IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The compact design and touch-based interactivity seemed like a leap into the future. Before long, smartphones became a way of life for organizations worldwide because of all they offer for business productivity and communication. ” This evolution demonstrates that computers have moved beyond mere number-crunching devices. .”

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Whether it’s deeper data analysis, optimization of business processes or improved customer experiences , having a well-defined purpose and plan will ensure that the adoption of AI aligns with the broader business goals. Without an AI strategy, organizations risk missing out on the benefits AI can offer. What is an AI strategy?

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Una

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Convincing your boss you should be working with a group purchasing organization In this article, we explore some common reasons your boss might hesitate to work with a third party like Una, and equip you with some compelling rebuttals to help get them on board. There’s only one thing standing in your way – your boss.

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PASA (Procurement and Supply Australasia)

DECEMBER 11, 2022

In recent the past we have had volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, wars and even pirates interrupt supply lines into Australia and New Zealand. We in procurement can do little to solve such problems, but we can anticipate the likeliness of supply side problems – supplius interruptus we can call it. .

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Planergy

AUGUST 18, 2023

Clients and results More Customers We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with Planergy. It includes overseeing scheduling, planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting, communication, and problem-solving tasks.

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Planergy

AUGUST 18, 2023

Clients and results More Customers We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with Planergy. It includes overseeing scheduling, planning, organizing, staffing, budgeting, communication, and problem-solving tasks.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

This integration ensures the visibility of inventory, efficient order processing, and synchronized fulfilment across all channels. This integration ensures the visibility of inventory, efficient order processing, and synchronized fulfilment across all channels. This, in turn, leads to increased sales and customer loyalty.

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Pipefy

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The use of HR help desk platforms is on the rise, ushering in a new system by which employees get the help they need, every issue gets addressed on time, and HR teams are given back several hours per week to solve problems of greater impact and urgency. What is an HR help desk? The answer is a resounding yes.

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Pipefy

JULY 12, 2023

Back office processes include accounting, human resources (HR), information technology (IT) operations, and regulatory compliance. Other crucial back office activities include preventing non-compliances, and, if they occur, identifying and correcting them so the company incurs no penalties or fines. Together, both drive business value.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 4, 2024

Fortunately, these are the types of problems AI was developed to solve. HR departments provide employees with services involving very personal human issues like work life and health, so it may not be a business segment that comes to mind when considering the best uses of AI technology.

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Una

JANUARY 8, 2024

Understanding Cost vs. What if procurement wasn’t just about cutting costs and securing deals? DOWNLOAD PLAYBOOK Table of Contents Introduction What Exactly *Is* Value Creation? What if it could be the driving force behind the company’s growth – an epicenter of value creation? Makes sense, right? But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

We’re all amazed by what AI can do. But right now, pure AI can be programmed for many tasks that require thought and intelligence , as long as that intelligence can be gathered digitally and used to train an AI system. But the question for those of us in business is what are the best business uses?

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Empowering CPO

MAY 31, 2023

In the following sections, we’ll delve into the importance of collaboration within SRM, discuss how to achieve it, and share key strategies for making your supplier relationships more productive and beneficial for all parties involved. The ultimate goal? That’s where collaboration comes into play.

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Pipefy

MARCH 31, 2023

Negative offboarding can also pose serious security risks, huge losses in IT assets, and lawsuits. When this happens, a series of actions are necessary on the part of both the employer and the employee to facilitate the exit in an efficient and tactful manner. Those actions collectively make up a process called offboarding. Preboarding.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

Additionally, we are looking to explore the ways to increase patient volume, diversity in clinical trial recruitment, and the potential to apply Generative AI and quantum computing. Clinical trials are time-consuming, costly, and largely inefficient for reasons that are out of companies’ control.

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Claritum

MAY 11, 2020

Proposing that an automated solution, orientated towards the engagement of potential partners in the buying and supplying ecosystem, is essential if we are to ensure our businesses are resilient to global events, such as a pandemic. 2 Trading During a Pandemic. Buyers able to buy and sellers able to sell.

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Claritum

MAY 11, 2020

engagement of potential partners in the buying and supplying ecosystem, is essential if we are to ensure our businesses are resilient to global. This article explores the use of technology to provide a platform for Buyers and Sellers to interact during a major disruption resulting in. events, such as a pandemic. management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

First off, we will outline a few of our observations about what we are seeing first hand. Secondarily, we will include information from other procurement professionals and procurement firms about their experiences, what they forecast, and what they are seeing. What are We Seeing Firsthand?

