IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

These shifting dynamics bring about unexpected disruptions—like changes in levels of demand—impacting your ability to effectively manage your inventory, satisfy your customer needs, and ultimately your bottom line. For example, you could renegotiate a supply contract to keep business inventory costs low.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

I have some real context of this, living in NYC and having a family member that works at a hospital. While it is a difficult time, you have to also applaud the heroic efforts of this industry as a whole. Across this supply chain there is typically a lack of visibility due to siloed information and data. Share on Twitter.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] A Balancing Act: Drive Sustainability while Managing Cost and Risk April 27, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. The question is, how do you balance all three while maintaining continuous operations and generating revenue at the same time?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 21, 2023

Supply chain visibility has been the missing link since the shockwaves of 2020 rippled throughout the world and consumers felt the impacts of broad-based supply chain issues. But what does supply chain visibility mean? And since one of the major drivers of resiliency is visibility, you can see where this problem takes root.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 9, 2020

At its core, rolling out a real-time transportation visibility platform – or any enterprise technology, for that matter – is both a change management project and a leadership opportunity. Visibility and the associated data can be a key component as part of the digital strategy.”.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Lifted from their latest webinar, Jean-Baptiste Anne from Amazon Business and Vishal Patel from Ivalua offer insights into tail spend management programs and the ROI these programs can generate for procurement teams. . Lack of control or visibility into what is being spent and with which suppliers. Tail Spend Challenges.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

The question is, how do you balance all three while maintaining continuous operations and generating revenue at the same time? The webinar highlighted the experience of one organization who was successful in that endeavor: Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL). Roach believes that when it comes to ESG, there’s no time like the present.

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The Network Effect

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Well, in that vein, I’d like to point you to something else that you might find interesting: webinars. My company is announcing a new “Consumer-Driven” webinar series… here are the first two that we’ve below, click the links to sign up. Register here for the webinar. Register here for the webinar.

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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. In a recent webinar hosted by Ivalua , Walden explained that the key is a multifaceted approach. What is stopping your AP Team from Being Superheroes?

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 8, 2023

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. A recent study by Blue Yonder, a leading provider of supply chain management software, found that supply chain disruptions are costing businesses more than ever before.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

For some time, I’ve been reading, watching and following the white papers, case studies, and countless webinars put on by keen minds about digital transformations. technology, they won’t be able to leverage them to their fullest extent without first resolving today’s critical needs like end-to-end visibility. Get Our EBook here.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 3, 2025

I recently hosted a panel discussion with Elizabeth Zucker, Senior Director, Procurement Advisory North America at The Hackett Group, and Martin Adamek, Senior Manager, Procurement at TE Connectivity. This includes skills in data science and AI management. productivity gap in procurement and an 8.9% efficiency gap.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

In a recent webinar , Ivalua’s CMO Alex Saric and Forrester’s Vice President and Principal Analyst Duncan Jones revealed the findings from a new Forrester survey on how Procurement can help restore growth and ensure business resilience. . Take, for example, delivery schedules,” Jones said. 3) Optimize Decision-Making.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

As the economy teeters between a so-called ‘soft landing’ and all-out recession, an emerging consensus across C-suites has taken shape: the time to cut costs is now. The importance of acknowledging the obstacles that Procurement faces to deliver Dramatic Cost Impact These obstacles are real and daunting. How is it possible?

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Spend Matters

OCTOBER 17, 2024

We believe these companies deserve greater visibility, especially in a market which is increasingly consolidating and diluting buyer choices. We asked Julia Klein, Senior Manager of Digital Marketing at ivoflow, the following: How did ivoflow come into being? Get to know all the procurement tech providers that made our lists this year.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

Join our webinar to explore more Furthermore, users can analyze the impact of executing Turbo actions on the underlying entity KPIs. First-class OpenTelemetry support Full-stack observability demands thorough visibility and comprehension. Watch our new release webinar to learn more about this update.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This week, as thousands of network operators, technology vendors, and mobile device providers from all over the world converge on Barcelona for Mobile World Congress , it’s the perfect time to discuss how IBM® is shaping the future of network operations and telecommunications. The telecom industry is no exception.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

As a small business owner, managing your inventory might not be the first thing on your mind. However, efficient inventory management is vital for the success of your business, especially in the ever-growing ecommerce market.

