IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In today’s complex global business environment, effective supply chain management (SCM) is crucial for maintaining a competitive advantage. Here’s how companies are using different strategies to address supply chain management and meet their business goals.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Welcome to the fascinating world of supply chain management (SCM)! Supply Chain Lifecycle The supply chain lifecycle consists of several key phases: Planning : This involves the demand planning, supply planning, and overall business strategy.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Welcome to the fascinating world of supply chain management (SCM)! Supply Chain Lifecycle The supply chain lifecycle consists of several key phases: Planning : This involves the demand planning, supply planning, and overall business strategy.

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Una

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Leveraging Lean Procurement. Have you ever been asked to “do more with less” in procurement? What is lean procurement? Lean procurement” can mean several different things depending on who you ask, but the common thread connecting every definition is the core concept of doing more with less. Benefits of lean procurement.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Thoughts on Future Challenges and the Strategic Direction of Supply Chain! Supply chain management is an important aspect of every business because it ensures your business gets the supplies, resources, and materials it needs to fulfill services or deliver products to customers.

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Una

AUGUST 2, 2022

5 Technology Trends in Procurement. We like talking about savings in big numbers at Una , but even we are awed by the sheer scale of the procurement technology market. According to Verified Market Research , the global procurement software market will grow from $5.5 Technology trends in procurement. Cloud migration.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 13, 2022

The List of the 10 Best Supply Chain Job Boards That Made the Cut are: indeed. Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM). National Association of Educational Procurement. Supply Chain Management Jobs. Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM). Michael Page.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2024

The SCMDOJO Supply Chain Track offers a comprehensive supply chain training program to equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel in this dynamic field. It’s your one-stop shop for a complete supply chain management pathway. Learn more about the whole program. Start today! No problem!

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

The Purpose of the Supply Chain Department The supply chain department plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of goods and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Watch What is Marketing Procurement? Why do you need a structured Supply Chain Department?

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

SCaaS offers a solution by enabling hospitals to engage in strategic procurement, ensuring standardized operations throughout the contract duration. This partnership improves inventory management, particularly for medicines with limited shelf life, utilizing dedicated storage facilities.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

It takes time to get through, but it is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their understanding of change management in the supply chain. The book includes hands-on practice using popular programming software and is suitable for upper-level undergraduate, postgraduate, and MBA courses in supply chain management.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2025

Its a guide for professionals to use when looking to develop their core competencies and, if used correctly, can greatly enhance the overall performance of a companys supply chain capabilities. It typically covers key supply chain areas including procurement , logistics, demand forecasting , and much more.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As someone deeply invested in the field of supply chain management, I’ve had the opportunity to explore and interact with various learning platforms throughout my career. The CSCP program focuses heavily on the theoretical aspects of supply chain management.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As someone deeply invested in the field of supply chain management, I’ve had the opportunity to explore and interact with various learning platforms throughout my career. The CSCP program focuses heavily on the theoretical aspects of supply chain management.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 6, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Inventory Forecasting — Everything You Should Know Inventory forecasting allows you to predict when supply chains and consumer demand are going to change. However, what is it?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 11, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is Supply Chain Management (SCM)? When I started my career the term “Supply Chain” had just been coined. Now as I look back on my career virtually everything I did falls under the banner of Supply Chain management.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Limited Scope: Offers a more focused and individualized approach to the procurement process. Diverse Expertise: Leverages collective knowledge and resources for a more comprehensive and streamlined procurement process. Streamlining Logistics: Coordinating the logistics of procuring goods internationally involves a multitude of tasks.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

At a time when businesses are evolving at a rapid pace, the significance of supply chain management continues to grow, becoming an essential part of operations for companies around the globe. Two platforms that stand out in this field are SCMDOJO academy and Coursera supply chain courses , among many others.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 1, 2023

For example, if you are aiming to become a supply chain manager, focus on that objective, that you want to be an end-to-end supply chain manager – what do you want to gain from this role and what will you bring to it. Let’s dive in! is showing your flexibility to adapt to roles.

