IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

In the healthcare supply chain, there are three main challenges pharmacies, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and patients are facing: shortages and delays; lack of convenient and cost-effective fulfillment options; and rising counterfeiting and regulatory changes, along with a persistent need for better drug cold chain management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 16, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Preparing Business for the Digital Supply Chain! We were a global Supply Chain, Logistics and Distribution company. The prior CIO kept the lights on, followed the instructions they were given, tried to keep costs down, and that was about it. Subscribe Here!

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

Purchase Orders Purchase orders are where the monitoring of the creation and approval of purchase orders comes in. Delivery and Logistics The status of goods and services purchased, such as their delivery timelines, transportation times, or receipt is monitored. The key elements are typically: 1.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. and J-P Rodrigue (2004)).

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

The Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with even greater potential ahead. SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. Let’s delve into this emerging concept.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 20, 2023

This includes tasks such as creating purchase orders, managing inventory levels, tracking shipments, and reconciling invoices. Supplier order management software, also known as “ purchase order management software” is a digital solution designed to simplify and optimize the supplier order management process.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 21, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A “Don’t Touch” Strategy will Dramatically Lean out your Supply Chain! Everyone involved in these Supply Chains is abiding by the social distancing and protective mandates we all are adhering to. What is a Don’t Touch Supply Chain Strategy?

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ivalua

MAY 15, 2022

Currently, they’re seeing exceptional success in the purchase requisition, purchase order, and invoicing. There are interesting challenges within the AmRest business model at the supply chain level. One of the most important aspects of a business’ success is making the right purchasing decisions.

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ivalua

MAY 15, 2022

Currently, they’re seeing exceptional success in the purchase requisition, purchase order, and invoicing. There are interesting challenges within the AmRest business model at the supply chain level. One of the most important aspects of a business’ success is making the right purchasing decisions.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Check out Brand Protection – The Definitive Role of the Supply Chain! The Supply Chain function within your company has many responsibilities. Yet often the Supply Chain is undervalued. As such there can be unrelenting pressure to continue to cut costs. Promoting Supply Chain Value.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. According to industry reports, over half of business leaders acknowledge the need for supply chain improvements, with 52% believing they could enhance their operations.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

S2P is the end-to-end process that encompasses all the activities between an organization and its suppliers. Downstream activities include e-procurement , purchase orders, invoice automation and accounts payable and payment processes. Purchasing is also where value is captured (i.e.,

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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. Maximizing Value Through Continuous Improvement The role of strategic sourcing doesnt end once the contracts are signed.

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

To get some answers for S&OP practitioners, Supply Chain Trend interviewed a group of S&OP leaders. Supply Chain Trend will publish a weekly Q&A with these S&OP leaders. He is the author of the blog Supply Chain Trend and the self excellence guide Building Mental Toughness.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software.

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EazyStock

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

In today’s competitive business environment, getting the correct products to the right place at the right time via the most cost-effective manner is paramount for your business’ success. Using every tool available to you will allow for improvement in supply chain functionality, productivity, and profitability.

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Una

JULY 28, 2022

They wield massive budgets, deal with a complex category , and require technical knowledge to do their job properly. They know what software they want and can be highly resistant when the procurement team attempts to get involved in the purchasing decision. More accurate data means enhanced budgeting and decision-making.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Narvar’s end-to-end post-purchase platform focuses on driving customer loyalty and increasing lifetime value through the provision of a seamless post-purchase experience. At Narvar, he is dedicated to driving seamless customer experiences across the supply chain. 12.54] The ideal client for Narvar.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

As ecommerce continues to expand, supply chain traceability has become a key factor for small businesses. This article examines why supply chain traceability matters and how Finale Inventory can assist small businesses in achieving it.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

A recent study by Forrester found that the single greatest factor in increasing a supplier’s willingness to collaborate with and share innovations with a customer was timeliness of and visibility into payments. AP teams need to embrace digital data and think end-to-end. What is Invoice-to-Pay? How does Invoice to Pay Work?

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Finale Inventory

JULY 9, 2024

Creating a purchase order is a vital step in managing inventory for your ecommerce business. A purchase order serves as a legally binding document between you and your suppliers, specifying the details of the items you need to purchase. With the help of the Finale Inventory software, this process becomes seamless and efficient.

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Strategic Sourceror

JULY 11, 2022

Automate Source-to-Pay Workflow Increase Workflow Automation When S2P solutions are implemented, organizations can increase the automation of their workflow and reduce critical cycle times. The ease of use, simple implementation, and visibility across robust procurement workflows are unmatched with end-to-end platforms.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Along with cost savings, procurement managers are focusing on optimizing and automating processes. Direct purchase requests from employees are possible with varying levels of auto-approval. Cost Saving. In the end, the company can understand its costs and budgeting better.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Supply chain collaboration is a hot topic today and no wonder: companies that collaborate effectively across the supply chain have enjoyed dramatic reductions in inventories and costs, together with improvements in speed, service levels, and customer satisfaction. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 12, 2023

As the only parcel TMS provider enabling end-to-end supply chain visibility, from shipping analytics and automation to customer delivery experience management, organizations are optimizing their shipping operations with Enveyo’s cloud-based suite of solutions. “I’m This episode was filmed at Manifest 2023.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. The ultimate goal of SCM is to reduce costs while satisfying customer demands.

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Pipefy

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Procurement is the process businesses use to source and obtain goods/services from external suppliers to achieve strategic objectives and fulfill business needs or purchase requests. In this stage of the process, multiple departments collaborate to address capability requirements, design, technology, and, most importantly, time and cost.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Its an integrated, end-to-end process that unifies procurement and finance, helping organizations streamline purchasing, minimize delays, and ensure timely payments. A well-managed P2P process improves operational efficiency, controls costs, and enhances compliance with procurement policies.

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Finale Inventory

JANUARY 27, 2025

As a crucial component of a comprehensive barcode inventory system , scanning technology enables businesses to maintain real-time visibility of their inventory movements. This instantaneous update ensures that inventory counts remain accurate and shipment tracking stays current, providing visibility throughout the fulfillment process.

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Arkestro

JUNE 6, 2023

On the one side, finance is concerned with keeping the company budget in the black. On the other side, procurement is concerned with keeping company operations running smoothly and judicially making the most of budgets. Ultimately, both want the same goal — ensuring business outcomes are positive, timely, and on-budget.

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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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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

While live agents have traditionally handled customer experiences, digital marketers are adapting to people’s current expectations while facing reduced marketing budgets. With its current infrastructure, Camping World’s sales team had no visibility into the number of qualified leads accumulated in the off hours.

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Procurement Software

JULY 4, 2023

It can help organisations reduce costs, optimise supplier relationships and increase compliance. It also provides real-time data and analytics that can be used to improve purchasing decisions. These in turn can be used to inform better purchasing decisions and improve operational efficiencies. What is procurement tech?

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Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

Why buy a Spend Analytics solution Spend analytics helps generate business-relevant spending insights across internal spenders and the supply base by leveraging historic and predictive datasets across the enterprise. SaaS licenses) and supply chain planning systems.

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Procurement Software

JUNE 4, 2024

As supply chain technology improves for transportation, inventory management and warehousing, the procurement tools for manufacturing businesses now need to step up. For this list, we looked at procurement software that focuses on either direct materials or purchased parts. And stepping up, they indeed are.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

These modules can be purchased separately or as one complete suite. FRDM FRDM is a software company specialising in supply chain risk management. Their software is designed for multinational corporations managing complex supply chains.

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