Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Future-proofing supply chains to manage risk, boost real-time visibility, enhance sustainability, deploy AI effectively, and promote end-to-end collaboration is critical. The global economy is slowly recovering, but volatility remains a constant. Tick-tock…

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EazyStock

AUGUST 28, 2023

When it comes to inventory management, relying on gut feelings and historical data may lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities and incorrect inventory levels. When combined with manual inventory management processes, you increase the risk of human errors, which can culminate in stockouts and overstocking.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge! A recent Deloitte survey estimated only 15% of CPO’s have visibility beyond their tier one suppliers. I found this striking that there is so little multi-tier Supply Chain visibility. Visibility comes at a cost – one we’ve spoken about before: trust.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Unlocking the full potential of supply chain management has long been a goal for businesses that seek efficiency, resilience and sustainability. AI tools help users address queries and resolve alerts by using supply chain data, and natural language processing helps analysts access inventory, order and shipment data for decision-making.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

The impacts of data challenges are becoming visible to company stakeholders, with consumers making purchasing — and even employment — decisions based on a company’s progress toward their ESG goals. Those who have committed to closing the green gap have embraced sustainability-focused processes and are reaping the benefits.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

They consider factors—like supplier performance or sustainability —that support long-term partnerships, advance business needs and increase purchasing power. Successful strategic sourcing often results in process optimization, cost management, customer satisfaction, risk management , increased sustainability and other benefits.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Beacon’s supply chain visibility platform is a central hub for real-time ocean and air freight tracking, supply chain performance analytics and carbon emissions reporting. Guest bio: Fraser Robinson is the Co-Founder & CEO of Beacon, a supply chain visibility and collaboration platform.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

If you haven’t been thinking about these questions, the time to start is now. Your customers, employees and shareholders want to know you have a plan to address supply chain sustainability. But the supply chain doesn’t end when the product hits the market, and neither does supply chain sustainability.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

[Read More: Rivian: Navigating Supply Chain and Operational Challenges and Embracing Growth ] Walmart’s Supply Chain: Integrated Supply Chain Success Data-Driven Success Factors In the realm of modern supply chain management, data-driven strategies play a pivotal role in enhancing a company’s competitiveness.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

For the energy and utilities industry (E&U), time is not on their side. Equipment-heavy and reliant on an aging infrastructure, E&U clients suffer from costly supply chain disruptions as wear, tear and time take their toll. Visibility. However, maintenance inventory optimization is only part of the solution.

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Empowering CPO

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of procurement, organizations are turning to strategic sourcing services to navigate the complexities and achieve sustainable success. By adopting a TCO mindset, organizations can make more informed decisions that contribute to long-term financial sustainability.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 8, 2023

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. A recent study by Blue Yonder, a leading provider of supply chain management software, found that supply chain disruptions are costing businesses more than ever before.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Loss of sales and market share are the most visible and measurable impacts. Under pressure to quickly identify new sources of supply, due diligence has–at times been reduced, thereby increasing the likelihood of quality issues, unknowingly supporting forced labor, or exposing organizations to fraud. Few knew until impacted.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 22, 2023

Integrated logistics, also known as integrated supply chain management, refers to the coordinated and seamless management of all the activities involved in the movement and storage of goods and materials. Sustainable Procurement Course Maintain profitability while moving toward sustainability 4.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which can provide procurement with the tools needed to manage their supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost savings. Ivalua’s Contract Management module allows you to easily track milestones and consumption in real time across multiple agreements.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Globally, there has been an uptick of landmark regulations forcing companies to address sustainability issues like climate change, and to disclose the work they are doing to address these issues. For the first wave of companies affected, sustainability reports will be required as soon as fiscal year 2024. In parallel, the U.S.

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Finale Inventory

APRIL 18, 2024

There’s a lot involved in sustaining continuous sales on Amazon beyond just having products listed on the world’s largest marketplace. To set your Amazon business up for success, one of the main areas to focus on is inventory: the flow, the costs, the timing of it all. Sounds convenient, right?

