IBM Services

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

For sourcing teams, that means pivoting their mindset around selecting suppliers from a tactical, lowest-cost-above-all approach to a strategic one. Where tactical sourcing is a short-term strategy, strategic sourcing is for long-term business goals. And from that group, 71% would pay a premium for it.

Strategic Sourcing 84

Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Management Inventory Management 84

Groove Technology

MARCH 6, 2023

Supply chain visibility is a critical component of success for retailers Therefore effective supply chain visibility, from production to delivery, will allow retailers to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, reduce costs, and improve delivery times. This can help them optimize operations, reduce waste, and avoid stockouts.

Retail 130

Retail Inventory Management Sales Data Entry 130

Obobo

MARCH 23, 2023

For companies looking to reduce costs, procurement is often one of the first places they look. Cost reduction during procurement processes can be accomplished through various strategies that range from the short-term to medium and long-term goals. Short-term Cost Reduction Strategies Short-term Cost Reduction Strategies: 1.

Reduced Costs 52

Reduced Costs Inventory Management Automation Sourcing 52

Planergy Software

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. By taking ownership of various stages in the production process, businesses can closely monitor quality standards, optimize inventory management, and reduce the risk of disruptions caused by external suppliers.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing E-Commerce Human Resources Marketing 52

IBM Business Partners

JUNE 30, 2023

They typically include modules for tracking employees and equipment certifications (resource and labor management), data storage on individual assets like serial numbers and warranties (asset registry), and task-related activities like work order numbers and preventive maintenance schedules (work order management).

Management 65

Management Supply Chain Management Out-Tasking Order Management 65

IBM Services

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Improving business value often involves enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing competitiveness. Cost savings: Through modernization, organizations can reduce maintenance costs, optimize hosting and better leverage a global workforce, leading to substantial cost savings in the long run.

Software 100

Software Automation Efficiency Inventory Management 100