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

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In the era of the Digital Retail Revolution, adaptive supply chain management is imperative amid the surge in online retail and the social commerce boom. The complexity of the e-commerce landscape is compounded by the presence of multiple sales channels, posing challenges to efficient management.

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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

MAY 2, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic, along with disruptions such as Brexit, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions, has highlighted the need for business leaders to take a closer look at their supply chains to strike a balance between resilience and efficiency. Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience!

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. According to industry reports, over half of business leaders acknowledge the need for supply chain improvements, with 52% believing they could enhance their operations.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

With the advent of AI, and especially generative AI within that broader term, and the continued globalization of supply chains, the pace of change has sped up, forcing businesses and workers to adjust quickly. Third-party risk management through a specialized vendor moves beyond the onboarding and intake process.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

CTA April 28, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. The question is, how do you balance all three while maintaining continuous operations and generating revenue at the same time? Meanwhile, the pace of business is accelerating, requiring organizations to be more responsive and agile.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] A Balancing Act: Drive Sustainability while Managing Cost and Risk April 27, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. Meanwhile, the pace of business is accelerating, requiring organizations to be more responsive and agile.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The root causes of these issues often stem from a clash of the following critical Supply Chain Variables: Poor Toxic Culture. Flawed or outdated Technology and Equipment that limits visibility. These characteristics make it agile and able to rapidly deploy thought leadership and other vital assets to shifts in market pressures.

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Spend Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices. Halo Ai addresses this need with an innovative, AI-driven approach to third-party risk management rooted in risk intelligence. What are Halo Ai’s greatest strengths?

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Una

JUNE 5, 2024

Building Resilient Supply Chains To Weather Any Storm What does building a resilient supply chain entail? Imagine your supply chain as a sturdy ship navigating the choppy waters of the global marketplace. Building resilient supply chains So, what defines a resilient supply chain?

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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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HICX

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Table of Contents What is supplier risk management? What are the benefits of supplier risk management? What is supplier risk management? It should be considered an essential part of an organization’s wider risk management strategy. What are the benefits of supplier risk management?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 4, 2023

  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. 06.40] A closer look at current supply chain challenges, and what SDI are seeing with their clients.

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TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This introduction to supplier risk management outlines the importance of effectively identifying and managing risks that may arise from suppliers. Supplier risk management is crucial for businesses, as it helps them mitigate potential challenges that can disrupt operations.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! Mike Mortson was recently interviewed by Oracle as a part of their Global Supply Chain Influencer program. This article was posted on Oracle’s Supply Chain Management blog. Email Address.

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Una

APRIL 23, 2024

How Machine Learning is Transforming Supply Chain Management Machine learning applied to supply chain management allows businesses to enhance decision-making and streamline operations. Machine learning, a subset of AI, has emerged as a game-changer in the world of supply chain management.

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HICX

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

As an increasing number of organizations engage with vendors on a global level to fulfill their supply chains, the need for supply chain robustness has never been so critical. The Global Supply Chain Landscape: What is the current situation?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Integrated planning incorporates supply chain planning, demand planning, and demand forecasts so the company can quickly assess the impact on inventory levels, supply chain logistics, production plans, and customer service capacity.

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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. 32.00] The future for Blume.

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HICX

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The effective management of supply chains is critical to business operations and by adopting newer digital solutions, organizations can benefit from improved efficiency, reduced costs and operational improvements across the supply chain as a whole. The result is a more synchronized and agile supply chain.

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Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This leads to professional growth and supply chain efficiency – just two benefits of role-based training , of which there are many more. Elevating Procurement Excellence Through Targeted Training Role-based procurement training is ideal because procurement and supply chain roles often come with role-specific challenges.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction In the dynamic world of business, the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains has emerged as a critical success factor. At the heart of this revolution lies a powerful tool that many companies are now leveraging to achieve competitive advantage: Managed Procurement Services.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

Improvements to existing procurement processes, procedures, and operations are as time-sensitive as ever. Finally, procurement teams are responsible for anticipating and responding to disruptions in the supply chain and their own process. To do any of these effectively, they need the right procurement technology.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

AI can help create greater efficiency and value across all source-to-pay processes, including spend analysis, opportunity identification, sourcing and contract management, category management, supply relationship management and risk management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles! The prospect of having a Just In Time (JIT) Supply Chain system has been the goal of innumerable businesses and industries for decades. We quickly ran out of healthcare supplies, toilet paper, and more.

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Arkestro

MAY 30, 2022

Critical suppliers are deeply integrated with day-to-day operations, and it is the successful management of these suppliers that delivers a competitive advantage leading to greater business impact. Procurement and sourcing teams worked tirelessly to find solutions to disrupted supply chains. The stakes couldn’t be higher. .

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier collaboration serves as the foundation for supply continuity, agility, risk management, and resilience when disruptions occur. 2: Invest in Relationship Management Supplier relationship management (SRM) can foster a culture of transparency between businesses and their suppliers.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 9, 2024

Paid claims to benefit both large and small businesses, offering agility to the former and better access to opportunities for the latter. Canopy Canopy is a vendor master data and supplier management platform that aims to provide complete visibility of your suppliers’ information.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Multi-functional technology enables you to train anywhere at any time, while ever-learning programming allows you to experiment and practice to achieve different outcomes. LavenirAI allows you to train anywhere, any time, so you can stay at the top of your game.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

With quantitative and qualitative KPIs, you get a bird’s eye view to understand supplier performance and make more informed decisions. Real-Time Insights for Risk Management Managing supplier risks involves identifying, evaluating, and reducing constraints created by suppliers, and their suppliers as well.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

times the value derived from a single-platform, single-cloud vendor approach. Data silos: With data spread across multiple clouds and platforms, an organization risks creating data silos. Security risks: Maintaining strong security measures is a critical component of enterprise cloud adoption.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

The procurement team manages the order, monitors quality, ensures on-time delivery, processes invoices, and handles any issues that arise during fulfillment. Common procurement metrics include spend under management, savings targets, supplier lead time reduction, procurement process efficiency gains, sustainability metrics and more.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

It is responsible for managing the entire process of acquiring goods and services, from identifying suppliers to ensuring timely deliveries. In essence, procurement serves as the backbone of an organization’s supply chain, contributing to cost savings, risk management, and supplier relationship management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. From the first time I went to Colorado and saw the Front Range, I developed a level of awe and respect for these natural wonders. But the thunder was getting closer, lightning was visible nearby, and the mountain was becoming covered with storm clouds. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

Strategy 82

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

From data-driven decision making to real-time spend visibility, predictive analytics, supplier collaboration, intelligent automation, and data security, we will explore each trend in depth, shedding light on their significance and potential impact on businesses.

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 4, 2024

As Spend Matters analysts we attended a mini analyst summit which helped free up time for us to talk to fellow attendees during the day’s event. TPRM is a huge opportunity right now, as document-centric approaches die when they reach the scale needed to perform supplier management (i.e.,

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