IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

The industrial sector is facing a perfect storm when it comes to their supply chains: an outdated reliance on manual processes, raw materials demand that will likely outpace supply, as well as potential resource constraints. Delays in repairs can often mean supply chain disruptions.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

Budget and Cost Control Procurement expenditures, monitoring variations in the cost and identifying opportunities for savings, and avoiding unnecessary costs shall be monitored in accordance with the approved budget. It also ensures that the procurement process is aligned with financial targets and objectives.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

Pair that with a semiconductor shortage amidst global car sales that are forecasted to top 69 million , and you can understand that disruptions in the automotive supply chain would be detrimental to the industry.​ 3 tips for accelerating the path to a more resilient and sustainable automotive supply chain 1.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 7, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS)! Digital Supply Chain strategies article and permission to publish here provided by Alejandro Carrera. Effective digital supply chain strategies can help organizations stand out from the crowd. Subscribe Here! Blockchain.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 5, 2023

Today I’m joined by Logward , an exciting tech brand with a vision of a future where supply chain departments lead the transformation of their industries, instead of simply transporting it. 31.33] An overview of Logward’s Transport Solutions, and the visibility it provides. You avoid that by listening properly.”

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 20, 2023

The supplier order management software integrates with other systems such as Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Supply Chain Management (SCM) to ensure a seamless flow of information across different departments. Establishing this system may require your time and effort.

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The concept of the “control tower” is increasingly becoming widespread in Supply Chain Management, and Control Tower technologies are a popular topic right within the supply chain community. Every research firm and vendor has their own definition, but all share the common theme of visibility.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

The good news is that sustainability and profitability go hand-in-hand, especially in the retail supply chain. Purpose Savvy sustainable consumers want end-to-end visibility into a product’s origins to ensure that it was sustainably developed and transported every step of the way. Simple: communicate!

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The supply chain plays a pivotal role in delivering goods and services to both businesses and consumers, serving as the connective thread between industries, nations, communities and all components of the value chain. Our dependence on supply chains is most pronounced in ensuring food supply.

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

To get some answers for S&OP practitioners, Supply Chain Trend interviewed a group of S&OP leaders. Supply Chain Trend will publish a weekly Q&A with these S&OP leaders. He is the author of the blog Supply Chain Trend and the self excellence guide Building Mental Toughness.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 19, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply chain management and contract lifecycle management are key ingredients to business success. The journey from idea to end product to shipment and delivery is exciting, yes, but rather complicated — fueled with many moving parts. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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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. Lack of Visibility Beyond Tier 1. And, only 15% had visibility into tier 2 or beyond.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 25, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. For decades, forward-thinking supply chains were defined by how robust their investments into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) was. What are Supply Chain Management Platforms? Get Our EBOOK HERE. The Problems with ERP Systems.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Blog post originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Kuebix at [link]. In the book, The Living Supply Chain , the authors argue that, “Speeding up the supply chain is at the root of everything that is good: improved revenue, reduced working capital, higher profitability, and less obsolete inventory.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The road to freight management Hell is laden with poor freight visibility and outdated systems. Failures within freight data visibility contribute to compounding consequences throughout downstream supply chain operations, and the problem only grows worse from there.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

However, dispersed, unreliable data and time-consuming, error prone processes can lead to bloated budgets, ineffective planning and missed opportunities. Supported by an all-encompassing end-to-end toolchain, IBM Consulting distinguishes itself as an industry leader in the marketplace. And by acquiring Apptio Inc.

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Strategic Sourceror

JULY 11, 2022

Automate Source-to-Pay Workflow Increase Workflow Automation When S2P solutions are implemented, organizations can increase the automation of their workflow and reduce critical cycle times. The ease of use, simple implementation, and visibility across robust procurement workflows are unmatched with end-to-end platforms.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Contract logistics is a specialized service offered by third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage supply chain operations on behalf of a company.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Blog post and permission to publish provided by Milan Vyas. Supply chain collaboration is a hot topic today and no wonder: companies that collaborate effectively across the supply chain have enjoyed dramatic reductions in inventories and costs, together with improvements in speed, service levels, and customer satisfaction.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Along with cost savings, procurement managers are focusing on optimizing and automating processes. New-age data players are disrupting the procurement and supply chain in various ways, such as cost-saving initiatives, cycle time reduction, or supplier performance improvement.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 29, 2024

Existing network assets are aging, and more intelligent asset management strategies must emerge to maintain and replace the grid within tightening budgets. Utility companies must break down the internal departmental walls between the silos of grid planning, construction, operation, maintenance and replacement to allow end-to-end visibility.

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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. The ultimate goal of SCM is to reduce costs while satisfying customer demands.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

While live agents have traditionally handled customer experiences, digital marketers are adapting to people’s current expectations while facing reduced marketing budgets. With its current infrastructure, Camping World’s sales team had no visibility into the number of qualified leads accumulated in the off hours.

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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

MAY 17, 2023

Logistics Complexity and the Strategic Moves Companies Are Making to Reduce It The last mile is typically the costliest and most complicated leg of a supply chain, accounting for, on average, 53% of overall shipping costs. Dataworks uses AI to predict shipping times and accurate delivery dates.

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Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 26, 2024

The pressures that procurement faces show no signs of reducing. 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. The extra cost will feed through to business costs.

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Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 26, 2024

The pressures that have been placed on the Procurement function show no signs of reducing. 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. How can Barkers help?

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Arkestro

JUNE 6, 2023

Resources / Blog / What Does Finance Think of Procurement? On the one side, finance is concerned with keeping the company budget in the black. On the other side, procurement is concerned with keeping company operations running smoothly and judicially making the most of budgets. What Does Finance Think of Procurement?

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration for Agility Your world is characterized by dynamic market conditions, shifting customer demands, new technologies, rapidly changing regulations, and frequent supply chain disruptions. Decision-makers must plan supply chain resilience strategies for a wide range of risk scenarios.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 11, 2023

This AI-powered solution is designed to streamline incident management and increase uptime to help improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. The platform then provides visibility of status updates as incidents are resolved. The post IBM IT Automation: Reflections from IBM Think appeared first on IBM Blog.

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Barkers Procurement

AUGUST 2, 2023

The pressures that have been placed on the Procurement function show no signs of reducing. The increasing pressure from macroeconomic factors that include Inflation, Continued Supply Chain disruption and Geopolitical tensions are primary areas of concern for the procurement professional. How can Barkers help?

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The Source-to-Pay(S2P) process begins with identifying and evaluating relevant suppliers, contracting with those suppliers, placing orders, monitoring the supply of the ordered products and services, authorization, and the final release of payment. A Source-to-Pay cycle is a holistic approach that covers end-to-end procurement lifecycle.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 11, 2024

This blog discusses the impact of VMware-Broadcom acquisition, paths beyond VMware, viable options for AWS clients to move VMware to AWS Cloud and the advantages, critical actions, success stories and the next steps. As a result, AWS will no longer be able to offer new subscriptions or additional services.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Its an integrated, end-to-end process that unifies procurement and finance, helping organizations streamline purchasing, minimize delays, and ensure timely payments. A well-managed P2P process improves operational efficiency, controls costs, and enhances compliance with procurement policies.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll look beyond the basics like root cause analysis and anomaly detection and examine six strategic use cases for AIOps. The result: reduced costs, less waste and documented ROI for your automation efforts. You gain full-stack visibility to better understand your environment and speed up innovation.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

And while enterprise resource planning (ERP) integrates and manages all aspects of a business, BPM focuses on its individual functions—optimizing the organization’s existing, repeatable processes end-to-end. BPM can also provide real-time visibility into claim status and performance metrics.

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