IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

Implementing such solutions could be the key to a new era of productivity for your organization, but implementing new and expansive IT software can be intimidating. Choosing the right MES software: 12 things to think about Selecting manufacturing execution system (MES) software is a critical decision for any manufacturing organization.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Check out 10 Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! There are thousands of supply chain technology vendors in the market today, and many companies claim their system is the best-of-the-best. Software May Be Difficult to Modify and Own In-House.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 20, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What Supply Chain Management problem does this solve? The biggest problem in the transitional supply chain is lack of open and trustworthy information availability across the supply chain caused by multiple issues – trust, technology and legacy practices being the top ones.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The process creates efficiencies across all spend categories, minimizes supply chain risks through improved supplier selection and awards, while giving visibility into pricing and forecasting. In some categories it makes sense to conduct a competitive sourcing event, for example an online auction using eSourcing software.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Since reverse auctions focus heavily on price competitiveness, this can be easily done with sourcing software tools. They instantly compare bids based on predefined criteria, such as the lowest bid, pricing tiers, or total cost of ownership, and rank the suppliers accordingly. Automation can also play a role here.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

It is a process that creates efficiencies across all spend categories, minimizes supply chain risks through improved supplier selection and awards, while giving visibility into pricing and forecasting. But today this is largely executed electronically, for example by eSourcing events and with sourcing optimization software.

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Arkestro

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

However, as supply chains have evolved into complex, global systems, the demands on procurement, and associated workload have increased significantly. Today’s procurement challenges go far beyond cost negotiations and sourcing.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 17, 2024

In a fast-paced, technology-driven business environment, having the right software is key for the success of any manufacturing company. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software plays a significant role in streamlining operations, improving efficiency , and enhancing overall productivity.

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Planergy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Think classroom supplies, laboratory equipment, educational software, and learning resources. Before doing anything, conduct thorough software evaluations, prioritizing user-friendly interfaces and strong data security measures. What's PLANERGY?

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

Strategic sourcing: Adopting strategic sourcing practices enables procurement to analyze the entire supply chain and identify cost drivers. By understanding the components and processes that contribute to the final product’s cost, procurement can explore opportunities to optimize and reduce expenses.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 26, 2023

Category Management Software What is Category Management in Procurement? Using category management software is ideal as it creates visibility and efficient management. To have an efficient supply chain system, category management through efficient supplier management is important to achieving this objective.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 30, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Financial institutions form adaptive banking software solutions to ensure an economy in the post-world. It is needed to ensure the efficiency of the cost of ownership of the technological landscape of financial services. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 3, 2022

Procurement eAuctions may be used in a multitude of sectors and domains, including industrial machinery, supply chains and logistical operations, telecommunications, commodities, and business technical support programs. These reductions are substantiated by eAuctions software providers Cimmra. What is Total Cost of Ownership?

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Jaggaer

APRIL 22, 2019

Procurement teams are in a unique and important position to drive such initiatives forward as these improvements are only possible through actions taken in the supply chain. using a total cost of ownership strategy) and identify key risks (and related costs) to avoid. A quick look at the regulatory landscape.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

watsonx.data is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering that revolutionizes data management. It slashes Data Warehouse costs by half, grants instant access to all your data in just 30 minutes on AWS, and incorporates a fit-for-purpose data store based on an open lakehouse architecture.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Leverage Technology and Automation Adopting procurement software and technologies can significantly streamline processes, from e-sourcing to electronic payment systems. Adopt a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Approach Evaluating purchases based on the total cost of ownership rather than just the initial price can lead to significant savings.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Leverage Technology and Automation Adopting procurement software and technologies can significantly streamline processes, from e-sourcing to electronic payment systems. Adopt a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Approach Evaluating purchases based on the total cost of ownership rather than just the initial price can lead to significant savings.

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Skill Dynamics

JULY 19, 2024

The Foundation of a Successful Procurement Strategy To put it simply, a procurement strategy is a plan that outlines how an organization optimizes its external spending, manages its various supplier relationships, and maintains streamlined internal processes to support cost-effectiveness and generate efficiency.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

The growing complexity and scale of operations across industries and the need to track, monitor and manage assets, have been driving the evolution of advanced asset management software. KPI dashboards or MRO inventory optimization) and audit trails are also included in CMMS software solutions. What is CMMS and what does it do?

