IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In IDC’s 2022 Global Supply Chain Survey , they identified that “lack of visibility and resiliency to see necessary changes in time to react effectively” was the most problematic and unaddressed deficiency in modern supply chain management and inventory optimization.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Fragmented Supplier Networks & Lack of Standardization Why It’s a Challenge: Packaging companies work with diverse suppliers , including raw material providers (paper, plastics, metals), logistics partners, and contract manufacturers. Inconsistent tracking of shipment notices and delivery updates.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge! A recent Deloitte survey estimated only 15% of CPO’s have visibility beyond their tier one suppliers. I found this striking that there is so little multi-tier Supply Chain visibility. Visibility comes at a cost – one we’ve spoken about before: trust.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 7, 2020

In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic the need for complete, end to end Supply Chain visibility has never been more important! The necessity for visibility started with store shelves being emptied of toilet paper , food, and various household items. Supply Chain visibility and the Digital Supply Chain has never been more important!

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 19, 2023

Artificial intelligence is being used to automate routine and time-consuming work in warehouses such as packing and sorting of goods which helps to improve efficiency, reduce errors and costs. It is also used to improve the accuracy of demand forecasting, inventory management , and transportation planning.

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Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

It encompasses everything from acquiring the raw materials you need to make the product to delivering that product to your customers. . The long delays are increasing shipping times and creating longer wait times to unload the cargo at the ports despite handling fewer cargoes. . What is Retail Supply Chain Management?

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Planergy

MAY 8, 2025

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. These portals improve real-time visibility into purchase orders, payment timelines, and dispute resolution, directly enhancing vendor satisfaction. [5] How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities.

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Procurement Tactics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

From raw materials sourcing to production, storage, and delivery, it monitors if these processes may cause harm to the environment and communities. . The complexity of the supply chain can hinder visibility into crucial operational considerations such as labor conditions at a supplier’s factory that is miles away.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 24, 2025

Key players in the electronics supply chain are facing unprecedented challenges, including: Volatility in Pricing: Fluctuations in tariffs and trade policies are impacting the cost of components and raw materials. Only time will tell how the melody of this shifting paradigm will ultimately harmonize.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

Pairing a dedicated Source-to-Pay (S2P) solution with ERP strengthens procurement by enhancing visibility into supplier performance, automating workflows, and enabling smarter decision-making. This combination ensures that raw materials and components arrive precisely when needed, keeping production schedules on track and costs under control.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Embed RFID Tags: Incorporate RFID tags into products for real-time tracking and monitoring,enabling precise location identification at every stage of production. Strategy Benefits Supplier Collaboration Enhanced visibility and control over the entire supply chain.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 25, 2025

ANSWER #1 AdaptOne could provide significant value to Byrne Dairy , a food and beverage company, by optimizing and digitizing its procurement operations particularly in supplier management , compliance tracking , and procurement workflow visibility. Here’s how: 1.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 27, 2025

AdaptOne could provide significant value to Byrne Dairy , a food and beverage company, by optimizing and digitizing its procurement operations particularly in supplier management , compliance tracking , and procurement workflow visibility. Here’s how: 1. We aim to improve supplier onboarding, ensure regulatory compliance (e.g.,

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Jaggaer

APRIL 24, 2025

By the time I have finished writing this article, and certainly before it is published, the situation will have changed. One is reminded of the Chinese proverb, Better to be a dog in times of tranquility than a human in times of chaos. Here are some of the lessons I took away from the webinar. And for a number of reasons.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Suppliers contribute their expertise in battery technology, lightweight materials, electronic components etc., The result is a vehicle that meets market demands for sustainability and performance while reducing time to market and production costs. leading to a more innovative and efficient final product.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 24, 2025

Suppliers whose prices fluctuate significantly over time may not be suitable for long-term partnerships, whereas those who consistently provide products at estimated costs can be considered for future contracts. PPV helps assess the accuracy of these estimates by measuring the variance between the estimated and actual costs.

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 10, 2024

Just 1% of respondents to a poll Procurement Leaders conducted at the World Procurement Congress said they have “excellent” multi-tier visibility of the supply base. In real terms, this translates to three of those who responded to our poll claiming they had “cracked the code” of supply chain transparency. This is surprising.

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TYA Suite

MAY 13, 2025

These are typically routine or recurring purchasessuch as office supplies, raw materials, tools, or maintenance servicesthat support the companys ongoing operations. It ensures that every team has the right resources at the right time, without delays or extra costs. What is the goal of operational procurement?

