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MRO spare parts optimization

IBM Supply Chain Blog

These supplies include everything from large infrastructure items such as turbines, generators, transformers and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems to smaller items like gears, grease and mops. Many asset-intensive businesses are prioritizing inventory optimization due to the pressures of complying with growing industry 4.0

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Strategic Procurement — Everything You Should Know

Procurement Tactics

When strategic procurement is done correctly, it can help an organization to optimize its profit margin, reduce risks, and streamline the process of purchasing goods and services needed to achieve business goals. You can conduct an analysis to prioritize and align your strategies across functional business areas of the company.

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Building an Efficient Company From Top to Bottom

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Warehouse Layout Optimization Once you grow to a certain level, you may need significant storage for materials and products. When you optimize your warehouse layout , it allows workers to organize, manage, and recover materials efficiently, saving the company time and money.