IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability.

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Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 86

Procurement Tactics

JULY 2, 2023

Budget Control When it comes to maintaining budgetary control throughout the entire procurement process, job orders are crucial. Managers and businesses may be able to monitor their expenditures in comparison with the approved and allocated budget by indicating expected costs and financial parameters in a job order.

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supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Negotiation Budget 184

Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 24, 2022

Supplier Networks — The Ultimate Guide of 2022. Supplier networks are important in the procurement industry to find your preferred supplier. In this article, we will discuss what supplier networks are. After this article, you will have an insight into what supplier networks are. What is a Supply Network? .

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Arkestro

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Resources / Blog / From Reactive to Proactive: How Predictive Procurement Reshapes the Industry From Reactive to Proactive: How Predictive Procurement Reshapes the Industry The procurement workload is expected to increase by 10.6% This approach goes beyond traditional procurement methods that rely on manual, reactive approaches.

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ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change.

Supply Chain Efficiency 244

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which provide procurement with the tools needed to maximize the value they get from their supplier relationships, automate and streamline processes, and identify opportunities for cost savings. Let’s explore further.

Real-time Visibility 130

Real-time Visibility Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 130

Procurement Tactics

JULY 4, 2023

It is a powerful tool that helps procurement and supply chain professionals to evaluate and negotiate pricing with suppliers effectively and favorably and achieve cost savings. Importance of Should Cost Model A should-cost model is an essential tool for procurement and supply chain organizations.

Raw materials 209

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Una

JUNE 8, 2023

What Makes a Supplier Strategic? Explore what makes a supplier strategic, learn why it matters, and how you can get noticed by supplier partners that are critical to your business. What makes a supplier strategic - and why does it matter? The fact is that procurement teams can only do so much.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Under Pressure, Will Procurement Take Performance Higher in 2023? . Procurement and supply chain teams have been trying to hold the line against macroeconomic and global market forces that have been pushing hard against them for nearly three years. Procurement and supply chain teams are under constant pressure.

Procurement 100

Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement team supply chain budgeting 100

Arkestro

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Then we’ll discuss how AI and other innovative technologies are removing current complexities, allowing oil and gas companies to reduce costs, optimize supply chains, and make data-driven decisions. As a result, the industry’s efficiency is falling while operational costs rise. trillion.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Una

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Have you ever been asked to “do more with less” in procurement? Perhaps the size of your team has been reduced, your function’s operating budget has been cut, or there is an organization-wide drive to eliminate waste and increase efficiency. Running a procurement function on a tight budget.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Procurement Procurement strategies 98

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement analytics is the process of collecting, processing, and analyzing data related to an organization's purchasing activities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and provide valuable insights into supply chain operations. What are Procurement Analytics?

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Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions 52

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Procurement analytics is the process of collecting, processing, and analyzing data related to an organization's purchasing activities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and provide valuable insights into supply chain operations. What are Procurement Analytics?

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Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions 52

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

It typically looks for details such as supplier information, item descriptions, quantities, prices, or arrival dates. Supplier Performance The quality, timeliness, and adherence to contractual commitments of suppliers shall be monitored.

Supply Chain Efficiency 178

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting 178

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2020

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain 121

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply chain Supply 121

Procurement Leaders

MARCH 6, 2023

Amid competing priorities, cost remains key With procurement being asked to deliver on so many fronts, it’s perhaps no surprise that the function is now seen as much more than about reducing costs. A detailed understanding of suppliers’ own input costs is vital in fighting back against this at the negotiation table.

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supply chain budgeting Suppliers Risk Procurement 189

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Try this as a tongue twister: “Tripping through tantalizing TikTokers, tenfold to transform your tangled supply chain!” In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.

Supply Chain Optimization 97

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions 97

Procurement Heads

APRIL 27, 2023

Andrew’s career started in supply chain and M&A roles in Unipart Group, before moving to Royal Mail where he was part of the procurement leadership team that transformed the function, achieving CIPS Gold accreditation in the process. Most procurement and supply chain professionals are adept at keeping an open mind.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Stakeholder engagement Supply chain 130

Procurement Heads

APRIL 27, 2023

Andrew’s career started in supply chain and M&A roles in Unipart Group, before moving to Royal Mail where he was part of the procurement leadership team that transformed the function, achieving CIPS Gold accreditation in the process. Most procurement and supply chain professionals are adept at keeping an open mind.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Stakeholder engagement Supply chain 130

ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Enterprises will continue to undergo the financial burden of revenue disruptions, consumer , and uncontrolled supply chain variables. . As operating budgets tighten, restrictive spending will pressure businesses to focus on savings and creative alternatives. . The Criticality of the Supply Chain (and Suppliers).

