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 goals might be risk management and mitigation, supplier relationship management and sustainability considerations.

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Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The software works with real-time and historical data, including user preferences, past buys, supplier performance, and market trends. Systems use this data to automate routine procurement tasks and make informed decisions about sourcing, pricing, and supplier relationships.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 23, 2023

With a decade hallmarked by disruption, consumers are more aware of supply chain and how industry shortages, talent gaps, and climate events impact their daily lives and local communities. One dialogue that is still catching fire is how closing the gender gap in supply chain can help the industry build its ranks and agility.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 2, 2023

Modern procurement services encompass a wide range of activities such as strategic sourcing, category management, contract negotiation, risk management, and supplier relationship management. Moreover, procurement is often directly involved in achieving strategic business goals.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 3, 2023

Choose between a broad overview of procurement and a focused course that focuses on certain topics like strategic sourcing, contract management, or supplier relationship management. Take into account things like your current skill level, desired improvement areas, and professional objectives.

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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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Planergy

JANUARY 12, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Supplier Tiers: What’s The Difference Between Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3. Best Practices & Tips Business Process Management (BPM) Supplier Relationship Management. Written by.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

These cost pressures necessitate a strategic approach to spending and resource allocation. Fragmented Supply Chains: The healthcare supply chain is complex and often fragmented, involving multiple stakeholders such as manufacturers, distributors, and group purchasing organizations (GPOs).

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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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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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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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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

The best opportunities now lie in tail spend management. Yes, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) , supplier partnerships, and deeper collaboration with core vendors will deliver ongoing value over the long term and are an absolutely essential piece of ammo in every large organisation’s arsenal. Risk is zero.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

The best opportunities now lie in tail spend management. Yes, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) , supplier partnerships, and deeper collaboration with core vendors will deliver ongoing value over the long term and are an absolutely essential piece of ammo in every large organisation’s arsenal. Risk is zero.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Green Supply Chain: True Sustainability or Just One Big Marketing Stunt? in this case, responsible sourcing. Be sure to take into account a holistic understanding of value creation when choosing software to support your realization of responsible sourcing.

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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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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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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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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. Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management software. About Ivalua.

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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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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Supplier Collaboration: Fostering closer collaboration and communication with suppliers through digital platforms and portals. This facilitates better supplier relationship management, enhances transparency, and enables effective supplier performance monitoring.

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Procurement Software

MAY 23, 2023

Profit from the Source: BCG’s 10 Step Plan to deliver Procurement Excellence It starts off by introducing Tim Cook of Apple as being something of an anomaly. Very few CEOs come from Procurement or Supply Chain. Supply Chain should become one of the top agenda items on board level meetings.

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Planergy

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Supplier Consolidation: What It Is, Benefits, and Risks. Best Practices & Tips Strategic Sourcing Supplier Relationship Management. Download Free Copy. Written by. 14 min read.

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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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