IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

trillion, up from USD 864 billion in 2019 to 2020. 1 Another study revealed: The swinging pendulum The MRO spare parts inventory varies depending on the industry and equipment, ranging from specific items to encompassing more basic supplies. Can you review historical data modules? Is it easier said than done?

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Skill Dynamics

JULY 17, 2024

Deciphering Demand Patterns Demand forecasting is a complex process that’s based on analyzing current market trends alongside historical data to predict future demand. Experts will use their judgment around areas such as changing economic conditions or geopolitical events to add context to the data.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

AUGUST 28, 2024

Supplier onboarding is a critical process in procurement and supply chain management, directly influencing efficiency and performance. This guide explores key steps, challenges, and best practices to optimize onboarding within procurement and purchasing contexts.

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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. in May 2020 compared to May 2019, especially affecting exports from the US, Japan and the EU. Automation. Focus on eCommerce. Automation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 24, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why is Supply Chain Such a Great Career Path? The world of supply chain management is constantly changing, helping companies to become increasingly efficient and profitable across the entire supply chain. GET our EBOOK HERE. Talent development.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Intro to 2020 Supply Chain Management Trends. The new year is upon us, and with the end of 2019 we reach the end of the decade – and the beginning of 2020. Supply chains have lengthened and extended across borders, bringing a whole new host of opportunities and challenges. Greening” the Supply Chain.

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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? 2019 Disruption Levels 51.9%. of organizations experienced supply chain disruption in 2019 compared to 56.5%

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Redwood City, CA – November 12, 2019 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , today announced the release of an enhanced third-party risk module, called Risk Center, available as part of its latest product release. The global supply chain is a breeding ground for hidden sustainability and CSR risks. “The

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ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

The total costs, in terms of human lives, disrupted supply chains, ruined businesses and GDP impact, are still just projections in the array of charts presented daily by statisticians and data modelers. There are, however, already some clear lessons to be learned by Procurement and Supply Chain leaders.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 26, 2024

By deploying innovative AI solutions, ALDI aims to optimize its supply chain, improve customer service, and lead sustainability efforts in the industry.” ” The Takeaway Question is : Look at the practitioners, providers, technologies, and outcomes.

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Jaggaer

MARCH 19, 2025

In 2019, the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) accounted for just 1.1% Procurement today has three overarching objectives: to maximize profitability, minimize risk, and optimize sustainability. The second has become more pronounced in recent years, notably with the Covid pandemic and supply chain disruptions. metric tons.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2024

ProPurchaser ** ProPurchaser** operates in the procurement intelligence and cost management sector, providing tools and data to assist supply chain professionals in negotiations. Dairy.com**: Offers technology services and intelligence platforms tailored to the dairy industry, focusing on supply chain optimization.

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Solvoyo

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Imagine you can control your production lines with a mouse click or a touchscreen swipe to optimize your supply chain in real-time – along with the ability to enjoy a seamless, customized experience. . bias in every aspect of the supply chain . mismatched and missing data between different sources.

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Procurement Express

MAY 8, 2024

In this post, we feature a special guest, Alex English, from Ion Storage Systems, who will be sharing insights on supply chain management in startups. Alex has extensive experience in supply chain, ranging from consumer electronics to the cutting-edge technology being developed at Ion.

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Procurement Insights

JUNE 3, 2024

How can they leverage data effectively to control costs, maximize margins, and introduce new products to their customers? Retailers must consider various factors, including cost, competition, and customer value, to optimize pricing and achieve business success. 2024 – Where does food waste occur most in the supply chain?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Digital Supply Chain? The industry giants are capitalizing on this opportunity, with FedEx, DHL and UPS investing in supply chain technology and autonomous delivery services that enable more, faster, and more efficient delivery options for customers.

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Spend Matters

JULY 10, 2024

Our coverage also explores the latest thought leadership topics about procurement and supply, the technology that serves it and comparative analyses based on demos and the scoring of 500+ RFI requirements across 12 source-to-pay (S2P) categories that create our Vendor Ranking data.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 21, 2020

Now in its ninth year, E2open’s 2019 Forecasting and Inventory Benchmark Study is the most consistent, comprehensive and useful study of its kind. What’s more, the data from this study doesn’t come from surveys and questionnaires, it is sourced from real data from E2open’s diverse customer base.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2022

After discussions with customers centered on optimizing procurement and supply chain risk, CreditRiskMonitor began developing a more procurement-centric user experience in 2019 and launched SupplyChainMonitor in May of 2022. An upgrade is necessary to access its data on 9 million private European companies.)

