IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

Purpose Savvy sustainable consumers want end-to-end visibility into a product’s origins to ensure that it was sustainably developed and transported every step of the way. 3 Tips for delivering on promise and purpose in the retail supply chain 1. . Simple: communicate!

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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

MAY 10, 2022

They wanted to have “an intensive and critical examination of the reality and the dream of end-to-end supply chain visibility” For anyone who follows Supply Chain Game Changer, you know that we view end-to end Supply Chain connectivity and visibility as the foundation to create the Digital Supply Chain of the future.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Article provided to Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Aimee Laurence. Having a productive and efficient supply chain is very important for a business. In supply chain management, it is essential to keep all unnecessary costs mitigated.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 30, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. In business it is not uncommon to hear the words “Logistics Management” and “Freight Management” thrown around interchangeably. This is extremely important when you consider the tasks at hand, the skills required, and how to fill these types of jobs.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 3, 2021

Supply Chain has historically been considered a back office function, necessary but lacking in prestige and strategic value. The Coronavirus pandemic created a dramatic and highly visible disruption in that paradigm. Does that mean that the importance and value of Supply Chain is at a crossroads?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Why don’t you have a TMS (Transportation Management System) Solution yet? Supply Chain Systems article and permission to publish here provided by Dave Joseph at veridian.info. Warehouse Management System. The use of a warehouse control system goes a long way in building efficiency in the supply chain.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Procurement’s value became evident, as did the importance of the supplier relationships they had built. According to Accenture, 94% of Fortune 1000 companies saw supply chain disruptions and 75% had negative or strongly negative impacts on their businesses due to the pandemic. It’s critical to be vigilant.

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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. And the limitations in supply chain visibility seem to start right here.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Check out Why don’t you have a TMS (Transportation Management System) Solution yet? Yet it is managed by one or two people, with no support, and no visibility from upper management. Aside from the cost impact the service implications of a poor Freight management system are enormous.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Lack of Visibility Beyond Tier 1. According to the 2021 Deloitte Chief Procurement Officer Survey, “Around 70% of CPOs felt that they had good visibility on the risks that existed in their direct (tier 1) suppliers. Yet only 26% were able to confidently predict risk within their supply bases. Dirty Little Secret #1.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS)! . Why have so few companies adopted a TMS (Transportation Management System) solution? The fundamental premise was that we had great Supply Chain expertise, tools, systems and processes which we could easily offer to customers.

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 13, 2022

It is the largest infrastructure project in Europe and the most important economic and social regeneration project in decades. was set up by the UK Government to design and construct the railway and is responsible for procuring and coordinating a supply chain of designers and contractors to deliver billions of pounds worth of contracts.

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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! From toilet paper to medical supplies to masks to lumber, and on and on and on, the level of disruption across goods and commodities seemed to leave nothing untouched. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Discover Ways to Boost Supply Chain Visibility through Digital Marketing Supply chain visibility is essential for providing a superior customer experience and sustaining customer loyalty over time. Customers face significant frustrations that erode brand trust and sales without supply chain visibility.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Check out Brand Protection – The Definitive Role of the Supply Chain! The Supply Chain function within your company has many responsibilities. From planning to negotiating to buying, from moving goods to processing goods, and from managing data to managing inventory. Cash Cycle Management.

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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 8, 2018

Check out Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? Why have so few companies adopted a Transportation Management System (TMS) solution? The fundamental premise was that we had great Supply Chain expertise, tools, systems and processes which we could easily offer to customers.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. Due to the rapid change in global business environment, managers find it difficult to gain the edge over competitors. delivery reliability”), but is that really “supply chain thinking”?

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

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. Proactive risk management prevents major losses.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 14, 2018

While they might embrace the underlying concept of the IoT, they’re dubious about their ability to manage the resulting flood of data in a meaningful way. And, just as important, what’s the cost of doing it? Companies need to implement end-to-end encryption between IoT endpoint and backend systems, Sastri says.

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ivalua

APRIL 6, 2021

A Guide to Contract Management Tools and Processes including a guide to the key steps of the Contract Lifecycle Management Process and to the benefits that using Contract Management software can bring to your Procurement processes. An Overview of Contract Lifecycle Management. Why is it Important to Manage Contracts?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The duties of procurement managers are diverse, ranging from creating solicitations to collaborating with vendors. The importance of digital procurement is increasing rapidly. Along with cost savings, procurement managers are focusing on optimizing and automating processes.

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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

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Digital Supply Chain Visibility. The backbone of a Digital Supply Chain is the end to end electronic connectivity of every part of a Supply Chain. This connectivity enables real time visibility to what is going on in any Supply Chain, and hence enables real time decision making.

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Solvoyo

MARCH 5, 2021

For businesses of all sizes, the digital transformation of supply chain planning became the most important initiative. . Considering this surge in digital transformation and the changing needs of 2021, here are some insights and tips for embarking on Supply Chain Digital Transformation projects.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Supply chain pundits from industry and academia point out that it is possible for businesses to strike a balance between just in time and just in case. Why is supply chain resiliency important? Supply chains are the backbone for the global economy. How to get started with supply chain resiliency .

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Solvoyo

MARCH 29, 2020

Here are some observations and examples of support Solvoyo initiated: 1) Digital infrastructure is critically important! 2) Real-time visibility is extremely valuable during times of crisis! End-to-end scenario analyses require this visibility data as input. This one builds on the visibility level.

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Solvoyo

MARCH 29, 2020

Here are some observations and examples of support Solvoyo initiated: 1) Digital infrastructure is critically important! 2) Real-time visibility is extremely valuable during times of crisis! End-to-end scenario analyses require this visibility data as input. This one builds on the visibility level.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

To create a BORING Supply Chain Holiday season we had to start planning immediately after last Holiday. It is critically important to take the time to meet with your Merchants, Merchandising, Buyers, Distribution Centre teams, Human Resources, Finance and your E-Commerce channel leadership. Manage Your Logistics Network.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 30, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Common Mistakes in Importing and Exporting! So alliances are more important than ever. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Infographic). Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Katherine Barrios at xeneta.com. Beyond Ocean Transport.

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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. My start in supply chain was a bit unknowing at the time.

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Procurement Software

MARCH 7, 2023

Behind these terms are whole concepts of processes that manage how goods and services in your business are requested, sourced, received and paid. This reflects the increasing digitisation trend in procurement to manage both operational and strategic processes more effectively. Improvements to end-to-end supply chain efficiency.

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Procurement Software

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Behind these terms are whole concepts of processes that manage how goods and services in your business are requested, sourced, received and paid. This reflects the increasing digitisation trend in procurement to manage both operational and strategic processes more effectively. Improvements to end-to-end supply chain efficiency.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Check out The Baby Supply Chain! There are many different Supply Chains in the World covering every industry, every business or institution and every aspect of our lives. But the single most important Supply Chain is the Food Supply Chain! The Problems. Food Waste. That is over 1.3

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