IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

Infrastructure: An end-to-end approach into the lifecycle of computing units, such as sourcing precious and rare metals and reducing their usage, reducing energy and computing units, and ultimately recycling the units Code: Writing efficient, open and secure code. Learn more about green coding.

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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. By having a clear view of their entire supply chain, businesses can identify potential issues and take steps to mitigate them. million, up from $1.9

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 6, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! This Digital Twinning of Supply Chains article focuses on transformative ideation of transport & logistics value chains. The physical supply chain is not easily changeable.

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Jaggaer

MAY 7, 2019

To do this effectively, Procurement will need to take steps to ensure governance and transparency within their organizations, and in Banking, this is often easier said than done. Absolutely key to this transparency is having all of the information available in one place, all the way from procure to pay. Download it here now.

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Procurement Insights

AUGUST 14, 2024

Supporting the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) during a rail strike requires a procuretech provider that offers strong supply chain visibility, risk management, and flexibility in sourcing and logistics. Supply Chain Visibility and Risk Management 3. Cost Management and Efficiency Optimization 5.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 23, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Just like France, China is also involved in making trades in a secure and efficient trading platform, you can visit the website for more info. In 2014, the central bank released a white paper outlining how bitcoin’s blockchain could benefit the economy. Efficiency.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JULY 11, 2022

Supply chain management is critical to achieving several business objectives. Read about how a British supercar manufacturer took control of its supply chain management and became more efficient and profitable. This bottleneck caused issues up and down the supply chain. Client Introduction.

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Procurement Insights

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Director, Supply Chain Global Head of Digital Transformation Supply Chain and Commercial Excellence The above is just a partial list of speakers and attendees at an upcoming conference in the United States. Additional Reading: Pharma Supply Chains (Part 1): A problem of focus versus avarice?

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 13, 2024

(pay particular attention to the Bay Pines incident and the resulting congressional hearings) A Canadian view of the NHS procurement controversy in the UK (Part 1 of 2) by Jon Hansen SAP White Paper – [link] Once again, the above are just three of many real-world case examples from the Procurement Insights archive.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JANUARY 10, 2024

In today’s eco-conscious world, the pressure to “go green” isn’t just a whisper on the wind – it’s a thundering roar echoing through boardrooms and supply chains alike. These independent third-party assessments verify a product’s environmental claims, ensuring transparency and building trust.

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The Procuretech Podcast

MARCH 15, 2022

More transparency. They have varying transparency when it comes to how these lists are put together. That's why we feel that a lot of the detailed research and white papers are unnecessarily complex. Do you need to pay several thousand dollars for a white paper you'll probably never read in full? No Jargon!

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The recent disruptions to supply chains caused by the coronavirus epidemic in China have given supply managers the world over pause for thought. Now more than ever, businesses must improve the efficiency of their supply chains not only to maintain a competitive advantage but also to reduce risk.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 13, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The white paper of Bitcoin has demonstrated a sample of facts regarding Bitcoin. Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin, released the white paper in 2008 on a website named bitcoin.org, which was an official website for Bitcoin. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JANUARY 16, 2024

By working closely with suppliers to improve quality and efficiency, procurement can help your company deliver a superior product or service, ultimately driving sales growth. Mitigating Risk : Supply chain disruptions, quality issues, and price volatility can all pose significant threats to your business.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

AUGUST 23, 2022

It helps enhance profitability by reducing extra expenses and by, minimizing delays and speeding up the supply chain. The table below provides some interesting information concerning the percentage of organizations that even have a Supply Chain Strategy. Table 1, Supply Chain Strategy data.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Case Studies in Action Walmart’s Transformation : Walmart leveraged its procurement strategy for cost savings and supply chain efficiency. Amazon’s Efficiency Model : Amazon utilizes e-procurement tools and prioritizes supplier development in its procurement strategy.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 6, 2020

T he world certainly wants the shutdown to be as short as possible , and from an economic perspective, smart supply chain management becomes critical to minimize not only lost profits, but the suffering and hardship of consumers. Identifying Supply Chain Risk Amidst the Chaos . Universality. . Severity. .

