IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Your customers, employees and shareholders want to know you have a plan to address supply chain sustainability. Supply chain sustainability is defined as embedding environmental, social or corporate governance considerations as raw materials are sourced, converted to products and delivered to market.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 14, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Education and Certification – What’s Missing? If you’re looking to start or improve your career in the field of supply chain management courses, you might be wondering where to start. Supply Chain Management Courses.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. How to Invest to Make Your Supply Chain More Efficient! Supply chains are central to optimal eCommerce results. The supply chain includes everything from ordering raw materials from suppliers to ensuring products are delivered to consumers in the best condition.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 15, 2023

If you are in the supply chain industry, you are probably well aware of the constant need to optimize processes and improve communication between stakeholders. And one of the most promising innovations in recent years is ChatGPT for supply chain. If you are not familiar with ChatGPT, don’t worry!

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In the era of the Digital Retail Revolution, adaptive supply chain management is imperative amid the surge in online retail and the social commerce boom. The complexity of the e-commerce landscape is compounded by the presence of multiple sales channels, posing challenges to efficient management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 25, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. 8 Ways to Improve Your Warehouse Fulfillment Efficiency! The secret lies with one dictionary word; efficiency. Efficiency will ensure that you’ll achieve high production figures while minimizing costs. As a manufacturing company, how will you ensure you attain efficiency?

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EazyStock

AUGUST 29, 2023

While you strive for efficiency and profitability, have you considered the environmental impact of your inventory practices? These disruptions caused delays throughout the entire supply chain as effects rippled down. We’ll also highlight some green supply practices you can implement to build a sustainable supply chain.

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Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This leads to professional growth and supply chain efficiency – just two benefits of role-based training , of which there are many more. Elevating Procurement Excellence Through Targeted Training Role-based procurement training is ideal because procurement and supply chain roles often come with role-specific challenges.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. ABC/XYZ analysis can help identify the most valuable items to your business.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. Supply chain issues. Increased supply chain visibility.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction In the dynamic world of business, the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains has emerged as a critical success factor. The aim is not only to streamline operations but also to extract maximum value from every link in the supply chain. So, why are managed procurement services necessary?

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In supply chain management, total lead time is a crucial metric encompassing the period from customer order to delivery, be it in B2B or B2C scenarios. As a critical supply parameter, managing lead time is essential for mitigating uncertainties in the supply chain.

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Arkestro

JULY 6, 2023

Resources / Blog / Driving Cost Savings & Efficiency with Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Automotive Driving Cost Savings & Efficiency with Predictive Procurement Orchestration for Automotive The ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still rearing their ugly head in the automotive industry.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This guide delves into the essentials of procurement within the construction sector, discussing various strategies, potential obstacles, supply chain structures, contract types, and managerial aspects necessary for efficient and effective procurement. Cost Management: Budgeting and tracking expenses related to procurement.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

This guide delves into the essentials of procurement within the construction sector, discussing various strategies, potential obstacles, supply chain structures, contract types, and managerial aspects necessary for efficient and effective procurement. Cost Management: Budgeting and tracking expenses related to procurement.

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Procurement Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2022

With operations all over the world, and sourcing offices in Denmark, North America and China, its supply chain is exposed to a huge scope of complex challenges, across categories of spend including agriculture, chemicals, and enzymes, among others. Finally, we work extremely closely with suppliers to reduce the impact of inflation.

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EazyStock

APRIL 28, 2022

What does supply chain optimization mean? Put simply, supply chain optimization means using technology to get inventory to the right place at the right time – at the lowest cost and highest profit for your business. Supply chain optimization best practice. Build buffers into the supply chain.

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EazyStock

APRIL 28, 2022

What does supply chain optimization mean? Put simply, supply chain optimization means using technology to get inventory to the right place at the right time – at the lowest cost and highest profit for your business. Supply chain optimization best practice. Build buffers into the supply chain.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 17, 2022

The past few years have seen unprecedented supply chain challenges largely stemming from COVID-19 disruptions. Consequently, companies are becoming more focused on anticipating, reacting to, and planning for the unexpected through their supply chain strategies. Supply Chain Digitalization.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Manufacturers have unique insight into the state of global inflation – they’re often hit earlier and harder than other industries by increasing overhead costs, from raw materials prices to wages. Consequently, staying on top of these financial trends gives manufacturers a critical edge in predicting their bottom line.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2020

How an agile Supply Chain drives a sustainable competitive advantage. As companies reassess their supply chains in light of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as growing pressure to improve sustainability, some lessons can be learned by taking a look back. Zara’s Supply Chain Approach. Spare Capacity.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Supply Chain professionals however are uniquely positioned to make dramatic impacts on the environment. In Supply Chain we are involved in the entire breadth of activities in most any company. The Supply Chain Environmental Model. Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Reduction. Reduce energy usage.

