IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The easy answer is mostly manual labor, although the day might come when much of what is now manual labor will be accomplished by robotic devices controlled by AI. Voice-based queries use natural language processing (NLP) and sentiment analysis for speech recognition so their conversations can begin immediately.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Business process reengineering (BPR) is the radical redesign of core business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in performance, efficiency and effectiveness. BPR involves business process redesign that challenges norms and methods within an organization.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

Since its rollout in 2019, 5G wireless networks have been growing in both availability and use cases. The number of networks also continues to grow, with many popular Internet Service Providers (ISPs) like Verizon, Google and AT&T, offering 5G connectivity in both homes and businesses. But what does the future hold in store?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The supply chain management industry has undergone many changes in recent years. The introduction of IoT devices to the supply chain, the rise of edge computing, and its ability to increase connectivity and efficiencies, have changed how businesses operate across industries. Email Address.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Investment Challenges – Real and Imagined! Intelligent Supply Chain technologies article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Weinberger , UN Supply Chain Expert and CEO of Morpheus Network. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Preview In his 2019 Foresight article, Niels van Hove examined eight technological hurdles that must be overcome to enable autonomous or ‘lights out’ supply-chain planning. He reasoned that to support such planning we need to implement a third wave of integrated supply-chain planning software. Key Points.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The root causes of these issues often stem from a clash of the following critical Supply Chain Variables: Poor Toxic Culture. Flawed Processes. The Next Level Purchasing Body of Knowledge underpins, integrates and enhances the essential components of Supply Chain Management in simple how-to-do steps.

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Procurement Heads

JUNE 14, 2023

The opportunity of the Group Commercial & Procurement Director came up because Network Rail was looking for someone to do a full transformation on the procurement function and change it from a transactional organisation into a much more strategic business partnering function. After a rigorous recruitment process, I got the role.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 31, 2023

which involves the integration of advanced digital technologies and IoT into manufacturing processes and connected devices that transmit and receive instructions and data. This allows for greater automation and optimization of production processes, leading to increased efficiency, productivity and flexibility in manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 16, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Digital Supply Chain Overview! Digital Supply Chain evolve article and permission to publish here provided by Megan R. People often position the digital supply chain as essential for helping today’s businesses succeed. The Improvement of Key Processes. Subscribe Here!

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SCMDOJO

MAY 6, 2022

Modern enterprises rely on supply chain software to track several activities, including manufacturing and distribution of goods. Many supply chain systems are closed-source, all-in-one, proprietary, expensive, and difficult to customize ( read Why ERP Sucks ). And as a result, accelerating the Supply Chain Digitalization journey.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Digital transformations also enable organizations to pause and identify which strategic approaches are worthwhile in today’s environment and where they should direct their energies. For example, applied ML will help organizations that depend on the supply chain engage in better decision making, in real time.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 8, 2020

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 1, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Digital Supply Chain (SC 4.0) Article written for Supply Chain Game Changer by, and permission to publish here provided by, Andrei Klubnikin at at R-Style Lab. trillion on logistics and supply chain within the next five years. Email Address. What You Need to Know!

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ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

The event is free to attend and aims to attract hundreds of procurement and supply chain professionals to discuss and learn more about the latest industry trends and processes. But now with strategic sourcing and category management, the process has become much easier to track, monitor and control. appeared first on Ivalua.

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Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

It is responsible for managing the entire process of acquiring goods and services, from identifying suppliers to ensuring timely deliveries. In essence, procurement serves as the backbone of an organization’s supply chain, contributing to cost savings, risk management, and supplier relationship management.

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The Network Effect

JULY 3, 2014

In part one , I introduced the concept of “process robots”, and showed how they are already being deployed within supply networks to automatically do the work. In part two, I showed how process robots can be used to match supply and demand across a global supply network.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JULY 26, 2023

By integrating real-time operational data, historical information and advanced algorithms into a comprehensive digital model, a digital twin can predict future behavior, refine operational efficiency and enable unprecedented insights into the real-world counterpart’s behavior.

