Procurement Tactics

JUNE 7, 2023

Supplier collaboration goes beyond traditional buyer-supplier relationships by promoting cooperation, transparency, and innovation throughout the supply chain. Shared value creation Supplier collaboration fosters shared value creation through enhanced innovation, improved operational efficiency, and supply chain resilience.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Business process reengineering (BPR) is the radical redesign of core business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in performance, efficiency and effectiveness. The purpose of BPR is to streamline workflows , eliminate unnecessary steps and improve resource utilization.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

When I began my career there was no such thing as “Supply Chain Management” Supply Chain was not a title to be found anywhere on any organization chart. So what exactly is the definition of “Supply Chain Management”? Interestingly there are many views on how to define Supply Chain.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In supply chain management, total lead time is a crucial metric encompassing the period from customer order to delivery, be it in B2B or B2C scenarios. Production Lead Time: Encompassing manufacturing, quality control, assembly, and related processes. Each type of lead time can impact the global process.

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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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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Is Apple Supply Chain Really the No. Surprisingly, IT research firm Gartner ranks Apple Supply Chain as the best supply chain in the world for 4 years in a row. But, is Apples Supply Chain really the number 1? 1) Apples Supply Chain Model. Supply Chain Model of Apple Inc.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 9, 2020

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Targeted Strategies: Armed with LCI insights, companies can focus efforts on reducing resource consumption, emissions, and waste generation, thus optimizing sustainability endeavors. These tools provide a streamlined approach to data collection, analysis, and interpretation, making LCI more accessible and efficient.

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The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Her satisfaction depends on the efficiency of the supply network. It is important to recognize that a Consumer Packed Goods (CPG) company’s network determines its supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction. When designing a supply chain the following steps must be followed: Define the business objectives.

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The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Her satisfaction depends on the efficiency of the supply network. It is important to recognize that a Consumer Packed Goods (CPG) company’s network determines its supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction. When designing a supply chain the following steps must be followed: Define the business objectives.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 20, 2023

At its core, procurement strategies are all about managing the change aimed at driving continuous improvement in the supply chain. It also provided insight into building resilience through technology, people, and processes concerning the continuous improvement of the supply chain.

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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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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 20, 2023

At its core, procurement transformation is all about managing the change aimed at driving continuous improvement in the supply chain. It also provided insight into building resilience through technology, people, and processes concerning the continuous improvement of the supply chain.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 7, 2024

By following these stages in the client’s journey to onboard complex workloads to the cloud, businesses can experience a successful and efficient migration process that is designed to maximize the benefits of cloud technology and address disruptions and risks.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 31, 2023

By engaging in SRM practices, businesses can identify the best suppliers from which to source materials and services, optimize costs, mitigate risk, explore new opportunities for top-line growth through supplier innovation, streamline operational processes and receive preferential treatment as a customer of choice.

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Una

JANUARY 8, 2024

Value-Creation Maestro You invest a bit more in fuel-efficient, low-maintenance vehicles with a longer lifespan. The value here isn't just held in the initial cost but in the total cost of ownership, environmental impact, and overall efficiency. Process & Operational Efficiency Efficiency is the name of the game.

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 29, 2021

New Wave 3 Technology can empower a more efficient and responsive planning process. 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). TRADITIONAL IBP AND PLANNING TECHNOLOGY. Lacking insights.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

Optimization of the entire source-to-pay process for nearly all Körber locations worldwide. As an international technology group with about 10,000 employees, Körber offers products, solutions and services that inspire. The goal was to increase efficiency across the Group’s Business Areas.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

In an era where efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and strategic value are paramount, managed procurement services play a vital role. It involves a complex array of tasks and responsibilities that can significantly impact an organization’s bottom line and operational efficiency. What Makes Up Managed Procurement Services?

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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. Typically, the chain leases its stores and keeps them small and bare bones, saving money on real estate and extensive labor costs.

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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. Greater transparency: Real-time tracking of procurement activities allows for better monitoring and control of the entire process.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Healthcare, insurance and education are more hesitant due to the legal and compliance efforts to which they must adhere—and the lack of insight, transparency and regulation in generative AI. Code generation : Software developers and programmers use generative AI to write code.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

Whether you’re a procurement professional looking to stay ahead of the curve, a business leader seeking to drive efficiency, or simply someone interested in business innovation, this post is for you. These technologies enable better supplier evaluation, improved contract management, predictive analytics, and enhanced transparency.

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Solvoyo

JULY 9, 2020

The purpose is to build, test, and release software in a much faster and more efficient way. In SaaS companies, the physical separation of the product development and support teams can create potential friction, slow down software development, and hurt customer support. 2) Reliable DevOps Operations.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

With large volume shippers relying increasingly on logistics software to reduce waste and improve cost effectiveness across their supply chains, this new upgrade delivers greater control over the way private fleet drivers are compensated and reimbursed for expenses incurred during the movement of freight.

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Pipefy

MARCH 6, 2023

Following recent events like the pandemic, the shift to non-office work models, and supply chain pressures, the demand for business process transformation has accelerated. This includes initiatives aimed at improving product development, customer experiences, and operational efficiency.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

A revolution across revenue operations, customer engagement, employee satisfaction and the seamless flow of product development and delivery. Empowering your hybrid cloud strategy A pivotal aspect of modern IT environments blends the cost-efficiency, scalability, privacy and dependability advantages of both private and public clouds.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 17, 2015

Sherry Brown accepts a position as Director of Product Development, bringing her extensive experience in both logistics and software development to the award-winning UltraShipTMS development team. Brown has held prior positions with top-tier transportation companies like Transplace and Mode Transportation.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Modular design: subdividing sophisticated systems into simple modules in order to more efficiently organize complex processes. Honeywell Aerospace plans to adopt this comprehensive development strategy more broadly across a variety of projects.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As Professor Felix Oberlholzer-Gee of Harvard Business School emphasized , an effective business strategy requires a deep understanding of your company and a profound sense of optimism about its potential for exceptional performance. However, the same focus on efficiency may impede their ability to adapt quickly.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Marketers use ML for lead generation, data analytics, online searches and search engine optimization (SEO). For example, many use it to contact users who leave products in their cart or exit their website. AI-enabled computer vision is often used to analyze mammograms and for early lung cancer screening.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Development Team Deploys New Advanced Scheduling Platform Module and Makes Significant Progress Realizing the 2017 Product Development Roadmap. September 12, 2017 – Fair Lawn, NJ – UltraShipTMS development teams successfully rolled out UltraShipTMS version 5.11 back in late July and are preparing to deploy version 5.13

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

BPM is intended to help improve the efficiency of existing processes, with the goal of increasing productivity and overall business performance. Document-centric BPM is for efficiently managing documents and content—such as contracts—within processes. BPM is often confused with other seemingly similar initiatives.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

Large organizations are comprised of many assets that require continuous monitoring to ensure optimal productivity. While there are a lot of EAM products on the market, this article will help you ask the right questions to find the right fit for your organization.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Internal data monetization initiatives measure improvement in process design, task guidance and optimization of data used in the organization’s product or service offerings. But few organizations have made the strategic shift to managing “data as a product.” adds advanced generative AI model development.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

OLAP systems are designed to efficiently process and analyze large multidimensional datasets, while AI techniques extract insights and make predictions from OLAP data. C-OLAP optimized data storage for faster query processing, while IM-OLAP stored data in memory to minimize data access latency and enable real-time analytics.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Digital twin technology uses Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) sensors, machine learning and simulation software to collect product data and generate accurate models. Teams can then use the models to predict maintenance needs, simulate changes to the system and optimize processes (e.g.,

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