IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

In the healthcare supply chain, there are three main challenges pharmacies, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and patients are facing: shortages and delays; lack of convenient and cost-effective fulfillment options; and rising counterfeiting and regulatory changes, along with a persistent need for better drug cold chain management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 31, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Single Point of Failure in Supply Chain – The Suez Crisis! With such a large number of births you would expect that there would be a steady, well established industry supporting the supply of all needs for new mothers, babies and their families. There are over 3.5

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 13, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Here are some route planning trends and innovations that you may want to consider in 2022 and beyond. Additionally, Google Maps offers an option for quick reroutes by factoring in accidents and traffic snarl-ups in real-time, making it one of the most efficient tools in route planning.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The supply chain management industry has undergone many changes in recent years. The introduction of IoT devices to the supply chain, the rise of edge computing, and its ability to increase connectivity and efficiencies, have changed how businesses operate across industries. Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! In a recent interview I was asked to discuss my views on what was in store for Supply Chain in 2022, and beyond. It’s a good time to reflect on recent global events and what this should mean for the future. Subscribe Here!

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ivalua

AUGUST 16, 2022

According to the SBTI, the next hurdle lies outside of organizations’ four walls in organizations’ supply chains. The report explains that: “Scope 3 emissions reduction is a key challenge for companies, often due to a lack of visibility and monitoring of suppliers’ data. But time is of the essence for organizations.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Among these strategies, the role of supply chain capability stands out as a key factor in driving success. A well-optimized supply chain not only ensures efficient delivery and cost-effectiveness but also provides companies with a competitive advantage in the market.

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ivalua

JANUARY 24, 2022

Data is central to successful digital transformation to relay real-time information and greater visibility into operations and resource allocation. Dramatic supply and demand shifts during the pandemic prioritized the need for data accuracy to solve short and long term supply chain challenges.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! I recently saw the headline for an article which said that Supply Chains are NOT broken, but rather it is just a demand planning issue. Supply Chain ARE Broken – Stop the Denial! Supply Chains are broken. Subscribe Here!

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 28, 2023

Blockchain technology is revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains. By providing a secure and transparent way to track products from their origin to their final destination, blockchain for supply chain can help increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve trust between suppliers and customers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 17, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Anyone who has worked in Supply Chain knows that problems will arise anytime, anywhere and anyhow. Certainly the disruptions caused by the pandemic have made reactive Supply Chain operation the norm in virtually every industry and every geography. Confessions of a High Priced Expediter!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! We call this the “Digital Supply Chain” What exactly is the Metaverse and how does it compare, contrast or align to our vision of the Digital Supply Chain? The Digital Supply Chain. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 27, 2022

With a decade hallmarked so far by constant disruption, consumers are more aware of supply chain and how industry shortages , the gender gap in supply chain, and climate events impact their daily lives and local communities. A term that once only resonated with industry insiders is everywhere.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How Cloud Computing Can Help Supply Chain! The supply chain industry is changing at an alarming rate as new technological innovations launch. Cloud storage is one of the technologies that have significantly revolutionized supply chain management. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 19, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Strategies to improve your Supply Chain article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. The supply chain is a significant part of your overall business strategy and inventory management. Email Address. Reliability.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 30, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Importance of a Strong Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy! A supply chain is made up of an interconnected network of suppliers that all function together to deliver products or services to customers efficiently. Supplier consolidation is a major player in supply chain strategy.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

If you haven’t been thinking about these questions, the time to start is now. Your customers, employees and shareholders want to know you have a plan to address supply chain sustainability. But the supply chain doesn’t end when the product hits the market, and neither does supply chain sustainability.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 23, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why is Supply Chain Management Important? A company’s supply chain usually comprises all the operations between sourcing raw materials and delivering the product to customers. One way knowledge management improves supply chain management is through analyzing information.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

