IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

Using real-time monitoring and visualization tools, operations teams can track the health of distributed systems and detect anomalies or failures. For instance, they can analyze how changes in response times affect conversion rates or customer satisfaction.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MAY 14, 2023

Today Will Urban, Chief Revenue Officer at Flexport, joins me to chat all about the company and what they do; making sustainability a priority; the importance of providing visibility and control in a fragmented industry; and why global trade is a force for good. Will is a licensed U.S. 41.15] The future for Flexport. “We

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This week, as thousands of network operators, technology vendors, and mobile device providers from all over the world converge on Barcelona for Mobile World Congress , it’s the perfect time to discuss how IBM® is shaping the future of network operations and telecommunications. The telecom industry is no exception.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

What’s needed is a solution that not only safeguards the performance of your mission-critical applications, but also goes above and beyond through reduced cost, time efficiency and monetary savings. This aspect is crucial for app performance optimization, as it provides real-time insights through high-fidelity data.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 8, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Inventory Management — Everything You Should Know Inventory management enables companies to ensure that they always have enough stock to fulfill customer orders. Why is it Important?

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The pandemic and its aftermath highlighted the importance of having a robust supply chain strategy , with many companies facing disruptions due to shortages in raw materials and fluctuations in customer demand. Automation Automation can streamline supply chain operations, from order fulfillment to inventory tracking.

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ivalua

MAY 19, 2022

But why is this so important for business, and what does it mean for prospects and customers? How important is this partnership to both Ivalua & TransferMate? By removing the friction in global supply chains, for the first time, the payment and the sourcing event are seamlessly linked.

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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.” You can increase your conversion by providing more options!”

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JULY 11, 2023

Yet today, IT organizations lack visibility into the specific business processes those applications deliver and the context of how those processes are connected and impacted by the underlying container, cloud and infrastructure platforms they manage. Business monitoring The importance of business monitoring cannot be overstated.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Contract management also provides financial visibility into agreements and helps capture important data to inform business decisions. Lease agreements - Contracts for renting equipment, real estate, vehicles, etc. Important terms may be overlooked and renewals missed without proper tracking.

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 20, 2023

This integration enables businesses to have real-time visibility into order status, inventory levels, and supplier performance, enabling them to make informed decisions and respond quickly to changing market demands. This automation saves time and effort, making the procurement process more efficient.

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Procurement Software

MAY 14, 2024

Enhanced Efficiency and Visibility: By adopting process orchestration tools and platforms, businesses gain real-time insights and control over their procurement activities, facilitating quicker decision-making and improved risk management. Modern process orchestration software is designed with the end-user in mind.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The company achieves this by using an advanced Al paired with real-world, in-the-moment perspectives from a proprietary network of partners that deliver insights down to the bill of material level. Also, the performance of the fulfillment process is a critical input to the continuous optimization of the supply/supplier base.

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Pipefy

MARCH 28, 2024

AI boosts BPA platforms’ power, giving them the ability to search and analyze huge amounts of data in a very short time. Leaders get real-time numbers that alert them to upcoming trends and market shifts. The most important of those benefits is better, smarter, and faster decision making.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The road to freight management Hell is laden with poor freight visibility and outdated systems. Failures within freight data visibility contribute to compounding consequences throughout downstream supply chain operations, and the problem only grows worse from there. The Causes of Poor Freight Data Visibility. That much is clear.

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Pipefy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

To do this, procurement teams require visibility into their data, control over their processes, and a seat at the business strategy table. Procurement can’t be a strategic partner without these two areas running smoothly, which is why it’s important for procurement teams to have the right tools in place.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 3, 2021

The Coronavirus pandemic created a dramatic and highly visible disruption in that paradigm. Suddenly Supply Chain and its importance was on the minds of political and business leaders, and the common person, everywhere around the world. Does that mean that the importance and value of Supply Chain is at a crossroads?

