IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Enterprises now recognize the importance of leveraging innovative technologies to drive digital transformation and achieve cost efficiency. How do organizations avoid the digital risks of ‘technology misuse’ and achieve efficient innovation that ‘technology promotes production’?

Innovation 66

Innovation e2e Data Quality 66

Spend Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

Contract Lifecycle Management Evisort , which was once a promising contract analytics upstart looking to disrupt the market with its strong AI and post-signature capabilities, has evolved into a well-rounded, end-to-end CLM provider that can compete for both mid-market and large enterprise customers.

e2e 85

e2e Procurement supply chain software solutions Contract 85

Spend Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Market trends in procurement technology 2023 — Drawing from the information gathered during the data-driven process called SolutionMap and the general knowledge our analysts have gained from their work, the Spend Matters analyst team shared notes on the changes and trends they have seen in the procurement landscape.

Procurement 97

Procurement e2e Contract Sourcing 97

IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

There’s no such thing as a perfect supply chain. A sustainable supply chain needs to embed environmental, social and governance (ESG) best practices into how raw materials are sourced, turned into products and delivered to market. The key question is: What are you doing to continuously make yours more sustainable?

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability Supply chain Strategy 40

Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 26, 2024

Last year, McKinsey reported that in 2023 alone, the typical workload on the function was set to increase by over 10%. The increasing pressure from macroeconomic factors that include inflation, continued supply chain disruption, geopolitical tensions and ESG factors are primary areas of concern for the procurement professional.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement e2e 52

Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 26, 2024

Last year, McKinsey reported that in 2023 alone, the typical workload on the function was set to increase by over 10%. The increasing pressure from macroeconomic factors that include inflation, continued supply chain disruption, geopolitical tensions and ESG factors are primary areas of concern for the procurement professional.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement e2e 52

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 12, 2023

As the only parcel TMS provider enabling end-to-end supply chain visibility, from shipping analytics and automation to customer delivery experience management, organizations are optimizing their shipping operations with Enveyo’s cloud-based suite of solutions. “The This episode was filmed at Manifest 2023.

e2e 52

e2e Supply Chain Optimization supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting 52

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

It is a crucial process for organizations that are looking to streamline their procurement activities, better manage spend and suppliers and increase operational efficiency. S2P is the end-to-end process that encompasses all the activities between an organization and its suppliers. What is Source-to-Pay?

Sourcing 130

Sourcing Real-time Visibility e2e supply chain software solutions 130

Procurement Software

JUNE 4, 2024

As supply chain technology improves for transportation, inventory management and warehousing, the procurement tools for manufacturing businesses now need to step up. These are predominantly focused on indirect spend and transactional efficiency. And stepping up, they indeed are.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement supply chain budgeting 52

Spend Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Procurement needs to think AI-first in 2024 and beyond The generative AI wave of 2023 truly brought us into the AI economy, with companies realizing how advances in AI have the potential to transform key processes and workflows that underpin how they operate and generate value.

Procurement solutions 90

Procurement solutions Procurement e2e Real-time Visibility 90

Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 9, 2023

Today I’m joined by SEKO – a friend of the show and a supply chain household name that was founded nearly 50 years ago, and has gone on to open 120 offices in 40 countries across the world. SEKO provide complete supply chain solutions, specializing in transportation, logistics, forwarding and warehousing.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility e2e Supply Chain Efficiency Raw materials 52

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. between 2018–2023 (MarketWatch 2020). Lack of Visibility Beyond Tier 1. Subscribe Here!

supply chain budgeting 89

supply chain budgeting Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency e2e 89

IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 11, 2024

In November 2023, Broadcom finalized its acquisition (link resides outside ibm.com) of VMware for USD 69 billion, with an aim to enhance its multicloud strategy. Container-first approach : IBM offers a comprehensive end-to-end stack of products and services designed to meet the complex needs of modern enterprises.

e2e 66

e2e Cost optimization Innovation Real-time Visibility 66

IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Additionally in 2023, we expanded our accessibility of IBM Hybrid Cloud Mesh to the Equinix Metal platform to enhance our customers’ ability to take advantage of the extensive Equinix infrastructure footprint to choose where to deploy and connect their enterprise applications in a flexible and efficient way.

