IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

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. However, maintenance inventory optimization is only part of the solution.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 16, 2015

One area that manufacturers need to focus on is improving supply chain visibility. Here we define visibility as having access to accurate, real-time data that enables better decision making and risk mitigation. Demand visibility all the way up the supply chain.

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Solvoyo

JULY 16, 2021

The study from the ARC Advisory Group (2016) and the most recent one from The Hackett Group (2018) are remarkably similar in their basic observations: “supply chain visibility & analytics” remains at the top-of-mind for the executives.

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Solvoyo

JULY 16, 2021

The study from the ARC Advisory Group (2016) and the most recent one from The Hackett Group (2018) are remarkably similar in their basic observations: “supply chain visibility & analytics” remains at the top-of-mind for the executives.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

An understanding of ESG risk will become essential in light of investor and consumer demands, the financial impact of regulatory penalties, and carbon taxes

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 4, 2023

SDI is the supply chain solutions and services company that specializes in helping large, multi-site facilities and plant maintenance leaders reduce costs and risks while driving overall performance results and outcomes.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 31, 2023

Demand visibility is arguably the most valuable — and most elusive — component of a modern supply chain.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

OCTOBER 3, 2022

SEKO provides complete supply chain solutions, specializing in transportation, logistics, forwarding and warehousing. Powered by their innovative and customizable IT solutions, SEKO provide a seamless flow of information, giving their ever-growing customer base true supply chain visibility.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 7, 2024

Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world. Supply Chain Resilience refers to a supply chain’s ability to withstand and recover from unexpected events.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 30, 2023

Categories: Procurement Strategy & Planning , Supply Chain Visibility Tags: PRO This Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis provides an overview of Portcast and its solution for cargo tracking. The modern supply chain is convoluted. The vendor uses AI to monitor cargo as it travels between ocean ports.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Categories: Procurement Systems & Architecture , Supply Chain Visibility Tags: PRO In this Spend Matters PRO Vendor Analysis, we give an overview of Circularise, a blockchain-based traceability solution that helps companies trace products and materials to verify their origins, certificates, CO2 footprints and other material data.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Today in Episode 1, Unveiling The Invisible, I’m joined by Gene Gander, General Manager of Global Sales at WiseTech Global, and Amna Shah, Principal and CFO at AHD Consulting, to dive into the complex world of supply chain visibility. What are the barriers to achieving true end-to-end visibility?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has been nothing short of a Black Swan event for the world economy—namely the many supply chains that power it. Supply chain leaders across every sector have found themselves pivoting in the face of numerous headwinds and consistent downstream demand. Consistent and rising demand.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

A well-managed supply chain enables businesses to respond swiftly to market demands, mitigate risks, and seize growth opportunities. Key Components of Supply Chain Management To understand supply chain management better, let’s dive into its key components.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 26, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Supply Chain visibility article and permission to publish here provided by Adam Miglio. would demand its implementation. And the limitations in supply chain visibility seem to start right here.

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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. Visibility in the delivery process gives logistics companies more control over their last-mile operations. In the Last Mile Mandate survey conducted by FarEye in 2022, U.S.

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EazyStock

JUNE 16, 2022

Having systems and processes in place to reduce the possibility and subsequent impact of supply chain issues is extremely important. Advancing technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, make connectivity and supply chain visibility easier. Using AI to improve demand forecasting.

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Spend Matters

JANUARY 17, 2024

For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

Disruptions in global supply chains, labor market shortages, strong consumer demand. Building and maintaining supply chain resilience will be critical in a post-Covid-19 world. How can we mitigate technical, logistical, weather-related, and demand-driven supply chain disruptions?

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Una

APRIL 23, 2024

Demand forecasting & inventory optimization Can we finally bid goodbye to overstocked warehouses and disappointed customers? Why Do We Need Supply Chain Visibility? Machine learning algorithms optimize warehouse operations by analyzing historical data on product demand, order patterns, and inventory levels.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

Review your stock levels to identify SKUs where you could reduce order levels since you know demand will fall. Getting the basics right Improving forecast accuracy Accurate demand forecasts can help you stay on top of inventory and improve strategic planning for different risk scenarios.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

Review your stock levels to identify SKUs where you could reduce order levels since you know demand will fall. Accurate demand forecasts can help you stay on top of inventory and improve strategic planning for different risk scenarios. This will also enhance customer experience as you’ll have enough stock to meet customer demand.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! It turns out that as the pandemic drove lockdowns, travel restrictions, and travel bans, the demand for rental cars plummeted. Further we believe that the future is unequivocally the Digital Supply Chain.

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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. Check out our other podcasts HERE.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

The ability to analyze this data enables the retail giant to make informed decisions on product procurement, inventory management, and demand forecasting. Efficient Supply Chain Practices: Automated Distribution Centers and Computerized Inventory Systems Automation is a key component of Walmart’s efficient supply chain practices.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 19, 2022

The supply chain is a significant part of your overall business strategy and inventory management. An effective and efficient supply chain can help your business improve customer satisfaction and money by minimizing wait times for in-demand products. Use Demand Planning. Reliability. Embrace Technology.

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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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Arkestro

DECEMBER 12, 2022

But those in the health and pharmaceutical industries deal with particularly demanding circumstances. The pandemic and resulting supply chain disruptions have added extreme pressure on the health and pharma sector to address shortages quickly and efficiently. Supply Chain Visibility.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 7, 2023

These challenges highlight the demanding nature of the EV manufacturing landscape and the need for innovative strategies to overcome obstacles. During the manufacturing process, Rivian encountered specific challenges, including design flaws and last-minute changes that impacted its supply chain and production efficiency.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 2, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Last-mile delivery visibility is key to business success. Subscribe Here! Email Address. As such, data-driven corrective steps can easily be implemented to optimize routes and keep customers updated about ETAs.

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ivalua

JULY 22, 2015

Supplier collaboration goes well beyond the sharing of product design documents, extending into initiatives involving product innovation, supply chain visibility, compliance, target cost programs, demand and capacity planning, and risk management. This means becoming proficient in the practice of collaboration.

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EazyStock

JUNE 11, 2020

Plus HVAC equipment is also being adopted more and more by consumers due to technological innovations and climate change driving both affordability and demand respectively. While demand is growing, so too is supply – and with it, distributors. But increased competition isn’t the only obstacle that HVAC distributors face.

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Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Sourcing managers have other remits, too, such as needing the ability to assess current market trends – together with a comprehensive understanding of supply and demand dynamics. These specific skills help sourcing managers foresee potential industry changes and potential supply chain problems.

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FourKites

JANUARY 7, 2021

Defining Agile Supply Chains. Agile supply chains are nimble enough to respond smoothly to sudden changes in supply and demand. Bottlenecks, delays and other unfavorable circumstances are increasingly prevalent amid a supply chain ecosystem beset by a global pandemic.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

Leverage the blockchain to demonstrate transparency and sustainability Savvy sustainable consumers not only want the ability to purchase what they want, when they want it, but they want guarantees at every step of the supply chain that the product has been developed and shipped sustainably.

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Una

OCTOBER 17, 2023

They will be able to suggest alternative suppliers, forecast demand, and proactively identify potential supply chain disruptions, allowing organizations to take proactive measures. This will help in building trust with suppliers and customers alike.

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