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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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Logistics Complexity and the Strategic Moves Companies are Making to Reduce It

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Logistics Complexity and the Strategic Moves Companies Are Making to Reduce It The last mile is typically the costliest and most complicated leg of a supply chain, accounting for, on average, 53% of overall shipping costs. Dataworks uses AI to predict shipping times and accurate delivery dates.

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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. Rider (1970)).

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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. AI-powered optimization AI-powered optimizations change supply chain management, as they find ground in the machine learning and AI rise.