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Approaches to migrating your VMware workloads to AWS   

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Paths beyond VMware The impact of acquisition : A 2023 Forrester study (link resides outside ibm.com) predicts that 20% of VMware clients will move away from VMware stack due concerns around price increases, limited customer support and a mandatory requirement for subscription to software bundles —all of which are a result of the acquisition.

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The Ultimate Guide to Contract Logistics: What You Need to Know

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Depending on the specific needs of the client, the scope of contract logistics can range from managing individual aspects of the supply chain to offering full end-to-end solutions. These providers have established networks, infrastructure, and economies of scale that enable them to operate more efficiently and cost-effectively.

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The Essential Guide to Source to Pay, Source to Contract, and Procure to Pay

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Or alternatively, as senior managers we only see the end results of procurement as figures on a spreadsheet or a financial statement, with little awareness of how they are arrived at and how they can be improved. To understand whats really going on we need, first, to step back and get a holistic view of the end-to-end process.

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How to build a successful hybrid cloud strategy

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Evaluate overall costs Bear in mind that cloud service providers offer different pricing models and service levels to help you align cloud IT resources and costs with application needs and business value. Cloud cost-optimization software tools can help monitor workload demands for maximum cost-efficient performance.

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The Supply Chain Management Playbook: Your Game Plan for Operational Success

World of Procurement blog

Effective supply chain management (SCM) provides numerous benefits: Increased Profitability Efficient SCM reduces costs associated with production, inventory holding, transportation, and logistics. It eliminates waste and enables companies to manufacture products at lower costs. Optimized supply chains lead to improved profit margins.

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The AI Advantage: Unlocking New Value for Procurement Teams

World of Procurement blog

Conducting market research : AI can scan the web to collect pricing information, identify potential suppliers, assess supplier reputations, and keep up-to-date with market and industry trends. One of the biggest challenges in procurement has been gaining visibility into exactly where money is being spent across the organization.

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The Role of Procurement Outsourcing Services in Global Business Operations

Empowering CPO

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. This is where managed procurement services come into the picture.