IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Why supply chain management matters Supply chain management involves coordinating and managing all the activities involved in sourcing , procurement, conversion and logistics. A supply chain control tower can connect many sources of data-driven information and improve end-to-end visibility.

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Spend Matters

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The impact of Covid-19 on demand, the opening and closing of borders, factories and ports, the obstruction of the Suez Canal and the war in Ukraine have created a nightmare for supply chain and procurement professionals. Even now, supply chains are far from being “back to normal.”

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ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Master supplier data doesn’t just matter to Procurement. It plays a role in a number of necessary business functions and is a key enabler of automation throughout the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process. Inside the modern enterprise, a variety of groups use supplier master data, including not just Procurement, but also: . Operations.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 30, 2019

What’s the Difference Between Logistics and Distribution? In business it is not uncommon to hear the words “Logistics Management” and “Freight Management” thrown around interchangeably. What is Logistics Management? Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Introduction Brief Explanation of Managed Procurement Services In today’s interconnected business world, the seamless acquisition of goods and services is paramount to the smooth operation of any organization. This is where managed procurement services come into the picture.

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Procurement Leaders

JUNE 13, 2022

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. This includes the procurement of materials, where they come from, and the conditions in which they were produced.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 16, 2023

Introduction Brief Explanation of Managed Procurement Services In today’s interconnected business world, the seamless acquisition of goods and services is paramount to the smooth operation of any organization. This is where managed procurement services come into the picture.

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EazyStock

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

To stay ahead, tech-smart operations, savvy professionals are using logistics and supply chain mobile applications as must-have tools for operational excellence. In this blog, the team at EazyStock will be showing you the most exciting logistics and supply chain mobile applications that will make your job even easier.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 3, 2021

The Coronavirus pandemic created a dramatic and highly visible disruption in that paradigm. There are many reasons for this lack of due consideration: Many Supply Chain operations, like manufacturing, purchasing, warehousing, and logistics are hands on, blue collar type jobs. Much of the training is in specific skills (eg.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

2020 will live long in the memory as a year that was overshadowed by a remorseless pandemic causing untold disruptions for the container, logistics and ports industry across the world. The extreme need to traverse these nuances has propelled logistics companies to develop new solutions and expand services.

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The Procuretech Podcast

MAY 24, 2022

More specifically, where does the line lie between procurement and supply chain? Understanding the value of pre-emptive end-to-end supply chain management. Tobias explains how he began his career in supply chain logistics with DHL. Procurement isn't a policing faction any more. He says yes, definitely.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. This approach allows businesses to focus on their core competencies while leaving the logistics to experts who can optimize the process for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Sourcing and procurement professionals operating with a strategic sourcing mindset assess a supplier’s quality, reputation and service. Sourcing and procurement teams may also strategically leverage data and intelligence to determine which supplier will provide the most value and minimize the total cost-to-serve.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Blog post originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Argentus at [link] , a boutique recruitment firm focused on Supply Chain and Procurement. This kind of visibility opens up huge opportunities, not only by lowering risk but also by letting companies become more strategic. Email Address. Not so fast.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

End To End Visibility Of Those Vehicles. If you do not have any planning or visibility to the vehicles that are, or will be, moving on your highways then you are driving blind. These systems and that visibility will serve as traffic monitoring and control. Copyright Mortson Enterprises Inc, 2017.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 26, 2024

Set Realistic Career Goals To build a successful career, establish achievable goals aligned with your aspirations, such as becoming a supply chain manager, logistics director, or category manager. Become Socially Visible Boost your social visibility by optimizing your social media profiles, particularly on platforms like LinkedIn.

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Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

If you think about it, the strategy of planning for a Thanksgiving gathering is very similar to devising and executing a procurement strategy. Devising a budget and planning out logistics, headcount, sourcing, and estimating. The same is true in procurement. There’s: Analysis —Consideration and inventory of supplies.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2021

The impending changes include connected, end-to-end, value chains, and more intelligent, automated, and autonomous distribution systems. These major shifts will likely have various implications for the procurement process. It makes the DSCT the foundation of all end-to-end decision-making. electronics). Industry 4.0,

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 27, 2022

Arguably the biggest issue facing importers today is the lack of visibility and transparency in their supply-side networks. Mercado Plan is purposefully designed to bring greater visibility, transparency, and (crucially) trust to the ways in which businesses work and engage with their third-party partners.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

