HICX

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The effective management of supply chains is critical to business operations and by adopting newer digital solutions, organizations can benefit from improved efficiency, reduced costs and operational improvements across the supply chain as a whole. The result is a more synchronized and agile supply chain.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Integrated planning incorporates supply chain planning, demand planning, and demand forecasts so the company can quickly assess the impact on inventory levels, supply chain logistics, production plans, and customer service capacity. Leadership commitment, led by CFO, is crucial for successful implementation.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 23, 2023

With a decade hallmarked by disruption, consumers are more aware of supply chain and how industry shortages, talent gaps, and climate events impact their daily lives and local communities. One dialogue that is still catching fire is how closing the gender gap in supply chain can help the industry build its ranks and agility.

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

To get some answers for S&OP practitioners, Niels van Hove founder of Supply Chain Trend, interviewed a group of S&OP leaders. Supply Chain Trend will publish a weekly Q&A with these S&OP leaders. 64% think there is not enough coordinated innovation in S&OP processes.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As if the gender gap wasn’t enough already, women leaders in supply chain have their work cut out for them. With a decade already punctuated by constant disruption; consumers are more aware of supply chain and how industry shortages , talent gaps, and climate events impact their daily lives and local communities.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 24, 2023

The 2020’s have escalated nonstop supply chain disruption, from delays to shortages and workforce challenges. Supply chain obstacles are still being cited for growing global inflation. Supply chain leaders are still struggling with an ongoing labor shortage—making getting and staying ahead harder.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 26, 2023

Over the last few years, a lot has changed in the supply chain industry. Fueled by constant disruptions that peaked during the pandemic and constant news headlines about the latest chain issues, consumers are more informed about supply chain and how it impacts their communities and daily lives.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Supply Chain in Africa has been largely male-dominated and reliant on outdated practices, negatively impacting its overall development. They are creating innovative solutions and building teams to tackle issues affecting the development of the African continent.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. But, before we turn out the lights and lock the door to a fully automated, self-aware, supply chain “Ava Ex Machina” , let’s take a moment and put this idea into some perspective. The Driverless Car Analogy. From CBC News [link].

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Let’s Talk Supply Chain’s Women In Supply Chain program , blog, and podcast series showcase the impact of expanding gender representation and supporting the advancement of female leaders and our nonbinary peers. Karen has spearheaded major software advancements to redefine operations.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain. Digitization – increased computing power, more analytical software, the availability of data – have made it possible in a week.

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Pipefy

AUGUST 1, 2023

It can also reveal the sources of these issues, which gives leadership the means to create a plan of action to not only solve them, but also withstand market volatility, develop the business, and take it into the future. Put another way, if operations strategies determine the how of commerce, business strategies provide the why.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Luke Elliott discussed the dramatic shift in Procurement landscape and how Digital Procurement can help leaders stay resilient in the face of current challenges with respect to price inflation being at a 40-year high and disruptive supply chains leading to stock issues. 96% of the leaders believe that this a long-term trend.

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Vertical Integration: By taking control of different stages of the production or distribution process, businesses can gain supply chain control, reduce costs, increase efficiency, and differentiate their products and services. What is Horizontal Integration?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Depending on the organization’s goals, the AI strategy might outline the steps to effectively use AI to extract deeper insights from data, enhance efficiency, build a better supply chain or ecosystem and/or improve talent and customer experiences.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 8, 2019

For this to happen, procurement professionals must make a stronger case to the organization’s leadership to demonstrate the value it can deliver. This does not necessarily mean “hands-on” knowledge of software development, as the software applications are now available in secure multi-tenant cloud-based solutions.

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

JANUARY 31, 2023

Consolidation of Supply Chain: Through better understanding of one another, buyers and suppliers can work together to mutually benefit from improved efficiency in the supply chain. With established trust between supplier and client, businesses can look forward to improved communication.

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Pipefy

MAY 9, 2023

Definition of procurement KPIs Key performance indicators (KPIs) are measurements of the efficacy of a business department, process, or strategy. They are essential to measure the costs and reliability of a business strategy, as well as the performance and results. After all, your shortages are their problem, as well.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

Your business isn’t expecting this data to collect dust in a vault, either. Company leadership is already trumpeting new data processing applications and how smoothly already favored apps will be integrated into the new, high-performance system. Both options deliver complex Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions.

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Planergy

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Governance: The governance pillar covers a company’s leadership, ethical practices, transparency, and accountability. ” For many years, businesses have focused primarily on their financial bottom line – making money. Start by keeping closer track of your procurement data across your supply chain. Download PDF.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 15, 2025

Embarking on a supply chain career offers exciting opportunities, but success requires understanding the diverse roles and specializations within the field. Mid-Level Opportunities Mid-level roles, like supply chain analysts and procurement specialists, involve process evaluation, supplier negotiations, and team supervision.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

As we look back at supply chain management over the last year—whether you’re in logistics or manufacturing—there are signs of progress we can all be thankful for. The COVID-19 pandemic sent shockwaves across supply chains , highlighting regional dependencies and labor shortages.

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