IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 9, 2023

An excellent illustration of how IBM partners are helping enterprises capitalize on the transformative power of AI is Krista Software , which used IBM Watson NLP from IBM’s embeddable AI software portfolio to help its mobile security client, Zimperium, automate its entire scheduling and deployment process.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The first step to building a resilient supply chain is strengthening your relationships with suppliers. The importance of good relationships with suppliers has never been more important than it is now. The era of the linear, traditional supply chain is long gone. Why now, you may ask.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Automating both , and achieving frictionless integration with ERP systems, contributes to optimized operational efficiency. By contrast an efficient O2C process ensures a smooth logistical flow of operations, but more importantly, it serves as the foundation for customer satisfaction. What is Order-to-Cash?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Where is procurement, outsourcing, sourcing, supply chain, and purchasing going? The company is exploring whether or not to outsource IT, Accounting/Finance, Payroll, Human Resources, Software and Hardware Development, because they have been in the red at more than $100 million. Landgraf, CEO at Above the Standard ( [link] ).

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Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

Resources / Blog / Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Buyers have always played an important role in the procurement industry, helping organizations obtain goods and maintain a careful balance of speed, cost-efficiency, and quality.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 31, 2023

Sealed bid Procurement method used primarily by the government in which all bids remain sealed, or unreviewed, until after the submission deadline has passed in order to ensure fairness and transparency in the bidding process. Examples range from training services to software to raw construction materials.

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Arkestro

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Something we often take for granted as consumers is the Black Friday supply chain practices that occur for each piece of inventory on a retailer’s shelves. While Aunt Ethel’s Christmas gift might seem simple, the supply chain management process behind it is anything but.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

These documents serve as the backbone of efficient inventory management, acting as a formal request for goods from a vendor. The Role of Purchase Orders in Inventory Management Purchase orders serve as a formal request for goods from a vendor. The significance of purchase orders cannot be overstated.

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HICX

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Supplier risk management (which can be referred to as SRM, although this acronym more commonly means supplier relationship management) is a process that identifies, assesses and mitigates threats posed in the organization’s supply chain that have the potential to impact revenue generation and profit.

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Planergy

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

It’s never a good idea to work with a single partner on anything mission-critical, as it can damage your organization if an issue arises with its supply chain. It can work for basic things like office supplies you don’t often need. Fewer suppliers can make it much easier for companies to manage their supply chains effectively.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 5, 2023

Digital procurement means letting go of manual data entry, paperwork, and complex request management and instead opting to use software that streamlines procurement through integration and automation. These include the need for greater efficiency and the desire to build procurement processes with more structure and less fragmentation.

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Pipefy

MAY 9, 2023

Build a more efficient and connected procure-to-pay process with The Definitive Guide to P2P Optimization Importance of procurement KPIs Procurement has evolved over the years from transactional functions (now associated with purchasing) to encompass strategic activities focused on maximizing and creating value for a business.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 4, 2023

Escalating supply-chain volatility and inflation put pressure on procurement teams to “do more with less.” At the same time, teams are expected to source and pay for these products and services with efficiency, speed and precision. Almost every team that chooses automation is looking to create a more accurate, efficient process.

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Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2024

Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficiently by automating purchasing and invoice processing. In this blog post, we’ll explore vendor analysis, its underlying processes and types, and best practices when implementing this critical tool in your organization.

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The Procuretech Podcast

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The emergence of the on demand or SaaS software was exciting. How do you complement the performance or the requirements of the service technician with the objectives of hitting an SLA but doing it on a cost efficient basis where you were not paying a lot to get these products? . Who should own those third party vendor relationships?

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