IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In today’s complex global business environment, effective supply chain management (SCM) is crucial for maintaining a competitive advantage. Here’s how companies are using different strategies to address supply chain management and meet their business goals.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Is Apple Supply Chain Really the No. Surprisingly, IT research firm Gartner ranks Apple Supply Chain as the best supply chain in the world for 4 years in a row. But, is Apples Supply Chain really the number 1? 1) Apples Supply Chain Model. Supply Chain Model of Apple Inc.

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Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

An advanced source-to-pay platform is crucial for unleashing procurement’s potential and optimizing supply chain performance. The greatest value-add often comes from integrating trusted suppliers into the New Product Development (NPD) process.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

When I began my career there was no such thing as “Supply Chain Management” Supply Chain was not a title to be found anywhere on any organization chart. So what exactly is the definition of “Supply Chain Management”? The Evolution of Supply Chain!

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In the era of the Digital Retail Revolution, adaptive supply chain management is imperative amid the surge in online retail and the social commerce boom. The complexity of the e-commerce landscape is compounded by the presence of multiple sales channels, posing challenges to efficient management.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration vs. Supplier Relationship Management What good is having the best suppliers if you can’t communicate well enough to leverage their products and skills? The primary goals of SRM are to foster hand-in-glove supplier relationships, manage risk, and optimize the value chain.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Supplier Collaboration: Driving Innovation and Competitive Advantage In today’s hyper-connected global economy, where supply chains span continents, and industries are interlinked globally, supplier collaboration serves as the foundation to drive innovation and create a future-ready organization. What is supplier collaboration?

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EazyStock

APRIL 28, 2022

What does supply chain optimization mean? Put simply, supply chain optimization means using technology to get inventory to the right place at the right time – at the lowest cost and highest profit for your business. Supply chain optimization best practice.

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EazyStock

APRIL 28, 2022

What does supply chain optimization mean? Put simply, supply chain optimization means using technology to get inventory to the right place at the right time – at the lowest cost and highest profit for your business. Supply chain optimization best practice.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

Knowing how to manifest these improvements is not always clear: Enter generative AI and the content supply chain. Get the study: The Revolutionary Content Supply Chain A content supply chain brings together people, processes, and technology to effectively plan, create, produce, launch, measure, and manage content.

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TYA Suite

MAY 23, 2025

Managing a successful supply chain requires more than just ensuring products are delivered on time its about building strong, effective partnerships with your suppliers. Supplier collaboration is essential for optimizing supply chain performance and achieving long-term business success.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 7, 2023

It is a strategic method of managing suppliers, where the focus is on aligning suppliers and partners with your business strategy. Supplier collaboration goes beyond traditional buyer-supplier relationships by promoting cooperation, transparency, and innovation throughout the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Supply chain collaboration is a hot topic today and no wonder: companies that collaborate effectively across the supply chain have enjoyed dramatic reductions in inventories and costs, together with improvements in speed, service levels, and customer satisfaction. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Making The Right Choices.

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Procurement Templates

JUNE 18, 2023

Central banks and governments often aim to manage inflation to maintain price stability and promote economic growth. Money buys less than before How should procurement manage inflation? ChatGPT Procurement departments can take several steps to manage inflation effectively.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 9, 2025

This not only includes internal data on product quality, operations, machine performance, logistics etc., but also external data such as supplier networks and performance, extended supply chains, and the environmental impact of their operations. Finally, at the highest level, AI takes charge in closed-loop systems.

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TYA Suite

MAY 13, 2025

Typically, a manager or procurement officer will examine the request to ensure it fits within the budget and complies with company policies. Enhanced supplier collaboration through data-driven decisions With the rise of digital tools and analytics, operational procurement management is increasingly data-driven.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In supply chain management, total lead time is a crucial metric encompassing the period from customer order to delivery, be it in B2B or B2C scenarios. Production Lead Time: Encompassing manufacturing, quality control, assembly, and related processes.

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The Good Spending

AUGUST 16, 2022

Why is supply chain collaboration essential? Once, I was asked what makes the supply chain important to a company. Shadow procurement, supply chain, and logistics have become standard for many companies. The supply chain is the most collaborative function in the business.