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Procurement supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions 130

Arkestro

JULY 6, 2023

Plant shutdowns, production disruptions, supply shortages, and demand surges wreaked havoc on the automotive world in 2020. And unfortunately, many of those same issues are major pain points for procurement teams today. million cars from production due to ongoing supply chain issues and semiconductor shortages.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Procurement 52

Arkestro

JANUARY 18, 2023

Since raw materials are expensive—accounting for anywhere from 50% to 70% of sales revenue for chemical companies —procurement is in the spotlight. Reducing costs in the industry by even a fraction has a huge impact on profitability. This means procurement will need to be innovative.

Raw materials 94

Raw materials Procurement supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 94

Arkestro

JUNE 20, 2023

You may face challenges such as choosing reliable suppliers, controlling costs, and managing orders. Research-backed procurement strategies can help CFOs achieve their goals while minimizing risk exposure across global supply chains. With 36% of leaders prioritizing AI implementation in finance [1].

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Planergy

AUGUST 16, 2022

How AP can improve relationships with your key suppliers. Supplier Development: What It Is, And How To Manage It. Best Practices & Tips Supplier Performance Supplier Relationship Management. For the best results, a company should approach supplier development strategically and systematically. Written by.

Suppliers 52

Suppliers Management supply chain budgeting Supplier relationship management 52

Procurement Tactics

OCTOBER 13, 2022

However, not many people know their real role in procurement. . We will discuss the role of strategic sourcing managers within the procurement team and their responsibilities in a company. Strategic sourcing is a part of the supply chain and puts an emphasis on customized solutions and strategic partnerships.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Over time the focus has shifted from the real challenge of Invoice matching to creating the perfect supplier invoice relying on OCR. So for the last decade the Procurement teams have been pushing the ‘No-PO, No Pay’ mantra, it’s now even ‘Government Policy’. There are exceptions to every rule, and that rule just doesn’t work.

supply chain budgeting 237

supply chain budgeting Purchase orders Networking Buyers 237

Una

AUGUST 9, 2022

Organizations in every state, however, are still faced with challenges related to ongoing supply chain disruptions and skyrocketing inflation, both byproducts of an unprecedented black swan event. Industries seeking a new cost reduction strategy. but face higher costs in doing so.

Purchasing 96

Purchasing Strategy supply chain budgeting Procurement team 96

Spend Matters

JANUARY 17, 2024

In this Spend Matters Vendor Analysis, we give an overview of ChAI, a pricing/market intelligence solution built to provide procurement teams with deep insights into the evolution of commodities. Understanding the evolution of commodity prices is crucial for procurement professionals.

Raw materials 55

Raw materials Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Strategic planning 55

Planergy

JANUARY 26, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. The best way to minimize disruption is to identify the various supplier risks and create a plan of action for what to do if the risk becomes a reality.

Risk 52

Risk supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

After years of focusing on cost reduction, the majority of procurement leaders say they plan to spend more and increase workloads in 2024, meaning procurement buyers will have more power to influence change and optimize spend across the entire supply chain. But what does a procurement buyer do, exactly?

Buyers 52

Buyers Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Procurement 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. The job of sourcing professionals is to understand the risk in the supply chain and manage it so they can react quickly when a problem occurs.” But cost reduction is no longer sufficient.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Procurement 130

Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

It is responsible for managing the entire process of acquiring goods and services, from identifying suppliers to ensuring timely deliveries. In essence, procurement serves as the backbone of an organization’s supply chain, contributing to cost savings, risk management, and supplier relationship management.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Procurement Real-time Visibility 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 23, 2023

For example, the procurement team looks at their office supplies and finds some outdated technology accessories and too many stationery items that they rarely use. This involves closely aligning procurement with production requirements, and procuring materials and supplies in quantities that meet immediate production needs.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 196

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement team Quality 196

Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools that enable procurement teams to collect and merge spend data, maintain an accurate spend taxonomy, and generate actionable insights for strategic decision-making. Spendata caters to both mid-market and enterprise customers.

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supply chain software solutions Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 52

ivalua

AUGUST 29, 2019

At the same time, two-thirds (66%) of businesses admitted they were still reliant on such processes as part of their Procurement or supplier management function. At the same time, two-thirds (66%) of businesses admitted they were still reliant on such processes as part of their Procurement or supplier management function.

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Arkestro

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Getting a Thanksgiving dinner from farm to table is an intricately complex affair for food and beverage procurement teams, with supply chain shortages, inflation, and rising food costs affecting consumer decisions all playing a part. Supply chain, logistics, and supply all dictate how the market price shapes up.

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supply chain budgeting Food and Beverage Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Procurement 52