IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

According to this recent IDC white paper (link resides outside ibm.com), in the US alone, almost 120 million 5G devices were expected to ship by the end of 2023—a 9.3 % increase over the previous year. Supply dependable connectivity with real-time results, enabling staff to make faster, more informed decisions about patient care.

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Networking supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Data 59

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Recent trends have increased the strategic importance of an effective, transparent Invoice-to-Pay process, managed by AP. However, it is easy to forget that an Invoice is simply a payment request, and therefore it’s the job of technology to make this easy, fast and more efficient – for the Supplier and the Accounts Payable team.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 5, 2023

With the increasing complexity of supply chains and the growing importance of sustainability and social responsibility, the role of procurement professionals has become more critical than ever. It involves optimizing procurement processes and reducing costs while maintaining the quality of goods and services.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 14, 2020

Whether your organization is purchasing raw steel, injection molded plastics, or fully finished office supplies and IT equipment, a st reamlined P2P system can be a game changer. By optimizing the areas where you spend the most, your compan y and organization can drive significant savings in your supply chain.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Raw materials supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Optimization 40

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

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Project management supply chain software solutions Management supply chain budgeting 80

Jaggaer

MAY 24, 2019

In recent years there has been an increase in the outsourcing of services by banks in order to reduce costs and improve their efficiency and flexibility. A lack of transparency in the procurement of outsourced services can also lead to a number of other challenges, putting banks at risk for corruption and fraud. .

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Risk supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Management 40

The Network Effect

OCTOBER 1, 2014

I was speaking at a large conference about the major impacts of globalization, technology, and supply chain on commerce. While traditional selling methods should not yet be abandoned, it is difficult (if not impossible) to compete if you are not present on a platform where the majority of buyers are spending their budgets.

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Price supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Inventory 58

Claritum

JULY 16, 2019

Better outsourced, so they can focus on automation for their strategic purchases and supply chains. Seeking savings and purchasing efficiencies. This article proposes that Indirect Spend requires a significant and separated level of focus and automation to ensure that the organisation is cost efficient over time.

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 11, 2019

As we start 2019, it’s critical to understand how current events, changes in governmental policy and the general economic climate may affect the global procurement market and supply chain. While the impact of these tariffs is not fully clear yet, they are likely to slow economic growth, decreasing companies’ efficiency and profits.

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