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At which point should end-to-end (S2C) source-customer visibility begin in the manufacturing process?

Procurement Insights

In my December 2019 post , Sorry, Charlie, there is something wrong with the world’s seafood supply chain I talked about consumer demand for tracking the seafood industry from source to plate. Here is my comment on their post regarding at which point should end-to-end, source-customer visibility begin in the manufacturing process?

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Mitigating Risks and Future-proofing the Supply Chain

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This is being driven by consumer demand for greater transparency, compliance demands, tougher regulatory enforcement, and the growing emphasis on CSR. This level of flexibility can be achieved with a comprehensive technology stack, a roster of alternative suppliers, and ready access to key data.

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The New Procurement Reality: Thriving Amid Policy Shifts, Logistics Gaps & Demand Swings

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These shifts in consumer behavior may be small but the bullwhip exaggerates their effect the further you go up the supply chain, because each vendor along the chain from end-consumer to raw materials supplier, has greater observed variation in demand, and thus greater need for safety stock.

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Supply chain visibility in the energy and utilities industry

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Visibility. Visibility into other key inventory (e.g., safety equipment, parts for trucks, and raw materials for infrastructure), weather events, customer demand levels, and logistics can help prevent disruption in operations, too. But with the right tools, tactics and collaboration, it doesn’t have to be this way.

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A complete guide to operational procurement

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This request typically includes details like the product specifications, quantities needed, and preferred suppliers. Issuing a purchase order (PO) After the request is approved, a is created and sent to the supplier. The PO serves as an official record of the transaction between the buyer and the supplier.

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4 strategic sourcing use cases to strengthen your supply chain

IBM Supply Chain Blog

For sourcing teams, that means pivoting their mindset around selecting suppliers from a tactical, lowest-cost-above-all approach to a strategic one. Sourcing and procurement professionals operating with a strategic sourcing mindset assess a supplier’s quality, reputation and service.

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Key Trends and Themes for Supply Chain and Logistics in 2024

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The amplified visibility lets companies verify the authenticity and provenance of products, reduces the risk of counterfeiting, and helps ensure regulatory compliance. Businesses of any size must be prepared to adjust quickly to altering consumer demands, supply shortages, and unforeseen events. billion by 2026.