IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

Purpose Savvy sustainable consumers want end-to-end visibility into a product’s origins to ensure that it was sustainably developed and transported every step of the way. 3 Tips for delivering on promise and purpose in the retail supply chain 1. ​ 2. Simple: communicate!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS)! . Why have so few companies adopted a TMS (Transportation Management System) solution? There are tremendous benefits but there are obstacles, real or perceived, that get in the way. With all of that we went to market!

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

In today’s competitive market, the successful operation of a business hinges on the smooth integration of various processes and information management systems, especially when it comes to 3PL integration. As a result, orchestration simplifies data management, making it easier for businesses to work more effectively.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 3, 2021

Supply Chain has historically been considered a back office function, necessary but lacking in prestige and strategic value. The Coronavirus pandemic created a dramatic and highly visible disruption in that paradigm. Supply Chain can be hard to truly understand so outsiders have a simplistic view of what it involves.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Check out Why don’t you have a TMS (Transportation Management System) Solution yet? Yet it is managed by one or two people, with no support, and no visibility from upper management. Aside from the cost impact the service implications of a poor Freight management system are enormous.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Discover Ways to Boost Supply Chain Visibility through Digital Marketing Supply chain visibility is essential for providing a superior customer experience and sustaining customer loyalty over time. Each of these experiences damages the customer relationship.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Check out Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? Why have so few companies adopted a Transportation Management System (TMS) solution? There are tremendous benefits but there are obstacles, real or perceived, that get in the way. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 7, 2023

“But what we saw in Q2 is really the beginnings of the supply chain now running in a healthy way. I joke that we had a board meeting a few weeks ago, and it’s the first time in a board meeting where our supply chain slide had no red on it. Supplier Relationships: Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Cloud-based solutions are ideal for any size business because they can be scaled up as your business grows and are easier to set-up and manage. Advanced Analytics will support real-time decision making based on data captured across the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 14, 2021

At their root, these two roles coexist with conflicting purposes, but function stronger together than they do apart, as they are — at times — seemingly contrary forces that actually are complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in any business. CPOs “gave supply chain sustainability a ranking of 7.2

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

They almost always happen within the standard lead time of the components you need. From your Customer to your CEO through to the entire Management chain and everyone in Production … they all want the needed parts NOW! There was an official Corporate department called Supply Line Management.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

What is Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods, services, information and finances as they move from raw materials to final product, from manufacturer to consumer. Customers receive orders on-time without backlogs.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

In the healthcare supply chain, there are three main challenges pharmacies, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and patients are facing: shortages and delays; lack of convenient and cost-effective fulfillment options; and rising counterfeiting and regulatory changes, along with a persistent need for better drug cold chain management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we are introducing a new “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. Trade customs were different then too.

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Procurify

JUNE 8, 2022

Supply base optimization is a strategy used to reduce the number of suppliers you work with, especially those who are inactive or limited-use suppliers. This way, organizations can spend more time with fewer suppliers. . 6 steps for successful supply base optimization. Current inventory. Supply performance ratings .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Refer back to the table we showed earlier on “Food Waste by Supply Chain Stage” If you scan down the column entitled “Potential Remedies” you can quickly see where Supply Chain can make an impact. Everyone in Supply Chain has experienced being asked to improve some metric by 25% or more.

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