IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Your customers, employees and shareholders want to know you have a plan to address supply chain sustainability. Supply chain sustainability is defined as embedding environmental, social or corporate governance considerations as raw materials are sourced, converted to products and delivered to market.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The global supply chain landscape is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the intricacies of international commerce. Developing Analytical Skills Data analysis is at the heart of effective supply chain management.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 15, 2024

Retail supply chains are complex networks that require seamless coordination among various stakeholders, including suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers. Enhanced Collaboration Among Stakeholders Effective collaboration is crucial in retail supply chains, as it allows for swift decision-making and problem-solving.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 20, 2023

Zarrin Lilani on How Women Lead in Supply Chain At Let’s Talk Supply Chain, we’re passionate about closing the gender gap to expand innovation through diversity. Making this hard dichotomy shift isn’t just about good business ethics either. It’s a business investment in an industry that’s anything but predictable.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 17, 2024

The power to guide supply chain challenges effectively is essential for any business in a difficult and fast-paced industry. According to statistics, the global supply chain control market is predicted to reach USD 37.41 billion by 2027.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In this blog, explore vital tips paving the way for a prosperous career in supply chain management. Whether you’re a recent graduate or contemplating a career change, uncover key insights for establishing the groundwork of a thriving career in the dynamic world of supply chain. Lucky for you.

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

I joined KPMG in their supply chain practice and spend the next 16 years on consulting assignments in a smaller firm. Yet this is at a time when many suppliers are looking to renegotiate commercial arrangements due to supply disruption or pass on inflationary pricing increases because they’re dealing with higher wages and bills.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Unlocking the full potential of supply chain management has long been a goal for businesses that seek efficiency, resilience and sustainability. Generative AI, with its ability to autonomously generate solutions to complex problems, will revolutionize every aspect of the supply chain landscape.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 8, 2023

It can also help drive sustainability initiatives in your supply chain and procurement process. . Closed loop spend management (CLSM) is an approach geared towards injecting resilience and agility into business operations by optimizing overhead costs and transforming procurement and supply chain processes. .

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In today’s interconnected global business environment, supply chain risk management (SCRM) has emerged as a critical discipline for organizations striving to maintain operational continuity and a competitive advantage. Supply chains are increasingly susceptible to disruptions caused by both predictable and unforeseen events.

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Procurement Tactics

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Sustainable business is embraced by many big companies as consumers are more concerned about the ethical standards of companies in making and operating their business. Investments in socially ethical practices may initially cost money. Orsted has achieved its goal of sustainability by encouraging its supply chain ecosystem to align.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. For many people who work in Supply Chain Management, or for those on the outside, it functions on the foundation of processes, formulae, and metrics. This is very much the core of Supply Chain education and certification as well. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The examples that Musk mentions in the video show that modern supply chains are becoming more global and more complex. Starkly put, the odds of supply chain disruption are growing and will grow even greater in the future.”. CSCMP’s Supply Chain Quarterly. Reason #3: Supply chain issues are costly.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

The pandemic has accelerated this trend, with the Procurement function front and center in the fight to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity, reduce costs and protect the bottom line. Modernize your SVM software to deliver on these goals and help your supplier ecosystems be agile, ethical and reliable.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

Impact of Globalization and Supply Chain Complexity : The complexity of global supply chains highlighted procurement’s role in managing risks, ensuring continuity, and driving efficiencies. CFOs began to see procurement as critical to business continuity and organizational agility.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. Optimized supply chains lead to improved profit margins.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

With rising consumer and stakeholder expectations around ethical and responsible supply chains, who supplies your organization’s goods and services is also a C-suite consideration. The sourcing process sits within supply chain management and is used for identifying, vetting and selecting the best suppliers.

