Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 24, 2025

This turbulence is reshaping the landscape of the electronics industry,prompting companies to reevaluate their sourcing strategies‍ and operational resilience. The shifting landscape has led to chaos, emphasizing the urgent need for collaborative approaches among key players to navigate these turbulent times.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Collaboration across Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and beyond requires visibility and communication regarding capacity, cost, risk, order quantities, inventory levels, quality , timelines, logistics, and more. Collaboration brings visibility and agility for gaining market share.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge! A recent Deloitte survey estimated only 15% of CPO’s have visibility beyond their tier one suppliers. I found this striking that there is so little multi-tier Supply Chain visibility. Visibility comes at a cost – one we’ve spoken about before: trust.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This helps reduce errors to improve data quality and response times to questions, which improves customer and supplier satisfaction. In sourcing strategy, blockchain technology helps track orders, payments, accounts and more. How is sourcing strategy different than procurement strategy?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 19, 2022

Strategies to improve your Supply Chain article and permission to publish here provided by Claire Glassman. The supply chain is a significant part of your overall business strategy and inventory management. In other words, it provides you with a real competitive advantage against some companies in your industry.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 30, 2022

The Importance of a Strong Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy! A supply chain is made up of an interconnected network of suppliers that all function together to deliver products or services to customers efficiently. For a supply chain to run smoothly it needs to be well managed under the right strategy for your business objectives.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Today I want to talk about the challenges faced by today’s automotive suppliers, and why a network model for their supply chain can help. Strategies around lean replenishment and logistics must be deployed to accomplish performance goals, many of which may be required to remain in good standing.

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ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. Managing a complex network of direct material suppliers. Transparency, or ability to scale data, across an organization.

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 9, 2025

Enhanced Adaptability to Dynamic Environments Challenge : Traditional equation-based models fail to respond to real-time disruptions (e.g., Example : Agents from a manufacturer and Tier 1/2 suppliers jointly resolve component shortages by redistributing inventory in real time. ConvergentIS, Focal Point).

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Procurement Insights

APRIL 3, 2025

Global Reach, Real Impact Participants and speakers come from over 50 countries. Startup Acceleration & Visibility Provides a springboard for companies like Cirtuo, DeepStream, Archlet, Kodiak Hub , and ORO Labs. Smaller companies might struggle with the cost-benefit ratio for limited booth or stage time.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 4, 2021

Schedules would be adhered to, deliveries would be made on time, commitments would be met, financial results would be accurate, customers would be delighted, employees would be happy, and stakeholders would be sitting back at ease watching their company flourish. Resilient Supply Chain Design is a Smart Strategy.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

That makes agility a foundational part of your manufacturing strategy. In times of pressure and crisis , highly responsive and trustworthy suppliers make agility possible. Decision-makers must plan supply chain resilience strategies for a wide range of risk scenarios.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 7, 2021

Digital Supply Chain strategies article and permission to publish here provided by Alejandro Carrera. No matter the niche, the customer today expects both products and services to be delivered real quick and tailored to unique requirements. Effective digital supply chain strategies can help organizations stand out from the crowd.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 14, 2015

Am I able to allocate supply in real time across my entire network to maximize revenues?”. Are we able to reduce our freight costs and maintain on time deliveries?”. “Do Do we have any opportunities to reduce inventories while simultaneously improving customer service levels?”.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The pandemic and its aftermath highlighted the importance of having a robust supply chain strategy , with many companies facing disruptions due to shortages in raw materials and fluctuations in customer demand. Here’s how companies are using different strategies to address supply chain management and meet their business goals.

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TYA Suite

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

If a supplier is struggling with cash flow or facing bankruptcy, it may not be able to fulfill orders on time or maintain the quality of its products. Based on the risk assessment and supplier evaluations, businesses develop specific strategies to mitigate identified risks.

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ivalua

MARCH 27, 2023

E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 March 27, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Steve Carter The biggest change to Accounts Payables since the introduction of double entry journals is about to hit finance departments–but are they prepared? Because a network is an unneeded link in the data chain and it acts as a data barrier to suppliers.

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Una

AUGUST 17, 2022

This comprehensive guide will go over tail spend in procurement and provide resources for how to implement an effective tail spend management strategy. Even with the help of procurement tech, it takes time and resources to bring an unruly tail spend under control. Taming Tail Spend. Next is the tail. Or is it a matted, tangled mess?