By mid-April, the shipping traffic jam, part of a broader gridlock in supply chains around the world amid disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic, started thinning while record cargo volumes were reported in the U.S. Supply Chain KPI Dashboard. The hardest hit by the increase in rollovers were the Indian subcontinent and China.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! The Supply Chain is the unseen driving force behind any business. As such, for business success you must improve Supply Chain. Well-managed supply chains optimize the flow of products, finances and data, making businesses more efficient.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Spend Visibility. Spend visibility is a pretty big deal when it comes to procurement or any type of invoicing management for that matter. Automatic spend visibility checks can help you identify opportunities for cost savings but more importantly tell you where your money is going.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) can result in substantial benefits for partners of the principal client in a supply chain process. RFID will give them access to real-time or near real-time monitoring and tracking of asset and item movement along the entire supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. But, in the current international atmosphere of supply chain troubles and widespread shipping congestion, the topic is a timely one. One of the perks of the newest systems is that both buyers and sellers can receive timely email or text updates at any point in a delivery route.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 12, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. By definition, Supply Chain is responsible for the continuity of supply and inventory of goods and services. If supply lines are disrupted, or if inventory runs out, Supply Chain is on the hook to restore supply. What Happens When Supply Runs Out?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. These conditions can impact their reaction times as well as judgment. Torrential rain can reduce the visibility at the construction site. Like torrential rain, fog can also reduce visibility. And since it takes time to clear out, construction work is delayed for long periods.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 7, 2023

However, this initial success was soon overshadowed by a series of setbacks and challenges that Rivian had to navigate through mainly related to supply chain and production. The production setbacks experienced by Rivian had a direct impact on its reputation and supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic! Challenges facing Supply Chain Executives article and permission to publish here provided by Melody Williams. As we look into the coming year ahead, supply chain leaders face new and significant challenges. bbl to $68.50.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Single Point of Failure in Supply Chain – Baby Formula! The vulnerabilities with sole sourcing are very real. A major reason for the extensive damage caused by the breakdown of Supply Chains during the pandemic was because of broad based single points of failure.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply chain breakdown is a serious problem that can lead to significant losses for any business. To reduce supply chain breakdown, you have to use preventative information technology (IT) that will enable you to identify risks that might disrupt your operations. Subscribe Here!

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The supply chain plays a pivotal role in delivering goods and services to both businesses and consumers, serving as the connective thread between industries, nations, communities and all components of the value chain. Our dependence on supply chains is most pronounced in ensuring food supply.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Though consumers often think of the global economy as small packages arriving on doorsteps, large-scale shipping forms the backbone of the global supply chain. Often transported multimodally, these shipments represent enormous investments for customers and shippers alike. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Digital Supply Chain? The Digital Supply Chain is the future. The end to end electronic connectivity of all elements of the Supply Chain, as enabled by an extensive array of exciting new technologies, will define all progression over the next few decades. Conclusion.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! The lots were empty, vehicles were on backorder with no ability to make a commitment on delivery, and shortages of computer chips for the vehicles was a major problem constraining supply. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. For example, when a customer orders an item through your online shop, you must ship it to the buyer within a specific time frame to avoid cancellation. Enable End-To-End Order Visibility. Order visibility is tracking the number of items inside a warehouse. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 29, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. In simple terms, apps that help reps save time, simplify their day-to-day tasks, give on-the-go visibility, and offer collaboration is known as a sales app. With more time and energy available to your sales team – they can focus better on one thing – making sales.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Single Point of Failure in Supply Chain – Baby Formula! It’s that time of year. Was this a Supply Chain issue, a manufacturing or distribution issue, or was something else going on? In only a couple of stores did I find any reasonable supply of cold medication.

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Una

AUGUST 2, 2022

By Hugo Britt | August 2, 2022. Ivalua/Hackett’s 2022 Procurement Insights and Key Issues report found that laggards are being held back by concerns including fear of failure, access to suppliers, legacy system costs, and teams lacking the skills to leverage digital transformation. Benefits of Cloud-Based Supply Chain Management.

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