IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 1, 2024

For example, combining generative AI with technologies such as blockchain helps to keep data about the material-to-product transformation unchangeable across different entities, providing clear visibility into products’ origin and carbon footprint.

Supply Chain Optimization 78

Supply Chain Optimization Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 78

Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Working within a resilient global supply chain results in complexities around basic matters like communication, time zones and languages, along with more challenging aspects like risk management, compliance and sustainability. This helps companies adhere to existing guidelines and be aware of potential risks before they emerge.

Supply Chain Efficiency 111

Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Management supply chain software solutions 111

Jaggaer

APRIL 3, 2025

The two next-highest ranked trends are also closely related: Deep Real-time Data and Insights Visibility (50%) and Broadening the Scope of Procurement Responsibility. We can add sustainability, ESG and supplier diversity to the growing list of broadened responsibilities.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Contract Real-time Visibility 52

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. Benefits of Investing in Supply Chain Visibility To address these challenges, businesses are increasingly turning to supply chain visibility solutions.

Supply Chain Visibility 52

Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 52

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.

Sourcing 94

Sourcing Strategy Supply Chain Efficiency e2e 94

HICX

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Table of Contents What is supplier risk management? What are the benefits of supplier risk management? What is supplier risk management? It should be considered an essential part of an organization’s wider risk management strategy.

Risk management 52

Risk management Risk Suppliers Management 52

SCMDOJO

JUNE 17, 2024

Port congestion at the main global crossroads in recent times has revealed the susceptibility of supply networks to logistical constraints. Make backup preparations for essential operations, such as emergency response plans, backup transportation routes, and substitute suppliers.

Supply Chain Efficiency 98

Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain 98

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.

Procurement strategies 111

Procurement strategies Innovation Strategy Procurement 111

IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Near-sourcing, in addition to lowering emissions, also cuts transportation costs and delivery times. Solutions like the IBM Sterling Fulfillment Optimizer help teams execute new sourcing decisions in real time to meet fluctuating customer demand. This technology can also help reduce the risk of regulatory non-compliance.

Strategic sourcing 78

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 78

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. Visibility provides regulatory and consumer assurance in the face of issues like counterfeiting.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Procurement e2e Raw materials 52

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) relies on understanding which suppliers are most critical. Potential supplier risks may involve quantities, quality, time, regulations, contract terms, and your organization’s reputation, as well as compliance risks.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Collaboration Suppliers Real-time Visibility 52

Procurement Software

MAY 14, 2024

Enhanced Efficiency and Visibility: By adopting process orchestration tools and platforms, businesses gain real-time insights and control over their procurement activities, facilitating quicker decision-making and improved risk management. What is procurement intake?

Procurement 52

Procurement Real-time Visibility e2e Chief Procurement Officer 52

World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Customers receive orders on-time without backlogs. Risk Mitigation SCM minimizes supply chain risks through careful planning and collaboration. Proactive risk management prevents major losses. Source Sourcing involves identifying suppliers and negotiating pricing, lead times, quality, and other terms.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain management Supply chain management Supply Chain Optimization 40

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

9 Steps to Improving Supplier Collaboration for Competitive Advantage The strategic value of suppliers has been growing, and so has the need to rely on their performance and partnership. Supplier collaboration serves as the foundation for supply continuity, agility, risk management, and resilience when disruptions occur.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Supply Chain Efficiency Suppliers Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

The advantages are multifaceted – cost savings, improved efficiency, access to expert knowledge, risk management, and the ability to focus on core business functions, to name a few. It can result in stock-outs or overstock, poor quality control, and longer lead times. Let’s break it down.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

It is responsible for managing the entire process of acquiring goods and services, from identifying suppliers to ensuring timely deliveries. In essence, procurement serves as the backbone of an organization’s supply chain, contributing to cost savings, risk management, and supplier relationship management.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Procurement Real-time Visibility 52

Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Our services range from spend analysis and supplier relationship management to contract management, strategic sourcing, and e-procurement solutions. At EmpoweringCPO, we employ proactive risk management strategies to ensure business continuity and protect your interests in an unpredictable global market.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Supply Chain Optimization supply chain budgeting 52

Procurement Software

JANUARY 9, 2024

Canopy Canopy is a vendor master data and supplier management platform that aims to provide complete visibility of your suppliers’ information. It achieves this by delivering a single source of truth for your supplier data and automating business processes. The software covers a broad range of uses.

supply chain software solutions 52

supply chain software solutions Procurement Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Procurement Software

JULY 9, 2024

Software Features Direct procurement suppliers and stakeholders will need to consider advanced inventory management systems, supplier relationship management (SRM) tools, and quality control mechanisms as part of their operations. These tools provide real-time risk assessments and scenario planning.

