IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Procurement departments tend to be less visible to many stakeholders than sales, operations or even finance departments, but the impact they have on everything from the bottom line to product quality and service delivery shouldn’t be overlooked, which is why “procurement excellence” is a worthy pursuit.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

This article will walk you through the basic understanding of the warehouse management system (WMS), its features, how and where it fits with the supply chain, and different WMS systems. A warehouse management system is a software solution that provides transparency and visibility to the entire warehouse operations.

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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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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

Conversely, it has a larger scope than task management, which deals with individual tasks, and project management, which handles one-time initiatives. Business process management examples BPM can help improve overall business operations by optimizing various business processes.

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

But this evolution in the supply chain, and for last mile fulfillment in particular, doesn’t end with retail. From restaurant chains to supermarkets to pharmacies to service providers, the world of logistics is experiencing unprecedented change. Real-time Visibility.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

To be successful, businesses need to have clear, real-time visibility into the condition of their assets and a plan to keep them running smoothly and make repairs quickly when things break. This is why asset reliability is such a critical component of business strategy. What is an asset?

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 5, 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. Using financial tools can help save time and resources while improving accuracy in the budgeting process.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

Improvements to existing procurement processes, procedures, and operations are as time-sensitive as ever. In the 2024 State of Procurement Data Report by Amazon Business, 95% of decision-makers surveyed acknowledge that there’s room for procurement optimization.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain. Direct the next best action within the constraints of time and cost. Diagnose the causes of the challenges, both incidental and systemic.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Businesses leverage procurement technology for: Automating Manual Processes: From issuing purchase orders to processing invoices, automation reduces errors and saves time. Spend Visibility: Advanced analytics offer deeper insights into spending patterns, helping companies make informed choices.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 11, 2018

You’d be hard pressed to find a major industry today that isn’t talking up blockchain as a cure-all for the ills of global supply chains. The idea of a virtual, distributed ledger that can serve as an indelible system of record for any number of business transactions between supply-chain partners — well, it’s irresistible.

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Pipefy

AUGUST 1, 2023

Today, however, success requires a detailed review and breakdown of each process a business carries out to make and deliver its goods and services (also known as operations). This operations overview, or process visibility , can reveal common areas of waste and bottlenecks that cost companies millions in time and revenue each year.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

In modern enterprises, where operations leave a massive digital footprint, business events allow companies to become more adaptable and able to recognize and respond to opportunities or threats as they occur. Becoming a real-time enterprise Businesses often go on a journey that traverses several stages of maturity when they establish an EDA.

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Pipefy

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

According to Amazon’s 2024 State of Procurement report, 95% of decision makers believe that procurement has room for optimization. In fact, 98% have plans for investments or upgrades in analytics and insights tools, automation, and AI-driven optimization of purchasing decisions. The features of these solutions can vary widely.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Through our technologically advanced and innovative approach, we have been successful in helping businesses reduce costs, optimize supplier relationships, manage procurement risks, and ultimately drive profitable growth. With EmpoweringCPO, your procurement processes are not just managed; they’re transformed and empowered.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Reformation is a trendy clothing company that uses their commitment to sustainability as part of their business strategy. For example, brand recognition on a podcast episode is great for awareness, but how many times do you click out of a podcast to purchase something?

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Slimstock

AUGUST 27, 2019

Retailers face a real conundrum. For anyone looking to minimize operating costs while maintaining margins, inventory allocation is one area that simply cannot be overlooked! For anyone looking to minimize operating costs while maintaining margins, inventory allocation is one area that simply cannot be overlooked!

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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. After all, your shortages are their problem, as well.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 25, 2023

We’ll also provide practical tips on implementing spend analysis technology, highlight success stories from businesses that have benefited from spend analysis, and look at the future of procurement in the age of data-driven decision making. Globalization has made supply chains more complex and harder to manage.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

Importance of procurement in modern businesses In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, procurement plays a crucial role in driving efficiency, cost savings, and overall success. Greater transparency: Real-time tracking of procurement activities allows for better monitoring and control of the entire process.

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TYA Suite

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

ERP systems are designed to centralize and automate various business processes, providing a unified platform for managing resources, finances, operations, and supply chains. Procurement ERP software often includes SRM modules that enable businesses to manage supplier information, evaluate performance, and maintain strong.

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Pipefy

MARCH 6, 2023

Following recent events like the pandemic, the shift to non-office work models, and supply chain pressures, the demand for business process transformation has accelerated. Many leaders today realize that a radical change is needed to keep up with changing business environments and requirements.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Through our technologically advanced and innovative approach, we have been successful in helping businesses reduce costs, optimize supplier relationships, manage procurement risks, and ultimately drive profitable growth. With EmpoweringCPO, your procurement processes are not just managed; they’re transformed and empowered.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 3, 2023

Introduction In the complex and fast-paced business world of today, Managed Procurement Services (MPS) have emerged as a key solution for enterprises seeking to streamline their operations, improve efficiencies, and achieve cost savings. Strategy 2: Data-Driven Decision Making Data is a powerful asset in procurement.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Many times they should be able to create a logo for you within a couple of days and many cost less than $50. Choose a seller category based on the size of your business. Selling as an individual is a smart option if you are a first time seller or plan to ship less than 40 items in a month. Amazon favors short shipping times.

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TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This approach involves analyzing the entire supply chain to ensure that products are sourced, produced, and disposed of in ways that are ethical and eco-friendly. By prioritizing energy-efficient products and sustainable materials, organizations can reduce their operational expenses over time.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. I was in the Supply Chain organization and Sandra was the Executive in charge of one of our largest accounts. Subscribe Here! Email Address. I first met Sandra while at Celestica.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 5, 2024

They offer app developers on-demand scalability and faster time-to-benefit for new features and software updates. Broadly speaking, application analytics refers to the process of collecting application data and performing real-time analysis of SaaS, mobile, desktop and web application performance and usage data.

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