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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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The Ultimate Guide to Contract Logistics: What You Need to Know

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Contract Logistics is a critical aspect of the supply chain that often remains behind the scenes but plays a significant role in ensuring the efficient movement and management of goods. Contract logistics is a specialized service offered by third-party logistics (3PL) providers to manage supply chain operations on behalf of a company.

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See Through Disruptions: How Supply Chain Visibility Builds Resilience

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However, they are also susceptible to disruptions and risks. 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.

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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. It improves product availability and order fulfillment rates.

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Business process management (BPM) examples

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Business Process Management (BPM) is a systematic approach to managing and streamlining business processes. Conversely, it has a larger scope than task management, which deals with individual tasks, and project management, which handles one-time initiatives. BPM is often confused with other seemingly similar initiatives.

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The Reality of Automation in Procurement!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The duties of procurement managers are diverse, ranging from creating solicitations to collaborating with vendors. Along with cost savings, procurement managers are focusing on optimizing and automating processes. Management can review orders in real-time and spend time on exceptions raised by the system. Cost Saving.