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At which point should end-to-end (S2C) source-customer visibility begin in the manufacturing process?

Procurement Insights

In my December 2019 post , Sorry, Charlie, there is something wrong with the world’s seafood supply chain I talked about consumer demand for tracking the seafood industry from source to plate. Giving customers real-time visibility of the delivery process elevates the service level considerably.

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4 smart technologies modernizing sourcing strategy

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Sourcing is getting smarter. To start, many organizations have already pivoted from a tactical to a strategic sourcing mindset—which can make all the difference when it comes to gaining and retaining a competitive advantage. But now, the benefits of strategic sourcing are becoming even more attainable thanks to innovation.

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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. Where tactical sourcing is a short-term strategy, strategic sourcing is for long-term business goals.

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Google Cloud Brings End-to-End Visibility to Supply Chains With New Supply Chain Twin Solution

Supply Chain Brain

Google Cloud, a suite of cloud computing services, announced the launch of Supply Chain Twin, a purpose-built industry solution that lets companies build a digital twin — a virtual representation of their physical supply chain — by orchestrating data from disparate sources to get a more complete view of suppliers, inventories and other information. (..)

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How do you treat supply chain cataracts? Pizza – Domino’s Pizza!

Procurement Insights

Supply chain visibility refers to the ability to track and monitor products, materials, and information as they move through the various stages of a supply chain, from the sourcing of raw materials to the delivery of the final product to the end consumer. Keep that in mind.

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Visibility is crucial for supply chains

Strategic Sourceror

As any supply chain professional will tell you, managing various day-to-day operations and keeping track of everything going on in the supply chain are among the most difficult parts of the job. Why is visibility so important? Reduced costs Ultimately, visibility boils down into long-term operational efficiency.

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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.