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Supply chain visibility in the energy and utilities industry

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Equipment-heavy and reliant on an aging infrastructure, E&U clients suffer from costly supply chain disruptions as wear, tear and time take their toll. Visibility. However, maintenance inventory optimization is only part of the solution. Visibility into other key inventory (e.g.,

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#1! Are you a Supply Chain Digital Champion?

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As the demands on supply chains continue to increase, so do the expectations of consumers. Supply chains are particularly affected by these changes, as well as other external influences that threaten to disrupt their daily operations, such as: extreme weather conditions, supply shortages, global health issues, and economic crises.

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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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Financial Supply Chain —  The Ultimate Guide of 2023

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Financial Supply Chain — The Ultimate Guide of 2023. The financial supply chain is new to many procurement professionals, especially those who have just started their journey in the procurement and supply chain industry. . For this article, we will tackle what a financial supply chain is.

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Application performance optimization: Elevate performance and reduce costs

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Driving optimal application performance while minimizing costs has become paramount as organizations strive for positive user experiences. The significance of optimizing application performance Optimizing application development and performance is a must in a world where a user’s experience can control a business’ trajectory.

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4 strategic sourcing use cases to strengthen your supply chain

IBM Supply Chain Blog

In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability.

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4 smart technologies modernizing sourcing strategy

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Successful strategic sourcing often results in process optimization, cost management, customer satisfaction, risk management , increased sustainability and other benefits. For instance, one company is using a network of trusted suppliers built on IBM Blockchain® to provide product provenance for sustainably sourced shrimp.

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