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How to build a successful product development strategy

IBM Supply Chain Blog

To remain competitive in today’s relentlessly paced and ever-expanding marketplace, companies must think carefully about what products they’re developing and how they’re developing them, continuously iterating their processes to maintain a competitive edge. These seven stages of product development are: 1.

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Top 10 CEOs Who Have Had Roles in Supply Chain

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From tech giants to manufacturing leaders, the top 10 CEOs in the supply chain industry have blazed a trail of success. The Top 10 CEOs Who Have Worked As Supply Chain Professionals 1. Tim Cook Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, has a background in operations and supply chain management. Don’t forget!

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Business strategy examples

IBM Supply Chain Blog

A successful business strategy dictates the allocation of resources and outlines how a company will achieve its strategic goals. Whether the organization is focused on developing new products or marketing an existing service to an under-served demographic, having a solid strategy will help an organization realize its long-term goals.

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Create a lasting customer retention strategy

IBM Supply Chain Blog

An effective customer retention strategy should support the company to maintain a healthy stable of loyal customers and bring in new customers. It is achieved through a mix of customer service , marketing, customer success and product development. Some of the steps to building an effective customer retention strategy are: 1.

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Inflation & Procurement

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Here are some strategies and practices that can be implemented: Long-term contracts: Procurement teams can negotiate long-term contracts with suppliers that include price adjustment mechanisms. These mechanisms can be tied to inflation indices or specific cost drivers, allowing for adjustments in prices based on changes in inflation.

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The Importance of Supply Chain Collaboration

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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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Business process reengineering (BPR) examples

IBM Supply Chain Blog

BPR examples: Use cases Streamlining supply chain management Using BPR for supply chain optimization involves a meticulous reassessment and redesign of every step, including logistics, inventory management and procurement.