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Spend Matters

AUGUST 15, 2024

This article explores critical frameworks that procurement and supply chain teams use to implement transformational projects, ensuring long-term benefits beyond immediate crises. ’ To put it mildly, procurement and supply chain isn’t always IT’s top priority. 22, at 10:00 AM PST.

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Procurement Insights

JANUARY 11, 2024

During that time, I had the opportunity to talk with many enthusiastic procurement professionals who were energized and enthusisatic about joining our industry. In short, rather than just “falling into procurement,” they chose to pursue it as a career.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MAY 23, 2019

If you’re not pursuing supply chain digitization, you run the risk of being left behind! For many organizations, all the data created by today’s disparate supply chain management technologies exist in separate silos. You put in a TMS for logistics management, scheduling, and track & trace.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In this blog, explore vital tips paving the way for a prosperous career in supply chain management. Whether you’re a recent graduate or contemplating a career change, uncover key insights for establishing the groundwork of a thriving career in the dynamic world of supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 31, 2019

A while ago, we blogged about how more Startups are looking to Supply Chain Management to boost their productivity as they scale. But failure to account for these factors can be a major bottleneck to growth, and many a startup has failed because of Supply Chain issues.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

Key Takeaways What is Supply Chain Analytics? What is the Difference Between Supply Chain Analytics and Supply Chain Management? Purpose of Supply Chain Analytics What are some examples of Supply Chain Analytics? It is an essential element of supply chain management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 30, 2022

Below are three building blocks of a well-managed supply chain strategy to help you boost efficiency and lower costs. Demand Planning. Rather than creating the demand, businesses need to be able to respond quickly to customer demand.

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Procurement Heads

AUGUST 11, 2022

When did your interest in procurement and supply chain begin? Here I am, 18 years later having led major procurement transformations in three international companies: British American Tobacco, Heineken and Nestle. How did you engineer your career path to the point you are now at as Head of Supply Chain?

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 26, 2024

Set Realistic Career Goals To build a successful career, establish achievable goals aligned with your aspirations, such as becoming a supply chain manager, logistics director, or category manager. Develop a Step-by-Step Plan Once you’ve identified your career ambition, create a step-by-step plan.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 28, 2020

To establish, manage and maintain a Supply Chain takes a lot of resource. Supply and Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Quality Management, Logistics Management, Channel Management, Distribution, and Manufacturing must all be performed for every aspect of the Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 30, 2019

Yet without proper Freight Management most company operations would grind to a halt rather quickly. What is Logistics Management? ” Finally from investopedia.com we hear that “Logistics refer to the overall process of managing how resources are acquired, stored, and transported to their final destination.”

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

[Read More: Rivian: Navigating Supply Chain and Operational Challenges and Embracing Growth ] Walmart’s Supply Chain: Integrated Supply Chain Success Data-Driven Success Factors In the realm of modern supply chain management, data-driven strategies play a pivotal role in enhancing a company’s competitiveness.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 21, 2021

Visibility of this KPI through a performance management system can tell you whether or not costs are within your budget and save your company a ton of time calculating costs manually. Procurement Cost. That is why this supply chain KPI is incredibly versatile and indicative of the strength of your entire supply chain.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 7, 2023

The executive component of S&OP is the eS&OP, where top management, middle managers, and specialists meet to balance supply and demand, align operational and financial planning, connect strategic planning with day-to-day sales and operations, and establish policy, strategy, risk, and budget changes via a disciplined discussion.

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The Good Spending

AUGUST 16, 2022

Other peers around the company overlap with us in their functions - Technology tends to manage suppliers , Finance owns the demand planning and budgeting, and Sales and Marketing monopolize the end-customer value chain. Shadow procurement, supply chain, and logistics have become standard for many companies.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 26, 2021

Every single organization I have been a part of has been dependent on Excel spreadsheets for order tracking and expediting – and in some cases – even demand planning. According to the 2020 Supply Chain Visibility Report , only 60% of manufacturers and retailers claim to have end-to-end supply chain visibility.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Lots of things are happening in Supply Chain Management! The field is becoming more digital, with end-to-end planning and blockchain technologies transforming the way products are coming to market. Infographic) .

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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 is the very engine of what makes most companies run.

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