IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

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. 4 tips to help energy & utility supply chains avoid unexpected downtime 1. For the energy and utilities industry (E&U), time is not on their side. Visibility.

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Procurement Heads

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The poll, conducted between 22nd-23rd September, aimed to provide real-time insight into how UK businesses are responding to growing investor and consumer demand for organisations to operate along more sustainable and socially responsible lines. Paul MacKenzie-Cummins, managing director at Clearly PR, commented, “We need acts, not ads.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 24, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why is Supply Chain Such a Great Career Path? The world of supply chain management is constantly changing, helping companies to become increasingly efficient and profitable across the entire supply chain. GET our EBOOK HERE. Talent development.

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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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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic and recent global disruptions have exposed the vulnerability of supply chains, and perhaps no industry felt the impact more than retail. A consensus emerged around the critical need to build more resilient, intelligent supply chains. Automation can liberate the workforce from repetitive tasks.

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Strategic Sourceror

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

While supply chain disruptions have frustrated both buyers and sellers since 2020, many of the previous bottlenecks have since been dislodged, setting the industry up for what could be a banner year from a sales perspective, despite high inflation. "From a supply-chain standpoint, it's the opposite of last year."

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Skill Dynamics

JULY 8, 2022

An efficient supply chain management system is a necessity to the majority of organizations. The Wall Street Journal states ‘The principle describes how companies typically respond to a spike in demand by ordering more products than required to hedge against potential continued growing demand and to avoid stockouts.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 6, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Inventory Forecasting — Everything You Should Know Inventory forecasting allows you to predict when supply chains and consumer demand are going to change. However, what is it?

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Companies were forced to adapt to a radically different working environment on the fly – changing to remote work, navigating a host of supply chain disruptions , working to secure PPE for front-line workers, among many other immense challenges. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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The Thomas Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

But many major food and beverage (F&B) companies have shown that they are not as nimble as smaller companies when it comes to adapting to consumer preferences and there are still challenges the food and beverage industry faces. Consumer Demands of Millennials & Gen Z. Company Acquisitions To Supercharge The Industry.

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Arkestro

JULY 18, 2023

Unfortunately for supply chain and manufacturing executives, disruption is still the name of the game. Between volatile geopolitical environments, increasing regulations, and shifting consumer demand, economic uncertainty is hitting various areas of the supply chain and manufacturing industries hard.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 27, 2022

The disruption the global supply chain is facing today has been a long time coming, yet it seems to have caught the entire industry off guard. Markets that were considered untouchable two years ago have been rocked by consumer demand that arose just as supply-side networks were thrown into flux due to Covid-19.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Companies are investing in renewable energy projects and implementing energy-efficient technologies and practices. Through both mandatory reporting and voluntary disclosures, companies can identify and manage climate-related risks, and provide valuable information to investors and other stakeholders for greater transparency.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 24, 2024

From mounting geo-political tensions, a global cost-of-living crisis, and changing consumer demands, to global supply chain crises, rampant Scope 3 emissions, and even a pandemic, recent years have seen the challenges to enterprise businesses grow and multiply, and this trend certainly did not slow down in 2023.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Onfleet is the preferred delivery management software for companies wanting to provide a superior delivery experience while maximizing efficiencies. And a happy employee translates to a better experience for the end consumer.” 32.46] A closer look at onboarding and integration with Onfleet.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 17, 2023

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. consumers claim the ability to have delivery tracking as a top factor for creating a positive delivery experience.

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Strategic Sourceror

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Well before the supply chain disruptions fueled by the the pandemic, the trucking industry was in the throes of a severe driver shortfall that hasn't yet abated. "Max headwinds from supply chain risk were really over the course of [2022]," Revich explained. Jerry Revich, head of U.S.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The modern supply chain grows increasingly complex with each passing day. The digitization , focusing on fundamentals and change , augmented reality , artificial intelligence , and many other factors are transforming how the supply chain functions. What Is the Agile Supply Chain?

