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4 strategic sourcing use cases to strengthen your supply chain

IBM Services

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.

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How generative AI will revolutionize supply chainĀ 

IBM Services

From demand forecasting to route optimization, inventory management and risk mitigation, the applications of generative AI are limitless. Inventory management Generative AI models can continuously generate optimized replenishment plans based on real-time demand signals, supplier lead times and inventory levels.

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Streamlining supply chain management: Strategies for the future

IBM Services

Here’s how companies are using different strategies to address supply chain management and meet their business goals. Why supply chain management matters Supply chain management involves coordinating and managing all the activities involved in sourcing , procurement, conversion and logistics.

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Procurement Costs and How Businesses Can Reduce Them

Planergy Software

Procurement is the act of buying raw materials, goods, and services for a business, as guided by formalized procedures, internal controls, and processes related to not just finance, but inventory management, supply chain management, and supplier relationship management as well. Improving inventory management.

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11 Cost Reduction Strategies in Procurement

Obobo

Finally, long-term strategies may include the development of partnerships with suppliers and even the implementation of strategic sourcing. Overall, these 11 cost reduction strategies in procurement demonstrate that companies can significantly reduce costs and maintain profitability with the right procurement management practices.

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How To Avoid A Decrease In Cash Flow From An Increase In Operations

Planergy Software

How better management in AP can give you better flexibility for cash flow management. Cash Flow Governance Risk Management & Compliance (GRC). Low Inventory Turnover Rates Calculate your inventory turnover rate by finding the ratio of sales to the inventory available at the end of the same period.

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Spend Management Strategy: How To Improve Your Strategic Spend Management Plan

Planergy Software

It is about controlling and making improvements to the way your organization spends money and isn’t just about managing accounts payable. It includes managing supplier relationships, inventory management, category management, and more. How Spend Management Improves Procurement.