IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 21, 2023

Supply chain visibility has been the missing link since the shockwaves of 2020 rippled throughout the world and consumers felt the impacts of broad-based supply chain issues. But what does supply chain visibility mean? The reason boils down to a single word— barriers.

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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. Until next time, keep on optimizing, innovating, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of logistics.

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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. Supply chain collaboration: a broader perspective Supply chain collaboration goes beyond linear relationships within a traditional supply chain.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

The good news is, it’s possible to alleviate these perilous pain points by building healthcare supply chain resilience. Supply expenses escalate due to over-ordering, waste and emergency orders. Supply expenses escalate due to over-ordering, waste and emergency orders.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2024

Actionable Skills for Real-World Impact: Go beyond theory and gain the practical skills you need to make a tangible difference. Inventory Management: Learn best practices for optimizing inventory levels to minimize costs, improve efficiency, and ensure product availability with this supply chain training track.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 27, 2021

Just saying you want to have a resilient Supply Chain doesn’t accomplish anything. According to mixmov.io , “Supply chain resilience is a supply chain’s ability to be prepared for unexpected risk events. Stuff happens, and it happens all the time.

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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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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

For the energy and utilities industry (E&U), time is not on their side. Equipment-heavy and reliant on an aging infrastructure, E&U clients suffer from costly supply chain disruptions as wear, tear and time take their toll. Visibility. Visibility into other key inventory (e.g.,

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Planergy

MARCH 18, 2025

Common disruptions such as economic instability, vendor delays, natural disasters, and supply shortages uniquely challenge schools due to tight budgets and rigid schedules. Tools like PLANERGY enhance supply chain resilience by providing real-time tracking, data-driven insights, and streamlined communication with suppliers.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

That’s why I’m excited to introduce IBM Supply Chain Intelligence Suite , an AI-based supply chain optimization and automation solution that helps improve supply chain resiliency, increase agility, and optimize operations. True end-to-end visibility with embedded AI.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

Data analytics plays a central role in inventory optimization. It provides real-time visibility into stock levels, lead times, and demand patterns. Businesses can make precise forecast demand, identify obsolete inventory, and can use data analytics to make smart decisions about stock allocation and replenishment.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

At the same time, complex and fragmented supply chains can introduce challenges like supply chain compliance and fraud mitigation. Supplier visibility and traceability is growing in importance to help achieve environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets.

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Una

JUNE 5, 2024

Key elements include diversified sourcing, real-time visibility, strategic inventory management, and the ability to quickly respond to disruptions. Companies that had invested in semiconductor supply chain resilience were able to maintain production and avoid costly delays.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

IBP requires cross functional alignment to eliminate silos, to achieve accountability for delivering strategic, financial and operational outcomes, and to enable scenario planning that provides forward visibility into the consequences and risks of decisions (Sorensen, 2020). Automation versus Augmentation.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 28, 2024

This year, supply chain disruptions have posed significant obstacles for small business owners. From global events to the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, these challenges have forced businesses to adapt and find new strategies to navigate through uncertain times.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 7, 2023

Furthermore, the company aims to establish an exclusive charging network across the United States and Canada by the end of 2023. But what we saw in Q2 is really the beginnings of the supply chain now running in a healthy way. The company is under scrutiny as it navigates supply chain and production start-up challenges.

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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. This involves regularly reviewing against established key performance indicators (KPIs), such as on-time delivery rates, defect rates, and compliance status.

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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Limited Supplier Network. To address supplier challenges, you must ensure your preferred providers can meet your changing needs and that you have a diverse supply base. Supply Chain Visibility. Supply chain visibility is another critical issue.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Customers receive orders on-time without backlogs. Plan The planning phase focuses on forecasting demand to determine what products are needed, the quantities required, and timing of orders. Accurate demand forecasts enable effective supply chain planning. It improves product availability and order fulfillment rates.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

The procurement team manages the order, monitors quality, ensures on-time delivery, processes invoices, and handles any issues that arise during fulfillment. Common procurement metrics include spend under management, savings targets, supplier lead time reduction, procurement process efficiency gains, sustainability metrics and more.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 8, 2023

Effective procurement risk management entails identifying, assessing, and mitigating these risks to ensure a resilient and efficient supply chain. Types of Procurement Risks Supply Risks – Supply risks involve factors that can disrupt the availability, quality, or timely delivery of goods and services.

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Planergy

JANUARY 26, 2023

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. What to Do About It Re-evaluate using ocean routes and determine the carriers that can increase shipping in anticipation of storms, so you can be flexible enough to scale back operations in uncertain times. Other times, it could be because of bad decisions or poor judgment.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 28, 2025

This blog post delves into the top 9 logistics trends that industry professionals should monitor closely in 2025, drawing upon insights from leading organizations such as DHL and Gartner, alongside illustrative real-world applications. This leads to a tangible reduction in fuel consumption and a marked improvement in delivery times.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 17, 2025

In the realm of supply chain management, innovation is set to be a driving force as we look towards 2025. Companies will need to embrace advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and Internet of Things to optimize operations and enhance visibility across the supply chain.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Addressing these challenges will require proactive measures and collaboration between stakeholders to mitigate the risks and maintain the resilience of the food supply chain.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

But, before we turn out the lights and lock the door to a fully automated, self-aware, supply chain “Ava Ex Machina” , let’s take a moment and put this idea into some perspective. The Driverless Car Analogy From CBC News [link] I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain.

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