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It involves various activities, such as warehousing, inventory management, transportation, and logistics. Effective Distribution Operations require careful planning, coordination, and execution to ensure that products reach their intended destinations in a timely and cost-effectively.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Visibility to where goods were was largely limited to updates that came over the phone. When goods arrived at their destination physical bills of lading were used to corroborate the accuracy of shipments. The Digital Supply Chain is the result of the application of electronic technologies to every aspect of the end to end Supply Chain.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

It allows DevOps teams to write code, integrate it, run tests, deliver releases and deploy changes to the software collaboratively and in real-time. You gain full-stack visibility to better understand your environment and speed up innovation.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In fact, in a 2022 survey , 73% of consumers said that traceability is important to them. Near-sourcing, in addition to lowering emissions, also cuts transportation costs and delivery times. Solutions like the IBM Sterling Fulfillment Optimizer help teams execute new sourcing decisions in real time to meet fluctuating customer demand.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The end to end electronic connectivity of all elements of the Supply Chain, as enabled by an extensive array of exciting new technologies, will define all progression over the next few decades. Certainly having a view is important. They don’t understand the importance and power of Supply Chain. Subscribe Here!

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Pipefy

DECEMBER 6, 2023

No matter how much they differ, efficient and friction-free workflows typically share the following traits: they provide visibility, employees are aligned on changes and requirements, fosters accountability, and creates a positive business impact. Visibility Each step in a workflow should be visible.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

As reported by Jeff Berman of Supply Chain 24/7 , “[up to] 70% of B2C companies and 60% of B2C companies are focused on the full implementation of their respective ecommerce supply chain strategies, with 70% of total respondents viewing ecommerce at ‘very important’ or ‘extremely important,’ as it relates to volume and revenue.”.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

The Suez Canal, one of the most important waterways in the world, was accidentally blocked by MV Ever Given between March 23rd and 29th 2021. ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach which saw their busiest March on record, handling a combined 898,287 TEU’s.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

The level of digital connectivity across the entire End-to-End Supply Chain, from customers through to manufacturers, distributors, logistics companies, and suppliers of all kinds enables this forward leap to an Industry 4.0 In Supply Chain having complete visibility to the entire network is essential for effective operations.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

APRIL 14, 2020

Though it is an added stressor at this precarious moment, the time will never be more appropriate to take action toward improving enterprise logistics processes. Define the contours of your supply chain network from end-to-end – inbound from vendors to production facilities and outbound from DCs to customers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! This is important because, as reported in caranddriver.com , the average new car can have as many as 100 semiconductor chips throughout the vehicle. Here at Supply Chain Game Changer we believe that Supply Chain Visibility has never been more important.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 17, 2024

Over 90% of business buyers say a company’s customer experience is as important as what it sells. As the future of commerce unfolds, each use case interacts holistically to transform the customer journey from end-to-end–for customers, for employees, and for their partners.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Now, real-time connections provide more accurate data and information, which helps create collaboration in the digital world. It has made visible changes in the SCM systems. Important Characteristics Blockchain SCM system has several industry favourite characteristics, although they might differ for different businesses.

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Pipefy

MAY 25, 2023

HR professionals are using digital transformations to phase out repetitive paperwork and increase face time with the employees who need them. Businesses that make the transition to digital tools to increase efficiency see huge benefits like: Visibility. With automated tasks, HR gets it right, every time. Time savings.

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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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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

If you haven’t been thinking about these questions, the time to start is now. But the supply chain doesn’t end when the product hits the market, and neither does supply chain sustainability. An important aspect of supply chain sustainability is that it supports a circular economy. Why is supply chain sustainability important?

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Pipefy

MAY 23, 2023

Because of this, carrying out its operations manually is time-consuming and incredibly expensive for businesses. Savvy leaders are quickly adopting e-procurement solutions to lower the time, costs, silos, and strained supplier relationships that plague manual operations.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 21, 2020

You reduce cost, you eliminate opportunities for error, you reduce time, you reduce inventories, and you strengthen your Supply Chain’s ability to operate in the face of any disastrous situation. The ability to not touch data in any fashion is equally important. Elements of a Don’t Touch Supply Chain Strategy.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 26, 2021

Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Supply Chain visibility article and permission to publish here provided by Adam Miglio. Even the most robust ERP systems seem to lack the visibility that organizations are desperate to acquire, and in real-time. Shipment to customer. “C”

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