Raw materials 40

Raw materials supply chain software solutions Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 40

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.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Empowering CPO

JULY 2, 2023

In essence, it’s a critical business function that ensures the right goods and services are available at the right time, in the right quantities, at the right price. Real-World Examples of Companies Benefiting from These Services Several companies have experienced the transformative power of Managed Procurement Services.

Management 40

Management Supplier relationship management Procurement Strategic sourcing 40

World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Order Fulfillment Once a contract is signed, the supplier begins delivering goods or services as per the agreement. The procurement team manages the order, monitors quality, ensures on-time delivery, processes invoices, and handles any issues that arise during fulfillment.

Strategic sourcing 52

Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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. Improved data accuracy: Digital systems reduce the risk of human errors, ensuring accurate data for better decision-making.

Procurement 52

Procurement Procurement strategies Cost of ownership Supply Chain Efficiency 52

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. Taking your time throughout the process ensures you get the best possible match.

Vendor management 52

Vendor management Suppliers Quality Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

In the following sections of this guide, we will provide in-depth analysis, real-world examples, and actionable recommendations to empower healthcare organizations in their journey towards optimizing costs and improving patient care through effective spend analysis. Benefits of Implementing Spend Analysis in Healthcare A.

supply chain budgeting 52

supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Supplier consolidation 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Spend analysis involves the systematic examination of purchasing data to gain insights into spending patterns, supplier performance, and potential areas of improvement. Traditional approaches to spend analysis relied heavily on manual processes and limited data visibility.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Data 40

HICX

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This has led to organizations investing capital in and spending time on optimizing supply chains to cut lead times, improve supplier performance and increase business profitability. From cloud-based platforms to advanced supplier data analytics , digital solutions are addressing the challenges of supply chain management.

Supply chain management 52

Supply chain management Supply chain management Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions 52

Pipefy

MAY 23, 2023

Because of this, carrying out its operations manually is time-consuming and incredibly expensive for businesses. Savvy leaders are quickly adopting e-procurement solutions to lower the time, costs, silos, and strained supplier relationships that plague manual operations.

Procurement solutions 52

Procurement solutions Procurement e2e supply chain software solutions 52

Procurement Software

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It also has an analytics system claiming to focus on risk management rather than retrospective troubleshooting. M&A) The solution gives you full spend visibility. It provides data transparency through a simple yet powerful dashboard, as well as identification of potential value leaks and real-time cost optimisation insights.

Supply Chain Efficiency 59

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Procurement Real-time Visibility 59

Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Our services range from spend analysis and supplier relationship management to contract management, strategic sourcing, and e-procurement solutions. At EmpoweringCPO, we employ proactive risk management strategies to ensure business continuity and protect your interests in an unpredictable global market.

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Supply Chain Efficiency Management Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 40

Empowering CPO

JULY 3, 2023

It has evolved to managing risks, fostering innovation, promoting sustainability, and contributing to the overall business strategy. These methods often involve manual, time-consuming processes, a lack of transparency in supplier relationships, and difficulty in managing and analyzing large volumes of procurement data.

Innovation 52

Innovation Strategy Procurement Management 52

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. It also facilitates data collection, which can be used for analytics and strategic decision-making.

Innovation 52

Innovation Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Sustainability 52

Empowering CPO

JULY 5, 2023

However, procurement can also be complex, time-consuming, and fraught with challenges. This is where managed procurement services come into the picture. Managed procurement services are a strategic solution that allows businesses to outsource their procurement operations to specialized third-party service providers.

Management 52

Management Procurement Real-time Visibility Ethics 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction Have you ever wondered how much time, effort, and money your company spends on procurement? With today’s increasing business complexity and the pressure to do more with less, it’s time to explore how managed procurement services can transform your business. Allow us to introduce ourselves.

Management 40

Management Procurement Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Here are some common hurdles faced by organizations: Lack of Visibility: Without a robust spend analysis solution, organizations often struggle to gain comprehensive visibility into their spending patterns. Mitigating Supplier Risks: Proactive supplier risk management is crucial for organizational success.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization Data Suppliers 40

Empowering CPO

JUNE 20, 2023

By bringing this ‘long tail’ under management, companies can reduce maverick spending, negotiate better terms with suppliers, and ultimately unlock remarkable savings. Moreover, tail spend analysis can contribute to better risk management, improved compliance, and increased operational efficiency.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting Spend management Risk 40

Empowering CPO

JUNE 16, 2023

Enhance Compliance: Spend Analysis helps ensure adherence to procurement policies and regulatory requirements, reducing the risk of non-compliance penalties. Risk Management: Spend Analysis can identify dependencies on certain suppliers, thereby helping to manage risks associated with supplier performance or market volatility.

Procurement 40

Procurement Data Real-time Visibility Suppliers 40