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 18, 2019

And regardless of how they’re buying, consumers want clear labeling for sustainable products, transparency into product origins, and less packaging. . Consumer demand for sustainability has done more than force retailers to look into responsible practices—some companies have made it a pillar for their business.

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Arkestro

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Forever changed by global lockdowns, volatile consumer demands, and increasing pressure to go green, oil and gas companies have shifted dramatically since 2020. As a result, the industry’s efficiency is falling while operational costs rise. In this post, we’ll take a look at the key factors driving change in oil and gas today.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Enterprises will continue to undergo the financial burden of revenue disruptions, consumer , and uncontrolled supply chain variables. . in October 2021*, the highest in more than three decades, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Criticality of the Supply Chain (and Suppliers).

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Una

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Organizations are feeling the need to fill highly-skilled ESG procurement manager roles to meet consumer demand for sustainable goods. By Hugo Britt | October 26, 2023 Search Search You don’t need a crystal ball to see that demand for ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Procurement Managers will continue to grow.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Argentus is a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. Lots of things are happening in Supply Chain Management! It’s becoming more strategic, as companies integrate their Supply Chains and use them as a source of competitive advantage – instead of just a back-office function.

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The Good Spending

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Supply chains evolving into demand networks Supply chain management overlooks the end-to-end production flow of goods or services — from the raw materials to the final product delivery to the end consumer. With the rise of information technologies, the role of consumers has become dominant in supply chains.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 23, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. In order to remain competitive, manufacturers must continue to evolve their products to meet the demands of the marketplace. But meeting consumer demand is only half the battle — the other half is staying up to speed with industry advancements. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. The job of sourcing professionals is to understand the risk in the supply chain and manage it so they can react quickly when a problem occurs.” Start by Putting the Right Technology in Place.

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 18, 2019

And regardless of how they’re buying, consumers want clear labeling for sustainable products, transparency into product origins, and less packaging. Consumer demand for sustainability has done more than force retailers to look into responsible practices—some companies have made it a pillar for their business.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

By employing the right Inventory Control Techniques, you can ensure that your business maintains a sufficient stock level to meet consumer demand. In addition to enhancing cost efficiency, inventory control techniques can improve cash flow. Demand patterns are studied to come up with efficient inventory control templates.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 5, 2024

Enterprises are increasingly turning to generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) to drive operational efficiencies, accelerate business decisions and foster growth. Similarly, AI enables organizations to process workloads more efficiently and intelligently. However, it’s important to note that managing GPUs remains necessary.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 11, 2023

Economic: From an economic perspective, sustainable procurement can result in cost savings through increased efficiency, reduced waste, and minimized risk of supply chain disruptions. Consumer Demand: More and more, consumers are choosing brands that align with their values.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Businesses use the supply chain to order and distribute goods to consumers. Supply chain layers work together to create and distribute products across the globe. However, disturbances in this chain can disrupt access to goods and other business functions. What Is the Bullwhip Effect?

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 4, 2023

More extensive inventories were thought to provide safety margins (or similar known philosophies held) such that they would meet any increase in consumer demands. Reduce inventory lets you measure production efficiency, utilize and standardize hours produced (mainly for overhead absorption).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 1, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Andrei Klubnikin at at R-Style Lab. trillion on logistics and supply chain within the next five years. Email Address.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 22, 2016

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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Positive Purchasing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Consumers are discerning and are increasingly demanding evidence, so woe betide the brand that talks the talk but fails to walk the walk! Inevitably, there are some supply chains that are riskier than others. If food waste were a country, it would be the third biggest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions!

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Una

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Now, CPOs and their procurement teams look to invest in more secure supply chains, addressing increased volatility in consumer demand and responding to the changing ways people work (i.e., A consumer-centric procurement process. The resilience of global supply chains is under attack. Is that all?

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