From the inbound perspective he Supply Chain team typically procures raw materials, expedites their delivery. The Supply Chain arranges for the appropriate logistics, and negotiates terms and conditions with Suppliers, audits Suppliers, and deals with quality strategies and issues. Cost and Profit Management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

How digital supply chain management, the broad concept that cloud-based systems, analytics and monitoring of goods, vehicles and other assets via the Internet of Things will improve the way supply chains run, is a major concern for many logistics organizations today. Here are the top applications to watch for; Network-focused visibility.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 21, 2020

Logistics management Don’t Touch strategies start off with electronic connectivity across the end to end Supply Chain, powered by smart sensors, IoT tracking, GPS, Blockchain , and Transportation Management System (TMS) real time visibility. Strategic work on increasing redundancy in the Supply Chain (eg.

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The Network Effect

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Logistics vs. Procurement in Your Supply Chain. Supply Chain’s Biggest Buzzwords: “Big Data” and “End-to-End Visibility” What is the Optimal Column Space for Your Warehouse? Image Credit: Flickr User bayasaa. Another year at Supply Chain Beyond!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 19, 2022

CLM involves the end-to-end tracking of product, payment, rebate, and delivery information in the supply chain. CLM enables businesses to move away from traditional systems like spreadsheets and hard drives and gives them complete visibility on contracts and agreements at any time.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 22, 2016

Mike Skinner, Vice President, CLX Logistics Technologies Without question, one of the most significant game changing technologies in the past 12 months and looking forward at the next 18 months is TMS – to which you say “big deal” and I say, “true plug-and-play (SaaS/Cloud) global TMS integrated with global trade and customs execution”.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2021

We’ve interviewed executives in Retail , Public Sector , Procurement and other industries and disciplines to get a sense of how the industry is reacting, not only to navigate the immediate challenges, but to future proof themselves from future disruption. Prioritizing supply chain visibility. The massive global shipping squeeze.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Consistent with the limitations experienced on raw material extraction and subsequent manufacturing, logistics and distribution capacity had also contracted. Any consumers of natural rubber specifically, will need to rethink their procurement and supply line strategies in light of these market realities. All Rights Reserved.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The term “Supply Chain” is more than just the name of the group that manages materials and logistics. Supply Chain must find and qualify suppliers, manage the introduction of new components, materials and products, and coordinate the logistics of these suppliers, raw materials and products. The Role of the Supply Chain Team.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 25, 2022

In the current era, it is clear that new modes of production are concomitant with new modes of distribution, which advances the field of logistics, the science of physical distribution or even supply chain management. Reminder of Key Definitions – Logistics & Supply Chain Management. What is Logistics and Supply Chain Management?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

And they would not have the end to end supply chain visibility that can come with a TMS. Most Procurement people like to manage and control Supplier relationships themselves. They would not have the cash or infrastructure to enable them to support either developing or buying, and then maintaining, a TMS capability.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Check out Procurement Experiences, Trends and the Future! With track & trace, you will get deep visibility to SKU-level information from first-mile to last-mile, including the tracking of costs to better monitor transport spend. SCM #SupplyChain #Business #Leadership #Logistics #Distribution #ECommerce #Retail #Freight #TMS.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Kristie Syndikus, VP Procurement at Maple Leaf Foods! Logistics Managers, Manufacturing Directors and other Supply Chain leaders often rose from the shop floor, from front-line warehousing and transportation positions. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Today’s supply chain really touches every aspect of running a business—from strategic planning , to logistics and inventory , to sales and store operations. This level of visibility also provides unprecedented responsiveness to changes in customer demand. © Copyright Mortson Enterprises Inc.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Why Procurement Transformation Can Fail! 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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EazyStock

JUNE 10, 2022

With easy API integrations with many Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools , inventory managers can automate procurement and replenishment processes. Logistics tracking. If your business system, ERP, or WMS doesn’t give you a complete overview of shipments and delivery information, a logistics tracking app could help.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2018

Stuart Whiting, who today serves as Schneider Electric’s senior vice president for logistics and network design, arrived at the company five years ago. 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.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Most companies have a Procurement function, Distribution, Logistics, Planning, Inventory Management, Product Data Management, and Operations. At the end of their stint of several months with us they presented their results in a couple of areas specifically. SCM #SupplyChain #leadership #logistics #procurement.

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