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. Advanced software tools can automate some parts of forecasting, providing real-time updates and alerts when inventory levels are too high or low.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 9, 2023

SEKO provide complete supply chain solutions, specializing in transportation, logistics, forwarding and warehousing. 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.

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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. Here are five ways shippers can protect logistics operations during the pandemic and promote improvement that lasts well into the recovery and beyond.

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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. So make sure that you have real-time inventory visibility to deliver on your promises (what’s in-stock, when purchased items will ship and arrive).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

For example, when a customer orders an item through your online shop, you must ship it to the buyer within a specific time frame to avoid cancellation. If possible, you should also consider investing in warehouse management software to help you track inventory and boost the efficiency of your inventory management processes.

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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 Brain

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Today’s more complex logistics and supply chain management environment has ushered in the need for end-to-end transparency into your logistics operations. The more transparency you have into each part of your logistics operation, the better you will be able to use it to help you succeed in a competitive marketplace.

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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. The powerful concept of Supply Chain Visibility lies at the core of resilience. Supply Chain Visibility refers to tracking and monitoring the movement of goods, services, and information throughout the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 16, 2020

Here are three reasons why logistics management software like TMS, YMS Freight Audit and others is essential to the survival of business during events like global pandemic. So how does logistics management software prepare shippers to accommodate any business environment – even those that materialize in the wake of unexpected events?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 16, 2021

We were a global Supply Chain, Logistics and Distribution company. When the end consumer used a coffee pod the specifics of that actual, real time consumption would be tracked electronically. Real time visibility of the entire Supply Chain could be available to anyone anywhere at any time.

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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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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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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 3, 2021

The Coronavirus pandemic created a dramatic and highly visible disruption in that paradigm. When the pandemic winds down there is a very real danger that people will go back to doing, and viewing, things the way they were before the pandemic. For far too long Supply Chain has not got the respect that it deserves. Supply Chain.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Integrated planning incorporates supply chain planning, demand planning, and demand forecasts so the company can quickly assess the impact on inventory levels, supply chain logistics, production plans, and customer service capacity. Continuously monitor and adjust Implement mechanisms to monitor performance against plans and targets.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

As evidenced by the most recent peak shipping season , the need for effective, high-quality logistics and warehouse management has never been higher. This reduces the risk of fraud and theft by enhancing visibility to the freight in the yard, which in turn provides additional integrity into the supply chain. Dock Scheduling System.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

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 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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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. Logistic Management It also improves the logistic management by keeping all the responsibility shift proofs. All this data has a timestamp.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 6, 2022

The growth of coding capabilities and accessible resources can help several firms consolidate data sources and create real-time visibility throughout the end-to-end supply chain using no-code development platforms. The benefits include cost savings and a quick turnaround time from development to implementation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2021

Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! Amid the thick covid-clouds, organizations are preparing to make their way back to regular business to maximize profitability and make up for the lost time. Data analytics provides actionable insights to save time, effort and cost. Hyperautomation.

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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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EazyStock

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

In today’s competitive business environment, getting the correct products to the right place at the right time via the most cost-effective manner is paramount for your business’ success. Logistics & Supply Chain Mobile Applications Top 12. Daily Route Tracker – Driver Time Management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 10, 2021

I quickly became very familiar with the standard half-sized and full-sized (40″ x 48″) pallets that the company was using at the time, though I was unaware of the Pallet Supply Chain. The backbone of the Digital Supply Chain of the future is end to end electronic connectivity and real time visibility as to the movement of goods.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

They seemed rather administrative at the time and took away valued time to work on more pressing matters. Proactive, Real Time Visibility. You should have end to end real time visibility to your entire Supply Chain. End To End Supply Chain Mapping.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 7, 2021

No matter the niche, the customer today expects both products and services to be delivered real quick and tailored to unique requirements. Blockchain-enabled supply chains have better record-keeping and real-time product tracking. Effective digital supply chain strategies can help organizations stand out from the crowd.

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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. While you still need people to load and unload trailers the number of people exposed to and touching logistics can be reduced.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

In Supply Chain that means we want and need full end to end visibility and transparency. To provide that end to end visibility requires electronic connectivity of all nodes of the Supply Chain. In any TMS you obviously need the basics in terms of electronic freight and logistics 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

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

In going door to door trying to sell a Freight Management service, as well as in my experience working in companies, I have had the opportunity to see a variety of ways in which companies, large and small, were managing their Freight and Logistics spend. Freight and Logistics. You can not get this visibility without a plan.

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The Network Effect

JANUARY 8, 2015

Note: This is the latest installment in a series of posts where I discuss the current landscape for logistics service providers (LSPs). But what I’m going to discuss today is very real and the most advanced logistics providers can deliver them today. Sogol/Flickr. appeared first on The Network Effect.

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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. Can they wait until all items in an order are available to receive everything in one shipment, or do they need each item as soon as possible? Inventory positioning: Visibility across your entire network allows you to optimize the fulfillment of each order.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

There are tremendous benefits but there are obstacles, real or perceived, that get in the way. And they would not have the end to end supply chain visibility that can come with a TMS. The reality is that a do-it-yourself TMS solution requires a large investment in cash and resources and time.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Most supply chain leaders recognize that it’s an incredibly exciting time to be working in the field. Today’s supply chain really touches every aspect of running a business—from strategic planning , to logistics and inventory , to sales and store operations. You would measure lead time in days or even weeks. Mike Mortson.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Automation has eliminated a number of blue-collar supply chain jobs in warehouses and distribution centres, and driverless trucks stand to transform the logistics field, eliminating the need for millions of truck drivers. Many companies have already automated their front-line transactional purchasing activities.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Is Just In Time Past Its Time? And standard operating practice in the automotive industry is just-in-time delivery dynamics. At the same time demand dropped dramatically at the beginning of the pandemic. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Environmental Impacts and Market Dynamics.

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EazyStock

JUNE 10, 2022

Calculating demand forecasts and replenishment parameters can also be very challenging and time-consuming without software. An inventory optimization app focuses on optimizing stock levels – reducing the risk of stock outs while ensuring you don’t over-invest and carry too much excess. Logistics tracking. Driver time management.

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