IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

Visibility. Visibility into other key inventory (e.g., safety equipment, parts for trucks, and raw materials for infrastructure), weather events, customer demand levels, and logistics can help prevent disruption in operations, too. Visibility into other key inventory (e.g.,

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Spend Matters

APRIL 15, 2025

Supply chain disruptions whether from geopolitical shifts, weather events or logistical breakdowns are nearly impossible for humans to predict alone. Thats where AI steps in, offering a proactive approach to predicting supplier lead times and optimizing demand forecasts for buyers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

So why is it that the Supply Chain in so many companies is being run without the end to end visibility needed to even function, yet which we have in our personal lives? In this age of exponential growth in digital connectivity the time has come to ensure you have End to End Supply Chain visibility.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 13, 2020

Since we’ve been discussing recently how invaluable end-to-end supply chain visibility is to managing disruption , here are a few more – quite achievable – scenarios when leveraging the software: Reduce inventory liability. Better match orders to demand. million or 36.9%. million, with an EBIAT impact of $1.3

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Over the course of our brand new four-part series, we’re going to talk about why optimized and actionable data is more powerful than mere visibility; and why organizations need good data, not lots of data. What are the barriers to achieving true end-to-end visibility? You have to give them the visibility.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

While many manufacturers rely on ERP systems for procurement, these platforms are designed for broad business management rather than the intricate demands of sourcing, supplier collaboration, and cost control in a manufacturing environment. Customizable workflows, dashboards, and reporting tools can improve user experience and efficiency.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 14, 2020

So why is it that the Supply Chain in so many companies is being run without the end to end visibility needed to even function, yet which we have in our personal lives? In this age of exponential growth in digital connectivity the time has come to ensure you have End to End Supply Chain visibility.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2021

Over the past 15 months, we’ve been writing on the Argentus blog about the immense impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on global supply chains – particularly, as you might expect of a recruitment firm, from the perspective of talent and skills. On one level, it’s a simple matter of supply and demand.

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TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

Managing a successful supply chain requires more than just ensuring products are delivered on time its about building strong, effective partnerships with your suppliers. It involves sharing real-time data, such as inventory levels, production schedules, and demand forecasts, to streamline processes.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

The good news is, it’s possible to alleviate these perilous pain points by building healthcare supply chain resilience. Supply expenses escalate due to over-ordering, waste and emergency orders. Healthcare procedures can be delayed because of a lack of supplies.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

AUGUST 12, 2024

Altana is the world’s first Value Chain Management System – a unified, comprehensive approach that goes far beyond supply chain risk management, with unprecedented visibility, contextualized netrt across business areas, and a collaborative network with end-to-end workflows to get jobs done.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The demands for faster, more affordable processes are growing in stride. Supply chain leaders can amplify the value of the YMS by adding gate management to ensure drivers do not arrive early and to validate all inbound deliveries. The post E-Commerce Needs These Supply Chain Systems ! Dock Scheduling System.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Regardless of what your situation is there is merit in creating and promoting the value that can be delivered by a highly effective Supply Chain organization. The Supply Chain team must always meet the demands and pressures that the organization demands.

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 13, 2022

Supply chain resiliency is also a critical objective for HS2, as the industry contends with challenges including commodities, hyperinflation of material prices, deficits in skilled labour and changing consumption habits. Supplier profile: The supplier profile provides visibility into: Headquarter location. Number of employees.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 17, 2023

Last-mile delivery has become the center of attention for shippers and carriers in recent years as strong e-commerce growth has increased demand for home delivery. Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology helps logistics companies increase visibility into their last-mile operations.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Yet it is managed by one or two people, with no support, and no visibility from upper management. Supply chain visibility is also incredibly important these days. You can not get this visibility without a plan. And you need suppliers who can provide visibility through electronic connectivity.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 30, 2019

We have used the term “Supply Chain” here as well but it is also notable that there are differences between Supply Chain and Logistics Management as well. Logistics management includes a wide range of activities.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

The list is presented in the order the responses were received in: 1) Andreas Wieland , Assistant Professor at Copenhagen Business School Successful supply chain management means that organizations are well-orchestrated in an end-to-end value network. delivery reliability”), but is that really “supply chain thinking”?

