IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Integrated planning incorporates supply chain planning, demand planning, and demand forecasts so the company can quickly assess the impact on inventory levels, supply chain logistics, production plans, and customer service capacity.

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Spend Matters

MAY 8, 2023

The intention is that by creating a user-centric collaboration layer between buyers and suppliers on top of the Coupa platform and infrastructure, the solution will streamline and enhance collaboration while decreasing operational business risks. Coupa is not releasing all of the above at the same time.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

The company has implemented sophisticated barcode scanning and point-of-sale systems to collect real-time data from its stores. By employing these technologies, Walmart gains valuable insights into customer buying behavior, sales trends, and inventory levels.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

From data-driven decision making to real-time spend visibility, predictive analytics, supplier collaboration, intelligent automation, and data security, we will explore each trend in depth, shedding light on their significance and potential impact on businesses.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Procurement differs from purchasing in a few key ways: Strategic focus : Procurement has a strategic, long-term focus on analyzing spend, reducing costs, managing supplier relationships, and mitigating risk. Metrics : Procurement tracks savings, efficiencies, supplier performance, and risk.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It involves various activities, such as warehousing, inventory management, transportation, and logistics. Effective Distribution Operations require careful planning, coordination, and execution to ensure that products reach their intended destinations in a timely and cost-effectively. Logistics KPI Dashboard Excel Template 4.

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Una

AUGUST 2, 2022

Benefits include cost savings, risk reduction, efficiency gains, transparency, agility, customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and much more. Not afraid to take a risk, they benefit from first-mover advantage if successful. Wondering how a group purchasing organization works to save you money, time, and effort?

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EazyStock

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The extended sales period sees increased pressure on companies to get ahead on their demand planning and ensure they have the necessary inventory. Analyze sales and make accurate demand tests The first step for good inventory planning is to use accurate demand forecasts.

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EazyStock

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The extended Black Week sales period sees increased pressure on companies to get ahead on their demand planning and ensure they have the necessary inventory. Tips for inventory planning during Black Friday. Analyze sales and make accurate demand tests. Update inventory levels in real-time.

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EazyStock

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The extended Black Week sales period sees increased pressure on companies to get ahead on their demand planning and ensure they have the necessary inventory. Tips for inventory planning during Black Friday. Analyze sales and make accurate demand tests. Update inventory levels in real-time.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 23, 2021

But too often the expected deliverables from Supply Chain professionals are established without a real understanding of the totality and breadth of actual tasks that must be performed underneath those high level expectations. With an iceberg it is said that only 10% of it is visible as the rest is under the water.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 13, 2023

Sourcing global talent Provides established processes for staff augmentation Visibility, KPIs, training, clear expectations When do customers approach Lean Solutions Group? Mitigating remote risks Providing software to track hours. Onboarding process 4 – 6 weeks onboarding time. How does Lean Solutions help clients grow?

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

IBP requires cross functional alignment to eliminate silos, to achieve accountability for delivering strategic, financial and operational outcomes, and to enable scenario planning that provides forward visibility into the consequences and risks of decisions (Sorensen, 2020). Automation versus Augmentation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 26, 2021

Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Supply Chain visibility article and permission to publish here provided by Adam Miglio. Every single organization I have been a part of has been dependent on Excel spreadsheets for order tracking and expediting – and in some cases – even demand planning.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 6, 2020

E.g., the same data may be inserted multiple time or timestamp of the data does not match with the fulfilment. It will permit a supply chain to respond effectively to increase supply-demand, modal choices and demand volatility. This nature of supply chains may require significant time and effort to make simple changes.

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Finale Inventory

JUNE 29, 2022

Continue reading for more information about shortages and surpluses and how Finale Inventory’s scalable inventory management system can help your business thrive. There are several scenarios that can cause an inventory surplus: 1. Inaccurate Demand Forecasting. What Is a Surplus? Negative Cash Flow. Reduced Profits.

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The Procuretech Podcast

OCTOBER 3, 2022

FinTech content at the time was a lot more attractive: Punchy articles, simple “How To.” Last year, Muddassir took his biggest risk yet, when he left his job to focus on SCM Dojo. This takes consultation and a lot of time. An On Demand price model would be the best solution here. guides, easy to read lists. .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Supplier collaboration has always been a function of maintaining a delicate balance between demand and supply. For the most part, the primary focus of the supplier relationship is ensuring the right materials are available at the right time and location. The remaining 80 percent represent more than just lost opportunities to add value.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What are the pros and cons, and what supply chain strategy will pave the way to higher margins, improved supply chain risk management in healthcare and improved patient care? Demand planning capabilities. Demand planning is the ability to create forecasts that predict the future need for your products.

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