IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Securing sensitive data in an evolving landscape Advancements like those in AI and quantum computing can pose new challenges to customers, especially those in highly regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, telecommunications and more.

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Data Risk Innovation Strategy 84

IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 5, 2024

Many industries rely on high-performance computing (HPC) to achieve this goal. As an integrated solution across critical components of computing, network, storage and security, the platform aims to assist enterprises in addressing regulatory and efficiency demands.

Innovation 69

Innovation Quality Consumer demands Data 69

ivalua

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Redwood City, CA, 4th October, 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that Crelan, a cooperative Belgian bank, has selected its platform to digitize the entire source-to-contract process. The post Crelan Digitizes Strategic Sourcing with Ivalua appeared first on Ivalua.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2023

For organizations of all types—and especially those in highly regulated industries such as financial services, government, healthcare and telco—considerations including the rise of generative AI, evolving regulations and data sovereignty laws and ongoing security challenges must be top of mind.

Innovation 68

Innovation Supply Chain Efficiency Data Supply chain 68

Procurement Templates

MARCH 3, 2024

Check out my other page on s trategic sourcing A procurement assessment of needs is a systematic evaluation conducted by organizations to determine their requirements for goods, services, or works. Categories can range from raw materials, components, and finished goods to services such as IT, marketing, facilities management, and logistics.

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Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 130

IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Organizations need simplified, integrated and automated solutions to help optimize IT spend, improve operations and drive greater financial returns. IBM Consulting is uniquely positioned to provide exceptional FinOps and TBM services, from strategic planning to operating model implementation and managed services.

Collaboration 82

Collaboration e2e Budget Leadership 82

IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

As public cloud technology and hybrid multicloud architectures are being adopted in financial institutions at an increasing rate, we’re observing that their counterparts in the public sector— central banks—are a long way behind, due at least in part to a profoundly risk-averse approach.

Strategy 92

Strategy Cost of ownership Risk Data 92

IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

By prioritizing resiliency, performance, security and compliance, fintechs are helping to revolutionize the way financial services are delivered. Founded in the UK in 2020, MySocialPulse has continued to scale its business by leveraging both cloud and AI technologies from IBM.

Innovation 68

Innovation Risk Sustainability Data 68

IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

At the same time, we are increasingly seeing regulators more closely monitor the industry’s relationship with non-traditional players (such as fintechs and neobanks), aimed at mitigating the introduction of potential risks into the financial services ecosystem.

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Risk Risk management Management Innovation 75

IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

While AI can undoubtedly offer a competitive edge to organizations that effectively leverage its capabilities, we have seen unique concerns from industry to industry and region to region that must be considered—particularly around data. We believe this is particularly important with the rise of generative AI.

Data 78

Data Innovation Risk Demand 78

Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Natalie Gunn , Data and AI Innovation Leader, IBM, and Nicole Park , Senior Banking and Financial Markets Sales Leader, IBM Global Industries Is the appetite for Gen AI different in Australia than in the USA? ” – Nicole Park, IBM My advice: Stop chasing solutions and start solving problems.

Leadership 73

Leadership Innovation Data Demand 73

Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

Commodities are Tangible products, which usually refer to raw materials that are used as inputs in producing other goods and services. These resources are responsible for the generation of electricity and powers industrial processes worldwide. Consumers – Persons or Industries that require commodities to function.

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Raw materials Supply Chain Efficiency Price Market analysis 178

Procurement Heads

JULY 12, 2023

Coming out of an industry and moving from directs into indirect has helped me to push and challenge as much as possible. As a result, I have ended up with seven companies, and seven industries and I am proud to say I’ve never worked in the same industry twice. It is therefore a learning curve you go on. 

Leadership 130

Leadership Risk Suppliers Collaboration 130

Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2024

We recently spoke with Stuart Brock , founder and President of startup iKinetiq Innovation Solutions which helps procurement functions design the right strategy to optimize processes, gain deeper insights, and enable data-driven risk management with a focus on using AI technologies responsibly.

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Procurement contracts Contract Procurement Negotiation 112

ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Entering the market has revealed an essential need to not only acquire goods and services without threatening regulations, but also a desire for something more. Get ready for revolutionary Public Sector spend and procurement management.

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Procurement Strategy Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing 246

IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

The start of 2024 brings forth many questions as to what we can expect in the year ahead, especially in the financial services industry, where technological advances have skyrocketed and added complexities to an already turbulent landscape. This is something we’re likely to see more of this year.

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Sustainability Risk management Risk Management 51

IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

To address these concerns the industry is embracing container runtime environments to abstract away infrastructure. As such, the industry continues to move away from traditional moat-and-castle strategies towards zero trust-based architectures that micro-segment environments to minimize attack surfaces.

Data 76

Data Innovation Collaboration Risk 76

ivalua

MARCH 27, 2023

The solution is to create an Invoice Hub with gateways to each of the different Governments. Our solutions will make sure you’ll be well prepared for when France 2024 turns into an industry game changer! Because a network is an unneeded link in the data chain and it acts as a data barrier to suppliers.

Procurement strategies 130

Procurement strategies Agile and Lean Supply Chain Real-time Visibility Networking 130

Procurement Tactics

MAY 9, 2023

Furthermore, invoice reconciliation ensures the accuracy of accounting and financial reporting, as well as maintaining good relationships with suppliers. Invoice reconciliation is a crucial part of procurement as it helps to guarantee transparency and accuracy in financial transactions between the business and the supplier.

