IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 12, 2024

“AI is driving a revolution in education, accessibility and productivity. For enterprises dealing with sensitive information, it is vital to maintain state-of-the-art data security in order to reap the rewards,” says Stuart Winter, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder at Lacero Platform Limited, Jamworks and Guardian.

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ProcurePort

JUNE 19, 2023

In the rapidly evolving business landscape, companies worldwide are embracing digital transformation to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and secure competitive advantages. A critical part of this digital journey involves redefining the procurement function, and procurement software is leading this revolution.

Procurement 130

Procurement 130

ivalua

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that it has received the ISO 27001 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS) supporting the commercial cloud service. ISO 27001 is one of the most widely recognized and internationally accepted information security standards. About Ivalua.

Management 130

Management Spend management Risk Suppliers 130

Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The top business priorities for supply chain organizations over the next two years are increasing productivity and efficiency (29%) as well as improving resiliency, continuity, risk and security (29%).

Supply Chain Efficiency 115

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Risk Supply 115

IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Shockingly, a staggering 33% of developers lack the necessary skills or resources, hindering their productivity in delivering products and services. ” This cloud-native development and testing environment for z/OS applications is revolutionizing the modernization process by enabling secure DevSecOps practices.

Data 102

Data Quality Collaboration Innovation 102

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Ikea said it’s looking for other options to secure the availability of its products, many of which normally pass through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal.

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Procurement Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Danish biotechnology company Novozymes is a leader in the research, development and production of industrial enzymes, microorganisms and biopharmaceutical ingredients. What methods are you using to ensure security of supply? Supplier relationship management has been key for Novozymes in terms of securing continuous supply.

Collaboration 162

Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Raw materials Supplier relationship management 162

IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

In 2024, companies confront significant disruption, requiring them to redefine labor productivity to prevent unrealized revenue, safeguard the software supply chain from attacks, and embed sustainability into operations to maintain competitiveness. times higher ROI.

Innovation 107

Innovation Data Risk Strategy 107

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Blockchain has evolved as a highly secure and fast way of managing transactions and has proven benefits in almost all fields. Understanding Supply Chain The production industry uses a variety of procedures to serve its consumers through the market; all these activities can be covered under one umbrella term: supply chain.

Supply Chain Efficiency 87

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Supply chain management Supply chain management 87

Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 23, 2023

By automating nearly every aspect of the order fulfilment process, these systems reduce manual steps, get products into customers’ hands faster and even cut down on fuel costs by optimising delivery routes and scheduling deliveries more effectively.

Real-time Visibility 202

Real-time Visibility Management Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 202

IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

For federal and state governments and agencies, identity is the crux of a robust security implementation. Numerous individuals disclose confidential, personal data to commercial and public entities daily, necessitating that government institutions uphold stringent security measures to protect their assets.

Risk 96

Risk Management Data Networking 96

IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 1, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) can be a powerful tool for driving product innovation, if used in the right ways. We’ll discuss select high-impact product use cases that demonstrate the potential of AI to revolutionize the way we develop, market and deliver products to customers.

Innovation 85

Innovation Business strategy Data Strategy 85

ivalua

APRIL 28, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Payment Cards FAQ: More Cash Rewards, Less Effort April 28, 2023 | | Innovation by Steve Carter Unlock your Payment Solution Organizations are rethinking their traditional payment methods as they seek to maximize savings while securely streamlining the invoicing process.

Innovation 130

Innovation Purchasing supply chain budgeting Contract 130

IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The vulnerability management process is a continuous process for discovering, prioritizing, and resolving security vulnerabilities across an organization’s IT infrastructure. Planning and prework Before the lifecycle officially starts, the organization establishes its overall strategy for addressing security weaknesses.

Management 109

Management Networking Risk Strategy 109

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

There are a lot of acronyms floating around in the security industry, and keeping track of them can be challenging. These are meant to fill the void by substituting a unified, all-encompassing security solution for the current trend of using various disparate security measures. How Does CNAPP Play an Important Role in Security?

Real-time Visibility 94

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency e2e Risk 94

Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 10, 2023

Issues securing and ensuring quality cans affected the availability of some products.

Quality 141

Quality 141

IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As enterprises embrace cloud native and everything as code, the journey from code to production has become a critical aspect of delivering value to customers. This stage focuses on integrating cross-functional teams (such as security, compliance and FinOps) through automation, tooling, codified patterns or self-service options.

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supply chain software solutions Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Data 82

ProcurePort

MAY 12, 2022

In a normal procurement process, buyers, usually organizations or institutions, send their purchase requests to suppliers to inquire about product availability, pricing, and delivery. • The post 7 Contract Management Functions You Can Automate Today and Secure Peace of Mind appeared first on ProcurePort Blog.

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Contract management Contract Management Buyers 130

IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 31, 2023

But there is one very practical and promising use case that has been commonly deployed without many people thinking about it: connected products. This use case involves devices and equipment embedded with sensors, software and connectivity that exchange data with other products, operators or environments in real-time.

Data 98

Data Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions Networking 98

IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

.  When done correctly, cybersecurity can be a strategic initiative that supports product capability, organizational effectiveness and customer relationships. Innovation with a security-first mindset We see fintechs playing a heightened role in helping enterprises securely manage the growing market demand for digital assets.