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

This ensures just-in-time (JIT) or just-in-sequence (JIS) delivery to reduce inventory costs. Direct material management involves demand forecasting, inventory control, and warehouse operations. Tools and methods used include real-time tracking, RFID, and AI-driven route optimization.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

A Deep Dive into AI in Manufacturing: Strategies, Benefits, and Use Cases Artificial intelligence is already transforming manufacturing from the production floor to the procurement officeand the impact is only growing. is Transforming Industry Smart factories, real-time data, AI-powered systemsManufacturing 4.0

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Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

So it was good to see a nice mix of both presenting at Procurement Strategies and Innovation (PSI) last week. For our readers who couldn’t/didn’t attend, here are our own reflections based on the time we had ( if we missed you, apologies, but do reach out to us here to get your procurement tech solution in front of our analysts ).

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Optimizing source-to-paythrough digital transformation streamlines every stage of your procurement strategy, improving visibility, efficiency, and collaboration. These begin with enhanced visibility. Digital S2P platforms provide real-time insights into supplier performance, contract compliance, and spending patterns.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The result is a vehicle that meets market demands for sustainability and performance while reducing time to market and production costs. In a global business environment, supplier collaboration is better understood as a dynamic network involving partnerships within an extended ecosystem.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

To overcome various challenges associated with multicloud , organizations need to map out a comprehensive multicloud management strategy to achieve overall success. Infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) delivers compute, network and storage resources to consumers on-demand, over the internet and as a pay-per-use service.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2021

Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! Intelligent Supply Chain technologies article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Weinberger , UN Supply Chain Expert and CEO of Morpheus Network. Manufacturers with a global supply chain network took the brunt of suspended operations during the pandemic.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

3 steps to building healthcare supply chain resiliency Step 1: Improve visibility and proactivity Hospital systems work with multiple fragmented teams, technologies and processes to manage daily operations, leading to a pervasive lack of data visibility. Doing so streamlines purchasing power and optimizes inventory management.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Data Integrity Secure dialog networks Compliance Audit trail for regulatory compliance Heading 2: Ensuring Compliance with Global Trade Standards at TecPlata TecPlata is committed to maintaining the highest‍ standards of supply chain security and compliance with global trade‍ regulations.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 3, 2025

Furthermore, supply chain resilience continues to be a top priority for businesses, with an emphasis on diversifying sourcing locations and building agile, responsive supply networks. Enhanced visibility across the supply chain is also crucial, as organizations look to minimize disruptions and improve overall operational efficiency.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Sign Up for SCMDOJO Pro Membership Importance of Effective Supply Chain Management Supply chain management is not just about moving products from point A to point B – it’s a strategic approach that encompasses the entire network of processes involved in delivering goods and services to customers.

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ivalua

JULY 8, 2020

These challenges in the direct material supply chain pose a real threat, especially in a time of crisis. Managing a Complex Network of Direct Material Suppliers. Developing Suppliers: Establishing & Implementing Supplier Strategies. Transparency, or ability to scale data, across an organization. Financial, etc.).

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Join us on a journey‍ to discover the strategies and principles that propel businesses toward a more secure and sustainable future. Collaborating with Partners : Establish a network of trusted partners to ensure interoperability and data sharing.

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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. This shift will broaden insights so these companies can take strategic, tactical steps to optimize operational network development and operation decisions.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

To capture the most value from hybrid cloud, business and IT leaders must develop a solid hybrid cloud strategy supporting their core business objectives. Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) offers consumers fundamental compute, network and storage resources on demand.

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Finale Inventory

JANUARY 27, 2025

By capturing product information instantly and accurately, barcode scanners create a reliable foundation for tracking merchandise from receipt through shipment, making them indispensable in today's fast-paced commerce environment. Time Efficiency and Operational Speed The impact of barcode scanning on processing speed is remarkable.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The holiday crunch intensifies as consumer demands spike, leading to ‍logistical complexities and inventory management ‍issues. The uncertainty surrounding trade policies and potential tariff implementations has created a sense of instability within the supply chain network.

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Finale Inventory

JANUARY 27, 2025

Introduction Modern warehouse operations demand precision, speed, and real-time visibility – qualities that a well-implemented warehouse barcode scanner system delivers with remarkable consistency. This verification step automatically updates the barcode inventory system in real-time, maintaining accurate stock levels.

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Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

EPISODE 137 Using Visibility to Combat Supply Chain Abstraction with Frank Kenney By Kelly Barner | October 18, 2023 In the race to build global empires of data and digital systems, today’s businesses must not risk forgetting what all of those zeroes and ones mean.

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