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Purchase orders Negotiation Purchasing Procurement strategies 182

IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This relatively new system offers a centralized platform with applications to manage all aspects of your business from supply chain management to inventory management to financial management. Some ERP software providers may also provide industry-specific ERP solutions or modules.

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supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Optimization Data Management 92

IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

These attacks are even more detrimental in critical systems, which include IT infrastructure and financial services organizations. IBM Cloud for Financial Services This is where IBM Cloud for Financial Services shines—it helps clients to fill that gap by supporting innovation while guaranteeing security and compliance.

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supply chain software solutions Inventory Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain 79

IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The stakes are especially high for organizations in highly regulated industries because they can be exploited through their digital supply chain, giving hackers access to consumers’ valuable and sensitive data. It also offers the industry’s only Keep Your Own Key (KYOK) for data encryption at rest.

Data 89

Data Agile and Lean Supply Chain Collaboration Risk 89

ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

Healthcare supply chain GPO, Intalere, deploys an end-to-end Source to Contract solution across its purchasing functions. New York, NY March 30, 2020 – Consus , a leading procurement services provider, today announced that Intalere , a healthcare supply chain GPO based in St. About Consus. Learn more at www.consus-global.com/.

Contract 147

Contract Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 147

ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Redwood City, CA February 10, 2022 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that Bravida Holding AB has selected the Ivalua platform to digitize the management of its direct and indirect spend. . Over a third of the Nordic countries’ CO 2 emissions come from housing and construction.

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Procurement team Procurement Spend management Sustainability 130

ivalua

MAY 14, 2019

REDWOOD CITY, California , May 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that it has opened an office in Sydney, Australia to support its rapid growth and increased presence in the Asia Pacific region. ” About Ivalua. Media Contact. Michael Gallo.

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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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Real-time Visibility Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting 130

Procurement Heads

DECEMBER 7, 2022

For the latest in Procurement Heads ‘ CPO Spotlight series, he spoke with James Dobbin about how he got into procurement, some of the trends he’s seeing in the financial and procurement space and whether the pandemic has pushed us closer to a cashless society. Could you tell us a little about Paysafe and what it is that you do.

Strategic sourcing 246

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Vendor management Category management 246

IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

The financial world has been revolutionized by blockchain technology, which has enabled peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries. This technology has numerous potential applications in the financial services industry, supply chain management, voting systems and more.

Supply Chain Efficiency 74

Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Networking Risk 74

ivalua

JUNE 22, 2022

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced that it has been selected by Switzerland’s Migros Cooperative Retailing to support its wider digital transformation strategy with Ivalua’s comprehensive source-to-pay (S2P) solution for the retailers’ indirect spend.

Sourcing 130

Sourcing Spend management Strategy Suppliers 130

ivalua

APRIL 1, 2020

Healthcare supply chain GPO, Intalere, deploys an end-to-end Source to Contract solution across its purchasing functions. New York, NY March 30, 2020 – Consus , a leading procurement services provider, today announced that Intalere, a healthcare supply chain GPO based in St. About Consus. Learn more at www.consus-global.com/.

Contract 130

Contract Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 130

IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 12, 2024

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of technological progress, offering a spectrum of benefits across industries. However, as AI services find a home in cloud platforms, the issue of data confidentiality takes center stage. Not even IBM Cloud administrators have access.

Data 101

Data Innovation Import Demand 101

SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

In this blog, we will answer the question: what is Contract Logistics, and explore its definition, solutions, challenges, and opportunities, understanding why Contract Logistics is considered as the hub of logistics today and how it can help businesses thrive in an ever-evolving market.

Contract 90

Contract Logistics Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 90

Spend Matters

APRIL 16, 2024

Docusign Intelligent Agreement Manager IAM, which launches in May, is a new platform that takes features from products, such as CLM (including Docusign’s own CLM solution), and new capabilities to provide value to customers that may only use the provider as an e-signature specialist. Docusign Maestro enables no-code, drag-and-drop workflows.

Contract 101

Contract Data Procurement Management 101

Procurement Tactics

JULY 23, 2023

The main goal of last mile logistics is to ensure that goods or services ordered by customers are delivered efficiently and on time. Stage 3: Order assignments for delivery Efficiently sorting and assigning parcels for delivery is vital for a cost-effective last mile logistics solution. CERTIFICATE COURSES 1.

Logistics 209

Logistics Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility 209

SCMDOJO

MARCH 28, 2023

With the advent of the digital age, businesses are constantly seeking innovative solutions to improve their operations. One such technology that has had a significant impact on the financial industry is blockchain, which is the underlying technology of digital currency or cryptocurrency.

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

IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Whether it’s addressing customer demands for seamless digital experiences or helping clients navigate complex industry regulations, IBM Cloud is committed to helping clients drive innovation today while preparing them for tomorrow.

Innovation 66

Innovation Cost of ownership Risk Data 66

Procurement Templates

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Procurement, traditionally seen as a function focused on sourcing goods and services at the best possible prices, has now evolved into a strategic driver for sustainability. Track Record of Innovation : Evaluate suppliers’ history of introducing innovative and sustainable solutions to the market.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Ethics 130