IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Organizations may also choose to vet each supplier to ensure their own sustainability practices align—from the suppliers of raw materials for production to those who provide shipping boxes. It also can help optimize transportation costs and service-level agreements as well as improve inventory management and visibility.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2021

Then, the empty containers are transloaded and move into other parts of the country to be loaded with raw materials (for example agricultural products), before heading back onto shipping containers bound for Asia. It’s yet another example of how vital supply chain management is to today’s global economy.

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In the wake of supply chain disruptions and global shortages, businesses are quickly recognizing the need for greater visibility over their supply network, from documenting the origin of material components to tracking shipments.

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SupplyShift

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In the wake of supply chain disruptions and global shortages, businesses are quickly recognizing the need for greater visibility over their supply network, from documenting the origin of material components to tracking shipments.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Supply Chain has a central and pivotal role, if not the controlling responsibility, for Cash Cycle management. From the inbound perspective he Supply Chain team typically procures raw materials, expedites their delivery. End to End Supply Chain Visibility and the Internet of Things (IoT).

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

It aims to establish long-term partnerships based on mutually beneficial agreements, making the 3PL provider an integral part of the client’s supply chain. They play a crucial role in the supply chain by ensuring the availability of raw materials or finished products for transportation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

And most disasters, however big or small, seem to disrupt the Supply Chain in some fashion. As a company you may be disrupted in your ability to get your raw materials delivered, your goods processed, or your products shipped to your customers. Proactive, Real Time Visibility. End To End Supply Chain Mapping.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

A sustainable supply chain needs to embed environmental, social and governance (ESG) best practices into how raw materials are sourced, turned into products and delivered to market. By their very nature, global supply chains involve complex and multinational production and transportation networks.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Using advanced analytics in a transportation management network to look at historical traffic patterns, you can plan a truck’s route that takes into account time delays for more accurate arrival times. You can uncover roadblocks within your supply chain that could lead to delays in shipping.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Check out What Exactly Is Supply Chain Management? The creation of new products must be supported by the Supply Chain team working closely with Design and Development. The interaction between Supply Chain and Finance must be tight and harmonious in a well functioning organization. Subscribe Here!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 26, 2021

On top of that it is now important to develop the vision and strategy to create a more robust and resilient Supply Chain in the future. Conclusion. Pandemic fatigue has set in, at a very minimum. At the other extreme many people are suffering from Post Pandemic Stress Disorder.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 24, 2024

Top Logistics Trends in 2024 As businesses seek higher efficiency and resilience, the supply chain trends for this year reflect a resumed focus on digitization, sustainability, and agility. AI-powered optimization AI-powered optimizations change supply chain management, as they find ground in the machine learning and AI rise.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Commodity and raw material shortages of every kind have delayed the manufacturing and distribution of goods across most industries, driving up prices in the process. One of the fundamental problems which has contributed to the current breakdowns is the sheer lack of visibility.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Investopedia succinctly describes JIT as “a management strategy that aligns raw-material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules. ” As the name states, raw materials are introduced to the production process just as they are needed, and not before. How Just In Time Works.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Many companies were caught flat-footed if any part of their Supply Chain depended on the supply of goods from China, or any other country for that matter. There were calls to domestically source materials, or to establish Parallel Supply Chains. Digital Supply Chain Visibility.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Read more about Warehouse Automation: Definition, Benefits and Issues at our Website SCM DOJO What is a Warehouse Management System (WMS)? A warehouse management system is a software solution that provides transparency and visibility to the entire warehouse operations. What are the Benefits of Warehouse Management Systems?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 14, 2020

What’s the New Normal in Supply Chain? What’s Normal in Supply Chain Anyways?). The massive disruption in the Supply Chain caused by the pandemic is historic by any measure. The visibility to and the impacts of this disruption is also unprecedented. The Digital Supply Chain is our Future.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

And companies must proceed with deploying Digital Supply Chain strategies aimed at provided real time electronic end to end connectivity and visibility across their entire network. performance, disaster recovery effectiveness, robustness, etc.). Copyright © Mortson Enterprises Inc.

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Procurement Software

JULY 4, 2023

Ultimately, digital procurement enables organisations to enhance the overall procurement experience, as well as increase efficiencies and transform their end-to-end procurement function. Blockchain can be used across various industries, including both finance and end-to-end supply chain management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 4, 2021

From the time you order the first piece of that device until the time you receive that device can be months given the times required to acquire raw materials, go through the manufacturing process, and transport goods. The actual order lead time for a device, assuming that you are starting from scratch, can be months.

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