IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Though the items sold at Starbucks were more expensive than those of the competitors, they were highlighted in marketing campaigns as unique and superior quality goods. Rather than trying to enter an entirely new market, the company focused on providing low-cost goods to rural consumers.

Business strategy 78

Business strategy Strategy Leadership Agile and Lean Supply Chain 78

Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It is a strategic process that involves identifying business needs, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products or services. AI can analyze vast amounts of data to identify trends, predict future demand, and suggest optimal buying decisions.

Innovation 52

Innovation Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. I would call myself an accidental supply chain executive!

Leadership 40

Leadership Networking supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 40

Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

Strategic sourcing: Adopting strategic sourcing practices enables procurement to analyze the entire supply chain and identify cost drivers. By understanding the components and processes that contribute to the final product’s cost, procurement can explore opportunities to optimize and reduce expenses.

Procurement 130

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Raw materials 130

Supply Chain Trend

MARCH 31, 2017

Examples of an aspirational planning goal or BHAG can be: ‘our 6-month EBIT outlook will be within 2% error margin’, ‘we will decimate our budget cycle time’. ‘80% 80% of our new product developments will be successful’. Firstly, the annual operations plan or budget needs to be integrated in a planning cycle.

Strategic planning 60

Strategic planning Budget Leadership e2e 60

Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 29, 2021

For the longer-term decisions on planning and strategy, technology will augment the quality of human-centric decisions and nurture human-machine collaboration. If we look back over the history of supply-chain planning, we can properly say we are in the third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software (Van Hove, 2019).

Supply Chain Optimization 78

Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions 78

IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

And while enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrates and manages all aspects of a business, BPM focuses on its individual functions—optimizing the organization’s existing, repeatable processes end-to-end. BPM also provides the foundation for making refinements and enhancements that lead to continuous improvement.

Real-time Visibility 61

Real-time Visibility Management e2e Supply Chain Efficiency 61

Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 31, 2023

A strong collaboration between the purchaser and suppliers can result in lower costs and better quality products, while driving innovation. SRM provides an opportunity for companies to gain a competitive edge by forming productive partnerships with their suppliers.

Supplier relationship management 40

Supplier relationship management Suppliers Management Supply Chain Efficiency 40

The Good Spending

JUNE 15, 2022

Modified Rebuy A buyer wants to replace or amend a product used in the organization. The decision-making may involve plans to modify the product specifications, prices, terms, or vendors to enhance the product quality or reduce cost. Examples: framework agreements, Vendor-Managed Inventories.

supply chain budgeting 52

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

Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

Importance of procurement in modern businesses In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, procurement plays a crucial role in driving efficiency, cost savings, and overall success. Cost savings: Digital procurement systems can help identify opportunities for cost reduction, enabling businesses to optimize their spending.

Procurement 52

Procurement Procurement strategies Cost of ownership Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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.

Real-time Visibility 52

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

IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Digitalization has had a profound impact on the manufacturing sector, enabling businesses to optimize processes, improve quality and reduce costs. This technology also enables manufacturers to produce spare parts on-demand, reducing the need for large inventories and improving supply chain efficiency.

Supply Chain Optimization 60

Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency 60