Una

JANUARY 8, 2024

Here are some examples of how a Cost-First Crusader and a Value-Creation Maestro might approach the same purchasing needs in different ways: Office Printers Cost-First Crusader You're on a mission to save on printers. You snag a bunch of budget-friendly printers without considering the long game.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Starbucks also paid careful attention to its supply chain, ensuring is products were ethically sourced and offering specialty drinks that in some geographic locations could be difficult to find. Rather than trying to enter an entirely new market, the company focused on providing low-cost goods to rural consumers.

Business strategy 79

Business strategy Strategy Leadership Agile and Lean Supply Chain 79

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!

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Organizations are now expected to not only manage cost but also to ensure supply chain resilience, mitigate risks, and contribute to strategic objectives. AI can analyze vast amounts of data to identify trends, predict future demand, and suggest optimal buying decisions.

Innovation 52

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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.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 29, 2024

Retention is best achieved by overcoming barriers to switching, maximizing the value of products and services, meeting customer expectations and solving customers’ pain points. It is achieved through a mix of customer service , marketing, customer success and product development.

Strategy 67

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 29, 2021

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). To become autonomous, supply chains require the new technology of Wave 3 planning systems, which we think of as systems of intelligence.

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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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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.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 31, 2023

SRM provides an opportunity for companies to gain a competitive edge by forming productive partnerships with their suppliers. Supplier relationship management helps to break down suppliers into categories and develop strategies for managing them in the most efficient way possible.

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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. Therefore, negotiations will be the most suitable mode of supplier selection.

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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.

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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.

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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. 3D printing 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a rapidly growing technology that has changed the way companies design, prototype and manufacture products.

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