P suites optimize the purchasing process, supporting improved financial controls, process compliance, cost savings and risk mitigation. They also improve employee productivity, particularly when employees work remotely.

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ivalua

MARCH 21, 2022

Audrey IZARD, Chief Purchasing Officer for Indirect Sourcing for the L’Oréal Group , will address the audience with her ESG-inspired keynote “Partnering for a More Sustainable World”. . Breakout Sessions.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

The Summit will focus on showcasing success stories in public procurement, thought leadership sessions on how to maximize value and technological innovations that will transform the ability of procurement leaders to deliver value to their constituents. Thought leadership on how to enable smarter procurement today. .

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The post A Gameplan for Procurement Transformation appeared first on Next Level Purchasing Association (NLPA). These insights enable data-driven decision-making, negotiation strategies, and risk mitigation, leading to more informed procurement choices.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

A frequent thought leadership contributor for the Ivalua Blog, Jarrod has worked across multiple industries, including higher education, public sector, retail, manufacturing, and engineered products.

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SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)

JANUARY 10, 2020

Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council Names Corporate Social Responsibility and Supply Chain Leader Donna Westerman CEO. Washington, DC -The Board of Directors of the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) is excited to name Donna L. Westerman as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council)

APRIL 29, 2020

Read our blog to see how the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council promotes resilience and sustainability through collaboration. The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) recognizes that established, healthy networks with business peers, the public sector, and stakeholders are critical to a company’s resilience.

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Also, on the development level, by operating across different work and cultural environments, often outside of core competencies and comfort zones, you can test, stretch and enhance your leadership skills. You describe yourself as a curious change-maker and passionate problem solver, what drives that leadership profile?

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ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

Healthcare supply chain GPO, Intalere, deploys an end-to-end Source to Contract solution across its purchasing functions. The company chose Consus and Ivalua for their deep capabilities in the Source to Contract space to support their critical purchasing processes. has gone live with Ivalua’s Source to Contract solution. About Consus.

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ivalua

AUGUST 28, 2019

27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — States are becoming more data-driven and value-focused in their purchasing. The report examines purchasing policies and practices in 29 states, weighing factors such as contract management and effective implementation of technology. WASHINGTON, Aug. Contact: Justine Brown. e.Republic. 916-932-1463.

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Positive Purchasing

JULY 21, 2022

Attendance is free and provides complimentary access to more than 25 seminars on the latest industry issues, practical advice on harnessing new technologies, thought leadership and case studies from industry experts and peer-to-peer networking.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

How an organization uses its available resources is one of the main priorities for leadership to determine. An efficient production process for your goods is necessary when you have to fulfill a high volume of customer purchases. Optimizing the Board Room The leadership of your company may take the form of a boardroom.

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