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Creating fuller visibility into supplier risks, Amrest has the power and intel to switch localizations or deliver from different warehouses, creating a stronger supply chain. . This process can also carry over into the supply chain where Amrest needs visibility and the full strategic payments process to identify key suppliers.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Furthermore, their rapidly shifting nature requires a new level of agility. Being more agile and addressing more strategic objectives requires procurement to be more collaborative. Disruptions, ethical and compliance risks are more likely to occur deep in your supply chain. Second, map your sub-tier.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 15, 2025

As industries navigate the complexities of diverse supply chains, increasing digital adoption, and sustainability goals, organisations that adopt innovative solutions and a deep understanding of the market are best positioned to thrive.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

This allows for the identification and implementation of measures to mitigate any delays or obstacles in the supply chain by organizations. This includes checking standards of ethics, legal requirements, supplier diversity, and minimizing any risk that may arise in connection with the procurement activities.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Procurement and supply chain teams have been trying to hold the line against macroeconomic and global market forces that have been pushing hard against them for nearly three years. Procurement and supply chain teams are under constant pressure. So what’s pressuring procurement and supply chain leaders the most?

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

How is marketing connected to my supply chain? The supply chain of your business has many components. That’s why you need to understand the relationship between supply chain and marketing and align them if you hope to maintain a competitive edge in the fast-paced world.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 6, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Food Waste and World Hunger – The Food Supply Chain is Broken! Consumers are demanding more from the companies they buy from, and Supply Chain Management is at the forefront of delivering that increased responsibility. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 9, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. This interview is with Steve Radewych, Vice President of Supply Chain.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The solution was designed to be scalable, ensuring that it could support both large institutions and smaller, agile organizations, adapting to the unique challenges each might face in managing third-party risks.” What are Halo Ai’s greatest strengths?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Ethical and regulatory barriers : Upholding AI ethics is pivotal. One of the largest children clothing retailer in the US utilizes this solution to streamline its complex supply chain. AWS’s scalable infrastructure allows for rapid, large-scale implementation, ensuring agility and data security.

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Procurement Heads

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

We spend about a billion pounds each year through our supply chain of approximately 500 suppliers. I also have accountability for the supply chain third-party management risk and environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy. I have a team of 30 people with end-to-end category management responsibility.

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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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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 9, 2023

It makes our supply chains stronger, defends critical enterprise data against cyber attackers, and helps deliver seamless experiences to millions of customers ever day across multiple industries. AI is already driving results for business. Watsonx.governance can help build the necessary guardrails around AI tools and the uses of AI.

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Procurement Insights

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Their emphasis on sustainability and ethical sourcing may also drive interest in agent-based models for optimizing supplier ecosystems. They value agility and real-time insights, both of which are core advantages of agent-based models. MY TAKEAWAY: I am glad I quit smoking 33 years ago—although I miss cigars.

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Una

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Now, CPOs and their procurement teams look to invest in more secure supply chains, addressing increased volatility in consumer demand and responding to the changing ways people work (i.e., The resilience of global supply chains is under attack. Greater public transparency for ethical procurement. What’s changed?

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Empowering CPO

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

As businesses seek agility, cost optimization, and data-driven decision-making, AI-powered solutions are becoming indispensable for procurement professionals. It ensures that procurement partners collaborate with reliable vendors, reducing supply chain disruptions. Ethical AI practices build trust.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 26, 2023

Today I’m joined by Blume Global , a market-leading, sustainability-focused software brand that is removing a huge $1 trillion of waste from the global supply chain, and making logistics processes more agile, dependable, and sustainable with innovative execution and visibility solutions. 27.19] The ideal client for Blume Global.

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Supply Chain Trend

MARCH 25, 2022

Any business decision that involves values, behaviours, ethics, or virtues needs to be human centric. In a state of disruption, the rigid weekly and monthly processes will struggle not only with strategic decisions, but also with more agile daily operational or weekly planning decisions. Why did this happen?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. Policies serve as guidelines for the procurement team, ensuring consistency and adherence to ethical standards.

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