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Supply chain visibility in the energy and utilities industry

IBM Supply Chain Blog

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. Visibility. However, maintenance inventory optimization is only part of the solution. Visibility into other key inventory (e.g.,

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4 strategic sourcing use cases to strengthen your supply chain

IBM Supply Chain Blog

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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Experts Unfold Top Supply Chain Technology to Watch

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Then, executives need supply chain technology to stay ahead of the game. Markus Rosemann, Vice President for Logistics and Order Fulfillment, SAP There is a great opportunity for technology to relate massive amounts of data from sensors, telematics systems and RFID tagged items in the Supply Chain and Logistics industries.

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Key Trends and Themes for Supply Chain and Logistics in 2024

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In 2024, the logistics and supply chain industry will continue its transformative journey, driven by technological advancements and growing consumer expectations. Suppose you stay ahead of trends like AI optimization, blockchain transparency, and sustainable practices. And we know that numbers don’t lie.

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The most valuable AI use cases for business

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Process automation is often centered on efforts to optimize spend, achieve greater operational efficiency and incorporate new and innovative technologies, which often translate into a better customer experience. AI software can identify when and how resources are used, and match actual demand in real time.

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History and Evolution of Supply Chain and Logistics

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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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5 Inventory Management Mistakes to Avoid in 2024

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Scanning a label takes a fraction of the time needed to jot down even the briefest of details – and items are immediately visible in your online system with full product details available. This lack of visibility has an impact on the bottom line: Last year, out-of-stock products and deep discounting of excess merchandise cost merchants $244.5