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 19, 2023

AI in logistics refers to the use of AI-powered solutions to optimize supply chain management, improve decision-making and enhance customer experience. Artificial intelligence is being used to automate routine and time-consuming work in warehouses such as packing and sorting of goods which helps to improve efficiency, reduce errors and costs.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 31, 2023

Inventory Control: What is it? Inventory control, also known as stock control, refers to the process of managing and regulating a company’s inventory levels to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations. It is a way for a company to manage its supply to make sure it has enough but not too much.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

The procurement of materials is a vital process in supply chain management, involving the timely acquisition of high-quality goods and services at the most economical prices from reliable suppliers. Inventory Control and Management : Properly managing the received materials to ensure they are used efficiently and effectively.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

The procurement of materials is a vital process in supply chain management, involving the timely acquisition of high-quality goods and services at the most economical prices from reliable suppliers. Inventory Control and Management : Properly managing the received materials to ensure they are used efficiently and effectively.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 14, 2021

Procurement and Sustainability are your business’ Yin and Yang. Procurement and Sustainability are two disciplines and business functions that exist in a perfectly harmonious contradiction. Sustainability is fundamentally centered around the act of conservation. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Procurement is Committed.

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Positive Purchasing

JULY 26, 2023

Jonathan O’Brien , CEO of Positive Purchasing , author, and global procurement thought leader, outlines an effective approach to creating a road map for embedding a sustainable procurement initiative in your business. I am not going to catalogue all the reasons why embedding effective sustainability in an organization is so vital.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

For the first time, the rule establishes additional recordkeeping requirements for any US-based entity that manufactures, processes, packs or holds foods on the Food Traceability List. With greater tracking and traceability, for example, comes real-time demand insight.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 4, 2020

For good or for ill, truck drivers seem to always play an integral role during these challenging times, serving as a flash point for the consciousness of America. Perhaps due to this dedication to keep cargo moving in spite of any obstacles, there is a pattern of drivers being caught in the crossfire during times of civil distress/unrest.

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ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

CTA April 28, 2023 | | Supply Chain by Vishal Patel Cost, Risk, and Sustainability. The question is, how do you balance all three while maintaining continuous operations and generating revenue at the same time? We’re seeing a lot of interest in ESG, specifically on the topic of measuring and managing carbon emissions,” he said. “At

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

When it comes to the latter, retail leaders are also facing new government regulations that make sustainability promises a must-have rather than a nice-to-have. The good news is that sustainability and profitability go hand-in-hand, especially in the retail supply chain. Simple: communicate! Checking all these boxes is no small feat.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability. Sustainability Together with traceability and transparency comes sustainability—and 60% of CEOs say they’re already feeling pressure to be more transparent about their organization’s sustainability performance.¹

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

Whether you’re a small enterprise with only a few assets or a large-scale corporation with offices spanning the globe, asset lifecycle management, or ALM, is a fundamental part of your operations. What is asset lifecycle management? Here’s what you need to know in order to build a successful strategy. What is an asset?

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HICX

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This has led to organizations investing capital in and spending time on optimizing supply chains to cut lead times, improve supplier performance and increase business profitability. The Global Supply Chain Landscape: What is the current situation?

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Procurement Tactics

JULY 23, 2023

The main goal of last mile logistics is to ensure that goods or services ordered by customers are delivered efficiently and on time. This tracking system enables real-time updates on the shipment’s whereabouts and estimated delivery time.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 3, 2023

Introduction In the complex and fast-paced business world of today, Managed Procurement Services (MPS) have emerged as a key solution for enterprises seeking to streamline their operations, improve efficiencies, and achieve cost savings. Procurement is no longer just about purchasing goods and services at the lowest cost.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 8, 2023

Sustainable Procurement Course Maintain profitability while moving toward sustainability 4. ChatGPT & AI in Procurement Course Unleash the power of ChatGPT & AI within procurement Periodic Inventory System: What is it? Incorporating a periodic system into a business requires not much time and effort.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the company leverages advanced AI technologies to enhance procurement processes, focusing on efficiency and data visibility. What sets Mithra-AI apart is its real-time, continuous visibility of spend data, coupled with proactive alerts for opportunities and risks.

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Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Companies, regardless of size and industry, need to source goods and services efficiently, cost-effectively, and with an eye towards sustainability and social responsibility. But there’s a light at the end of the tunnel: Managed Procurement Services.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 26, 2023

Today I’m joined by Blume Global , a market-leading, sustainability-focused software brand that is removing a huge $1 trillion of waste from the global supply chain, and making logistics processes more agile, dependable, and sustainable with innovative execution and visibility solutions. 27.19] The ideal client for Blume Global.

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Planergy

JULY 5, 2022

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. ESG In Supply Chain: Creating a Sustainable Value Chain. Ethical Sustainability & Responsibility Procurement. Download Free Copy. Written by. Rob Biedron.

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