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. Promises Ultimately, every consumer wants to know that their chosen retailer is going to meet order promises. 3 Tips for delivering on promise and purpose in the retail supply chain 1.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. The ultimate goal of SCM is to reduce costs while satisfying customer demands.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

For businesses to succeed, supply chain optimization is essential to succeed. It helps reduce costs, increases efficiency, and can enhance customer satisfaction. Supply chain optimization can achieve this with the help of data analytics. How does data analytics help supply chain optimization?

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. and J-P Rodrigue (2004)).

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Additionally, when you need to oversee a considerable number of Stock Keeping Units (SKUs), it is like a nightmare without an efficient tool. This article will walk you through the basic understanding of the warehouse management system (WMS), its features, how and where it fits with the supply chain, and different WMS systems.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In the world of manufacturing and maintenance, effective spare parts management is essential for maximizing equipment uptime and reducing costs. This ensures that production processes remain uninterrupted, maximizing overall operational efficiency. Yet, handling spare parts can be tricky and needs careful planning and execution.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 2, 2023

A formal contract document that contains the detailed requirement for purchasing and obtaining goods and services, a job order is utilized with a view to ensuring that the desired goods or services are acquired in an orderly and efficient way. What is a Job Order? A clear budget 4.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 6, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain Road is Full of Potholes, Construction and Accidents! This Digital Twinning of Supply Chains article focuses on transformative ideation of transport & logistics value chains. The physical supply chain is not easily changeable.

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Finale Inventory

JUNE 13, 2024

Efficiently managing your inventory can save you time, money, and the headache of stockouts or overstocks. Efficient inventory management is vital for several reasons. On the other hand, excessive stock can tie up capital and increase storage costs. Train your staff on how to use the new system effectively and efficiently.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Key Players In the world of contract logistics, several key players collaborate to ensure the smooth functioning of the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The concept of the “control tower” is increasingly becoming widespread in Supply Chain Management, and Control Tower technologies are a popular topic right within the supply chain community. Until recently, supply chain control towers have been all about providing visibility to your immediate trading partners.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Procurement differs from purchasing in a few key ways: Strategic focus : Procurement has a strategic, long-term focus on analyzing spend, reducing costs, managing supplier relationships, and mitigating risk. Metrics : Procurement tracks savings, efficiencies, supplier performance, and risk.

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Spend Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

E-procurement IT solutions improve process automation, increase spending under management, reduce maverick spend, improve cross-functional process/data integration (e.g., budget compliance and inventory availability), enable effective spend, preferred supplier and category management.

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In the end, IBP is a philosophy, or belief system that strives for transparency, near perfect integration and alignment, both horizontal (between functions, BUs, even companies) and vertical (between strategy, planning and execution). These are ideas of enhancement, evolution, not replacement. So, there are many possible approaches.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 23, 2024

It supports them in budgeting, requesting, and ordering articles and services for their business, while benefiting from better purchasing conditions. Budget management and control features allow for transparent presentation and allocation of budgets. Scalue aims to deliver total spend transparency.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The duties of procurement managers are diverse, ranging from creating solicitations to collaborating with vendors. Along with cost savings, procurement managers are focusing on optimizing and automating processes. Unparalleled Collaboration. Cost Saving. Email Address.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

BPM is intended to help improve the efficiency of existing processes, with the goal of increasing productivity and overall business performance. An effective BPM project employs structured processes, uses appropriate technologies and fosters collaboration among team members.

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