IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This helps reduce errors to improve data quality and response times to questions, which improves customer and supplier satisfaction. The ability to make these sourcing decisions in real-time can help increase profits during peak demand periods and better meet customer expectations.

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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. Strategic planning Integrated Business Planning starts with strategic planning.

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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.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

The importance of these drivers depends on the planning horizons, from the shortest – the Execution Horizon and Sales and Operations Execution – through Integrated Business Planning to the longest horizons of Strategic Planning and Visioning. Doing so frees up time for executives to focus on the bigger picture. .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

One of the main problems in a functionally organized company is that those functions over time can become isolated from each other. Organization lines and boxes on a piece of paper become actual boundaries and barriers to teamwork and productivity in real life. How many parts of your company act as independent silos?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Recent projects include the digital transformation of a worldwide service and repair parts program; enabling an OEM’s end-to-end supply chain visibility of outsourced manufacturers, assemblers, distribution hubs and 3PL’s; and forming a B2B business development capability for a successful B2C eCommerce company.

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