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Procurement Insights

MAY 15, 2025

in 2015 and climbing steadily to $1.21B by 2025 – representing extraordinary growth as the company established itself as a leader in the spend management space. The graph shows three key metrics for Coupa from 2000 to 2025: Revenue Growth (Blue Line): Coupa’s revenue shows exponential growth from its founding, reaching $50.8M

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

Targeted Strategies: Armed with LCI insights, companies can focus efforts on reducing resource consumption, emissions, and waste generation, thus optimizing sustainability endeavors. Watch Inventory Optimization Tool in Excel – Inventory optimization model on our SCMDOJO YouTube Channel! It assesses environmental impact.

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TYA Suite

MAY 13, 2025

Instead, it involves smart planning, better supplier management, and improving the way are made. Lower costs mean more available cash to invest in other parts of the business like marketing, product development, or hiring. Strategic procurement is no longer just a support functionits a key driver of business success.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 24, 2024

In the fast-paced realm of ecommerce, efficient inventory management is vital for running a successful online business. This article outlines top inventory management techniques that ecommerce businesses can use to enhance efficiency and organization. Inventory management is fundamental to any thriving ecommerce operation.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

Business Process Management (BPM) is a systematic approach to managing and streamlining business processes. BPM is intended to help improve the efficiency of existing processes, with the goal of increasing productivity and overall business performance. BPM is often confused with other seemingly similar initiatives.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

Large organizations are comprised of many assets that require continuous monitoring to ensure optimal productivity. Whatever the case, large organizations can benefit from enterprise asset management (EAM) software to manage all the physical stuff the company owns.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

BPR examples are not one-time projects, but rather examples of a continuous journey of innovation and change focused on optimizing end-to-end processes and eliminating redundancies. Successful implementation of BPR requires strong leadership, effective change management and a commitment to continuous improvement.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Improvements to Private Fleet Management Module Boosts Ultra’s Advantage over Competing TMS Solutions’ Recent Forays into Functionality for Shippers Using Common Carriers and Private Fleets. We’re certain the improved financial line item management will yield both operational and cost efficiency benefits for all UltraShipTMS users.”.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This includes technical documentation, user manuals and other relevant materials that accompany software development. Product development : Generative AI is increasingly utilized by product designers for optimizing design concepts on a large scale.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 14, 2025

How to Turn Your Data into a Strategic Asset for Business Transformation Every business generates vast amounts of data daily, from customer interactions and sales transactions to supply chain movements and employee productivity metrics. Let’s explore the critical steps in this journey.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 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 have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action ” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. This was my first foray into the world of supply.

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Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 12, 2015

There are thousands of project management books in the market but how to determine the most practical project management book that you can really use? Despite wide spread adoption of PM methodologies, many working professionals are still using a checklist or a simple Gantt Chart to manage complex projects on regular basis.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 11, 2024

This includes the management of inventory, warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment processes. Third-party logistics providers, commonly known as 3PLs, play a pivotal role in the supply chain industry by offering specialized services to businesses looking to streamline their operations. This is where 3PL excels.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 11, 2024

This includes the management of inventory, warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment processes. Third-party logistics providers, commonly known as 3PLs, play a pivotal role in the supply chain industry by offering specialized services to businesses looking to streamline their operations. This is where 3PL excels.

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The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Her satisfaction depends on the efficiency of the supply network. It is important to recognize that a Consumer Packed Goods (CPG) company’s network determines its supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction. When designing a supply chain the following steps must be followed: Define the business objectives.

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The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Her satisfaction depends on the efficiency of the supply network. It is important to recognize that a Consumer Packed Goods (CPG) company’s network determines its supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction. When designing a supply chain the following steps must be followed: Define the business objectives.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 17, 2015

Sherry Brown accepts a position as Director of Product Development, bringing her extensive experience in both logistics and software development to the award-winning UltraShipTMS development team. Brown has held prior positions with top-tier transportation companies like Transplace and Mode Transportation.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 15, 2024

The inventory turnover ratio is a key metric that measures the efficiency of a company’s inventory management. By understanding and optimizing this ratio, ecommerce businesses can streamline their operations, improve cash flow, and maximize profitability.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 3, 2024

Managing inventory is a critical aspect of running a successful ecommerce business. Without effective inventory management, you risk running out of stock, oversupplying certain items, or experiencing inefficient operations that can hinder your business growth. One of the primary benefits is improved customer satisfaction.

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