IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

The industrial sector is facing a perfect storm when it comes to their supply chains: an outdated reliance on manual processes, raw materials demand that will likely outpace supply, as well as potential resource constraints. Delays in repairs can often mean supply chain disruptions.

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ivalua

JULY 11, 2022

New release features AI-powered contract management, more seamless messaging and communications, supplier risk and performance enhancements and procure-to-pay efficiency . The Message Center is an embedded chat functionality that will enable collaboration and contextual discussions amongst internal users and suppliers.

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Procurement Bulletin

DECEMBER 23, 2022

How SME’s Can Help Build Supply Chain Resilience. Small and midsize companies are important to supply chains , government and industry should help them upgrade their technology to make supply chains more efficient and resilient. Canada’s Ambition to Be a Part of EV Supply Chain.

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HICX

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Brands require resilience in various areas, and chief among these is compliance. Stringent regulations must be followed, although the supply chains from which they are navigated, are incredibly complex. So, can brands manage resilience factors, such as costs and compliance, holistically?

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ivalua

JUNE 17, 2022

This content is part of the latest WBR Report: As the world has been readjusting to the ripple effects caused by the pandemic in the past two years, successful enterprises have developed contingency plans to protect their supply networks from future shocks to the supply chain. Taking Steps to Increase Resiliency.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In our ever-increasingly connected world and the “hyper-globalized” supply chains that keep it running, a natural disaster tends to have widespread effects well beyond ground zero. As natural disasters are increasing in frequency and magnitude, the implications for supply chain risk management can be overwhelming.

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Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Financial Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. Supply chain collaboration is definitely new to many newcomers in the supply chain industry. It may be an overused term in the supply chain but still confuses a lot of people. . Defining Supply Chain Collaboration.

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HICX

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Stringent regulations must be followed, although the supply chains from which they are navigated, are incredibly complex. So, can brands manage resilience factors, such as costs and compliance, holistically? Supplier expert and HICX’s CEO, Costas Xyloyiannis, says they can. It’s all about visibility. Read full article

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Supply Chain Strategies: What the Pandemic Has Taught Us So Far? Many nations are now facing the prospect of new lockdowns which will undoubtedly further impact global supply chains. . Supply Chain Risk Management on the World Stage – Lessons Learned. Global Supply Chains are Here to Stay.

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HICX

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Brands require resilience in various areas, and chief among these is compliance. Stringent regulations must be followed, although the supply chains from which they are navigated, are incredibly complex. So, can brands manage resilience factors, such as costs and compliance, holistically? Read full article

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 7, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supplier Collaboration Software — What You Should Know The use of supplier collaboration software continues to rise as businesses grow and technology advances. However, what is it?

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

With 30% of respondents indicating their organizations are suffering from an inability to assess risk across suppliers, many are investing in new strategies to minimize the frequency and impact of disruption. The study also found that suppliers will be vital for successfully ensuring supply continuity.

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ivalua

MARCH 24, 2022

Redwood City, CA – March 24th, 2022 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave : Supplier Value Management Platforms, Q1 2022. In today’s dynamic and uncertain environment, strong supplier relationships are a key competitive advantage. About Ivalua. 212-239-8594.

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ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change. See you soon!

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ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

The global supply chain is undergoing an incredible transformation that will change the way we do business. Today, organizations are looking to build supply chain resilience and maximize opportunities for growth as we pivot and prepare for unexpected global events. . Session REPLAY. Körber at a Glance….

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Supply chain resiliency is top of mind. Many executives are working to make their supply chains a competitive advantage.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which can provide procurement with the tools needed to manage their supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost savings. Let’s explore further.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

Supplier diversity programs are something many procurement professionals in the United States (U.S.) But since its inception more than 50 years ago, supplier diversity programs have spread beyond public procurements and now many privately held U.S. businesses proudly maintain robust supplier diversity programs.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 29, 2024

This Spend Matters Vendor Analysis gives an updated overview of Sphera’s SCRM solution, a solution built to improve supply chain resilience by tackling both predictable and unpredictable risks. The integration of the riskmethods application is a work in progress. GHG, human rights and PFAS). This content is for members only.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Supply Chain Transformation is ongoing but never more important than in 2021. Supply Chain Risk and Supply Continuity: Risk moved front and center of Procurement during the pandemic, as procurement organizations grappled with constrained supply chains. What Will Impact Procurement Processes in 2021?

