IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Data integration and analytics IBP relies on the integration of data from different sources and systems. This may involve consolidating data from enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, supply chain management systems, and other relevant sources.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

To successfully align your data and analytics strategy with your business strategy, you need the right data architecture in place. A recent IBV Chief Data Officer study revealed that 63% the top the CDOs surveyed are aligned with the business strategy in compared to 48% of other surveyed CDOs.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It can nurture collaborative partnerships with suppliers and integrate ethical and environmental (green purchasing) considerations into the sourcing strategy. A procurement strategy is not merely a series of steps for acquiring goods and services.

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Pipefy

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Procurement solutions encompass a wide range of specific functions due to the many aspects of the procurement process, including purchase requests centralization, procure-to-pay, sourcing, budget management, supplier management, and forecasting. Sourcing tools can help organizations choose vendors that deliver greater long-term value.

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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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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

That’s where procurement, sourcing, and purchasing technology comes in. Because procurement teams provide critical insights to inform business strategy , identifying opportunities to cut costs is one of the most important ways they do this.

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Pipefy

JUNE 12, 2024

When businesses have quality standards to meet, the SOP is their governing source. Policies Businesses write policies when they need to establish guidelines for making decisions and performing actions. When multiple people use the same checklist as a source of truth, work becomes standardized and, therefore, consistent.

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Pipefy

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This also leads to more advantageous strategic sourcing. Strategic procurement prioritizes planning and strategizing for long-term benefits across the entire procurement process and alignment with business goals, while operational procurement focuses on purchasing and sourcing services strictly for maintaining day-to-day operations.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Managed procurement services can be defined as an external service that helps streamline a company’s acquisition processes, offering an end-to-end solution that takes into account all aspects of procurement – from sourcing to payment.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

However, topics such as logistics, logistics, physical sourcing and supply chain management are not included in these courses. Companies have started to see logistics as an integral part of overall business strategy. As part of the business world, small and medium enterprises have been slower to accept the supply chain concept.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 27, 2022

Some reports tie Coca-Cola to sugar sourced from Xinjiang and also document Uyghur workers in a factory that makes Nike shoes in Qingdao. Arguably the biggest issue facing importers today is the lack of visibility and transparency in their supply-side networks. Rob is currently CEO and founder of Mercado Labs.

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Pipefy

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Problem: maverick spend and unmanageable spot requests Recurring emergency purchase requests Poor purchase policy and company alignment Non-compliant purchases repeatedly slip through Solution: centralize, standardize, and automate Pipefy centralizes all communication to give every stakeholder a common, single source of information.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 8, 2019

We dealt with one of them in the previous article in this series: the need to integrate data across the full spectrum from source-to-pay. Depending on your industry sector, these technologies are probably already transforming other aspects of your business: they include the Internet of things, blockchain, robotic process automation.

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Pipefy

DECEMBER 6, 2023

No matter how much they differ, efficient and friction-free workflows typically share the following traits: they provide visibility, employees are aligned on changes and requirements, fosters accountability, and creates a positive business impact. Visibility Each step in a workflow should be visible.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Managed procurement services can be defined as an external service that helps streamline a company’s acquisition processes, offering an end-to-end solution that takes into account all aspects of procurement – from sourcing to payment.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 14, 2018

Companies need to implement end-to-end encryption between IoT endpoint and backend systems, Sastri says. Sastri says it’s essential for businesses to achieve total visibility over their devices. A plentitude of open-source communities is also available to offer assistance. Time to get educated.

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Pipefy

APRIL 4, 2023

Examples of processes a BPMS can strengthen BPMS can be used to optimize any type of business process. Enhances visibility Standardizing processes is a key requirement for reducing the risk of human error. Each task should be mapped out from end to end, including the queuing time and time needed to complete the task once started.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

Understanding Procurement and its Business Significance At the heart of every thriving business is an effective and efficient procurement process. Procurement, in its simplest form, is the process by which businesses acquire the goods, services, or works they need from external sources.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 9, 2024

By leveraging a tool that provides data dashboards and AI capabilities, gathering and analyzing the necessary information for minimizing risks is made easier, as is ensuring compliance and alignment with larger business strategies and goals. Get accurate data to measure, control, and improve business cost optimization.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

Detection of systemic challenges will be a bit more gradual and is based on the metrics that matter to your business, such as customer service, days of supply, etc., but it is the speed and, therefore, the scope, that is now possible that drives better visibility from detection. Listen and learn your business strategy and operations.

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities.

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Pipefy

MAY 9, 2023

Definition of procurement KPIs Key performance indicators (KPIs) are measurements of the efficacy of a business department, process, or strategy. They are essential to measure the costs and reliability of a business strategy, as well as the performance and results. There is a lack of purchase visibility.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Pack your annual business plans with sustainable sourcing and carbon-neutral brand commitments and logistics. Automation via AI and end-to-end supply chain visibility will also play major roles in promoting more nimble, agile operations. That isnt anything new, but its going to be more critical than ever.

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