IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

The good news is that sustainability and profitability go hand-in-hand, especially in the retail supply chain. Promises Ultimately, every consumer wants to know that their chosen retailer is going to meet order promises. So how can retail leaders demonstrate value across the board? Simple: communicate!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Check out Introducing Lean In Retail … Start in the Backroom! As consumers the complexity in the retail supply chain is usually oblivious to us. There is a tremendous amount of complexity which Retailers must navigate to provide this experience. So what makes the Retail Supply Chain so complex?

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Retail Supply Chain Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 48

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Enable End-To-End Order Visibility. Order visibility is tracking the number of items inside a warehouse. With order visibility playing a significant role in eCommerce fulfilment, business owners must enable end-to-end order visibility.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

This is the time online retail businesses need to optimize and improve their supply chain and logistics processes. They need to bring in advanced routing capabilities, improve visibility of end-to-end logistics operations, boost productivity, etc.

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supply chain software solutions Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization e2e 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 26, 2021

Pick the most convenient location, both in terms of cost and logistics. Overseas manufacturers require partners who can handle import logistics with little cost to them. Link these channels with reliable logistics networks. Hire a global end-to-end freight forwarding partner to serve as a transport agent and move your cargo.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 5, 2020

Specifically the company was going to carry a dramatically different set of products which required a new set of capabilities in Strategic Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, Procurement, Inventory Management, Retail Operations and Logistics. . There was no visibility to any of this activity otherwise.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Specifically the company was going to carry a dramatically different set of products which required a new set of capabilities in Strategic Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, Procurement, Inventory Management, Retail Operations and Logistics. There was no visibility to any of this activity otherwise.

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Agile and Lean Supply Chain e2e Supply Chain Optimization Leadership 44