As enterprises move beyond proofs of concept (PoCs) into large scale Internet of Things (IoT) deployments, service providers are helping enterprises identify, design, implement, and run IoT-enabled business operations processes, and also expand IoT’s contribution to business value. In Forrester’s 27-criterion evaluation of global internet-of-things (IoT) services for connected business operations providers, they identified the ...

When applied to core processes and workflows, AI, automation, blockchain and the IoT can help reinvent the procurement function. Re-engineer workflows to use cognitive capabilities for instant insights and connected experiences Curate high quality, proprietary data proactively for insights that lead to actions and outcomes Integrate processes across organizational boundaries and enterprises for agility and ...

Automation can be one of the best ways to drive revenue growth by improving speed, scale and customer experience. However, calculating ROI can be challenging, especially for larger-scale automation projects—the transformational ones targeting growth along with cost savings. To help you understand the business value of choosing an automation platform, IBM commissioned Forrester Consulting to ...

In this age of digital disruption, supply chain plays a critical role in delivering on your company’s brand promise. But optimizing for success can be a daunting undertaking – especially in the face of changing customer expectations, competitive landscapes, extreme weather, and geopolitical disruptions. To help, we’ve identified the top five technology trends that will ...

There is a lot to consider when selecting a PEPPOL provider that can meet your business and technical needs. You need to ask the right questions and dig deep to make sure you thoroughly understand the responses. To help, we’ve compiled a list of the top 12 questions to ask when evaluating PEPPOL providers, as ...

In this age of digital disruption, supply chain plays a critical role in delivering on your company’s brand promise. But optimizing for success can be a daunting undertaking – especially in the face of changing customer expectations, competitive landscapes, extreme weather, and geopolitical disruptions. To help, we’ve identified the top five technology trends that will ...

There is a lot to consider when selecting a PEPPOL provider that can meet your business and technical needs. You need to ask the right questions and dig deep to make sure you thoroughly understand the responses. To help, we’ve compiled a list of the top 12 questions to ask when evaluating PEPPOL providers, as ...

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Businesses can’t be content with inaccurate inventory counts anymore. Omnichannel has changed the game. Retailers and other B2Cs need to see all their inventory in real-time in order to profitably offer the fulfillment options that customers are demanding — BOPIS, BORIS and ship-from-store. And B2B firms need greater inventory visibility now that more and more ...

How can retailers efficiently leverage inventory from one channel to serve another without breaking the bank? See how IBM Watson Order Optimizer helps fulfillment, operations, and inventory: Gain a holistic view of omnichannel operations across different functional areas and optimize in real-time against multiple, competing business objectives Utilize inventory at its most profitable price point ...