IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

According to Geraint John , Vice President Analyst with the Gartner Supply Chain practice, “Supply chain executives overwhelmingly recognize the necessity to make their networks more resilient and agile.” In this blog, let’s explore best practices that drive supply chain resiliency with this definition at the core.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

Procurement and supply chain teams will play a crucial role in making this vision a reality. In this blog post, we will explore how sustainable procurement practices can help organizations reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve their sustainability goals.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 2, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Resilience is the New Critical Supply Chain Strategy! Supply Chain resilience article and permission to publish here provided by James Liang from Power RFP. Our world lives in a hyper-global supply chain environment. Supply Chain Resilience.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 5, 2024

How Predictive Procurement Has Become a Game Changer for High-Tech Manufacturing To stay competitive, high-tech manufacturers are increasingly adopting Predictive Procurement technology to gain greater agility, cost savings, and enhanced supply chain resilience.

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Jaggaer

MAY 4, 2023

The post Building strategic and sustainable competitive advantage with supply chain resilience appeared first on JAGGAER.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Hear from distinguished speakers on the essence of procurement flexibility and explore strategies for staying agile.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Resources / Blog / 5 Procurement Industry Trends to Watch in 2025 5 Procurement Industry Trends to Watch in 2025 In recent years, the procurement industry has undergone unprecedented transformations driven by the adoption of digital transformation, big data, and advanced technology like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and automation.

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Jaggaer

MAY 18, 2023

The post Building strategic and sustainable competitive advantage with supply chain resilience – Part 2 appeared first on JAGGAER.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Supply Chain Strategies: What the Pandemic Has Taught Us So Far? In a blog at the very start of the COVID-19 outbreak when confirmed cases had just exceeded 40,000, we discussed the considerations for organizations facing the outbreak. Supply Chain Resilience vs Low-Cost Supply Chain.

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Strategic Sourceror

JULY 24, 2022

A Blog for Procurement, Supply Chain and Purchasing Professionals, sponsored by Corcentric , a leading Procurement Service Provider, specializing in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Resources and Procurement Advisory. " Time will tell if the world is back on track but, for the moment, the signs are encouraging.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

This piece was a Harvard Business Review article in August 2020 that resonated with me and helped to reframe supplier diversity in terms of supply chain resilience. But, there was one article that I clearly recall reading and it stuck with me. .

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Companies that excel in strategic sourcing achieve greater cost savings and procurement efficiency while ensuring supply chain resilience. Key elements include total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, supplier relationship management, and category management.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

“A 2023 survey by KPMG highlights this transition, revealing that procurement leaders are now focusing on supply chain resiliency (68%), introducing new products or expanding into new markets (65%), and improving margins through cost reduction (71%).

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 20, 2022

There were incredible displays of innovation, ESG & supply chain resilience in abundance. Our world is tumultuous to put it mildly, so challenging the status quo can seem scary. But herein lies our greatest opportunity to make a difference.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Procurement stands at the center of several competing aims and objectives: cost savings, compliance, reputation, innovation, finance and supply chain resilience. At H&Z we have developed a three-step approach to addressing this challenge: First, measure the emissions related to the companys supply chain.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

However, the top three procurement challenges featured in the Hackett Group report demand immediate attention: slashing spending costs, securing supply chain resilience, and modernizing outdated operating models. Lets dive into these critical issues and explore actionable strategies that help CPOs navigate the path forward.

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Strategic Sourceror

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Shoring up staff is a good way to increase supply chain resiliency, which companies are trying to do more of today to ensure theirs has what it takes to stay together when it's taxed in the future. Brought to you by the StrategicSourceror.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

These healthcare industry supply chain issues are equally urgent, and each require immediate attention. The good news is, it’s possible to alleviate these perilous pain points by building healthcare supply chain resilience.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supply chain resiliency & risk mitigation Resiliency has become a key concern for businesses in a dynamic market environment. Moreover, by involving suppliers in the initial stages of product development, companies can identify potential issues before they become costly problems.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Targeted Learning: SCMDOJO offers a range of courses and learning paths focusing on specific procurement areas, such as e-auctions, contract negotiation, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience. This allows you to tailor your learning to your particular needs.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 20, 2025

Supply chain resilience and innovation to quickly respond to market disruption are more critical than ever amidst ongoing regulatory changes and geopolitical tensions. If you work in supply chain then you know that as long as theyve been around, theyve traditionally been used as a way to protect domestic industries.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

That’s why I’m excited to introduce IBM Supply Chain Intelligence Suite , an AI-based supply chain optimization and automation solution that helps improve supply chain resiliency, increase agility, and optimize operations.

