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Streamlining supply chain management: Strategies for the future

IBM Supply Chain Blog

It includes everything from product development and strategic decision-making to information systems and new technologies. Better customer satisfaction : An optimized supply chain allows businesses to make sure products are available when and where people want them—which can improve relationships and loyalty with customers.

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What Exactly Is Supply Chain Management? 10 Different Definitions!

Supply Chain Game Changer

SCM encompasses the integrated planning and execution of processes required to optimize the flow of materials, information and financial capital in the areas that broadly include demand planning, sourcing, production, inventory management and storage, transportation — or logistics — and return for excess or defective products.

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Business process management (BPM) examples

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Business process management examples BPM can help improve overall business operations by optimizing various business processes. Automating specific tasks such as order processing, picking, packing and shipping reduces cycle times and improves order accuracy.