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4 smart technologies modernizing sourcing strategy

IBM Services

Sourcing is getting smarter. To start, many organizations have already pivoted from a tactical to a strategic sourcing mindset—which can make all the difference when it comes to gaining and retaining a competitive advantage. But now, the benefits of strategic sourcing are becoming even more attainable thanks to innovation.

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Two Types of China Sourcing Agent You Need To Know

Sourcing Captain

When it comes to sourcing products from China, it’s important to understand the two types of China sourcing agents available in the market. Individual China Sourcing Agent VS China Sourcing Companies The first type of China sourcing agent is the individual sourcing agent.

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Achieving cloud excellence and efficiency with cloud maturity models

IBM Business Partners

Organizations face increased pressure to move to the cloud in a world of real-time metrics, microservices and APIs, all of which benefit from the flexibility and scalability of cloud computing. Optimized: Cloud environments are now working efficiently and every new use case follows the same foundation set forth by the organdization.

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What are the different types of sourcing?

IBM Services

Sourcing isn’t just a concern for procurement teams. The sourcing process sits within supply chain management and is used for identifying, vetting and selecting the best suppliers. The sourcing process sits within supply chain management and is used for identifying, vetting and selecting the best suppliers.

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How to Efficiently Manage multiple Projects Simultaneously?

Sourcing Captain

Here are some tips from an experienced sourcing project manager to help you manage multiple projects at once successfully: Set your priorities straight. Also, make note of tasks/dates that are flexible and which ones are not. Keep adding the milestones and deliverable dates to your work calendar for efficient management.

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Open source large language models: Benefits, risks and types

IBM Services

There are two types of these generative AI models: proprietary large language models and open source large language models. On the other hand, open source LLMs are free and available for anyone to access, use for any purpose, modify and distribute. What are the benefits of open source LLMs?

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A Project Manager’s guide to effective Global Sourcing

Sourcing Captain

Global Sourcing is a procurement strategy used by businesses wherein they source goods and services from global markets in order to achieve the highest possible levels of efficiency. China has emerged as the world’s global sourcing hub because of lower manufacturing costs and higher economies of scale.

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