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? The reason boils down to a single word— barriers.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Targeted Learning: SCMDOJO offers a range of courses and learning paths focusing on specific procurement areas, such as e-auctions, contract negotiation, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience. The interactive approach caters to learners who want to develop practical skills and gain real-world insights.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration for Agility Your world is characterized by dynamic market conditions, shifting customer demands, new technologies, rapidly changing regulations, and frequent supply chain disruptions. In times of pressure and crisis , highly responsive and trustworthy suppliers make agility possible.

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Procurement Tactics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Additionally, we will show you the steps and give you examples of a successful supply chain collaboration. . After taking the time to read this article, you will have a deeper understanding of what supply chain collaboration is all about. Defining Supply Chain Collaboration.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 3, 2025

20202024: Procurement as a Strategic Business Partner Accelerated Evolution During the COVID-19 Pandemic : The pandemic underscored procurement’s role in ensuring supply chain resilience , managing disruptions, and navigating shortages. It was often considered a support function rather than a driver of strategic value.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2021

The pandemic has accelerated this trend, with the Procurement function front and center in the fight to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity, reduce costs and protect the bottom line. Smart software shifts from drilling down on existing data to alerting up, so managers can respond to events or trends in real time. .

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Planergy

MARCH 18, 2025

Common disruptions such as economic instability, vendor delays, natural disasters, and supply shortages uniquely challenge schools due to tight budgets and rigid schedules. Tools like PLANERGY enhance supply chain resilience by providing real-time tracking, data-driven insights, and streamlined communication with suppliers.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

For the energy and utilities industry (E&U), time is not on their side. Equipment-heavy and reliant on an aging infrastructure, E&U clients suffer from costly supply chain disruptions as wear, tear and time take their toll. Visibility. Visibility into other key inventory (e.g.,

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

You also have to make sure they get to their intended destination on time, in good condition, and ready to be sold. But with the use of SCRM software , manufacturers can reach a new level of efficiency and visibility within their supply chains. That means managing employees, vendors, customers, and more on one platform.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

Data analytics plays a central role in inventory optimization. It provides real-time visibility into stock levels, lead times, and demand patterns. Businesses can make precise forecast demand, identify obsolete inventory, and can use data analytics to make smart decisions about stock allocation and replenishment.

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Una

JUNE 5, 2024

Conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East continue to drive up prices and threaten shipping. Key elements include diversified sourcing, real-time visibility, strategic inventory management, and the ability to quickly respond to disruptions. Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility?

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Arkestro

JANUARY 9, 2024

According to Deloitte, the manufacturing industry was in contraction throughout most of 2023 due to challenges like increased lead times, tight labor markets, and rising costs. As we move into 2024, procurement teams continue to face hurdles like supply chain volatility, geopolitical tensions, budget restrictions, talent shortages, and more.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

To address supplier challenges, you must ensure your preferred providers can meet your changing needs and that you have a diverse supply base. Supply Chain Visibility. Supply chain visibility is another critical issue. Predictive Procurement Supports Supply Chain Resilience and Visibility.

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TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

If a supplier is struggling with cash flow or facing bankruptcy, it may not be able to fulfill orders on time or maintain the quality of its products. This involves regularly reviewing against established key performance indicators (KPIs), such as on-time delivery rates, defect rates, and compliance status.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

IBP requires cross functional alignment to eliminate silos, to achieve accountability for delivering strategic, financial and operational outcomes, and to enable scenario planning that provides forward visibility into the consequences and risks of decisions (Sorensen, 2020). Automation versus Augmentation.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 7, 2023

“But what we saw in Q2 is really the beginnings of the supply chain now running in a healthy way. I joke that we had a board meeting a few weeks ago, and it’s the first time in a board meeting where our supply chain slide had no red on it. Supplier Relationships: Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers.

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Arkestro

MAY 30, 2022

At the same time, digital acceleration and the need for agility have expanded the role of procurement and finance from cost-management functions to broader champions of risk management, strategic decision making, and business agility.”. . Failure resulted in highly visible shortages, public scrutiny, and loss of life.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

The goal is to find suppliers capable of delivering based on specifications, pricing, quality, capacity, and other factors. Contract Negotiation After selecting the best supplier, the procurement team negotiates final contract terms like pricing, service levels, delivery timelines, warranties, and other legal and commercial conditions.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 8, 2023

Effective procurement risk management entails identifying, assessing, and mitigating these risks to ensure a resilient and efficient supply chain. Types of Procurement Risks Supply Risks – Supply risks involve factors that can disrupt the availability, quality, or timely delivery of goods and services.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 17, 2024

Generative AI activates predictive analytics and forecasting, enabling businesses to anticipate and respond to changes in demand, reducing stockouts and overstocking, and improving supply chain resilience. Also, generative AI can enhance B2C customer payments by creating personalized and dynamic pricing strategies.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Traditional approaches to spend analysis relied heavily on manual processes and limited data visibility. Data Integration and Visibility: Connecting disparate data sources, such as procurement systems, supplier databases, and financial records, to create a centralized and holistic view of procurement activities.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Customers receive orders on-time without backlogs. Plan The planning phase focuses on forecasting demand to determine what products are needed, the quantities required, and timing of orders. Accurate demand forecasts enable effective supply chain planning. It improves product availability and order fulfillment rates.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 14, 2023

It is a strategic process that involves identifying business needs, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products or services. These models are often accompanied by practices such as annual rate contracts, bulk buying, and just-in-time purchasing.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Increased Costs: The need to recruit and train replacements quickly could drive up labor costs, as well as potentially impact food prices‍ for consumers. Addressing these challenges will require proactive measures and collaboration between stakeholders to mitigate the risks and maintain the resilience of the food supply chain.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 2, 2025

The Far-Reaching Impact of Supply Chain Disruptions Supply chain disruptions have a domino effect that‍ can be felt across various industries, impacting consumers, businesses, and the economy at large. Strategies for Managing Supply Chain Challenges are you feeling the impact of supply chain disruptions?

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