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TYA Suite

MAY 13, 2025

Simple changes like consolidating suppliers, negotiating better contracts, and improving order planning can lead to real savings over time. If your current process feels reactive, disconnected, or overly manual, it might be time to rethink your approach. The result? A more sustainable and profitable business.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 8, 2023

What is Inventory Management? Inventory management refers to the process of handling a company’s inventory, which includes raw materials, parts, and finished products. Businesses use various methods of inventory management, each with its own advantages and disadvantages, depending on what they require.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Manufacturers have unique insight into the state of global inflation – they’re often hit earlier and harder than other industries by increasing overhead costs, from raw materials prices to wages. Consequently, staying on top of these financial trends gives manufacturers a critical edge in predicting their bottom line.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 18, 2024

“Supply chain visibility refers to the ability to track and monitor products, materials, and information as they move through the various stages of a supply chain, from the sourcing of raw materials to the delivery of the final product to the end consumer. Keep that in mind.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2024

Actionable Skills for Real-World Impact: Go beyond theory and gain the practical skills you need to make a tangible difference. Demand Forecasting: Develop accurate forecasts of future customer demand to optimize inventory levels and production planning. Flexible Learning on Your Terms: Busy schedule? No problem!

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

From collaborative robots to digital twins, generative design to autonomous supplier negotiations, this blog explores real-world use cases, practical benefits, and what your team needs to consider to start putting AI to work across operations. is Transforming Industry Smart factories, real-time data, AI-powered systemsManufacturing 4.0

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FourKites

DECEMBER 23, 2020

When creating a strategy for improving the productivity of your supply chain, you should analyze your costs within the following four areas: Staff time. Inventory, raw materials and finished goods. Real-time supply chain visibility can significantly reduce wasted time across your operations.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 9, 2025

Enhanced Adaptability to Dynamic Environments Challenge : Traditional equation-based models fail to respond to real-time disruptions (e.g., Example : Agents from a manufacturer and Tier 1/2 suppliers jointly resolve component shortages by redistributing inventory in real time. 3-way invoice matching).

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

From sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, and storage, to transportation and distribution, SCM ensures efficiency and cost-effectiveness throughout the entire journey. A well-established sourcing strategy helps businesses secure the best quality materials at the most competitive prices.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

The Manufacturing Supply Chain Journey through AI and Automation Manufacturing Supply Chains Explained The manufacturing supply chain comprises all the processes a business uses to turn raw materials and components into final products that are ready to be sold to customers, whether these are consumers or other businesses.

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TYA Suite

MAY 3, 2025

Suppliers are important for any business, and paying them on time helps maintain trust. A well-managed P2P accounting process ensures that suppliers get paid on time, reducing conflicts and improving relationships. When businesses pay on time, suppliers may offer better deals, discounts, or faster deliveries. net 30 days).

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

ChatGPT Inflation refers to the general increase in prices of goods and services in an economy over time, resulting in a decrease in the purchasing power of money. It can be due to factors such as rising wages, higher raw material prices, or increased taxes. What is inflation?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 21, 2021

In supply chain, simply observing your entire supply chain in action to assess it is not possible, but with data and a reliable performance management system like The Owl, you can at-least have a real-time view of your supply chain performance through KPIs and metrics. Customer Lead Time (Service). OTIF (Service).

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Skill Dynamics

APRIL 24, 2025

Meanwhile, supply chain teams oversee the movement of those goods, from raw materials all the way to the end customer. The procurement team is responsible for ensuring that the inputs to a business (whether goods or services) are of the right quality, delivered on time, and aligned with strategic goals.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

For the energy and utilities industry (E&U), time is not on their side. Equipment-heavy and reliant on an aging infrastructure, E&U clients suffer from costly supply chain disruptions as wear, tear and time take their toll. Visibility. However, maintenance inventory optimization is only part of the solution.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 6, 2023

The Importance of Forecasting Your Inventory Imagine you are the owner of a bustling retail store, offering a wide range of products that customers love. Your goal is to keep your shelves stocked with the right amount of inventory at all times. Trend Forecasting Trends represent changes in product demand over time.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 18, 2025

Based on the input from the 1998 Agent-based RAM platform, which featured self-learning algorithms within a nascent AI framework, confirmed prior research indicated that Indirect Material MRO products were prone to much greater volatility over time than Direct Materials.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 8, 2023

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. Benefits of Investing in Supply Chain Visibility To address these challenges, businesses are increasingly turning to supply chain visibility solutions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Is Just In Time Past Its Time? And standard operating practice in the automotive industry is just-in-time delivery dynamics. At the same time demand dropped dramatically at the beginning of the pandemic. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Environmental Impacts and Market Dynamics.

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