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Streamlining supply chain management: Strategies for the future

IBM Supply Chain Blog

The pandemic and its aftermath highlighted the importance of having a robust supply chain strategy , with many companies facing disruptions due to shortages in raw materials and fluctuations in customer demand. To mitigate these risks , companies need the resources and technology to develop robust contingency plans.

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Inventory Management — Everything You Should Know

Procurement Tactics

Inventory management refers to the process of handling a company’s inventory, which includes raw materials, parts, and finished products. Strategies may include negotiating shorter lead times with suppliers or finding alternative suppliers with quicker delivery times. So, without further ado, let us now start!

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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. It involves outsourcing the entire supply chain function to a third-party provider who manages everything from sourcing raw materials to delivering finished products to customers.