IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In today’s complex global business environment, effective supply chain management (SCM) is crucial for maintaining a competitive advantage. Here’s how companies are using different strategies to address supply chain management and meet their business goals.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

A successful approach requires careful assessment of supplier bids, followed by structured onboarding, continuous monitoring, and performance measurement. Now well dive into best practices in these critical areas to ensure a more effective and resilient sourcing strategy. Automation can also play a role here.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 11, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Supply Chain Management (SCM)? When I started my career the term “Supply Chain” had just been coined. Now as I look back on my career virtually everything I did falls under the banner of Supply Chain management. Subscribe Here!

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

Minimal Strategic Involvement : Procurement was often siloed, with limited involvement in broader corporate strategies. Technology Adoption in Early Stages : Adoption of procurement software was growing but not yet widespread, with many organizations relying on manual or semi-automated processes.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Strategic Sourcing Success: Best Practices and Key Strategies Of course, there are many definition s of source-to-pay but put simply, strategic sourcing is a data-driven approach to securing the best value for your organization from its strategic suppliers. How Has Strategic Sourcing Evolved?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 9, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS)! Starting and growing a business is already a daunting task without even considering the Supply Chain construct needed to make the business run. Expertise and capital availability does not usually prioritize Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Professionals in supply chain management use various methods to identify best practices to improve the operations. Analysis of case study is certainly one of the most popular methods for people from business management background. Supply Chain of fashion industry involves a time based competition.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

WMS helps you improve productivity and profit through advanced software and technologies. Barcode systems, RFID labeling, hi-tech automated robots for pallet movement, ERP systems, transport management systems, logistics software, augmented and Virtual reality wearables, etc are some of the hi-tech features of WMS.

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Procurement Heads

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Due to their extensive knowledge and ability to ‘parachute’ into organisations at short notice, interim hires are an attractive offering for many businesses in need of immediate support. Has demand for interim supply chain professionals increased as a result of Brexit, the pandemic and geopolitical situations? Absolutely.

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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

31 March, Redwood City, CA – Ivalua, a leading provider of global spend management cloud solutions , has announced the latest findings of a worldwide study of supply chain, procurement and finance business leaders on Effective Procurement Performance Measurement.

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ivalua

AUGUST 29, 2019

Procurement teams are becoming a more intrinsic part of business strategy, able to help organisations manage and predict supply chain risk, unlock innovation, create sustainable cost savings, and help grow revenue. Leading the charge in navigating this constantly shifting trading environment is the Procurement department.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

When I began my career there was no such thing as “Supply Chain Management” Supply Chain was not a title to be found anywhere on any organization chart. So what exactly is the definition of “Supply Chain Management”? Interestingly there are many views on how to define Supply Chain.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 16, 2015

It is difficult to come across many supply chain leaders today who do not subscribe to the principle of Demand-Driven Supply Chains. As supply chain experts we continue to write about, provide webinars, present at conferences, and assist numerous client companies to progress towards the Demand-Driven Supply Chain model.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 8, 2023

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. By having a clear view of their entire supply chain, businesses can identify potential issues and take steps to mitigate them. million in 2015.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 23, 2023

With a decade hallmarked by disruption, consumers are more aware of supply chain and how industry shortages, talent gaps, and climate events impact their daily lives and local communities. One dialogue that is still catching fire is how closing the gender gap in supply chain can help the industry build its ranks and agility.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 22, 2019

With that, global businesses are committing to key sustainability objectives such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions , eliminating slave labor , avoiding plastics , conserving water used in production , tapping into renewable energy sources and more. A quick look at the regulatory landscape. Procurement at the pivot point.

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HICX

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Digital transformation provides businesses with new opportunities, streamlined processes and operations, and the ability to make better-informed decisions based on more accurate data. Supplier Management is an area within businesses that frequently shows significant potential for transformation through new and emerging digital technologies.

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EazyStock

APRIL 18, 2023

Supply chain managers and inventory management professionals face a constant barrage of supply chain crises, with one always waiting around the corner. With every crisis comes the potential for supply chain disruption that can cause chaos for stock-holding businesses. Global supply chains.

