IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

Pair that with a semiconductor shortage amidst global car sales that are forecasted to top 69 million , and you can understand that disruptions in the automotive supply chain would be detrimental to the industry.​ 3 tips for accelerating the path to a more resilient and sustainable automotive supply chain 1.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 22, 2023

Additionally, we will tell you the advantages of having integrated logistics in your supply chain. Thus, this will enable you to implement it in your supply chain. Defining goals Defining your goals involves establishing clear targets for reducing costs, improving efficiency, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

As ecommerce continues to expand, supply chain traceability has become a key factor for small businesses. This article examines why supply chain traceability matters and how Finale Inventory can assist small businesses in achieving it.

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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. Purpose Savvy sustainable consumers want end-to-end visibility into a product’s origins to ensure that it was sustainably developed and transported every step of the way. Simple: communicate!

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. According to industry reports, over half of business leaders acknowledge the need for supply chain improvements, with 52% believing they could enhance their operations.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 6, 2022

Modern enterprises rely on supply chain software to track several activities, including manufacturing and distribution of goods. Many supply chain systems are closed-source, all-in-one, proprietary, expensive, and difficult to customize ( read Why ERP Sucks ). What are No-code Platforms? Benefits of No-code Platforms.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 16, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Preparing Business for the Digital Supply Chain! We were a global Supply Chain, Logistics and Distribution company. The prior CIO kept the lights on, followed the instructions they were given, tried to keep costs down, and that was about it. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Check out Control Towers – Is Yours Real or Just Smoke and Mirrors? The concept of the “control tower” is increasingly becoming widespread in Supply Chain Management, and Control Tower technologies are a popular topic right within the supply chain community. Challenges & Capabilities.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 14, 2023

Today Will Urban, Chief Revenue Officer at Flexport, joins me to chat all about the company and what they do; making sustainability a priority; the importance of providing visibility and control in a fragmented industry; and why global trade is a force for good. Will is a licensed U.S. Customs Broker and holds an IATA/FIATA certificate.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. The ultimate goal of SCM is to reduce costs while satisfying customer demands.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

If you haven’t been thinking about these questions, the time to start is now. Your customers, employees and shareholders want to know you have a plan to address supply chain sustainability. But the supply chain doesn’t end when the product hits the market, and neither does supply chain sustainability.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 20, 2023

The supplier order management software integrates with other systems such as Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Supply Chain Management (SCM) to ensure a seamless flow of information across different departments. Establishing this system may require your time and effort.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Don’t forget to check out our best practices , tools , and a list of helpful supply chain resources on the website! To maximize efficiency, distributors should adhere to the following set of guidelines for evaluating and planning their supply chain with the strategies mentioned below.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 7, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS)! Digital Supply Chain strategies article and permission to publish here provided by Alejandro Carrera. Effective digital supply chain strategies can help organizations stand out from the crowd. Subscribe Here!

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The supply chain plays a pivotal role in delivering goods and services to both businesses and consumers, serving as the connective thread between industries, nations, communities and all components of the value chain. Our dependence on supply chains is most pronounced in ensuring food supply.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 21, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A “Don’t Touch” Strategy will Dramatically Lean out your Supply Chain! Everyone involved in these Supply Chains is abiding by the social distancing and protective mandates we all are adhering to. What is a Don’t Touch Supply Chain Strategy?

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

S2P is the end-to-end process that encompasses all the activities between an organization and its suppliers. By gaining visibility into spending patterns, demand, supplier performance, and supply markets–opportunities will be uncovered.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration for Agility Your world is characterized by dynamic market conditions, shifting customer demands, new technologies, rapidly changing regulations, and frequent supply chain disruptions. In times of pressure and crisis , highly responsive and trustworthy suppliers make agility possible.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. and J-P Rodrigue (2004)).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 25, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. For decades, forward-thinking supply chains were defined by how robust their investments into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) was. What are Supply Chain Management Platforms? Get Our EBOOK HERE. The Problems with ERP Systems.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

Conversely, it has a larger scope than task management, which deals with individual tasks, and project management, which handles one-time initiatives. By establishing standardized workflows and decision rules, BPM streamlines the claims process by reducing processing times and minimizing errors.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The road to freight management Hell is laden with poor freight visibility and outdated systems. Failures within freight data visibility contribute to compounding consequences throughout downstream supply chain operations, and the problem only grows worse from there.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Multi-functional technology enables you to train anywhere at any time, while ever-learning programming allows you to experiment and practice to achieve different outcomes. LavenirAI allows you to train anywhere, any time, so you can stay at the top of your game.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Contract logistics is a specialized service offered by third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage supply chain operations on behalf of a company.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

In the book, The Living Supply Chain , the authors argue that, “Speeding up the supply chain is at the root of everything that is good: improved revenue, reduced working capital, higher profitability, and less obsolete inventory. Check out Procurement Experiences, Trends and the Future!

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Pipefy

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In this stage of the process, multiple departments collaborate to address capability requirements, design, technology, and, most importantly, time and cost. After all, both processes evaluate needs, closely examine budgets, establish schedules, and identify product requirements and specifications. In a word, yes!

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Procurement Software

JUNE 4, 2024

As supply chain technology improves for transportation, inventory management and warehousing, the procurement tools for manufacturing businesses now need to step up. This exciting trend persuaded us that it’s about time we featured an article on these procurement tools specifically. And stepping up, they indeed are.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 11, 2023

For IBM, Think is a perfect time for us to connect, collaborate and help our clients and partners continue to forge ahead with digital transformation and innovation. This AI-powered solution is designed to streamline incident management and increase uptime to help improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.

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Finale Inventory

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A barcode system using printed labels and a scanning app on a smartphone or specialized device speeds counting and reduces human error. Scanning a label takes a fraction of the time needed to jot down even the briefest of details – and items are immediately visible in your online system with full product details available.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 30, 2024

Improvements to existing procurement processes, procedures, and operations are as time-sensitive as ever. Because procurement teams provide critical insights to inform business strategy , identifying opportunities to cut costs is one of the most important ways they do this.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 29, 2024

Existing network assets are aging, and more intelligent asset management strategies must emerge to maintain and replace the grid within tightening budgets. Utility companies must break down the internal departmental walls between the silos of grid planning, construction, operation, maintenance and replacement to allow end-to-end visibility.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

They don’t want to fill out a form to request a quote, send an email to get pricing information, or wait to get simple answers; they want real-time answers and action. Customers who flooded Camping World’s call center were often met with long wait times or were dropped accidentally.

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Arkestro

JUNE 6, 2023

On the one side, finance is concerned with keeping the company budget in the black. On the other side, procurement is concerned with keeping company operations running smoothly and judicially making the most of budgets. Ultimately, both want the same goal — ensuring business outcomes are positive, timely, and on-budget.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

This article will walk you through the basic understanding of the warehouse management system (WMS), its features, how and where it fits with the supply chain, and different WMS systems. A warehouse management system is a software solution that provides transparency and visibility to the entire warehouse operations.

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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.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 9, 2024

By initiating a purchase order, you convey your needs clearly and establish a structured approach to receiving goods on time. This systematic process helps maintain accurate stock levels and ensures your inventory aligns with customer demand.

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