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GoProcure blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Not only do companies need to be focused on health and safety concerns, but they also will continue to face challenges like managing remote work, building supply chain resiliency and handling budget pressures. The unprecedented challenges of 2020 appear likely to carry over well into the future.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 9, 2024

Resources / Blog / 4 Key Trends Reshaping Manufacturing Procurement in 2024 4 Key Trends Reshaping Manufacturing Procurement in 2024 The dust is settling after the upheaval of the pandemic, yet the manufacturing industry remains forever changed. Supply Chain Resilience The pandemic highlighted the importance of supply chain resilience.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 20, 2023

Supply Chain Resilience: The unprecedented disruption caused by the pandemic has highlighted the importance of supply chain resilience. Organizations must build tough and robust supply chains to cope with these kinds of shocks and stay competitive in the long run.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Learn how IBM can help you on your trade finance journey The post IBM Connected Trade Platform helps power the digitization of trade and supply chain financing appeared first on IBM Blog.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2021

Resilience article and permission to publish here provided by Sam White at Argentus. As everyone in Supply Chain Management knows today, the field has come a long way. It’s something we’ve written about a lot on the Argentus Blog. Is your organization focusing more on Supply Chain resilience?

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Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

With the DND, we created a resilient supply chain before introducing the technology. In short, supply chain resilience, in which we “maintained steady operations, protected revenue, and sustained customer trust in an increasingly volatile global environment,” wasn’t established with technology.

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Supply Chain Trend

APRIL 24, 2019

In a recent Forbes article , three common supply chain weaknesses are highlighted: Being reactive rather than pro-active. The behavioural weaknesses – lack of pro-activity and accountability should be no surprise to me or the readers of my blog. Lack of visibility. Lack of accountability.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This resilience can be defined as “ the ability of a central procurement and supply management function to prepare for unexpected events, respond to disruptions, recover, and emerge even stronger. ” Manufacturers cannot foresee every risk, inconvenience, or disaster, but they can equip themselves to handle the unexpected and come out on top.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Here are some interesting predictions from a reputable international research firm, IDC, which highlight key areas of technological applications regarding the impending digital revolution of the international supply chain. Digital Supply Chain Predictions. Internet of Things.

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Arkestro

APRIL 2, 2024

The fluctuating economic landscape has forced many procurement departments to reassess and diversify their sourcing strategies to maintain supply chain resilience. While the hurdles appear formidable, this report outlines what well-prepared procurement teams stand to benefit in this environment.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Here are the 7 supply chain management trends for 2023 – Building agile supply chain ecosystems. Managing supply chain risk. Improving supply chain analytics. Enhancing supply chain resilience. Improving supply chain sustainability.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 16, 2024

Childhood traumas aside, I have always been fascinated by negotiation, writing about the subject many times over the years – including for this blog. Like supply chain resiliency, negotiations must also have a certain fluidity to address the volatility we have experienced over the past few years.

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Supply Chain Trend

MAY 17, 2022

In this series of blogs, I will discuss the transition of traditional IBP towards a more intelligent IBP. In this blog : a new role for supply chain planners. Figure 1 : Demand & supply balancing decisions in an IBP cycle. Intelligent automation will change this. INTRODUCTION. A NEW DESIGN FOR THE IBP TEAM.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Supply chain volatility has been impossible to avoid with the advent of Coronavirus. Here are a few strategies to implement to support supply chain resilience and make your supply chain as responsive, robust and agile as possible. Optimize Inventory.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 20, 2023

Supply Chain Resilience: The unprecedented disruption caused by the pandemic has highlighted the importance of supply chain resilience. Organizations must build tough and robust supply chains to cope with these kinds of shocks and stay competitive in the long run.

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