IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In IDC’s 2022 Global Supply Chain Survey , they identified that “lack of visibility and resiliency to see necessary changes in time to react effectively” was the most problematic and unaddressed deficiency in modern supply chain management and inventory optimization.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 21, 2021

Product Management KPIs! In supply chain, simply observing your entire supply chain in action to assess it is not possible, but with data and a reliable performance management system like The Owl, you can at-least have a real-time view of your supply chain performance through KPIs and metrics. Subscribe Here!

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 22, 2024

When managing a successful business, having dependable suppliers is vital. Finding suppliers you can trust to deliver quality products on time is key for maintaining customer satisfaction and ensuring smooth operations. Proximity can offer several advantages, such as reduced transportation costs and shorter lead times.

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Procurement Software

JULY 18, 2023

We also touch on a few more niche solutions for SMEs, for example project management software, supplier intake, accounts payable automation, “build-a-bot”, as well as a negotiation planning guidance tool. It gives you full visibility of your spend data, all in one place. It’s also designed in a modular fashion.

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Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2024

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. Taking your time throughout the process ensures you get the best possible match. Vendor analysis is crucial for risk management.

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Pipefy

AUGUST 1, 2023

This operations overview, or process visibility , can reveal common areas of waste and bottlenecks that cost companies millions in time and revenue each year. An operations strategy is a deliberate, company-wide plan that drives the production and distribution of goods and services.

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Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Feature highlights include: Easy to use five-category classifications, best in class enterprise taxonomy, the ability to gain insights from trend analysis and organisation behaviours, 100% spend visibility and proprietary machine learning algorithms designed to deliver accuracy. M&A) The solution gives you full spend visibility.

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