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Pipefy

APRIL 12, 2023

In this post, we look at the features and characteristics that distinguish low-code tools from no-code tools. We also consider the best use case for each and review some examples. Low-code and no-code tools are everywhere these days. But what is the difference between low-code vs. no-code? What is no-code?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Moreover, many of these financial services applications support regulated workloads, which require strict levels of security and compliance, including Zero Trust protection of the workloads. This requires a deep level of security and compliance throughout the entire build and deployment process.

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Procurement Software

OCTOBER 17, 2023

We will examine some of the reasons why procurement spend data is so messy. The same applies when we face the challenge of poor-quality purchasing data. So, how did we arrive at this problem? If we don’t, then it’s difficult to make the case from the bottom up for an investment into clean procurement data.

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Pipefy

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In this guide, we look at business service management or (BSM) in detail to explain what it is, how it works, and why it’s essential for any company that wants to thrive. The primary goal of BSM is to ensure that all processes within the business have the IT resources — meaning people and technology — to support them.

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Claritum

OCTOBER 21, 2019

To help guide your search, we’ve compiled important considerations and questions, relating specifically to addressing automation of Indirect Procurement. Indirect spend can be complex for an organisation to manage, because it covers many categories of spend and many purchases are unique in nature. 2 Focus on Facts not Fiction. .

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Planergy

APRIL 19, 2023

Clients and results More Customers We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with Planergy. How AP can improve relationships with your key suppliers. How to capture early payment discounts and avoid late payment penalties.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 6, 2023

As global supply chains become more complex and interconnected, procurement professionals play a critical role in ensuring businesses remain competitive and resilient. By understanding and adapting to these trends, procurement professionals can make informed decisions, drive innovation, and create value for their organizations.

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Pipefy

MARCH 30, 2023

Inefficient workflows also cause problems for employees and customers, who may get frustrated by poor user experiences or lack of timely, organized follow up. Below, we identify the most common workflow problems and what it takes to solve them. Difficult to enforce security and compliance measures.

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Procurement Tactics

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In this article, we will comprehensively tackle what negotiation is. We will go through the process and how you can negotiate effectively with another party. You may ask, how can professional negotiators achieve their goals while also securing the approval of the other party for their ideals? How Does Negotiation Work?

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 31, 2023

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the fundamentals of managing a successful supplier relationship – from identifying potential vendors to preserving them long-term. Longer customer relationships based on consistency and security – giving both parties peace of mind when it comes to market volatility! The result?

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Pipefy

OCTOBER 24, 2023

But every problem has a solution, and we’ve defined those here as well. By standardizing their processes, teams ensure that every purchase request follows the same procedures and approvals, every time. By standardizing their processes, teams ensure that every purchase request follows the same procedures and approvals, every time.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

I see lots of congratulatory posts on social media about various procurement technology companies that have made the Spend Matters 50 To Know, 50 To Watch and ProcureTech 100 lists. This is an annual occurrence. First of all, my congratulations to all of the procurement tech companies out there that have made those lists. Where are their flaws?

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

I see lots of congratulatory posts on social media about various procurement technology companies that have made the Spend Matters 50 To Know, 50 To Watch and ProcureTech 100 lists. This is an annual occurrence. First of all, my congratulations to all of the procurement tech companies out there that have made those lists. Where are their flaws?

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The Procuretech Podcast

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I walk through some of my personal frustrations from the corporate world of how inefficient the vendor onboarding process is, through a mix of poor communication, excessive compliance requirements, vendors not following the process right the way through to internal routing of approval workflows being broken. So, how do we improve this?

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Procurement Software

JULY 4, 2023

It can help organisations reduce costs, optimise supplier relationships and increase compliance. Digital procurement can be implemented using different technologies, which we will explore in detail later in this article. Digital procurement tools offer buying teams a once-in-a-generation opportunity. What is procurement tech?

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Pipefy

APRIL 4, 2023

It provides this benefit by controlling processes to ensure they don’t perform unnecessary or undesired actions. Promotes compliance Many organizations are subject to regulatory requirements, which may come from the government or the industry itself. What is a BPMS? How does a BPMS work?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

Software development is one arena where we are already seeing significant impacts from generative AI tools. But before we get into how generative AI tools can make an impact, let’s speak more generally about improving developer productivity with methodologies, frameworks and best practices.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 31, 2024

In this article, we will examine the main ways businesses can leverage this technology in 2024, as well as discuss: What is no-code AI? The global no-code AI platform market size is expected to reach $17.5 How is no-code different from traditional AI processes?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 20, 2019

What Supply Chain Management problem does this solve? The biggest problem in the transitional supply chain is lack of open and trustworthy information availability across the supply chain caused by multiple issues – trust, technology and legacy practices being the top ones. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Infographic).

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