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Streamlining supply chain management: Strategies for the future

IBM Supply Chain Blog

In today’s complex global business environment, effective supply chain management (SCM) is crucial for maintaining a competitive advantage. Here’s how companies are using different strategies to address supply chain management and meet their business goals.

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

Let's Talk Supply Chain

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. Visibility in the delivery process gives logistics companies more control over their last-mile operations.

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What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management?

Supply Chain Game Changer

What’s the Difference Between Logistics and Distribution? In business it is not uncommon to hear the words “Logistics Management” and “Freight Management” thrown around interchangeably. What is Freight Management? What is Logistics Management? Email Address.

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5 Strategies For Improving Distribution Operations: An Essential Guide

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To maximize efficiency, distributors should adhere to the following set of guidelines for evaluating and planning their supply chain with the strategies mentioned below. Distribution Operations Definition Distribution Operations refers to the management and execution of the processes involved in delivering products or services to end users.

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Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS): A Golden Opportunity for the Supply Chain Industry

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SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) is a new approach to managing the complex process of getting products from manufacturers to consumers. Let’s delve into this emerging concept.

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Zarrin Lilani on How Women Lead in Supply Chain

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Having meaningful and sometimes tough dialogues to close the diversity gap in supply chain and logistics can fuel business growth—faster. At Let’s Talk Supply Chain, we’re committed to closing the supply-chain gender gap by recognizing women supply chain and logistics leaders who are breaking the mold with big career jumps and landings.

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11 Tips to Take Your Supply Chain Career to the Next Level

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Set Realistic Career Goals To build a successful career, establish achievable goals aligned with your aspirations, such as becoming a supply chain manager, logistics director, or category manager. Develop a Step-by-Step Plan Once you’ve identified your career ambition, create a step-by-step plan.