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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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The Parallel Supply Chain … A Twilight Zone Strategy?

Supply Chain Game Changer

toilet paper ) and extraordinary demand for PPE (Personal Protect Equipment) has brought the subject of a Parallel Supply Chain to the forefront. It sounds beneficial on the surface but is it a realistic long term strategy? To establish, manage and maintain a Supply Chain takes a lot of resource. Parallel Supply Chains.

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Supply Chain Department – A Typical Structure

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In essence, a structured supply chain department as described in the blog can help you deliver the right supply chain strategy and goals which helps cost reduction, improve customer service, on-time delivery, and better working capital. Improved Customer Satisfaction A structured department is better equipped to handle customer demands.

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Business Success with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

S & O Planning enables organizations to balance supply and demand, improve production rates, reduce lead times, and enhance customer service levels. Are you struggling to keep your business on track toward achieving its goals, strategy, and plans? What is S&OP?

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Sales and Operations Planning – What Is It, and Why Should You Care?

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

S&OP stands for Sales and Operations Planning. In simple terms, it is a decision-making process that ensures that the tactical plans in all business functions are aligned and in support of the company strategy, business plans, and goals. Link strategic planning with day-to-day sales and operational activities.

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What is Integrated Business Planning (IBP)?

IBM Supply Chain Blog

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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The Supply Chain Gender Pay Gap is Narrowing!

Supply Chain Game Changer

On the Argentus Blog, we’re always looking to shine the light on various aspects of the talent picture within the Supply Chain Management field – whether it’s hiring trends , intelligence about important skills, or the industry’s response to emerging issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Satisfaction: Job satisfaction was also high.