IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability.

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TYA Suite

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Strong vendor relationships are essential for operational success in the fast-paced corporate world of today. This comprehensive guide explores what procurement management software is, its key features, its role in vendor relations, its integration with business processes, and the benefits it offers.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 28, 2023

By the end of this article, you will have an idea of the importance of procurement tracking in your business and which procurement tracking software you would want to utilize. This allows for the identification and implementation of measures to mitigate any delays or obstacles in the supply chain by organizations.

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Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

After years of focusing on cost reduction, the majority of procurement leaders say they plan to spend more and increase workloads in 2024, meaning procurement buyers will have more power to influence change and optimize spend across the entire supply chain. But what does a procurement buyer do, exactly?

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Role of Purchase Orders in Inventory Management Purchase orders serve as a formal request for goods from a vendor. They play a vital role in maintaining accurate inventory levels and establishing a solid foundation for supply chain management. Finale Inventory provides the flexibility to handle such scenarios seamlessly.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 5, 2023

Digital procurement is the use of technology to optimize and automate procurement processes and workflows. 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. What is digital procurement?

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Pipefy

JANUARY 4, 2023

Escalating supply-chain volatility and inflation put pressure on procurement teams to “do more with less.” Some teams look to procurement automation to improve vendor relationships or reduce the amount of manual work required. That makes procurement automation more important than ever. What is procurement automation?

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