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It’s Time to Rethink Supply Chain Risk Management

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The past few years have highlighted serious deficiencies in prevalent supply chain strategies and the major risk that disruptions pose to corporate success. Loss of sales and market share are the most visible and measurable impacts. Common Supply Chain strategies, such as just-in-time inventory, exacerbate the impact of shocks.

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4 smart technologies modernizing sourcing strategy

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Successful strategic sourcing often results in process optimization, cost management, customer satisfaction, risk management , increased sustainability and other benefits. Sourcing teams are automating processes like data analysis as well as supplier relationship management and transaction management.

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What is Supply Chain Management? A Guide to Success

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A well-established sourcing strategy helps businesses secure the best quality materials at the most competitive prices. Efficient production processes, quality control measures, and lean manufacturing techniques are crucial for optimizing productivity and minimizing waste.

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Tail Spend: Your Guide to Full Spend Visibility and Savings

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This is where strategic sourcing professionals spend most of their time, communicating directly with their top suppliers through an SRM program , and using cutting-edge procurement software to analyze spend and track risk. Looking beyond cost, the strategic importance of a supplier can be determined by: Risk to the organization.

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13 Important Roles of Data Analytics in Supply Chain Optimization

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Data analytics plays a central role in inventory optimization. It provides real-time visibility into stock levels, lead times, and demand patterns. Businesses can make precise forecast demand, identify obsolete inventory, and can use data analytics to make smart decisions about stock allocation and replenishment.

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Mastering Agility and Resilience in Your Supply Chain

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A dynamic and responsive infrastructure, robust risk management practices, and strong relationships with suppliers and partners characterize them. These qualities enable organizations to respond quickly to disruptions, optimize operations, and improve overall supply chain efficiency. She holds a degree of MBA and MCIPS.

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4 strategic sourcing use cases to strengthen your supply chain

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Sourcing and procurement professionals operating with a strategic sourcing mindset assess a supplier’s quality, reputation and service. They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability.