IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. This enables an effective and adaptive approach to sourcing that creates value and minimizes risk.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 2, 2024

Sourcing Easy to use, e-sourcing RFP / RFQ tool with modern interface. Collaboration Tools Various types of Project Management and internal stakeholder and supplier collaboration software platforms available within this price range. Low Cost e-Sourcing Software Let’s look at e-sourcing software first.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Food Waste and World Hunger – The Food Supply Chain is Broken! When you’re a food and beverage manufacturer, there’s no business more serious than quality control. From one end to another, your supply chain must be traceable and verifiable. Subscribe Here!

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Pipefy

JANUARY 31, 2023

Now, businesses rely on procurement teams to provide more holistic, strategic insights that create long-term business value and financial efficiency. From the very beginning, the ability to source and obtain goods and services has allowed people to not only survive but thrive. The Great Pyramids were built using an estimated 5.5

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Procurement Heads

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

For example, if we choose deliberately to not provide employment opportunities in the communities in which we operate because we outsource everything or we choose our supply chains differently we are not contributing to the development of our communities. What do you look for when hiring procurement and supply chain talent?

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Skill Dynamics

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Your organization’s supply chain can be the bedrock of a robust ESG strategy that will drive positive change and contribute to long-term sustainability. We’re here to help guide you in developing a more ethical and sustainable supply chain using actionable insights from our years of expertise. Let’s dive right in.

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Planergy

AUGUST 16, 2022

Supplier development is an important part of a company’s overall supply chain management strategy and is essential for ensuring that the right suppliers are selected to deliver quality products and services. Quality Quality management is a crucial part of business strategy.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The duties of procurement managers are diverse, ranging from creating solicitations to collaborating with vendors. Along with cost savings, procurement managers are focusing on optimizing and automating processes. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

By examining spending patterns across various categories, such as suppliers, departments, and geographies, businesses can uncover hidden opportunities for cost savings, mitigate risks, and enhance their overall procurement efficiency. We take a people-first approach, recognizing that every organization has unique requirements and objectives.

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Procurement Heads

APRIL 5, 2023

We had a conversation and reset the agenda, I was up for the conversation about how to create more efficiency across the organisation. That was about people, process and technology and being clear with stakeholders about what the success criteria looked like once we stand in the result of a transformed procurement and supply chain operation.

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Procurement Heads

APRIL 5, 2023

We had a conversation and reset the agenda, I was up for the conversation about how to create more efficiency across the organisation. That was about people, process and technology and being clear with stakeholders about what the success criteria looked like once we stand in the result of a transformed procurement and supply chain operation.

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EazyStock

MARCH 17, 2021

As globalization extends supply chains around the world, the likelihood of negative impacts stemming from supply chain disruption increases. Supply chain disruptions are an inevitability for any supply chain, though the severity of the impacts can vary. Types of Supply Chain Disruptions.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 23, 2014

Inventory management is one of the most important tasks for supply chain management professionals. Then, this article will show you 10 simple principles that you can use to streamline your inventory management practices right away. So sticking to simple methods always yield better results.

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Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 26, 2015

Inventory management is one of the most important tasks for supply chain management professionals. Then, this article will show you 10 simple principles that you can use to streamline your inventory management practices right away. So sticking to simple methods always yield better results.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Understanding Lean and Six Sigma Lean and Six Sigma are two powerful methodologies aimed at enhancing organizational efficiency and quality. – JIT deliveries cause congestion in the supply chain which leads to delays, pollution, shortage of workers, etc. – Lastly, Not applicable to all industries.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 10, 2023

These systems help organizations to manage their resources more efficiently and effectively. However, the success of an ERP system largely depends on the quality of its master data. In the era of data proliferation, master data management has emerged as a pivotal element in ERP implementations and consolidations.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

Business Process Management (BPM) is a systematic approach to managing and streamlining business processes. BPM is intended to help improve the efficiency of existing processes, with the goal of increasing productivity and overall business performance. BPM is often confused with other seemingly similar initiatives.

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Procurement Software

JULY 4, 2023

It aims to make the procurement process more efficient, transparent, and cost-effective. Ultimately, digital procurement enables organisations to enhance the overall procurement experience, as well as increase efficiencies and transform their end-to-end procurement function. What is procurement tech?

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Delving into the intricate process of spend analysis, including data collection, cleansing, and analysis techniques, along with the role of technology in enhancing efficiency. This leads to informed decision-making, improved operational efficiency, and a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

If your manufacturing processes have become more intricate and challenging to manage manually, an MES can help streamline manufacturing operations management, increase efficiency and reduce errors. Consider the potential return on investment (ROI) based on improved productivity, reduced downtime and enhanced efficiency.

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Pipefy

AUGUST 1, 2023

Any business that wants to excel, or even compete, in the current capricious market must have the ability to make the best, most efficient use of its resources. The market fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the supply chain interruptions and rising inflation rates, however, were a rude awakening for many business leaders.

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Procurify

JUNE 8, 2022

Supply base optimization is a strategy used to reduce the number of suppliers you work with, especially those who are inactive or limited-use suppliers. Effective supply base optimization can help reduce costs, improve supply chain efficiency, better supplier performance and collaboration, and increased revenue. .

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Private 5G networks let companies manage multiple devices, services and applications in a highly private, secure and efficient environment—more than any public network. Smart factories: With AI and ML, factories everywhere are already becoming smarter and more efficient.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JULY 13, 2023

To measure and maintain high-quality data, organizations use data quality rules, also known as data validation rules, to ensure datasets meet criteria as defined by the organization. Data quality monitoring Maintaining good data quality requires continuous data quality management.

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