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. They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 21, 2023

Try this as a tongue twister: “Tripping through tantalizing TikTokers, tenfold to transform your tangled supply chain!” In our digital age, where viral trends dominate, TikTok’s influence now extends to supply chain management. Discover the Top 10 TikTokers reshaping how you view supply chains.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

 Today I’m joined by SDI , a digital supply chain brand whose people, processes, and technology have enabled the world’s most efficient supply chains for over 50 years. Today John Delligatti, Director of Digital Supply Chain Transformation at SDI, joins me to talk all about SDI’s purpose-built ZEUS technology.

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Una

JUNE 29, 2023

5 Types of Supply Chain Strategies for Every Sourcing Hero Explore the superpowers offered by various types of supply chain strategies that businesses can adopt to meet their objectives. By Hugo Britt | June 29, 2023 Search Search At Una, we lovingly refer to procurement professionals as “sourcing heroes.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! Digital Supply Chain predictions article and permission to publish here provided by Michael Gaughan at land-link.com. Digital Supply Chain Predictions. Subscribe Here!

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Arkestro

AUGUST 22, 2023

Resources / Blog / The Power of Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Food & Beverage Supply Chain The Power of Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Food & Beverage Supply Chain Food and beverage procurement professionals have had their work cut out for them during the last few years. in June 2023.

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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.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

per cent in January 2023, down from 9.2 It also has an impact on procurement teams as they are responsible for managing supplier relationships, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and ensuring that goods and services are delivered on time and within budget. Eurozone annual inflation was down 8.5

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Resources / Blog / Unwrapping Holiday Shopping Insights: Trends, Tactics, and Tips for Procurement in 2023 Unwrapping Holiday Shopping Insights: Trends, Tactics, and Tips for Procurement in 2023 The holidays are here, meaning people all around the globe are attending festive parties, baking tasty treats, and — of course — shopping for gifts.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 20, 2023

At its core, procurement strategies are all about managing the change aimed at driving continuous improvement in the supply chain. Procurement Leadership Agenda and Narratives (PLAN) 2023 aimed to help organizations realize a continuously improving procurement function by exploring the latest trends and challenges in the sector.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

I’m joined by Adam Moulding, Chief Innovation Officer, to talk all about the platform; helping customers to go beyond a one-and-done negotiation mindset; the importance of strengthening business relationships; and the role of innovation in the future of supply chain. . 25.53] The ideal client for Sifted’s contract management suite.

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Arkestro

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

in 2023 , even as organizations continue to grapple with talent shortages, budget cuts, supply chain issues, and global inflation. Predictive procurement is a modern approach to supply chain management that leverages data analytics , machine learning, and game theory to forecast and optimize purchasing activities.

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ivalua

JUNE 14, 2023

Procurement Analysts & Subject Matter Experts: These team members play a vital role in extracting and analyzing data, identifying opportunities for cost savings and process optimization. Their expertise informs implementation decision-making by ensuring that it is data-driven and reflects spend category-specific needs.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

By sourcing materials and labor from countries with lower labor and manufacturing costs, businesses were able to capitalize on the economic boom, produce more goods and services, and minimize their costs. However, now we see how brittle these global supply chains are. trillion in 2023 because of these disruptions.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 23, 2024

from 2023 to 2030. Procurement managers play a key role in this rapid growth, helping organizations optimize costs, negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, and ensure financial efficiency. We’ll also explain how today’s top procurement managers leverage new technologies to further optimize outcomes and streamline processes.

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Arkestro

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Then we’ll discuss how AI and other innovative technologies are removing current complexities, allowing oil and gas companies to reduce costs, optimize supply chains, and make data-driven decisions. million workers throughout the COVID-19 crisis, leading to lean operating conditions that have lasted into 2023.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 8, 2023

33 Procurement Interview Questions in 2023. It can also help drive sustainability initiatives in your supply chain and procurement process. . Articulate value drivers that address cost reduction, and demand management while also considering social and environmental impacts. Ultimate Supplier Plotting Checklist 2023.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 20, 2023

At its core, procurement transformation is all about managing the change aimed at driving continuous improvement in the supply chain. Procurement Leadership Agenda and Narratives (PLAN) 2023 aimed to help organizations realize a continuously improving procurement function by exploring the latest trends and challenges in the sector.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Procurement Rising: The Silent Inflation Tax on Manufacturers February 27, 2023 | | Manufacturing by Doug Keeley Last year, the Consumer Price Index was the highest it has been in four decades, making inflation one of the most concerning macroeconomic factors facing the business world today.