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Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

For our readers who couldn’t/didn’t attend, here are our own reflections based on the time we had ( if we missed you, apologies, but do reach out to us here to get your procurement tech solution in front of our analysts ). So cleansing of SMFs is vital, even though it takes time.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

In this day and age, it’s critical that organizations know about and manage all apps installed on their endpoints. Using multiple platforms to discover apps and manage laptops and mobile devices negatively impacts the IT and security team’s efficiency and productivity in continuous application patching.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 24, 2024

A report by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry states that digitizing procurement processes can reduce processing times by up to 60%. Simplified Auditing : Auditing procurement activities can be tedious and time-consuming. NLPA Learning : Looking for authoritative procurement templates, tools, webinars, and more?

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 8, 2024

Identify Key Stakeholders: Conduct targeted interviews with individuals who have a direct influence on procurement decisions, such as department heads, project managers, and key end-users. Only 6% of companies report full visibility on their supply chain , while 69% do not have total visibility.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Managing inventory is a vital part of running a successful small business. With the right inventory management system in place, you can ensure that your products are always available to meet customer demand while also minimizing the costs associated with excess or obsolete stock.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Flawed or outdated Technology and Equipment that limits visibility. The Next Level Purchasing Body of Knowledge underpins, integrates and enhances the essential components of Supply Chain Management in simple how-to-do steps. The company leverages a few key metrics and assures that data is available in many cases in real time.

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The Network Effect

MAY 29, 2015

Here’s more info below: Companies are struggling with demand variability and how to meet consumer demand with the right supply at the right location at the right time. Based on the real data from the case study, you will learn: What is demand sensing and how does it reduce demand variability?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 28, 2024

Together, these comprehensive approaches not only deter threat actors but also standardize the management of sensitive data and corporate information security and limit any business operations lost to downtime. Data risk management To protect their data, organizations first need to know their risks.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JULY 11, 2022

Supply chain management is critical to achieving several business objectives. Read about how a British supercar manufacturer took control of its supply chain management and became more efficient and profitable. It is essential to company success and customer satisfaction. Client Introduction. But even as one of the leading U.K.

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The Thomas Blog

MAY 16, 2024

At its core, it's about creating valuable interactions that capture participants' attention, whether through a trade show, conference, webinar, or any other type of event. It's an engaging and dynamic approach to increase a business's visibility and influence in its intended market. What Is Event Lead Generation?

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TYA Suite

JULY 17, 2024

A offers a seamless solution for managing your. By implementing a cloud-based purchase order system, businesses can streamline operations, enhance accuracy, and gain real-time visibility into purchasing activities. Real-time data access is critical for making effective decision.

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The Network Effect

JANUARY 12, 2015

Having spent a lot of my time in 2014 in the board rooms and corner offices of companies around the world, I can say without a doubt that this is no longer the case. Wouldn’t it be nice to have one application that allowed you to see and respond in real time while minimizing costs?

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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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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

Join our webinar to explore more Furthermore, users can analyze the impact of executing Turbo actions on the underlying entity KPIs. First-class OpenTelemetry support Full-stack observability demands thorough visibility and comprehension. Watch our new release webinar to learn more about this update.

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HICX

AUGUST 4, 2022

Caption: Adam Brown, Procurement Strategy & Transformation, Maersk; Carmen Erhardt, Head of Digitalization, Henkel; Anthony Payne CMO, HICX; Ragnar Lorentzen, CCO, HICX; Nils Andersson, Senior Manager – Head of Strategic Sourcing Process, Orkla; and Aleks Hajdas PTP Program Lead, JTI share their views on Supplier Experience.

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The Thomas Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

Spend the time to research and identify online directories that encompass your specific industry, niche, or target sector/demographic. Use highly targeted keywords in your directory listings so you’ll be more visible to searches. Visibility drives traffic and opportunities. You can also encourage positive reviews and ratings.

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The Thomas Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

This improves the company’s online visibility, helps it reach a wider audience, and enhances its authority and credibility within that niche. A successful SEO strategy will improve your visibility on search engines and allow more prospects to find your business. They may not yield the expected results unless managed with expertise.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Introduction: Supplier risk mitigation has become very important, especially in these times. With time, organizations did find ways to get their supply chains back up and running. Here’s a quick look at a 3-step approach to better managing supplier risks. . A 3-step approach to better supplier risk mitigation: 1.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JULY 27, 2021

Although, this “a-ha” moment makes for great viewing, but we know that crimes are solved based on hard facts in real life. Once upon a time in procurement, a Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) may have been able to make decisions by relying on their instinct; after all, instinct is simply the product of years of distilled experience.

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