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Triggering results with better supplier information

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Thus when launching an information gathering initiative, it can be difficult to ascertain where to put the most time to get the fastest and strongest return on the project. A common mistake of many new ‘business intelligence’ programs is trying to collect and analyze too much information at the onset of a program.

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The Importance of Supply Chain Visibility for Procurement

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. By having a clear view of their entire supply chain, businesses can identify potential issues and take steps to mitigate them.

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Triggering Results With Better Supplier Information

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Thus when launching an information gathering initiative, it can be difficult to ascertain where to put the most time to get the fastest and strongest return on the project. A common mistake of many new ‘business intelligence’ programs is trying to collect and analyze too much information at the onset of a program.

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Intelligent Supply Chain Technologies for the Future!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! Amid the thick covid-clouds, organizations are preparing to make their way back to regular business to maximize profitability and make up for the lost time. Data analytics provides actionable insights to save time, effort and cost. Hyperautomation.

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Streamlining supply chain management: Strategies for the future

IBM Supply Chain Blog

They need strong SCM practices to help work out the logistics of transporting goods across long distances and through multiple countries without creating longer lead times or delays. Advanced software tools can automate some parts of forecasting, providing real-time updates and alerts when inventory levels are too high or low.

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Procurement transformation: Why excellence matters

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Procurement departments tend to be less visible to many stakeholders than sales, operations or even finance departments, but the impact they have on everything from the bottom line to product quality and service delivery shouldn’t be overlooked, which is why “procurement excellence” is a worthy pursuit.

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The Future of EDI for Supply Chains

Let's Talk Supply Chain

The Challenges with EDI One of the main challenges that every company faces with EDI is the time and resources it takes to onboard new trading partners. The average time to onboard and go live with a new partner is about 12 weeks and typically involves IT specialists, software developers, and EDI experts.