IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By assessing and proactively managing risks inherent in the supply chain , organizations can shield themselves from disruptions and strengthen the resilience of their operations. In addition, a well-crafted procurement framework fosters innovation and sustainability.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

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

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

2: Invest in Relationship Management Supplier relationship management (SRM) can foster a culture of transparency between businesses and their suppliers. Supplier performance management (SPM) helps identify opportunities and areas for improvement, leading to supplier development.

Collaboration 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 28, 2020

It tends to be a more reactive organization focussed on managing day to day tasks and fires. They have a wealth of intelligence related to what is going on in the marketplace, with suppliers and competitors, and in the economy in general. They have an end to end view of the Supply Chain. Advanced Procurement.

Procurement 71

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

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.

Sourcing 52

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

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

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Supply Chain Efficiency Management Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 40

HICX

AUGUST 4, 2022

Furthermore, failure to tackle data quality issues created in the past will hamper the ability to obtain full visibility, thus creating even more ambiguity. On top of factors such as geographical location, there’s a risk segmentation of your suppliers, there’s sustainability, there’s innovation.

Suppliers 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The rise of big data in various manufacturing and logistics industries, the development of sophisticated ERP systems, and end-to-end Supply Chain visibility has made it a crucial strategic function for companies looking to get an edge in highly-competitive industries like Consumer Goods, Food Production and Pharma.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Source Sourcing involves identifying suppliers and negotiating pricing, lead times, quality, and other terms. The goal is to secure optimal sourcing arrangements with reliable suppliers who can meet production needs. Careful supplier selection and supplier relationship management are key.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

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Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Nordic Europe has a long tradition for being innovative, and Nordic procurement startups are no exception. The solution also includes ready-made dashboards, KPIs, and intuitive case management to uncover and act on opportunities quickly. Workfellow offers a next-generation end-to-end visibility into workflows, systems usage, and tasks.

Procurement 52

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

In our poll, webinar participants saw business partnering, supplier innovation and collaboration, and supply chain risk management as their key areas of focus for procurement. Moreover, the bank lacked any collaborative supplier relationship management or sourcing tool.

Suppliers 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 23, 2019

It tends to be a more reactive organization focussed on managing day to day tasks and fires. They have a wealth of intelligence related to what is going on in the marketplace, with suppliers and competitors, and in the economy in general. They have an end to end view of the Supply Chain. Advanced Procurement.

Procurement 50

Procurement Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain Efficiency Purchase orders 50

Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Securing competitive suppliers for Indirect Spend categories. Risk management and governance. Building strategic relationships. Innovation, encouraging suppliers to put forward their own innovations. Managing money well. Step 3 Focus Procurement on supplier optimisation.

Procurement 69

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Procurement Software

MAY 14, 2024

Enhanced Efficiency and Visibility: By adopting process orchestration tools and platforms, businesses gain real-time insights and control over their procurement activities, facilitating quicker decision-making and improved risk management. Role of Technology Technology plays a pivotal role in refining the procurement intake process.

Procurement 52

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 9, 2024

Canopy Canopy is a vendor master data and supplier management platform that aims to provide complete visibility of your suppliers’ information. It achieves this by delivering a single source of truth for your supplier data and automating business processes. The software covers a broad range of uses.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

LUPR LUPR develops a supplier relationship management platform that allows executives to document, communicate, and analyse their supplier insights. The app captures, synchronises, and analyses supplier data so CPOs can easily understand their supplier map and avoid risk from their suppliers.

Real-time Visibility 52

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Claritum

AUGUST 4, 2020

Securing competitive suppliers for Indirect Spend categories. Risk management and governance. Building strategic relationships. Innovation, encouraging suppliers to put forward their own innovations. Managing money well. Focus Procurement on supplier optimisation. Supply chain optimisation.

Procurement 41

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Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Despite a slowdown in funding and a cautious economic outlook, there’s plenty of innovation in this space. M&A) The solution gives you full spend visibility. Canopy Canopy is a supplier relationship management (SRM) and master data platform that aims to provide complete visibility of your suppliers’ information.

Supply Chain Efficiency 59

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. SCaaS providers typically use advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain to improve visibility, traceability, and collaboration across the supply chain.

Supply Chain Optimization 105

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 19, 2025

Notable among these were: Ariba Buyer : Ariba was a leading provider of e-procurement solutions, offering platforms that enabled organizations to manage their procurement processes efficiently. Significance : Their tools helped organizations achieve greater visibility and control over their procurement processes.

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