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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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Zarrin Lilani on How Women Lead in Supply Chain

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Making this hard dichotomy shift isn’t just about good business ethics either. I started on my sales and supply chain development path at Nestle UK, where I was a Demand Planning and Trade Promotion Planning Super User. It’s a business investment in an industry that’s anything but predictable. I moved to the U.S.

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The Big Interview with Ana Maria Velica

Procurement Heads

From Hamburg I moved to Amsterdam where the British American Tobacco regional procurement hub was set up, the company was going through a transformation and I was promoted to do the regional procurement management role, being responsible to design procurement implementation strategies for various categories. Also, to eradicate racism.

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Fueling Success: Career in Supply Chain Guide

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In this blog, explore vital tips paving the way for a prosperous career in supply chain management. Here are some compelling reasons why diving into supply chain management is a fantastic career choice. Click here to access the course: How to Start a Career in Supply Chain Management? It is the era of digitalization.

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A Deep Dive into Category Spend Analysis: Maximizing Value in Procurement

Empowering CPO

The same holds true for procurement professionals striving to navigate the complexities of expenditure management without proper spend analysis. Supplier Relationship Management: Understanding spending patterns within different categories helps identify the key suppliers and their performance.

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The Future of Spend Analysis: Trends to Watch Out For

Empowering CPO

By analyzing data on market trends, demand patterns, and supplier capabilities, organizations can make informed decisions regarding sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and risk management. This leads to improved agility, better decision-making, and a competitive advantage in the marketplace.