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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. A supply chain control tower can connect many sources of data-driven information and improve end-to-end visibility.

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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.

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What is Integrated Business Planning (IBP)?

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Integrated Business Planning (IBP) addresses these challenges by providing a comprehensive framework that integrates strategic, operational and financial planning, analysis, and reporting to drive better business outcomes. Strategic planning Integrated Business Planning starts with strategic planning.

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The Big Debate: Characteristics of Supply Chain Excellence

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Regardless, it must begin by determining what the Customer values, then work backwards to design processes which deliver to these requirements (see below): Done right, an adaptive Supply Chain can be a source of competitive advantage, as demonstrated by companies such as Apple, Wal-Mart and P&G.

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Zarrin Lilani on How Women Lead in Supply Chain

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The record talent shortage has been a source of frequent delays and price jumps in recent years. For more than a decade, Zarrin has dedicated her career to finding smarter and more sustainable supply chain planning approaches and technology solutions. I knew the detailed nuances of end users in the supply chain and the big picture.

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What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management?

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To varying degrees, logistics management functions include customer service, sourcing and procurement, production planning and scheduling, packaging, and assembly. Logistics management is part of all the levels of planning and execution, including strategic, operational and tactical.

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Strategies for Embracing the Internet of Things

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Companies need to implement end-to-end encryption between IoT endpoint and backend systems, Sastri says. Sastri says it’s essential for businesses to achieve total visibility over their devices. A plentitude of open-source communities is also available to offer assistance. Time to get educated.