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The missing link: Why visibility is essential to creating a resilient supply chain

IBM Supply Chain Blog

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 bottom line is your bottom line.

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Predictive Procurement: Overcoming Challenges in Health and Pharma

Arkestro

It’s vital that supplies are predictable, so you can get the products and services you need. 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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The Supply Chain Management Playbook: Your Game Plan for Operational Success

World of Procurement blog

Core Phases of Supply Chain Management Supply chain management involves five core phases that are coordinated to enable the flow of products, information, and finances between a company and its suppliers, manufacturers, logistics providers, retailers, and customers. Lean and Six Sigma methodologies are often leveraged.