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Streamlining supply chain management: Strategies for the future

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Why supply chain management matters Supply chain management involves coordinating and managing all the activities involved in sourcing , procurement, conversion and logistics. Supply chain disruptions are caused by a variety of factors, from pandemics, natural disasters and political instability to supplier bankruptcy and IT failures.

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See Through Disruptions: How Supply Chain Visibility Builds Resilience

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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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Disaster Strikes!!! Is Your Supply Chain Ready To Recover?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Proactive, Real Time Visibility. You should have end to end real time visibility to your entire Supply Chain. Even if this visibility is not automated you need communication channels established. End To End Supply Chain Mapping. End To End Supply Chain Mapping. Scenario Planning.

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Don’t let the shipping container crisis ruin Christmas this year

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Consider supplier alternatives. If the clogged ports and shipping delays have you rethinking some of your vendors, and your company is in a position to get your products from other sources, consider finding local or USA-based suppliers. This reduces delivery time and allows you to market the products as “local”. IBM Sterling.

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What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management?

Supply Chain Game Changer

To varying degrees, logistics management functions include customer service, sourcing and procurement, production planning and scheduling, packaging, and assembly. What is also notable is that Logistics management has a much broader scope than what we have defined as being associated with Freight Management.

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Experts Unfold Top Supply Chain Technology to Watch

Supply Chain Opz

Markus Rosemann, Vice President for Logistics and Order Fulfillment, SAP There is a great opportunity for technology to relate massive amounts of data from sensors, telematics systems and RFID tagged items in the Supply Chain and Logistics industries. Connected devices can also support the warehouse worker (i.e.

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The Supply Chain Management Playbook: Your Game Plan for Operational Success

World of Procurement blog

Information must flow constantly to enable planning and management of inventory, production scheduling, order fulfillment, and more. It improves product availability and order fulfillment rates. Customers receive orders on-time without backlogs. Optimized supply chains lead to improved profit margins.