IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. Where tactical sourcing is a short-term strategy, strategic sourcing is for long-term business goals.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

In this article, we are going to explore what procurement tracking is, its importance in business and the tools to be used when conducting it for its efficient execution. It allows businesses to track and improve their procurement activities and have a transparent outlook of their procurement process. The key elements are typically: 1.

Supply Chain Efficiency 178

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Introduction In an ever-evolving business environment, successful procurement operations are key to keeping organizations efficient, competitive, and profitable. From cost savings to efficiency improvements, the ROI of managed procurement services offers a comprehensive view of your business’s financial health.

Management 52

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 20, 2023

As organizations strive to achieve these goals, spend analysis emerges as an indispensable tool, serving as the backbone of efficient vendor management. It provides organizations with a clear view of their spend patterns and helps them make data-driven decisions that can significantly improve their relationships with vendors.

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Planergy

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Best Practices & Tips Strategic Sourcing Supplier Relationship Management. It can work for basic things like office supplies you don’t often need. Download Free Copy. Written by.

Supplier consolidation 52

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Companies, regardless of size and industry, need to source goods and services efficiently, cost-effectively, and with an eye toward sustainability and social responsibility. These challenges can put considerable pressure on procurement teams, leading to inefficiencies, cost overruns, and missed opportunities.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization 52

Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Companies, regardless of size and industry, need to source goods and services efficiently, cost-effectively, and with an eye towards sustainability and social responsibility. These challenges can put considerable pressure on procurement teams, leading to inefficiencies, cost overruns, and missed opportunities.

Procurement 40

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