IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In today’s complex global business environment, effective supply chain management (SCM) is crucial for maintaining a competitive advantage. Here’s how companies are using different strategies to address supply chain management and meet their business goals.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 28, 2023

Blockchain technology is revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains. By providing a secure and transparent way to track products from their origin to their final destination, blockchain for supply chain can help increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve trust between suppliers and customers.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 8, 2024

In the world of business, managing inventory efficiently can make all the difference between success and struggle. In this blog, we’ll explore some key inventory optimization strategies that can benefit businesses of all sizes and industries. Read more on 10 Inventory Control Techniques That Are Evergreen on our website SCMDOJO!

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ProcurePort

JUNE 17, 2023

As businesses strive to create leaner, more efficient operations, procurement software has emerged as a critical tool in this endeavor. This technology streamlines supply chain management, makes purchasing more transparent, and promotes more strategic decision-making.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 19, 2023

Warehouse management means managing and controlling everything that happens in a warehouse to handle goods efficiently. A recent study conducted by Oracle revealed that a staggering 82% of American consumers express concern over the potential impact of supply chain disruptions, such as delivery delays. However, what is it?

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 24, 2024

As businesses increasingly recognize the importance of sustainability and the role they play in environmental and social issues, the focus is turning to the supply chain. However, implementing sustainable practices in the supply chain can be challenging. One key aspect of supply chain sustainability is transparency.

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Supply Chain Trend

MARCH 20, 2024

In the fast-paced world of supply chain management, the ability to make timely and informed decisions can spell the difference between success and failure. As we embrace the transformative potential of decision intelligence, we pave the way for a future where supply chains operate with unprecedented agility and precision.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

Knowing how to manifest these improvements is not always clear: Enter generative AI and the content supply chain. Get the study: The Revolutionary Content Supply Chain A content supply chain brings together people, processes, and technology to effectively plan, create, produce, launch, measure, and manage content.

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ProcurePort

OCTOBER 6, 2022

• Efficient and well-ordered suppliers are worth their weight in gold. The post What is the Role of Suppliers in Supply Chain Management? appeared first on ProcurePort Blog. In an increasingly competitive world, establishing favorable relationships with such high-caliber suppliers is imperative for good business. •

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The past few years have been challenging as far as supply chain goes, and it doesn’t look like things will improve any time soon. All three used to suffer from inefficient supply chains, which resulted from bad supplier relations. That’s precisely what these three companies used to suffer from.

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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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ProcurePort

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The resilience of any supply chain is based on its ability to withstand shocks and recover quickly. The search for efficiency led to […]. The post Supply Chain Resilience Strategy: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on ProcurePort Blog. The search for efficiency led to […].

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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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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Supply Chain Strategies: What the Pandemic Has Taught Us So Far? In a blog at the very start of the COVID-19 outbreak when confirmed cases had just exceeded 40,000, we discussed the considerations for organizations facing the outbreak. Supply Chain Risk Management on the World Stage – Lessons Learned.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

The industrial sector is facing a perfect storm when it comes to their supply chains: an outdated reliance on manual processes, raw materials demand that will likely outpace supply, as well as potential resource constraints. Delays in repairs can often mean supply chain disruptions.

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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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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In this blog, explore vital tips paving the way for a prosperous career in supply chain management. Whether you’re a recent graduate or contemplating a career change, uncover key insights for establishing the groundwork of a thriving career in the dynamic world of supply chain. Lucky for you.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

Embracing digital technologies has become a necessity for companies to streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and increase overall efficiency. In essence, procurement serves as the backbone of an organization’s supply chain, contributing to cost savings, risk management, and supplier relationship management.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 28, 2023

Today I’m joined by Trakking , an innovative software brand that is on a mission to drive efficiency and reduce costs to increase the number of containers operating effectively across Canadian Ports. Seeing firsthand some of the challenges and bottlenecks in supply chain, he started a start-up company called TSC Trakking.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

While these regulations make a bold step towards a more sustainable future, most fashion brands are now left to ponder how they can start to provide verifiable information about the sustainability of their clothing, given pervasive lack of insight into the sourcing of raw materials and complex supply chains.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 19, 2023

Web-based ERP providers are experiencing significant growth and demand as more companies seek to streamline their business processes, cut costs and improve operational efficiency. As a small- to medium-sized enterprise (SME), TDC Digital needed a transparent billing system to predict its expenses and price its services effectively.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

The good news is that sustainability and profitability go hand-in-hand, especially in the retail supply chain. 3 Tips for delivering on promise and purpose in the retail supply chain 1. From origins to ingredients to shelf life, consumers demand a transparent supply chain.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 30, 2023

From tech giants to manufacturing leaders, the top 10 CEOs in the supply chain industry have blazed a trail of success. The Top 10 CEOs Who Have Worked As Supply Chain Professionals 1. Tim Cook Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, has a background in operations and supply chain management. Don’t forget!

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Enterprises now recognize the importance of leveraging innovative technologies to drive digital transformation and achieve cost efficiency. How do organizations avoid the digital risks of ‘technology misuse’ and achieve efficient innovation that ‘technology promotes production’?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! The Supply Chain is the unseen driving force behind any business. As such, for business success you must improve Supply Chain. Stakeholders are among the main actors where supply chains are concerned.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. One technological wonder is supply chain automation, which can be very beneficial if you want to start online food business. As the food and beverages supply chain is so large – stretching from farms to restaurants, it can be very difficult to keep track of the quality.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 22, 2023

The realm of business today is incredibly competitive, with marketing standing as a critical determinant of a company’s triumph, particularly in the sector of supply chain. Your value proposition communicates why your supply chain services are superior to your competitors.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Now, sourcing and procurement professionals are reaping the rewards of such automation: streamlining workflows, boosting the bottom line and finding efficiencies. Blockchain technology ensures that it’s stored, accessed and shared quickly, accurately and transparently. How is sourcing strategy different than procurement strategy?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 26, 2021

Consumers weary from ongoing supply chain strains are demanding greater transparency and certainty from retailers and e-commerce sites as they undertake back-to-school and holiday shopping. This helps develop greater transaction trust and transparency with shoppers to help increase in-store and digital conversion rates at scale.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 16, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Amongst other things a supply chain manager is responsible for ensuring that goods are delivered to the correct destination in a timely manner. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the most common mathematics problems that can impact a supply chain.

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ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

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. 4 tips to help energy & utility supply chains avoid unexpected downtime 1. For the energy and utilities industry (E&U), time is not on their side. Visibility.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The Supply Chain Game Changer Blog! Welcome to the Supply Chain Game Changer blog. The Supply Chain touches all of our lives whether it be in business or personally. So the most efficient functioning of the Supply Chain affects us all. Let’s go! All Rights Reserved.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Businesses with optimal supply chains achieve 5-15% lower supply chain costs , 20-50% less inventory holdings, and up to 3X cash-to-cash cycle speeds. Tackle your most complex supply chain challenges. Tackle your most complex supply chain challenges.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This blog explains The Key MRP Metrics in Supply Chain whcih every supply chain professional in Manufacturing or Distribution Businesses. Supply chain professionals will be familiar with the term Material Requirements Planning (MRP).

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