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 9, 2023

Operating in over 40 countries worldwide, SEKO lead the industry with innovative and customizable IT solutions, which provide a seamless flow of information to deliver their growing customer base true supply chain visibility. It’s about visibility, it’s about the experience.” 34.51] The future for SEKO.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Advanced Analytics will support real-time decision making based on data captured across the supply chain. With analytics, businesses can more effectively predict and fill demand. You can uncover roadblocks within your supply chain that could lead to delays in shipping.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 30, 2019

Digitization is driving this end-to-end approach to container transportation which Maersk CEO Soren Skou says provides greater supply chain visibility, enabling logistics providers to offer a more integrated – and profitable – approach.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

A company must satisfy the clients’ expanding demands. In the end, the company can understand its costs and budgeting better. Automation of procurement processes, along with a seamless integration of the other systems such as ERP, WMS, and TMS, will ensure enhanced supply chain visibility. Conclusion.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Refer back to the table we showed earlier on “Food Waste by Supply Chain Stage” If you scan down the column entitled “Potential Remedies” you can quickly see where Supply Chain can make an impact. Future technologies also have applicability in helping reduce Food waste.

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Solvoyo

MARCH 5, 2021

If your planning platform has inaccurate data and you don’t have visibility on the data’s quality, you will need to keep the outputs. Maintaining outlier events that have influenced demand patterns or supply availability. Understanding the impact of the market price index on your demand. key customers and/or suppliers).

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Gartner defines supply chain resiliency as the ability to adapt to structural changes by modifying supply chain strategies, products and technologies, and agility as the ability to sense and respond to unanticipated changes in demand or supply quickly and reliably, without sacrificing cost or quality.

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Solvoyo

MARCH 29, 2020

2) Real-time visibility is extremely valuable during times of crisis! In the supply chain, visibility involves status reporting from suppliers, through the production&distribution infrastructure and all the way down to the shelf level. End-to-end scenario analyses require this visibility data as input.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 22, 2025

Advantage AI-First Automation End-to-end automation, from onboarding to risk and compliance, with AI at every step. Ensuring robust data privacy, end-to-end encryption, and compliance with global regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) Workflow Customization and Change Management Resource Demands for Customization: While Certa.ai

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Solvoyo

MARCH 29, 2020

2) Real-time visibility is extremely valuable during times of crisis! In the supply chain, visibility involves status reporting from suppliers, through the production&distribution infrastructure and all the way down to the shelf level. End-to-end scenario analyses require this visibility data as input.

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In the wake of supply chain disruptions and global shortages, businesses are quickly recognizing the need for greater visibility over their supply network, from documenting the origin of material components to tracking shipments. For your supply chain map to have any real benefit, you must go beyond your direct suppliers.

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In the wake of supply chain disruptions and global shortages, businesses are quickly recognizing the need for greater visibility over their supply network, from documenting the origin of material components to tracking shipments. For your supply chain map to have any real benefit, you must go beyond your direct suppliers.

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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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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

The ultimate goal of SCM is to reduce costs while satisfying customer demands. Effective SCM gives businesses an edge over the competition by being more responsive to demand changes and disruptions. Risk Mitigation SCM minimizes supply chain risks through careful planning and collaboration.

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Solvoyo

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Throughout my career, when supply chain transformation was demanded by leadership, this quote from The Jerk often came to mind, always accompanied with a smile. Extending the supply chain to the shopper’s hand. Supply Chain and your Innovation Pipeline are critical to driving sales and profits!

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2018

“We wanted to freely share and exchange data to become more agile and responsive, and get visibility to what was happening upstream and downstream with supply and demand.” It’s high in demand and short in supply.” Whiting says it was essential that the company be able to trust the integrity of that data.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 14, 2018

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. You need to create visibility across the entire supply chain,” Sastri says. Time to get educated.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

After a career as CEO, COO, President and Division Head of leading supply chain, manufacturing support, and after-market service organizations, he helps companies assess what they have, determine what they need, and decide what to do. Our customers were the who’s who of high tech and very demanding.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Ravacan automates the purchased parts procurement process by consolidating part demands, providing automatic price updates, and visualising product cost changes. Additionally, analytics features grant you deeper visibility into your supply chain. Opstream aims to give users full visibility and control over spending.

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