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Jaggaer

AUGUST 4, 2020

Find out more about public procurement strategies in our new white paper, Going Digital in Public Sector Procurement. . At the end of the day, s ays Rawlings, transparency is the most fundamental aspect of the job. “I to understand the full supply chain from which we procure. ”. Common Misunderstandings.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

In 2024, the ongoing process of digitalization further enhances the efficiency of government programs and the effectiveness of policies, as detailed in a previous white paper. Two critical elements driving this digital transformation are data and artificial intelligence (AI). It helps to ensure consistent outputs.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The relentless pursuit of cost reduction, navigating an increasingly complex supply chain landscape, and adapting to ever-evolving customer needs – these are just a few of the constant challenges faced by procurement teams today. Implement joint planning initiatives to foster transparency and identify opportunities for mutual benefit.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 1, 2023

Read the IBM Policy Lab’s A Policymaker’s Guide to Foundation Models —a new white paper from us, IBM’s Chief Privacy & Trust Officer Christina Montgomery, AI Ethics Global Leader Francesca Rossi, and IBM Policy Lab Senior Fellow Joshua New—to understand why IBM is asking policymakers to: Promote transparency Leverage (..)

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The modern business landscape is constantly evolving, and this dynamism is especially evident in the areas of purchasing and supply chain management. In today’s connected world, supply chains have become more complex, with global reach, sustainability concerns, and rapidly changing market dynamics.

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SupplyShift

JANUARY 24, 2019

This article is an excerpt from our white paper, The Sustainable CMO: How sustainability is transforming the role of the CMO, written in collaboration with RF| BINDER and Possible. Click here to download the full white paper. In turn, we see the role of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) radically changing. MANAGING RISK a.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A successful procurement transformation involves a strategic overhaul of processes, technologies, and approaches to achieve greater efficiency, cost savings, risk management, and value creation. Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors, leading to faster and more accurate procurement cycles.

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Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

To learn more about the technologies that are shaping the procurement industry check out our recent white paper. . Even chatbots and guided buying are not transformational – they do have efficiency benefits but do not fundamentally change the way you procure. Priming Procurement for Intelligent Digital Transformation .

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Jaggaer

JANUARY 28, 2019

As we’ve explored in our last two blog posts, economists are predicting a decline in global economic growth due to policy and trade issues both in the United States and the European Union , bringing an increased risk to supply chains and procurement organizations.

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Download the white paper, “ How to Achieve Holistic Supplier Management.”. An SRM tool can offer plenty of support and make information more transparent. It’s a space to initiate innovation, optimize processes and identify and assess risks in the supply chain. Or should there be more to it?

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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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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JULY 20, 2023

By effectively managing spend, Procurement & Purchasing Teams can drive cost savings, enhance operational efficiency, and contribute to the overall profitability of the organization. Cultivating strong supplier partnerships enhances collaboration, fosters innovation, and ensures a reliable supply chain.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MARCH 16, 2023

Spend Management is a critical function within an organization, and it involves the strategic management of the company’s spending to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance profitability. We need to ensure that we are spending money effectively and efficiently to maintain our organization’s profitability.” “Our

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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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Jaggaer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Evaluating the relevant risks in the supply chain for each category. You can learn all about the ’why’ of category management in our recent white paper by Kelly Barner of Buyers’ Meeting Point. Defining the key performance indicators for managing and tracking supplier success. Download it now. Download it here now.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

With digitization adopted by law firms and court systems, a trove of data in the form of court opinions, statutes, regulations, books, practice guides, law reviews, legal white papers and news reports are available to be used to train both traditional and generative AI foundation models by judicial agencies.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 10, 2020

companies are trailing behind other countries in the implementation of a software that streamlines the AP/AR process and makes exchanging invoices more efficient and cost effective. In this white paper, we analyze the benefits associated with the implementation of electronic invoicing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Digital Supply Chain? For some time, I’ve been reading, watching and following the white papers, case studies, and countless webinars put on by keen minds about digital transformations. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

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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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SupplyShift

JANUARY 24, 2019

This article is an excerpt from our white paper, The Sustainable CMO: How sustainability is transforming the role of the CMO, written in collaboration with RF| BINDER and Possible. Click here to download the full white paper. In turn, we see the role of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) radically changing. MANAGING RISK a.

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