IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

It includes everything from product development and strategic decision-making to information systems and new technologies. Supply chain disruptions are caused by a variety of factors, from pandemics, natural disasters and political instability to supplier bankruptcy and IT failures.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

It is an umbrella term which encompasses the end-to-end aspects of Finance, Operations, Development, Sales, Manufacturing, Distribution, Customer Management, Supplier Management, Technology and I/T. In essence, supply chain management integrates supply and demand management within and across companies. Source: [link] ).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Supplier chain collaboration itself isn’t new. With pricing under pressure from recession-scarred consumers, the temptation for retailers is to transfer the pain upstream to their suppliers by passing on price reductions and forcing them to bear an increasing share of costs. Without the apps, the iPhone is just another ordinary phone!

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The Good Spending

AUGUST 16, 2022

Other peers around the company overlap with us in their functions - Technology tends to manage suppliers , Finance owns the demand planning and budgeting, and Sales and Marketing monopolize the end-customer value chain. At least 75% of the product cost is committed during the design and planning activities.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 20, 2024

The Basics of Bulk Ordering Bulk ordering typically means buying products in large quantities directly from suppliers or manufacturers. When you buy in larger quantities, suppliers may offer discounts or lower wholesale prices, saving you on both product costs and transportation expenses.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 15, 2024

This capital can then be reinvested in areas such as marketing, product development, or enhancing the customer experience. Consider adopting inventory management systems, demand planning software, and automated reorder systems to streamline processes.

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