Data 92

Data Agile and Lean Supply Chain Collaboration Risk 92

Procurement Heads

JUNE 26, 2023

Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic led to increased recruitment activity in procurement across various industrial sectors due to a number of factors but namely a lack of availability of raw materials and specialist products. However, finding suitable candidates with the required skills and experience has become challenging.

Raw materials 130

Raw materials Procurement Category management Procurement strategies 130

Procurement Tactics

MARCH 17, 2023

This social unrest since 2019 greatly affects uranium production which causes its price hike in the market. Russia-Ukraine War Apart from its electrical energy use, uranium’s by-product isotope is also used for defense. Thus, this also impacts uranium prices in the market.

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Price Sustainability Demand Leadership 190

Procurement Tactics

MARCH 13, 2023

According to China’s National Bureau of Statistics, its coal consumption is more than 50% in 2021 due to its energy security program. Production Costs The increasing labor shortages, coal mining equipment, and transportation all add up to the general coal price spike in the market. per coal MT.

Price 224

Price Demand Sourcing Sustainability 224

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Commodity Trading — Everything You Should Know Commodity trading plays a vital role in the way of how our lives work and how the economy functions. What are Commodities?

Raw materials 178

Raw materials Supply Chain Efficiency Price Market analysis 178

Procurement Tactics

MAY 11, 2023

trillion dollars in GDP ( gross domestic product ) making it the second-largest and most powerful European country in international trading, the fifth-largest economy in the world, and the leading G7 member in GDP growth. Top Importing Industries Precious Metals Production = $61.8B The second was medicinal and pharmaceutical products.

Export 210

Export Import Sustainability Negotiation 210

Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Where OEMs in the past could concentrate on securing supply of expensive components, now they have to think about everything that goes into production, including raw materials, too.

Raw materials 112

Raw materials Risk management Risk Strategy 112

Procurement Leaders

JANUARY 16, 2024

It really accelerates the product, but you need to have your governance very clear up front,” he said. One of our members, who looks after digitalisation and supplier innovation at a European consumer goods giant, shared some of the difficulties on a separate community call before the holidays. It’s good to do it.

Innovation 130

Innovation Suppliers Supply chain management Supply chain management 130

IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The true essence of value emerges when business and IT can collaborate to create new capabilities at a high speed, resulting in greater developer productivity and speed to market. Enterprises are continuously looking for ways that empower product teams to move from concept to deploy faster than ever.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 72

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 72

SCMDOJO

MARCH 28, 2023

By providing a secure and transparent way to track products from their origin to their final destination, blockchain for supply chain can help increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve trust between suppliers and customers. seconds, demonstrating the effectiveness of blockchain in tracing and verifying product origins.

Supply Chain Efficiency 107

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions 107

IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Organizations are wrestling with a pressing concern: the speed at which they respond to and contain data breaches falls short of the escalating security threats they face. Incorporating an effective attack surface management tool into your security strategy can significantly help you mitigate the risks of data breaches.

Data 104

Data Risk Real-time Visibility Management 104

IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Improve agility and productivity Provide your enterprise MAS users with 24×7 access to MAS application experts. Improve cyber security Subscribe to Maximo ManagePlus to improve application and infrastructure patching cadence and automate endpoint security configuration. Increase resolution of L2/L3 service requests.

Risk 102

Risk Management Networking Purchasing 102

Procurement Tactics

JULY 17, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Choosing a Contract Management Tool Choosing a contract management tool is crucial for your business as you need to select what suits your company the best.

Contract management 189

Contract management Contract Management Negotiation 189

IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

However, it’s difficult to manage APIs manually, which is why organizations are turning to API management solutions like IBM API Connect® to bring consistency and standardization to the entire process of developing, managing, securing, and sharing APIs. Read why Gartner recognized IBM as a leader Why IBM API Connect?

Management 75

Management Innovation Quality Data 75

IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 18, 2023

It provides a structured way of exchanging data for financial transactions, including payments, securities and trade services. Improved customer experience: The convergence of wire transfers and real-time payments to ISO 20022 improves the customer experience by providing faster, more convenient and more secure payment options.

Data 118

Data Risk management Risk Innovation 118

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This process not only influences the direct cost of production but also affects the overall efficiency of the project or organization. In contrast, the technology sector might prioritize ensuring intellectual property rights and securing materials with the most up-to-date specifications.

Procurement 52

Procurement Inventory control supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility 52

World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This process not only influences the direct cost of production but also affects the overall efficiency of the project or organization. In contrast, the technology sector might prioritize ensuring intellectual property rights and securing materials with the most up-to-date specifications.

Procurement 52

Procurement Inventory control supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility 52

SupplyShift

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

STANDARD ASSESSMENT Product Carbon Footprint Assessment Navigating the complexities of Scope 3 reporting? Transition from rudimentary spend-based emissions factors to value-driven strategies for actionable change using the Product Carbon Footprint Assessment– designed to engage your suppliers for product-level carbon footprint insights.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Quality Suppliers Data 52