IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

Business Process Management (BPM) is a systematic approach to managing and streamlining business processes. BPM is intended to help improve the efficiency of existing processes, with the goal of increasing productivity and overall business performance. BPM is often confused with other seemingly similar initiatives.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 25, 2021

For decades, forward-thinking supply chains were defined by how robust their investments into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) was. In the early days of supply chain digitization , these systems provided increased visibility and data pools to improve supply chain operations.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

ChatGPT Inflation refers to the general increase in prices of goods and services in an economy over time, resulting in a decrease in the purchasing power of money. These indices track the average price changes of a basket of goods and services over time. Money buys less than before How should procurement manage inflation?

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Time is really important in business. Knowing how crucial time is for keeping customers happy and influencing what they buy, it’s clear that handling lead time (which means the time it takes to get things ready) is not just needed for business, but it also gives an edge in today’s competitive and complex economy.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

Whatever the case, large organizations can benefit from enterprise asset management (EAM) software to manage all the physical stuff the company owns. While there are a lot of EAM products on the market, this article will help you ask the right questions to find the right fit for your organization.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

However, it is worth noting that the growth experienced by logistics solution providers is frequently ploughed back into research and product development which amplifies the efficacy and profitability of those organizations leveraging these tools and technologies. From all of us to all of you, have a Happy Thanksgiving.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective inventory tracking is crucial for companies to remain competitive and meet customer demands. A well-managed inventory ensures that products are available when needed and helps minimize costs while optimizing operations.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 13, 2024

Additionally, it’s important to consider the seasonality of your products when determining wholesale pricing. Certain products may experience higher demand during specific times of the year, such as swimwear during the summer or holiday-themed items during the festive season.

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Procurement Express

JULY 5, 2024

This could mean setting sales quotas, marketing performance metrics, or product development milestones – and tying compensation to the achievement of those targets. Budgeting for Product Development One of the trickiest aspects of budgeting is accounting for product development.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 15, 2024

In the fast-paced ecommerce environment, efficient inventory management plays an important role in ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction. One inventory management strategy that has gained significant popularity is Just in Time (JIT) inventory.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

This transformative practice enables organizations to delve deep into their purchasing data, gaining invaluable insights that can revolutionize their supplier relationship management (SRM) strategies. It involves collecting, categorizing, and analyzing procurement data from various sources such as purchase orders, invoices, and contracts.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 20, 2024

Contract lifecycle management (CLM) software has become an invaluable tool for procurement teams looking to optimize their contracting processes. As procurement organizations deal with an increasing volume and complexity of contracts, they need solutions to effectively manage the entire contract lifecycle from request through closeout.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Multi-functional technology enables you to train anywhere at any time, while ever-learning programming allows you to experiment and practice to achieve different outcomes. LavenirAI allows you to train anywhere, any time, so you can stay at the top of your game. It promises to assist with improving buyer and supplier collaboration.

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Pipefy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As a direct result, intelligent business process management (iBPM) has emerged as the next frontier of business process management (BPM). This reduces user training time and IT workloads. IDP is the next step toward the total elimination of manual data entry, providing massive time and cost savings.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier collaboration serves as the foundation for supply continuity, agility, risk management, and resilience when disruptions occur. 2: Invest in Relationship Management Supplier relationship management (SRM) can foster a culture of transparency between businesses and their suppliers.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 11, 2024

This includes the management of inventory, warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment processes. Key Components of 3PL: Warehousing and Distribution : 3PL providers have warehouses strategically located to optimize delivery times and reduce shipping costs. So, what exactly is third-party logistics? This is where 3PL excels.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Registration and warranty management. The base requirement for managing smart devices is registration of that device and identification of it as a valid and unique item. Historically in the consumer space, that was a process tied to warranty management. Proactive service.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 3, 2024

Managing inventory is a critical aspect of running a successful ecommerce business. Without effective inventory management, you risk running out of stock, oversupplying certain items, or experiencing inefficient operations that can hinder your business growth. One of the primary benefits is improved customer satisfaction.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 11, 2024

This includes the management of inventory, warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment processes. Key Components of 3PL: Warehousing and Distribution : 3PL providers have warehouses strategically located to optimize delivery times and reduce shipping costs. So, what exactly is third-party logistics? This is where 3PL excels.

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Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Founded in 2016, the company is led by two experienced procurement and management experts. It serves Fortune 500 companies, and in 2020 the platform managed more than $150M of spend. It also has an analytics system claiming to focus on risk management rather than retrospective troubleshooting. Key Data: Founder / CEO: Gregory N.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

For the most part, the primary focus of the supplier relationship is ensuring the right materials are available at the right time and location. As a sourcing manager, you may need to go outside your comfort zone to think about new, innovative ways to collaborate for achieving sustainability because Collaboration comes in more than one flavor!

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 23, 2024

To build stronger strategic relationships with their most capable suppliers, facilitating collaboration on product innovation, quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement. This enables data-driven supplier management and performance optimisation. Reliable, on-time delivery is essential.

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Solvoyo

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Rigby, Jeff Sutherland and Hirotaka Takeuchi (2), Agile emerged as a management mindset concerning the business as a whole. Executives are relying more and more on learnings from real-time analytics and investing funds into building a data-driven culture, smart decision making and decision automation.

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Pipefy

MARCH 6, 2023

This radical shift begins with reassessing existing business process management practices, strategies, and technologies. Business process transformation and business process management: What’s the connection? This includes initiatives aimed at improving product development, customer experiences, and operational efficiency.

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Budgeting is a critical financial planning and management aspect for individuals, businesses, and organizations.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 26, 2020

Thank you Derek for your friendship, your support of Supply Chain Game Changer, and taking the time to share your experiences and expertise with us. I didn’t know it at the time but spending that time with planners and buyers around the world was my first foray into supply chain. When we had issues (and we had some big ones!)

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Empowering CPO

MAY 4, 2023

By effectively managing the purchasing process, companies can better control their expenditures and optimize their supply chain, ensuring the availability of the right products and services at the right time. Supplier management systems: Tools that help track, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships and performance.

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The Thomas Blog

APRIL 12, 2024

By continuously testing and optimizing campaign elements such as subject lines, email design, send times, and CTAs, you’ll improve performance and effectiveness. Sales Webinars and Demos Sales webinars and product/service demonstrations are interactive platforms. Use this as a feedback signal to refine your approach over time.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It’s a key function within any business, big or small, affecting every aspect of operations, from production, to delivery, to customer satisfaction. It’s a strategic function that involves understanding market trends, analyzing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships, among other tasks.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Thank you Derek for your friendship, your support of Supply Chain Game Changer, and taking the time to share your experiences and expertise with us. I didn’t know it at the time but spending that time with planners and buyers around the world was my first foray into supply chain. When we had issues (and we had some big ones!)

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Planergy

OCTOBER 4, 2022

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. But how can businesses effectively manage this data? This software can partition the data into manageable chunks, which makes it easier to analyze.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 5, 2024

To manage a product’s life cycle, one must focus intensely on the four major stages. However, before proceeding to those stages, one should know the product’s life Cycle. The life Cycle is a series of stages a product goes through from its inception to its eventual demise.

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