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 13, 2016

To get some answers for S&OP practitioners, Niels van Hove founder of Supply Chain Trend, interviewed a group of S&OP leaders. Supply Chain Trend will publish a weekly Q&A with these S&OP leaders. Being early in my supply chain career, I thought this should not be too bad to do.

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Finale Inventory

JUNE 21, 2024

An ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system is a software solution that integrates various business processes and functions into a single, unified platform. Moreover, ERP systems often include modules for human resources, inventory management, and supply chain optimization.

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Finale Inventory

JUNE 21, 2024

An ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system is a software solution that integrates various business processes and functions into a single, unified platform. Moreover, ERP systems often include modules for human resources, inventory management, and supply chain optimization.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. In the omnichannel supply chain, order management improvement leads to confident inventory management across all channels. Such improvements naturally lend themselves to higher customer service levels and benefits throughout the supply chain. Email Address.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

James opens the mobile device management software that his company is using, immediately finds Robert’s iOS smartphone in the tool, and does a remote wipe. MDM software is used to manage both BYOD devices and corporate-owned devices that run on any mobile operating system (iOS, Android, iPadOS, Windows or purpose-built devices).

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

Or they could license expensive project management software, only to find a fraction of employees were using it. IT cost management is not just a function of cutting costs, it also entails making smarter decisions that can increase revenue and, ultimately, profitability.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

APRIL 7, 2016

Is it even possible to make a well-conceived choice that protects your legacy as visionary leader with a knack for sussing out the solution with the most applicable capabilities with appropriate total costs of ownership? . The answer is absolutely, “YES!” It can be done.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

What is Cost Saving in Supply Chain Management? Cost saving in supply chain management involves reducing the total cost of ownership (TCO) while maintaining, or even enhancing, the quality and reliability of goods and services. Any reduction in price is considered a cost saving.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

You think because you bought TMS from one of the world’s largest software companies you’re getting the best? So, even though it may be delivered in the cloud, the transaction-based pricing model prevents you from capturing the cost savings promised by SaaS delivery in the first place. Your TMS charges by transaction volume.

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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. Cost savings: Digital procurement systems can help identify opportunities for cost reduction, enabling businesses to optimize their spending.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Here are five things you need to know about how IBM Cloud is helping clients make the right workload-placement decisions based on resiliency, performance, security, compliance and total cost of ownership.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It is with immense gratitude that I thank Ken for his leadership not only across IBM Power, but for his service to IBM in various roles spanning IP, strategy and software during his distinguished IBM career. A vibrant ecosystem enables a range of use cases for our clients running software on Power. Read more here.

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The Network Effect

MAY 6, 2016

With the new solution model, that of a network with extensible solutions, comes the possibility of a new business model that makes software vendor and customer, not adversaries as they often seem to be, but partners. Not only that, the cost of development and maintenance is shared amongst all parties on the network.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Essential Guide to Source to Pay, Source to Contract, and Procure to Pay Whether youre new to the world of procurement and supply chain management, or a seasoned veteran; whether you work in a major manufacturing industry, a university, or a medium-sized clinical research organization, you may find procurement jargon rather confusing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we are introducing a new “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. My start in supply chain was a bit unknowing at the time.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 5, 2023

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the growing importance of sustainability and social responsibility, the role of procurement professionals has become more critical than ever. Streamline procurement activities and reduce costs by using eProcurement and Internet Reverse Auctions. •

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

This is especially true when looking at how the supply chain and the management of external suppliers can play a pivotal role in a company’s ESG goals. When Procurement teams are seen as an integral part of a business’s value chain, the actions of Procurement can drive tangible added value such as: 1.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 11, 2022

This is especially true when looking at how the supply chain and the management of external suppliers can play a pivotal role in a company’s ESG goals. When Procurement teams are seen as an integral part of a business’s value chain, the actions of Procurement can drive tangible added value such as: 1.

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