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Arkestro

JUNE 20, 2023

You may face challenges such as choosing reliable suppliers, controlling costs, and managing orders. You may face challenges such as choosing reliable suppliers, controlling costs, and managing orders. Research-backed procurement strategies can help CFOs achieve their goals while minimizing risk exposure across global supply chains.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Procurement refers to the business processes involved in acquiring goods, services, and work from external suppliers. It involves identifying needs, sourcing potential vendors, obtaining quotes and proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting suppliers, managing relationships, and meeting obligations.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 8, 2023

It can also help drive sustainability initiatives in your supply chain and procurement process. . Closed loop spend management (CLSM) is an approach geared towards injecting resilience and agility into business operations by optimizing overhead costs and transforming procurement and supply chain processes. .

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Una

JUNE 8, 2023

What Makes a Supplier Strategic? Explore what makes a supplier strategic, learn why it matters, and how you can get noticed by supplier partners that are critical to your business. What makes a supplier strategic - and why does it matter? Will production or productivity grind to a halt if you suddenly lose that supplier?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 20, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What Supply Chain Management problem does this solve? The biggest problem in the transitional supply chain is lack of open and trustworthy information availability across the supply chain caused by multiple issues – trust, technology and legacy practices being the top ones.

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Procurement Heads

JANUARY 4, 2023

I joined KPMG in their supply chain practice and spend the next 16 years on consulting assignments in a smaller firm. In 2020, I moved back into corporate life as Head Of Supplier Relationship Management with Coventry Building Society. We need cost efficiency internally and cost-effectiveness with our suppliers externally.

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Supply Chain Opz

MAY 30, 2013

History of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a relatively new discipline. Understanding of our own roots helps create the appropriate mindset, ending the rhetoric and bringing supply chain integration to reality. . Supply Chain Case Study: Executives Guide.

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Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 26, 2024

The increasing pressure from macroeconomic factors that include inflation, continued supply chain disruption, geopolitical tensions and ESG factors are primary areas of concern for the procurement professional. McKinsey has reported that supply chain disruption is costing companies 0.47% on average each year.

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Barkers Procurement

JANUARY 26, 2024

The increasing pressure from macroeconomic factors that include inflation, continued supply chain disruption, geopolitical tensions and ESG factors are primary areas of concern for the procurement professional. McKinsey has reported that supply chain disruption is costing companies 0.47% on average each year.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 19, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. With supply chain disruptions, low capacity, and skyrocketing fuel costs, manufacturers and shippers are facing monumental hurdles. There’s a rising demand for raw materials and products and inadequate drivers to ship products. Optimize Routes.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 27, 2022

The disruption the global supply chain is facing today has been a long time coming, yet it seems to have caught the entire industry off guard. Xinjiang produces vast amounts of raw materials like cotton, coal, sugar, tomatoes, and polysilicon, and the city supplies workers for China’s apparel and footwear factories.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 15, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Each element of your supply chain has its own lead time. The time it takes for an order of raw materials to be delivered to the factory is the material lead time. In that case, you’ll need to shorten your material and factory lead times. Subscribe Here!

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Barkers Procurement

AUGUST 2, 2023

The increasing pressure from macroeconomic factors that include Inflation, Continued Supply Chain disruption and Geopolitical tensions are primary areas of concern for the procurement professional. McKinsey reports that supply chain disruption is costing companies 0.47% on average each year. How can Barkers help?

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Arkestro

MARCH 13, 2023

Industry: Automotive Manufacturing Headquarters: New Jersey, USA Website: holman.com % savings in one day % supplier reduction “One of the challenges that we’ve had in categorizing our spend is taking on static, preferred supplier agreements to drive pricing down. It turned to Arkestro Predictive Procurement software.

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Finale Inventory

MARCH 28, 2024

Armed with modern tools for managing inventory and warehousing, know that you can reduce waste and boost efficiency to help your business achieve sustainability goals. They’re also overhauling operations to increase efficiency and reduce environmental impact – and consumers increasingly appreciate these behind-the-scenes efforts.

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