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. Additional procurement software includes spend analytics tools and supplier relationship management (SRM) software.

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Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Autonomous procurement refers to the use of advanced technologies to streamline and optimize the procurement process. The software works with real-time and historical data, including user preferences, past buys, supplier performance, and market trends. Here are some of the top ways autonomous procurement impacts businesses.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 2, 2023

If you’re new to the term, Managed Procurement Services refers to the outsourcing of a company’s procurement functions to a specialized firm. This approach allows businesses to leverage the expertise of procurement specialists to streamline operations, optimize supplier relationships, and most importantly, reduce costs.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Through these services, businesses can leverage the provider’s expertise, technologies, and relationships to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their procurement operations. From supplier relationship management to purchasing and payment processing, MPS providers cover a wide spectrum of procurement-related activities.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

Explanation of Spend Analysis and its Importance in Healthcare In the ever-evolving landscape of the healthcare industry, optimizing costs and maximizing efficiency has become paramount. These cost pressures necessitate a strategic approach to spending and resource allocation. Introduction A.

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Una

JANUARY 8, 2024

By fostering relationships with suppliers who are at the forefront of their industries, procurement can actively seek out partners that bring fresh ideas, cutting-edge technologies, and a mindset of continuous improvement, contributing to the overall innovative edge of the business. Financial Value Show me the money!

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Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2024

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Read on to learn more about how effective vendor analysis can help you streamline your supply chain management efforts!

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Planergy

DECEMBER 29, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Managing the challenges with best practices, including using procurement software for the marketing spend category helps simplify your process. Invest in Procurement Software. Download Free Copy.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

ERP vs. Best-in-Class for Healthcare Supply Chain Management? Are ERP systems better than best-in-class supply chain solutions for managing healthcare supply chains? That’s the question we set out to answer in our recent panel discussion with Procurement and Supply Chain experts.

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Una

MARCH 6, 2024

This is super handy in industries where workloads can change in a snap, like customer support or software development. Prioritize cybersecurity Make sure that your outsourcing partner has robust cybersecurity measures in place to minimize the chance of a supply chain or back-door attack on your organization.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Category Management as a Strategic Procurement Function Relationship Between Category Management and Strategic Supplier Relationship Management Importance and Benefits of Category Management Best Practices What are the Challenges of Category Management implementation?

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Procurement Software

JUNE 13, 2023

There doesn’t seem to be a month go by without a new solution coming onto the market offering eSourcing software as part of their offering. Knowing which solution is suited to your business and level of procurement maturity is a minefield. Which eSourcing solutions are best suited to mid-market businesses?

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2022

The company provides packaging solutions to some of the world’s leading global food and beverage manufacturers including Coca-Cola, Heineken, Molson Coors, Nestle, and PepsiCo. Additionally, O-I Glass intends to provide an optimized buying process with catalogues, guided buying, and an Amazon-like user experience. About Ivalua.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Procurement is a strategic function that encompasses the acquisition of goods and services required to support an organization’s operations. Within this domain, spend analysis plays a pivotal role in enabling informed decision-making and optimizing procurement processes.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

If you want to search the whole range of procurement tech companies out there beyond just startups, then check our our free software directory. Focal Point Focal Point is a growing Atlanta-based procurement startup offering a unique solution tacking three different challenges within procurement.

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Planergy

JANUARY 18, 2024

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Using a dynamic punchout catalog ensures customers can access data directly from their procurement software, and the data is always correct.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 4, 2023

Escalating supply-chain volatility and inflation put pressure on procurement teams to “do more with less.” At the same time, teams are expected to source and pay for these products and services with efficiency, speed and precision. Build better procurement processes with the Definitive Guide to Workflow Management Download now.

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