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

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) But in the area of Supply Chain, which truly spans the entire operations of most any company, these technologies provide the platform to totally redefine how the work of Supply Chain is conducted every minute of every day.

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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. And I/T was going to power the Smart Supply Chain of the future! Supply Chain Innovation from I/T. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! We call this the “Digital Supply Chain” What exactly is the Metaverse and how does it compare, contrast or align to our vision of the Digital Supply Chain? The Digital Supply Chain.

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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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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Blog post originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Argentus at [link] , a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Is Your Supply Chain Ready To Recover? Automation is one of the hotter topics in the supply chain community – as it is across the entire economy.

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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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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority.

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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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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

They consider factors—like supplier performance or sustainability —that support long-term partnerships, advance business needs and increase purchasing power. Successful strategic sourcing often results in process optimization, cost management, customer satisfaction, risk management , increased sustainability and other benefits.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 14, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! And what is the new normal in Supply Chain? What’s the New Normal in Supply Chain? What’s Normal in Supply Chain Anyways?). This is NORMAL in Supply Chain.

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ivalua

JANUARY 27, 2021

During these tumultuous times, achieving AP automation superhero status may seem an impossible task, as you continue to battle disrupted supply chains, high costs and general chaos. These organizations leverage the RACI model to enhance accountability, and they have implemented streamlined purchasing and approval workflows. .

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

The good news is that sustainability and profitability go hand-in-hand, especially in the retail supply chain. Purpose Savvy sustainable consumers want end-to-end visibility into a product’s origins to ensure that it was sustainably developed and transported every step of the way. Simple: communicate!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Customer-Centric Supply Chain article and permission to publish here provided by Bryce Boothby. In a practical sense, that means shifting from reactive to proactive, customer-centric supply chains. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Get Our EBook here.

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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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Let's Talk Supply Chain

AUGUST 12, 2024

Altana is the world’s first Value Chain Management System – a unified, comprehensive approach that goes far beyond supply chain risk management, with unprecedented visibility, contextualized netrt across business areas, and a collaborative network with end-to-end workflows to get jobs done.

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Procurement Express

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The way businesses handle purchasing is evolving. And at the heart of this transformation is the purchase order management system. Submitting purchase order documents the old-fashioned way isnt just inefficient. What is Purchase Order Management? How Does Purchase Order Management Work?

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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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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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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For years, supply chain professionals have measured success by how well they have been able to drive down costs and drive up efficiency. Then, 2020 sent shockwaves through many JIT strategies; the disruption was just too big to absorb and supply chain ecosystems had not been built to flex.

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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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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 6, 2023

Coby and John found obvious deficiencies in these same organizations’ supply chain and operational systems, and thus, Enveyo was born. Many companies, however, fall short of shipping optimization goals due to one thing — data. Gain agility and control through a centralized suite.

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Solvoyo

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Imagine you can control your production lines with a mouse click or a touchscreen swipe to optimize your supply chain in real-time – along with the ability to enjoy a seamless, customized experience. . bias in every aspect of the supply chain . lack of visibility and control over the complete network.

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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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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. Supply Chain Transparency. Email Address. Cost Saving.

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Pipefy

JULY 24, 2024

AI-powered tools can take organizations to new heights of productivity by optimizing their processes, which is why many businesses are using them to increase their bottom line. This article explores the optimization process and its benefits across multiple industries. What is AI workflow optimization?

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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. Making The Right Choices.

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Solvoyo

MARCH 5, 2021

For businesses of all sizes, the digital transformation of supply chain planning became the most important initiative. . Considering this surge in digital transformation and the changing needs of 2021, here are some insights and tips for embarking on Supply Chain Digital Transformation projects.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 12, 2023

Today I’m joined by Enveyo , an innovative logistics software brand that wants to optimize every aspect of a business’s shipping operations, with solutions that leverage enterprise-level technology and big data experience to empower organizations to make business-transforming shipping decisions. This episode was filmed at Manifest 2023.

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Spend Matters

DECEMBER 21, 2023

AI can help create greater efficiency and value across all source-to-pay processes, including spend analysis, opportunity identification, sourcing and contract management, category management, supply relationship management and risk management. And the maximum value can be extracted from these new tools through strategic integration.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Check out The Baby Supply Chain! There are many different Supply Chains in the World covering every industry, every business or institution and every aspect of our lives. But the single most important Supply Chain is the Food Supply Chain! The Role and Responsibility of the Supply Chain.

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HICX

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

As an increasing number of organizations engage with vendors on a global level to fulfill their supply chains, the need for supply chain robustness has never been so critical. The Global Supply Chain Landscape: What is the current situation?

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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. By standardizing procurement activities, organizations gain visibility over spending, strengthen supplier relationships, and optimize cash flow management.

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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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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. Optimized supply chains lead to improved profit margins.

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