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 5, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement is one of the sole functions in an organization that can truly implement and realizes quality and sustainability initiatives in the line; considering procurement’s ability to impact the global supply chain network at the supplier level. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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EazyStock

MAY 20, 2020

At the same time, companies are dealing with erratic customer behavior and badly disrupted supply chains. Why COVID-19 is Driving Supply Chain Digitalization. In 2019 MHI and Deloitte published their report “Elevating Supply Chain Digital Consciousness”. The Benefits of Supply Chain Digitalization.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement is a function that is undergoing an exciting transformation in the majority of global value chains; simultaneously, within its own strategy, process, and technology. The market can expect to be evaluated at a $9.9BN industry by 2023 (Banerjee 2019). Subscribe Here!

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

Procurement eAuctions may be used in a multitude of sectors and domains, including industrial machinery, supply chains and logistical operations, telecommunications, commodities, and business technical support programs. Reduced manual process intervention is fundamentally impartial and increases the feedback’s reliability.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Our coverage also explores the latest thought leadership topics about procurement and supply, the technology that serves it and comparative analyses based on demos and the scoring of 500+ RFI requirements across 12 source-to-pay (S2P) categories that create our Vendor Ranking data.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 26, 2023

Over the last few years, a lot has changed in the supply chain industry. Fueled by constant disruptions that peaked during the pandemic and constant news headlines about the latest chain issues, consumers are more informed about supply chain and how it impacts their communities and daily lives.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 5, 2023

She accurately and succinctly explains the juxtaposition between the digitization and digitalization of the supply chain. While there continues to be an ongoing debate, most see it as a digitization effort – meaning, let’s take all of our analogue stuff, like data and putting it into a digital platform.

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 29, 2021

If we look back over the history of supply-chain planning, we can properly say we are in the third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software (Van Hove, 2019). To become autonomous, supply chains require the new technology of Wave 3 planning systems, which we think of as systems of intelligence.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 31, 2023

Here, you can read the Rise of Autonomous , Unshackle the planners , Closing the Decisions Gaps and a new role for supply chain planners. However, in my career as a consultant, supply chain manager or IBP manager, I have never encountered a formal executive decision approach to improve decision quality.

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Supply Chain Trend

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Here, you can read the Rise of Autonomous , Unshackle the planners , Closing the Decisions Gaps and a new role for supply chain planners. However, in my career as a consultant, supply chain manager or IBP manager, I have never encountered a formal executive decision approach to improve decision quality.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 16, 2023

According to an Everest Group® study , offshore MMS centers increased over 50% from 2019 to 2022. These components come together to create end-to-end operations efficiency, experience optimization and data optimization. Customer experience Great customer experiences are built on data-driven insights.

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Here are the top 3 concerns likely to dominate the agenda for CPOs in 2025: Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management Sustainability and ESG Compliance Supply Chain Visibility Conclusion: CPOs in 2025 will need to navigate a complex, fast-changing landscape shaped by technology, sustainability, and global uncertainty.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 23, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Internet of Things (IoT) – Welcome the Digital Supply Chain! Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer and permission to publish here provided by Rachel Stinson. The more data that IoT devices collect, the smarter they will become. Email Address.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

Like its predecessors, 3G, 4G and 4G LTE, 5G technology uses radio waves for data transmission. Since its release in 2019, 5G broadband technology has been hailed as a breakthrough technology with big implications for both consumers and businesses. How is 5G different from other wireless networks?

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Arkestro

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Getting a Thanksgiving dinner from farm to table is an intricately complex affair for food and beverage procurement teams, with supply chain shortages, inflation, and rising food costs affecting consumer decisions all playing a part. since 2019. Supply chain, logistics, and supply all dictate how the market price shapes up.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Studies show that planting trees combats desertification and triggers greater rainfall, 8 while artificial intelligence-powered climate forecasts and crop data analysis can help farmers make informed decisions on crop management under challenging circumstances. Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, 2019. link resides outside ibm.com).

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JULY 19, 2023

The exponential leap in generative AI is already transforming many industries: optimizing workflows , helping human teams focus on value added tasks and accelerating time to market. This digital data is coming at the industry in various formats, like unstructured text, images, PDFs and emails.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

billion checks written in 2019, specifically in France, which was responsible for 1.6 Our one-stop, managed solution is designed to provide cost-effective check processing capabilities and is optimized for enterprise core banking workloads with sensitive data. the EU, check volume is still deemed significant, with over 2.1

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