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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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4 smart technologies modernizing sourcing strategy

IBM Supply Chain Blog

In response to increasing expectations from customers and stakeholders alike, some businesses are leveraging the transparency and immutable record of blockchain to uphold their ethical and sustainable sourcing practices. Often considered synonymous with the procurement process , sourcing is a distinct process within supply chain management.

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4 strategic sourcing use cases to strengthen your supply chain

IBM Supply Chain Blog

The following are examples of strategic sourcing use cases: Transparency and traceability From fast fashion to fluorite, consumers and stakeholders are keyed into product provenance—expecting brands to uphold ethical, responsible sourcing practices. And from that group, 71% would pay a premium for it.

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The Supply Chain Management Playbook: Your Game Plan for Operational Success

World of Procurement blog

What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. The ultimate goal of SCM is to reduce costs while satisfying customer demands.

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See Through Disruptions: How Supply Chain Visibility Builds Resilience

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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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All-round Supply Chain optimisation – Tobias Larsson of Altana.ai

The Procuretech Podcast

Should we be concentrating on better understanding our multi-tiered complex chains, rather than just purchasing software to better track and trace shipments? Understanding the value of pre-emptive end-to-end supply chain management. Visibility is lacking, all round and this needs to change.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Bronwen Hann, President at Argentus

Supply Chain Game Changer

Here is our interview with a great Supply Chain leader, Bronwen Hann. Big picture: I’ve been a recruiter for 35 years, and recruiting exclusively within Supply Chain Management for 18. Supply Chain has also changed tremendously. People are recognizing that Supply Chain is legit.