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 13, 2022

was set up by the UK Government to design and construct the railway and is responsible for procuring and coordinating a supply chain of designers and contractors to deliver billions of pounds worth of contracts. As a public funded project, supply chain transparency is critical.

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Strategic Sourceror

OCTOBER 27, 2022

This was a sentiment shared by just about every product-based company during the pandemic, when the efforts designed to stamp out COVID-19 wound up wiping out supply chains more than anything else. Many of those supply chains remain in rough shape in a variety of respects, from raw materials being hard to come by to staffing shortages.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 18, 2024

However, third party risk management should be implemented in every procurement department, as regulations and the uncertainties of the post-pandemic era are making these issues around compliance, data security, supply chain resilience and business continuity increasingly important.

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All Things Supply Chain

JULY 20, 2020

Due to the enormous impact of the coronavirus pandemic on global supply chains, many companies are struggling to keep themselves ticking over. Many suppliers are no longer reliable because they…

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

For businesses to succeed, supply chain optimization is essential to succeed. Supply chain optimization can achieve this with the help of data analytics. They can understand their supply chain operations with more precision. They can understand their supply chain operations with more precision.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 15, 2022

As we are coming to the end of the year, procurement and supply chain leaders across industries initiate their annual strategic planning process for the next year. We have shortlisted 7 C ritical T rends that will help supply chain leaders and practitioners to build a strategic blueprint for 2023 and beyond.

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HICX

JANUARY 30, 2023

In a series of interviews which took place during the World Procurement Congress 2022 (WPC) in London, we spoke to a number of thought-leaders and experts from the Procurement and Supply Chain industries on their opinions on Supplier Experience Management (SXM) and the future of Procurement.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 7, 2023

However, this initial success was soon overshadowed by a series of setbacks and challenges that Rivian had to navigate through mainly related to supply chain and production. The production setbacks experienced by Rivian had a direct impact on its reputation and supply chain.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which provide procurement with the tools needed to maximize the value they get from their supplier relationships, automate and streamline processes, and identify opportunities for cost savings. Let’s explore further.

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HICX

JANUARY 6, 2023

In a series of interviews which took place during the World Procurement Congress 2022 (WPC) in London, we spoke to a number of thought-leaders and experts from the Procurement and Supply Chain industries on their opinions on Supplier Experience Management (SXM) and the future of Procurement.

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HICX

OCTOBER 21, 2022

In a series of interviews which took place during World Procurement Congress 2022 (WPC) in London, we spoke to a number of thought-leaders and experts from the Procurement and Supply Chain industries about their opinions on Supplier Experience Management (SXM) and the future of Procurement. And that is strategic empathy.”.

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HICX

OCTOBER 3, 2022

In a series of interviews which took place during World Procurement Congress 2022 (WPC) in London, we spoke to a number of thought-leaders and experts from the Procurement and Supply Chain industries about their opinions on Supplier Experience Management (SXM) and the future of Procurement.

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HICX

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

In a series of interviews which took place during World Procurement Congress 2022 (WPC) in London, we spoke to a number of thought-leaders and experts from the Procurement and Supply Chain industries about their opinions on Supplier Experience Management (SXM) and the future of Procurement.

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ivalua

MAY 17, 2023

This year, our discussions covered Invoice Automation, Scope 3 Emissions, Contract Management, Supply Chain Collaboration, Indirect/Services Procurement, and Supplier Management–Customer of Choice. After catching up with colleagues and acquainting ourselves with some new faces, we dove into solution breakout sessions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Defining the New Normal in Supply Chain! Resilience article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at Argentus. As everyone in Supply Chain Management knows today, the field has come a long way. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Get Our EBOOK HERE.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 2, 2020

Research reveals a rise in disruptive incidents deep in the supply chain. What is the optimal way to categorize your suppliers so that you can manage them better and maximize business continuity? of organizations experienced supply chain disruption in 2019 compared to 56.5% Tier Suppliers. Supplier Risk.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 27, 2021

2021 Supply Chain and Inventory Management Trends for the US. Here we are, one year later, trying to determine the 2021 supply chain and inventory management trends to adopt. Resiliency is now the name of the game for supply chains. Supplier Diversification. Supplier Diversification.

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