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12 considerations when choosing MES software

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Implementing such solutions could be the key to a new era of productivity for your organization, but implementing new and expansive IT software can be intimidating. Moreover, they play a crucial role in quality management and compliance by enforcing quality control procedures, monitoring metrics and capturing real-time data.

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Supply Chain Analytics: Benefits, Challenges & Architecture

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If you’re in the business world, you’re probably always looking for ways to streamline your supply chain operations. Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! But like any new technology, there are hurdles to overcome when implementing supply chain analytics.

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Effective Strategies for Tracking Raw Materials in Your Inventory System | Ecommerce

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Examining raw materials in ecommerce reveals a complex web of supply chain dynamics. By tracking raw materials at every stage, you gain insights into lead times, quality control measures, and potential issues that could affect your production timeline.

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Building Stronger Relationships: Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration

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Building Stronger Relationship s : Effective Approaches to Multi-Tier Supplier Collaboration A chain is only as strong as its weakest link—but what if you can’t evaluate the entire chain? Tier 1 suppliers and their suppliers—and their suppliers’ suppliers—make up an organization’s multi-tier supply chain.

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What is Lead Time? Definition & Tips to Shorten It – Finale Inventory | Ecommerce

Finale Inventory

Lead time refers to the amount of time it takes for a product to go from the initial order placement to its final delivery to the customer. In ecommerce, understanding lead time is key for efficient inventory management and customer satisfaction. Firstly, it directly impacts inventory management.

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Does Direct Procurement Need Its Own Tech Stack?

Procurement Software

Standardised procurement software suites often cater to source-to-pay (S2P) and source-to-contract (S2C) functions with a strong bias towards use cases in indirect procurement. These tend to place emphasis on driving cost savings, improving data quality and driving transactional efficiency.

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Business process management (BPM) examples

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Conversely, it has a larger scope than task management, which deals with individual tasks, and project management, which handles one-time initiatives. BPM software can automate repetitive tasks such as claim intake, validation, assessment, and payment processing—using technology such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA ).