IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

The good news is that sustainability and profitability go hand-in-hand, especially in the retail supply chain. Promises Ultimately, every consumer wants to know that their chosen retailer is going to meet order promises. So how can retail leaders demonstrate value across the board? Simple: communicate!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Enable End-To-End Order Visibility. Order visibility is tracking the number of items inside a warehouse. With order visibility playing a significant role in eCommerce fulfilment, business owners must enable end-to-end order visibility. Key Takeaway.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Check out Introducing Lean In Retail … Start in the Backroom! As consumers the complexity in the retail supply chain is usually oblivious to us. There is a tremendous amount of complexity which Retailers must navigate to provide this experience. So what makes the Retail Supply Chain so complex?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 26, 2021

The increase in global population, tourism and global movement created the highest demand for food products. Pick the most convenient location, both in terms of cost and logistics. Overseas manufacturers require partners who can handle import logistics with little cost to them. Supply and Distribution Channels.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

This is the time online retail businesses need to optimize and improve their supply chain and logistics processes. They need to bring in advanced routing capabilities, improve visibility of end-to-end logistics operations, boost productivity, etc.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

But by BORING, from a Supply Chain perspective , I did mean that we were going to do all of the necessary planning. And we would make all of the required changes to ensure that the Supply Chain was fully prepared for the overwhelming demands and pressures that come along in the heat of the Holiday season.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 5, 2019

Though sometimes referred to as “The Amazon Effect,” it is everywhere around us: from on-demand taxis, to ecommerce fulfillment and last mile delivery, to on-demand streaming. Consumers are now demanding the same optimal experience from each and every brand. The result?

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