Real-time Visibility 92

Real-time Visibility e2e Networking Data 92

Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 25, 2023

What would a Martian expert in supply chain planning and technology think when looking back at earth? Closing the planning automation gap After more than hundred years of automating our physical assets in the supply chain, we now have automated warehouses, trucks, productions plants and delivery drones.

e2e 88

e2e Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Leadership 88

IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 11, 2023

As we wrap up Think 2023, we’re excited to recap a few of the exciting new capabilities we are launching in our IT Automation portfolio. This AI-powered solution is designed to streamline incident management and increase uptime to help improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.

Real-time Visibility 59

Real-time Visibility e2e Data Collaboration 59

Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The pandemic and resulting supply chain disruptions have added extreme pressure on the health and pharma sector to address shortages quickly and efficiently. Constrained supply chains and the associated shortages have resulted in mounting pressures for organizations to diversify their supplier bases.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Procurement e2e Raw materials 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The average cost of a data breach set a new record in 2023 of USD 4.45 Greater visibility and speed are core requirements for effective cybersecurity. The burden is further exacerbated for the many organizations that struggle with overstretched cyberteams, manual processes, and a chronic cybersecurity skills gap.

Data 93

Data Real-time Visibility e2e Sourcing 93

Pipefy

JULY 24, 2024

Nearly half of respondents to a 2023 Salesforce study reported that they have used generative AI; over one-third use it daily. These improvements take the form of increased efficiency, effectiveness, and/or quality, all of which can improve an organization’s bottom line. Few businesses make full use of AI technology, however.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility e2e Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Finale Inventory

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Scanning a label takes a fraction of the time needed to jot down even the briefest of details – and items are immediately visible in your online system with full product details available. This lack of visibility has an impact on the bottom line: Last year, out-of-stock products and deep discounting of excess merchandise cost merchants $244.5

Inventory 52

Inventory Management Real-time Visibility e2e 52

Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 22, 2023

However, only 3% of companies apply automated execution and 7% autonomous end to end planning. In the end, IBP is a philosophy, or belief system that strives for transparency, near perfect integration and alignment, both horizontal (between functions, BUs, even companies) and vertical (between strategy, planning and execution).

Supply Chain Efficiency 78

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Quality supply chain budgeting 78

IBM Supply Chain Blog

JULY 6, 2023

It is more challenging than ever for IT operations (ITOps) teams to maintain a complete view of their end-to-end IT environment and effectively manage events and incidents. Enhanced visibility: AIOps Insights provides real-time status updates and notifications, enabling more continuous monitoring and more timely incident resolution.

Management 52

Management Real-time Visibility e2e Collaboration 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

According to the IBM Security X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2023 , for the second year in a row, phishing was the leading cyber threat, identified in 41% of incidents. Asset management: Having full visibility into all the apps installed by the end users on their laptops can be a challenge for any organization, no matter the size.

Risk 54

Risk Management Real-time Visibility e2e 54

IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

A one-of-a kind partnership As Adobe’s only Consulting and Technology Partner, IBM works with Adobe to deliver personalized and trusted end-to-end customer experiences across every touchpoint to help drive better business results. Visit us at Adobe Summit 2023 where we’ll have our key talks, solutions and more at Booth 419.

Real-time Visibility 56

Real-time Visibility e2e Demand Data 56

IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Last year, as life sciences organizations were consumed by the recovery from COVID-19, their focus had to shift rapidly to mitigating supply chain constraints, labor and skill shortages, and by the end of the year, inflationary pressures—all of which were exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine war.

Innovation 40

Innovation Strategy Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 40