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How to build a successful product development strategy

IBM Supply Chain Blog

To remain competitive in today’s relentlessly paced and ever-expanding marketplace, companies must think carefully about what products they’re developing and how they’re developing them, continuously iterating their processes to maintain a competitive edge. These seven stages of product development are: 1.

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Over 75% of Companies Consider Using Tech to Improve Product Development

Supply Chain Brain

Responders raised concerns about workforce productivity with 62% of interviewees claiming they are training existing staffers in order to enhance their skills and productivity.

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Kent Outdoors names new supply chain officer

Supply Chain Dive

Dave D’Angelo has experience with product development in the sporting goods industry and will aim to help the company with new opportunities.

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Mattel leverages diversified supply chain amid new China tariffs

Let's Talk Supply Chain

As the specter of new tariffs on Chinese imports loom large, the toy giant’s strategic use of a diversified supply chain comes to the forefront, showcasing resilience and adaptability in the face of uncertainty.

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Using Digitization to Unlock Supply Chain Value for Manufacturers

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This function must simultaneously balance cost reduction, quality, and assurance of supply in their quest to maximize profits. . Procurement needs digitization at its core to enable automation, efficiency, and innovation within the supply chain. Digitization Benefit #1: Inter-Enterprise Collaboration . Realize the Possibilities.

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Körber strengthens strategic and operational procurement with Ivalua and OptiBuy

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As an international technology group with about 10,000 employees, Körber offers products, solutions and services that inspire. The close cooperation between supply chain management and internal stakeholders as well as external partners made a major contribution to this.

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Strategic Sourcing + Smart Solutions: The Unbeatable Duo for Procurement Success

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By fostering these relationships, businesses can ensure stable supply chains, consistent quality, and even access to supplier innovations. According to a McKinsey report, firms that develop strong supplier partnerships are 35% less likely to experience significant supply disruptions.