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Skill Dynamics

AUGUST 15, 2022

Strategic supplier relationship management (SRM) is a key factor for driving competitive advantage for multi-national organizations. We’ve highlighted the most important elements to help improve supplier relationship management: Foster the right behaviors. Get the most out of strategic suppliers. Effective communication.

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Planergy

AUGUST 16, 2022

How AP can improve relationships with your key suppliers. Supplier Development: What It Is, And How To Manage It. Best Practices & Tips Supplier Performance Supplier Relationship Management. For the best results, a company should approach supplier development strategically and systematically. Written by.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 11, 2020

What is a customer-focused supply chain? Having a customer-focused supply chain essentially means meeting the customer on their terms, rather than making them settle for yours. In this article we’ll cover the following areas of customer-driven supply chain strategy: The importance of a customer-driven supply chain.

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The Good Spending

AUGUST 23, 2022

The value creation process includes: quality and customer service, supplier relationship, employee enrichment, community benefit, stockholder reward. The business must engage its stakeholders to effectively create, trade, and sustain value. Briefly, it is the next step from TCO-based supplier selection.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A procurement strategy allows an organization to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain, adapt swiftly to market fluctuations, and achieve cost optimization, operational efficiency and growth. A procurement strategy is not merely a series of steps for acquiring goods and services.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 31, 2023

As businesses strive to remain competitive in times of economic uncertainty, there is an increased need for effective supplier relationship management. A strong collaboration between the purchaser and suppliers can result in lower costs and better quality products, while driving innovation.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Understanding Procurement Technology Procurement technology refers to the software and systems that automate and streamline procurement processes for businesses, covering everything from sourcing materials and services to managing contracts and analyzing spending. Software like Concord and Agiloft comes to mind.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

A 2023 report found that global investment in green or low-carbon energy sources exceeded USD $1 trillion, 1 while advanced data collection tools and artificial intelligence (AI) are helping to better monitor emissions and inform sustainability strategy. What is sustainability? 2 Sustainability , United Nations, January 2024.

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Arkestro

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Organizations across the globe are rethinking their procurement practices and policies, recognizing that ethical procurement isnt just about following trends; its about building a more inclusive, efficient, and equitable supply chain. The procurement industry is also currently seeing a surge in AI-powered software.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

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. Procurement teams also share crucial data and information that business leaders need in order to make choices, set strategy, and remain competitive.

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Pipefy

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Strategic procurement, or procurement strategic planning, is a data-driven process that helps businesses align procurement and business goals. The result is greater supply chain predictability, more accurate decision-making, and better business agility. What is strategic procurement?

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Pipefy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

From reducing waste and containing costs to mitigating risks such as procurement fraud and inflated expenses, procurement’s insights and expertise can help businesses navigate some of their most pressing challenges. The same percentage reported considered error reduction as a main driver behind their adoption of process automation software.

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Pipefy

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Many organizations have implemented software automation tools that allow them to get more done at a lower cost, but procurement is one area that has lagged behind in this trend. A single solution can and should perform as many of these steps as possible, although this goal is typically difficult to achieve.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 15, 2024

Interpreting Inventory Turnover Ratio Once the inventory turnover ratio is calculated, interpreting the results provides valuable insights into ecommerce business performance. Understanding these insights helps in making informed decisions regarding inventory management and overall business strategy.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 9, 2024

Following global disruptions that halted supply chains and shifted business models from reactive to proactive, smart procurement is essential for: Navigating business challenges Increasing transparency. Making more agile and accurate business decisions.

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TYA Suite

MAY 14, 2023

Your supplier relationships and compliance could be two facets of your procurement transformation that collapse if they are unfamiliar with new processes and technology. Procurement system software has the power to reveal the genuine potential of procurement as well as its efficiency and benefits.

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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. Advantages of digital procurement systems The digital transformation of procurement processes offers numerous advantages to businesses.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

JUNE 29, 2016

From an operational perspective, the largest leverage for revenue, margin, and working capital lies in the structure of the supply chain (or more properly, “value network”). Qualifications, number and locations of suppliers. Bringing network design in-house will require that you have access to enabling software.

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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. This is why supplier diversity is so important.

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