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Supply chain visibility in the energy and utilities industry

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Visibility into other key inventory (e.g., safety equipment, parts for trucks, and raw materials for infrastructure), weather events, customer demand levels, and logistics can help prevent disruption in operations, too. However, maintenance inventory optimization is only part of the solution.

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Predictive Procurement: Overcoming Challenges in Health and Pharma

Arkestro

Limited Supplier Network. Relying on a limited number of suppliers can lead to back-orders and other delays. For example, the peaks in demand during the pandemic exposed many organizations to delays, resulting in shortages of critical materials like PPE and ventilators. Supply Chain Visibility.

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

World of Procurement blog

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. Careful supplier selection and supplier relationship management are key.