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

By the end of this article, you will have an idea of the importance of procurement tracking in your business and which procurement tracking software you would want to utilize. This allows for the identification and implementation of measures to mitigate any delays or obstacles in the supply chain by organizations.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Why is spend analytics software so important? through strategic sourcing and targeted cost savings is a lot easier to accomplish than a sales force increasing their revenue by 10%. Some of the advantages that procurement analytics software can provide. Who will be the main users of the software?

supply chain software solutions 52

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

Why is spend analytics software so important? through strategic sourcing and targeted cost savings is a lot easier to accomplish than a sales force increasing their revenue by 10%. Some of the advantages that procurement analytics software can provide. Who will be the main users of the software?

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Real-time Visibility Data Category management 52

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.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 5, 2023

Businesses choose digital procurement because it reduces their dependence on spreadsheets and email threads, and because it standardizes their processes. It connects the procurement process to both new and legacy components of the existing tech stack, as well as any relevant apps and software tools. Benefits of digital procurement.

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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. Containing costs. Learn more about strategic sourcing. Approval processes.

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