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EazyStock

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Intro to 2020 Supply Chain Management Trends. Supply chains have lengthened and extended across borders, bringing a whole new host of opportunities and challenges. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. 2020 supply chain management trends will further these shifts. Greening” the Supply Chain.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. To make it easier, supply chain professionals must understand potential risks to mitigate their impact.

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EazyStock

JANUARY 6, 2023

The supply chain world has been rocked repeatedly over the past few years due to global issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, shipping container shortages, catastrophic weather events, and socioeconomic issues – many outside our control. To make it easier, supply chain professionals must understand potential risks to mitigate their impact.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

How digital supply chain management, the broad concept that cloud-based systems, analytics and monitoring of goods, vehicles and other assets via the Internet of Things will improve the way supply chains run, is a major concern for many logistics organizations today. Merge IoT with app processes. Scenario-based planning.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 12, 2020

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 30, 2014

In part one and part two I explained how the terms “shelf-connected” and “demand-driven” have been in use for years within the supply chain community, but only recently has demand-driven value network technology emerged and matured enough to truly be a game-changer. Note, this is part three of an ongoing series.

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Jaggaer

DECEMBER 13, 2018

According to Supply Management, “Cognitive procurement will drive the Procurement profession forward” and early adopters may certainly gain a competitive advantage. Chatbots, short for chat robot , are computer programs that mimic conversations with people using artificial intelligence.

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The Procuretech Podcast

JANUARY 25, 2022

While on the one hand, Procurement will definitely become more robot-driven for some tasks, he sees the function becoming more of a jack-of-all-trades as we expand our remit into other areas and become more versatile as professionals. Florian's 4 key areas for managing change. Digitalisation. Innovation. Resilience.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

The advancement of digital technology enables the real-time, intelligent management of the Supply Chain. So even if you have a Digital Supply Chain how do you manage this complexity? The foundation of the Digital Supply Chain is the true end-to-end connectivity of your entire Supply Chain network and assets.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

MARCH 21, 2019

A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. You may have heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain. Photo licensed through iStockphoto. Photo licensed through Shutterstock.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

5G technology isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution that can enable digital transformation at the touch of a button. However, due to improvements in latency and bandwidth, 5G networks are capable of much faster upload and download speeds.

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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. It eliminates waste and enables companies to manufacture products at lower costs.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 14, 2023

Smart manufacturing (SM)—the use of advanced, highly integrated technologies in manufacturing processes—is revolutionizing how companies operate. IIoT-connected assets help industrial manufacturing facilities manage and maintain equipment by utilizing cloud computing and facilitating communication between enabled machinery.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 22, 2016

Then, executives need supply chain technology to stay ahead of the game. Onge Company Game changing technologies in the supply run from the immediate, to the near-term, to the futuristic, but there are some clear examples in each. augmented reality applications for warehouse picking and smart picking robots).

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future! Mike Mortson was recently interviewed by Oracle as a part of their Global Supply Chain Influencer program. This article was posted on Oracle’s Supply Chain Management blog. Email Address. Mike Mortson.

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Claritum

MAY 12, 2019

Note: technology that is used to create products or packaging or logistically move products and the innovations surrounding these domains (such as automated vehicle technology, drones, robotics, Auto ID and additive manufacturing) are not included in this table. Supply chain alternative routing or sourcing. Trusted Supply chain.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

A supply chain, or as I prefer to say, a value network, is similarly constrained. There is a lot of buzz about the “autonomous” supply chain these days. I’ve heard the driverless vehicle used as an analogy for the autonomous supply chain. Photo licensed through iStockphoto. Photo licensed through Shutterstock.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 24, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Stand Out Digital Supply Chain Strategies! Technologies to optimize Supply Chain article and permission to publish here provided by Arra at No-BS Marketplace. Latest Technologies Available To Help Different Supply Chain Models. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Cloud Computing.

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