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Supply chain visibility in the energy and utilities industry

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Visibility into other key inventory (e.g., Facts about the energy and utilities industry Transformer prices have doubled, while the average lead time for delivery has at least tripled from what it was two years earlier, reaching 52 weeks in some cases.

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Webinar Recap: Procurement 2022, Big Trends and Predictions

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in October 2021*, the highest in more than three decades, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Disruptions in global supply chains, labor market shortages, strong consumer demand. Building and maintaining supply chain resilience will be critical in a post-Covid-19 world. What can we expect in 2022?

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The missing link: Why visibility is essential to creating a resilient supply chain

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Supply chain visibility has been the missing link since the shockwaves of 2020 rippled throughout the world and consumers felt the impacts of broad-based supply chain issues. But what does supply chain visibility mean? The bottom line is your bottom line.

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Predictive Procurement: Overcoming Challenges in Health and Pharma

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It’s vital that supplies are predictable, so you can get the products and services you need. To address supplier challenges, you must ensure your preferred providers can meet your changing needs and that you have a diverse supply base. Supply Chain Visibility. Supply chain visibility is another critical issue.

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Rivian: Navigating Supply Chain and Operational Challenges and Embracing Growth

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Supply Chain Visibility: Establish robust supply chain visibility to proactively identify potential bottlenecks and mitigate disruptions. Encourage transparency, long-term partnerships, and joint problem-solving to enhance supply chain resilience and secure a reliable component supply.

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The Supply Chain Management Playbook: Your Game Plan for Operational Success

World of Procurement blog

Accurate demand forecasts enable effective supply chain planning. Source Sourcing involves identifying suppliers and negotiating pricing, lead times, quality, and other terms. Flexible sourcing options, insurance, and contingency protocols help mitigate supply chain disruptions.

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High Speed 2’s approach to building supply chain transparency

Procurement Leaders

Supply chain resiliency is also a critical objective for HS2, as the industry contends with challenges including commodities, hyperinflation of material prices, deficits in skilled labour and changing consumption habits. Supply market constraints – including price rises, haulage issues and capacity shortages.