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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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 4, 2019

The leaders in supply chain management are all focused with intensity on achieving the promise of Supply Chain Digitization. Understand the terms and ideas being put forward by the early adopters of the amazing new digital supply chain technologies being harnessed by today’s leading practitioners. .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

When I began my career there was no such thing as “Supply Chain Management” Supply Chain was not a title to be found anywhere on any organization chart. So what exactly is the definition of “Supply Chain Management”? Interestingly there are many views on how to define Supply Chain.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

What is demand planning? Demand planning is part of a company’s planning strategy to allocate resources in the best and most effective way to meet demand and respond to demand changes. Why is demand planning important? Is demand planning the same as demand forecasting?

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

What is demand planning? Demand planning is part of a company’s planning strategy to allocate resources in the best and most effective way to meet demand and respond to demand changes. Why is demand planning important? Is demand planning the same as demand forecasting?

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In the fast-paced ecommerce sector, optimizing the supply chain is vital for ensuring efficient operations. One effective strategy is materials tracking, a method that enables businesses to monitor the movement of materials throughout the supply chain.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Welcome to the fascinating world of supply chain management (SCM)! What Is a Supply Chain? At its most basic, a supply chain is a system consisting of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer. What Is a Supplier?

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Welcome to the fascinating world of supply chain management (SCM)! What Is a Supply Chain? At its most basic, a supply chain is a system consisting of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer. What Is a Supplier?

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 17, 2024

Managing the supply chain involves the delicate art of aligning your product supply precisely with customer demand. That is to say, there isn’t one single career in supply chain management. That is to say, there isn’t one single career in supply chain management.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 26, 2024

Embarking on a journey to elevate your supply chain career requires a strategic roadmap, and in this blog post, we unveil eleven proven strategies that will act as your compass to success. When I aimed to transition from a demand planner to a supply chain manager, I developed a five-year plan.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Check out The Supply Chain Detective ! In Search of Broken Supply Chain Clues! But I also found that the ability to grow your Farm by adding capabilities and features, by controlling the way in which you buy and sell things, and managing your inventory levels of all of the materials was both fun and interesting.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. In our experience the best way to systemically, and sustainably, optimize inventory is to take a process based inventory turnover improvement approach. The global Inventory management business processes that we focussed on made phenomenal improvements: Supply/Demand Planning.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 8, 2024

Are you struggling to optimize your inventory management across multiple locations? In the fast-paced ecommerce sector, managing inventory effectively is important to meet customer demands while minimizing costs and maximizing profits. That’s where Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) comes in.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 17, 2022

The past few years have seen unprecedented supply chain challenges largely stemming from COVID-19 disruptions. Consequently, companies are becoming more focused on anticipating, reacting to, and planning for the unexpected through their supply chain strategies. Supply Chain Digitalization.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 30, 2024

Delve deeper into our blogs to see the full journey, from raw materials to your doorstep! The department can optimize the delivery process, minimize costs, and maximize customer satisfaction by establishing clear roles and responsibilities. Intrigued by the logistics department?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 30, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. “We are a Supply Chain Services Company,” I was told. “If we are truly a Supply Chain Services Company, then why is our Inventory Turnover only at 7?”, I needed to meet with the company leaders in the Supply Chain function quickly.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 22, 2024

This approach allows quick order responsiveness and reduces the risk of stockouts, particularly during peak seasons or unexpected demand spikes. By using MTS, companies avoid delays from waiting for raw materials or production setup, leading to quicker order processing. After forecasting, optimizing inventory levels is crucial.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 22, 2024

By the end of this guide, you’ll have the knowledge and tools to optimize your logistics processes and elevate your ecommerce business. In the context of ecommerce, logistics management refers to the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 15, 2024

By understanding and optimizing this ratio, ecommerce businesses can streamline their operations, improve cash flow, and maximize profitability. Unlike brick-and-mortar stores, ecommerce businesses face intense competition and rapidly changing consumer demands.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

“We are a Supply Chain Services Company,” I was told. “If we are truly a Supply Chain Services Company, then why is our Inventory Turnover only at 7?”, I needed to meet with the company leaders in the Supply Chain function quickly. Supply/Demand Planning.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 30, 2024

Delve deeper into our blogs to see the full journey, from raw materials to your doorstep! The department can optimize the delivery process, minimize costs, and maximize customer satisfaction by establishing clear roles and responsibilities. Intrigued by the logistics department?

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Finale Inventory

JULY 23, 2024

It covers inventory forecasting, demand planning, order fulfillment, and warehouse management. It encompasses both finished products and raw materials available for sale. It also allows businesses to optimize storage space and cut carrying costs related to excess inventory.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Value-add : Procurement aims to add value by optimizing processes, consolidating spend, and building supplier relationships. Examples include raw ingredients for food manufacturers, fabrics for clothing brands, and parts used in automotive assembly. Purchasing focuses specifically on the buying transaction.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

JULY 8, 2021

After a short stint in manufacturing process engineering in another industry, she got interested in the business side of things and moved into supply chain planning, starting in demand planning. And, anyway, forecasts will always be wrong, they will always change, and the demand planner will always take the blame.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 7, 2018

of course, has the potential to affect multiple stages and functions of the supply chain. When being applied to business and the supply chain, however, it takes on a different form — one that’s both more and less “human” in nature. Global supply chains might be dealing with billions of transactions on a monthly basis.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

As a leading procurement services company specializing in spend analysis, EmpoweringCPO understands the vital role that insightful data plays in driving informed decision-making and optimizing procurement processes. Stronger supplier relationships lead to better pricing, improved service levels, and a more reliable supply chain.

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Planergy

JULY 18, 2023

Short-term investments the company plans to sell within 12 months. Inventory – raw materials, finished goods, and works in progress Accounts receivable, minus allowances for any payments expected to be written off as bad debts. treasury bills, etc. Prepaid expenses – rent, insurance premiums, utilities, etc.

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