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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Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

It’s all the things you would expect in terms of robust Sourcing, SRM and category management across our supply chain, working closely with our business stakeholders and achieving excellent year-on-year results against an ever-increasing set of challenging KPIs.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world. Supply Chain Resilience refers to a supply chain’s ability to withstand and recover from unexpected events.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Opportunities for Procurement Technology As we look toward 2025, European businesses are reshaping their supply chains to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. A recent report by Maersk and Reuters Events highlights that 68% of companies are making supply chain visibility and monitoring solutions a top priority.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 26, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Supply Chain visibility article and permission to publish here provided by Adam Miglio. And the limitations in supply chain visibility seem to start right here. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Article provided to Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Aimee Laurence. Having a productive and efficient supply chain is very important for a business. In supply chain management, it is essential to keep all unnecessary costs mitigated.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Heading 1: TecPlata’s Comprehensive Approach to Supply Chain Security TecPlata’s commitment to supply chain security and adherence to global trade‍ standards sets a new benchmark in the industry.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 1, 2025

Logility’s cutting-edge technology offers a promising glimpse into the future‍ of supply chain optimization. let’s delve into the world of AI in supply chain management and explore the potential of Logility’s game-changing innovation.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 22, 2023

Thus, this will enable you to implement it in your supply chain. Integrated logistics, also known as integrated supply chain management, refers to the coordinated and seamless management of all the activities involved in the movement and storage of goods and materials. What is Integrated Logistics?

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Supply Chain Collaborator

OCTOBER 14, 2020

This one step, digitizing bills of lading, proofs of delivery and other documentation typically printed and passed back and forth between drivers, warehouse dock workers, yard/gate operators and financial processing personnel, adds a significant brick to the foundation of any supply chain digitization initiative. Ask us how.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 13, 2020

Big companies tend to select an enterprise system for its core finance modules and the need – no, requirement – for a single version of the truth in accounting, as well as a chain of internal controls driven by the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Selecting a system for other functions, like supply chain management, is an afterthought.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2021

Supply chain thought leaders, along with supply chain organizations, are looking to seize this opportunity to bring about changes to the supply chain design and implement new models. At the forefront of these changes are new technologies which will impact supply chain management in the future.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Learn more about IBM Food Trust Advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) Analytics engines and their “big data brains” provide real-time sourcing flexibility and visibility to enhance order management and inventory systems. Try out cognitive intelligence free for 30-days. Read our solution brief to get started.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Whether it’s optimizing routes, improving warehouse efficiency, or leveraging technology to enhance tracking and visibility, Distribution Operations play a critical role in the success of any business that relies on the timely and efficient delivery of goods or services. Logistics KPI Dashboard Excel Template 4.

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Supply Chain Opz

MARCH 6, 2015

As pressure to improve supply chain cost performance increases for many companies, the evaluation and selection of competent suppliers becomes a key concern. In this article, Professor Burcu Keskin from University of Alabama will share 7 trends that procurement and supply chain management professionals should watch.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 25, 2021

In the early days of supply chain digitization , these systems provided increased visibility and data pools to improve supply chain operations. As time has gone on, antiquated ERPs and PLMs have become a drain on supply chain resources and a bottleneck to scalable digitization.

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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. Rider (1970)).

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The company achieves this by using an advanced Al paired with real-world, in-the-moment perspectives from a proprietary network of partners that deliver insights down to the bill of material level.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Today’s more complex logistics and supply chain management environment has ushered in the need for end-to-end transparency into your logistics operations. Transparency can improve your reputation among consumers, increase productivity, and reduce operation costs.

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Procurement Insights

MARCH 18, 2024

“Supply chain visibility refers to the ability to track and monitor products, materials, and information as they move through the various stages of a supply chain, from the sourcing of raw materials to the delivery of the final product to the end consumer. Keep that in mind.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

So why is it that the Supply Chain in so many companies is being run without the end to end visibility needed to even function, yet which we have in our personal lives? In this age of exponential growth in digital connectivity the time has come to ensure you have End to End Supply Chain visibility.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 16, 2020

By Furnishing Upstream and Downstream Visibility to More Effectively Coordinate with all Facets of the Supply Chain. A properly integrated supply chain – one where every slice of the tech stack is delivering best-in-class functionality – boosts overall supply chain throughput.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 14, 2023

What is a supply chain management system (SCM)? It has made visible changes in the SCM systems. This new era is expected to explore new horizons in supply chain management. How does Blockchain work for the supply chain? It has greatly increased the demand for blockchain-based solutions.

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HICX

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

To cut costs over the last decade, organizations opted for leaner supply chains, resulting in issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, with supply chains collapsing due to volatility and companies unable to remain operational and fulfill orders.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 5, 2023

Today I’m joined by Logward , an exciting tech brand with a vision of a future where supply chain departments lead the transformation of their industries, instead of simply transporting it. 31.33] An overview of Logward’s Transport Solutions, and the visibility it provides. You avoid that by listening properly.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 19, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply chain management and contract lifecycle management are key ingredients to business success. The journey from idea to end product to shipment and delivery is exciting, yes, but rather complicated — fueled with many moving parts. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 10, 2022

They wanted to have “an intensive and critical examination of the reality and the dream of end-to-end supply chain visibility” For anyone who follows Supply Chain Game Changer, you know that we view end-to end Supply Chain connectivity and visibility as the foundation to create the Digital Supply Chain of the future.

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 13, 2022

Supply chain resiliency is also a critical objective for HS2, as the industry contends with challenges including commodities, hyperinflation of material prices, deficits in skilled labour and changing consumption habits. To address supply chain transparency, a new initiative, “SCM+”, was developed in the second quarter of 2021.

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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

JULY 6, 2023

Supply chain leaders must take advantage of the push for new networks that bring end-to-end visibility to problems. both upstream and downstream.

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The Network Effect

JANUARY 8, 2015

With orchestration, an LSP is afforded the visibility, monitoring, and operational insights required to ensure client service levels are maintained no matter who is performing actual supply chain tasks. The post Are Supply Chain Orchestration Services Still Science Fiction? appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Procurement Heads

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

It’s all the things you would expect in terms of robust Sourcing, SRM and category management across our supply chain, working closely with our business stakeholders and achieving excellent year-on-year results against an ever-increasing set of challenging KPIs.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 23, 2022

So without further ado, let’s start uncovering contract management. . What is Contract Management? Contract management, also known as contract lifecycle management, in the field of procurement refers to the handling of end-to-end contracting with the suppliers and other third parties of an organization. .

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Supply chain leaders can amplify the value of the YMS by adding gate management to ensure drivers do not arrive early and to validate all inbound deliveries. This reduces the risk of fraud and theft by enhancing visibility to the freight in the yard, which in turn provides additional integrity into the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 7, 2021

The survey found that over 75% of supply chain management had concerns with the governance of digitization. Today, we will talk about out of the box digital supply chain management strategies that the companies can adapt for good in this digital era. A survey by Gartner confirms the context.

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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. 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 26, 2018

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. Every research firm and vendor has their own definition, but all share the common theme of visibility.

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