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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. Supply chain, logistics, and supply all dictate how the market price shapes up.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 5, 2024

Tradeshift has remained at the forefront of e-invoicing, funding and supply chain solutions, offering businesses the tools they need to streamline their operations and enhance their supplier relationships in an ever-evolving business landscape. Read part 1 here , part 2 here and part 3 here.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 18, 2023

GoFreight is a customer-first SaaS company that is revolutionizing the logistics and supply chain industry. We provide a comprehensive software solution for freight forwarders, and our mission is to help these businesses save costs, streamline and optimize and their operations and, as a result, increase efficiency and profitability.”

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Arkestro

JULY 6, 2023

million cars from production due to ongoing supply chain issues and semiconductor shortages. And though 65% of semiconductor executives believe the chip shortage will improve in 2023, inflation, economic instability, and increased regulations still present a host of challenges for automotive manufacturers.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

IBM and AWS partnership focuses on delivering solutions in areas like: Supply chain optimization with AI-infused Planning Analytics IBM Planning Analytics on AWS offers a powerful platform for supply chain optimization, blending IBM’s analytics expertise with AWS’s cloud capabilities.

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Una

APRIL 18, 2023

By Hugo Britt | April 20, 2023 Search Welcome to Una’s Pain Points in Procurement series. Are we heading for a recession in 2023? This will only make matters worse, as a supplier bankruptcy will disrupt your supply chain. This will help reduce costs and improve the financial stability of your organization.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 9, 2024

According to Deloitte, the manufacturing industry was in contraction throughout most of 2023 due to challenges like increased lead times, tight labor markets, and rising costs. Here are just a few ways manufacturing procurement teams can leverage AI and automation tools this year: Minimize supply chain disruptions.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 11, 2023

The Nipendo platform is used by cross-vertical medium-sized and large companies across the globe, helping them reduce costs and improve procurement and supply chain efficiencies, as well as supporting their competitive strength. 27.44] The ideal client for Nipendo. 34.06] The future for Nipendo.

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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. between 2018–2023 (MarketWatch 2020). Subscribe Here! Email Address. It’s time to air our dirty laundry.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

BPR examples are not one-time projects, but rather examples of a continuous journey of innovation and change focused on optimizing end-to-end processes and eliminating redundancies. The purpose of BPR is to streamline workflows , eliminate unnecessary steps and improve resource utilization.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 18, 2023

We explore how predictive procurement in chemical manufacturing will be strategic as we move into 2023. Some raw materials are in short supply, and others are dangerous to extract, transport, and store. Reducing costs in the industry by even a fraction has a huge impact on profitability.

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Arkestro

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Resources / Blog / Autonomous Sourcing Leads to Better Procurement Outcomes Autonomous Sourcing Leads to Better Procurement Outcomes The only ubiquitous thing about sourcing and procurement in 2023 is that there is no one-size-fits-all model for success. However, with great challenges also come great opportunities.

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Arkestro

JUNE 20, 2023

You may face challenges such as choosing reliable suppliers, controlling costs, and managing orders. Research-backed procurement strategies can help CFOs achieve their goals while minimizing risk exposure across global supply chains. This is where cross-department collaboration comes into play.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 31, 2023

By engaging in SRM practices, businesses can identify the best suppliers from which to source materials and services, optimize costs, mitigate risk, explore new opportunities for top-line growth through supplier innovation, streamline operational processes and receive preferential treatment as a customer of choice.

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Arkestro

APRIL 25, 2023

The workforce shortage reached half a million this year , and many sectors continue to grapple with increased lead times, and volatile material costs. In fact, 71% of all companies said the cost of raw materials is the biggest threat to their supply chain in 2023. from February 2020 to August 2022.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 12, 2023

Today I’m joined by Enveyo , an innovative logistics software brand that wants to optimize every aspect of a business’s shipping operations, with solutions that leverage enterprise-level technology and big data experience to empower organizations to make business-transforming shipping decisions. This episode was filmed at Manifest 2023.

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Una

JUNE 1, 2023

By Hugo Britt | June 1, 2023 Search Are you a recent graduate seeking a career path that combines strategic decision-making, problem-solving, and impactful negotiations ? By strategically managing the acquisition of goods and services, they have the power to optimize costs, enhance operational efficiency , and boost overall profitability.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 16, 2023

Best Workplaces 2023, No. 23 on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Startup Employers 2023, No. 5000, SupplyChainBrain’s 100 Great Supply Chain Partners and the FreightTech 100 for the second-straight year. This episode was filmed at Home Delivery World 2023. OneRail was recently named to the Inc. 48 on the Inc.

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