IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

Pair that with a semiconductor shortage amidst global car sales that are forecasted to top 69 million , and you can understand that disruptions in the automotive supply chain would be detrimental to the industry.​ 3 tips for accelerating the path to a more resilient and sustainable automotive supply chain 1.

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SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic, along with disruptions such as Brexit, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions, has highlighted the need for business leaders to take a closer look at their supply chains to strike a balance between resilience and efficiency. Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience!

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2022

As the demands on supply chains continue to increase, so do the expectations of consumers. Supply chains are particularly affected by these changes, as well as other external influences that threaten to disrupt their daily operations, such as: extreme weather conditions, supply shortages, global health issues, and economic crises.

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Procurement Tactics

MARCH 27, 2023

18 Must-Have Negotiation Skills For Procurement Professionals Download Course Details →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Supply Chain Forecasting — Everything You Should Know Supply chain forecasting is about making predictions from both past and present information. What is Supply Chain Forecasting?

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SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic, along with disruptions such as Brexit, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions, has highlighted the need for business leaders to take a closer look at their supply chains to strike a balance between resilience and efficiency. Enroll in the Full Course offered by our expert Vera Rozanova on Supply Chain Resilience!

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

If you’re in the business world, you’re probably always looking for ways to streamline your supply chain operations. Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! But like any new technology, there are hurdles to overcome when implementing supply chain analytics.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

 Today I’m joined by award-winning supply chain brand OneRail. With a real-time connected network of 12 million drivers, OneRail matches the right vehicle for the right delivery so brands lower expenses and increase capacity to rapidly scale their businesses. I started out before logistics and supply chain became cool!”

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2023

As a business owner, you always seek ways to increase efficiency and decrease costs. As supply chain professionals, we must understand the role of Effectiveness & Efficiency in Supply Chain Optimization But while you may have already implemented changes, you feel like there’s still something missing to decrease your cost.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In this age of supply chain disruptions that hold the power to upend entire industries, strength and resilience across the entire value chain is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a survival tactic. They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability.

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Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 23, 2023

By collecting data on routes, stock levels, drivers’ availability, vehicle tracking, and other pertinent information, a transport management system accurately forecasts expected delivery times while efficiently scheduling drivers accordingly.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 25, 2023

Their global team of nearly 2,000 people is united in a mission to create breakthrough products that enable and empower those that own and operate the supply chains of the world. All of our large customers have had significant productivity, efficiency and risk mitigations because of CargoWise.”

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain Risk Management is a Cirque Du Soleil Calibre Act! In today’s world, supply chains are more important than ever. You also have to make sure they get to their intended destination on time, in good condition, and ready to be sold.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 6, 2023

For businesses to succeed, supply chain optimization is essential to succeed. It helps reduce costs, increases efficiency, and can enhance customer satisfaction. Supply chain optimization can achieve this with the help of data analytics. They can understand their supply chain operations with more precision.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Calculating the productivity and efficiency of any operation is, at its most basic, determining the ratio of cost inputs to revenue generated. Supply chain productivity is no different. Cost control measures in supply chain efficiency should address three major areas: labor, inventory and transportation.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 28, 2023

Blockchain technology is revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains. By providing a secure and transparent way to track products from their origin to their final destination, blockchain for supply chain can help increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve trust between suppliers and customers.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

It also has an impact on procurement teams as they are responsible for managing supplier relationships, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and ensuring that goods and services are delivered on time and within budget.

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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 ). What are No-code Platforms? Benefits of No-code Platforms.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 23, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Why is Supply Chain Management Important? A company’s supply chain usually comprises all the operations between sourcing raw materials and delivering the product to customers. We will now look more into the benefits of KM in supply chain management.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

The good news is that sustainability and profitability go hand-in-hand, especially in the retail supply chain. Purpose Savvy sustainable consumers want end-to-end visibility into a product’s origins to ensure that it was sustainably developed and transported every step of the way. Simple: communicate!

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The role of attack surface management in data breach containment Despite employing an arsenal of cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data, many organizations find themselves in a relentless race against time, as they strive to bridge the gap between the moment a data breach occurs and when it is effectively contained.

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Planergy

JANUARY 26, 2023

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. The best way to minimize disruption is to identify the various supplier risks and create a plan of action for what to do if the risk becomes a reality.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! The Supply Chain is the unseen driving force behind any business. As such, for business success you must improve Supply Chain. Inventories are also crucial. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Seamless flow.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 19, 2023

With an API that enables companies to connect once and trade EDI data with their supply chain, Orderful customers are able to consolidate their EDI software integration complexity and quickly enable trading partners as self-service to reduce costs. 20.51] The ideal client for Orderful.

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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 or outdated Technology and Equipment that limits visibility. Inability to execute good Business Strategies. Flawed Processes. Inability to attract and retain top tier Talent.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The supply chain plays a pivotal role in delivering goods and services to both businesses and consumers, serving as the connective thread between industries, nations, communities and all components of the value chain. Our dependence on supply chains is most pronounced in ensuring food supply.

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Procurement Tactics

MAY 31, 2023

Inventory control helps to avoid the various costs associated with purchasing excessive inventory and the strains of operating without sufficient inventory. If a company can lower inventory, it may discover new funds available for expansion or profits. Tips to Control Your Inventory 1.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects within the Manufacturing supply chain, including the ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy. Manufacturers, take charge of your supply chain!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 7, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS)! Digital Supply Chain strategies article and permission to publish here provided by Alejandro Carrera. Effective digital supply chain strategies can help organizations stand out from the crowd. Subscribe Here!

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 1, 2023

As supply chain leaders strive to truly transform their businesses and become digital at the core, what does it take to achieve a true digital transformation? In my conversations with supply chain leaders around the world, some common themes keep coming up: How do I plan and execute at the pace needed today?

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 10, 2024

Predicting future spend : By analyzing historical spend data, AI algorithms can create spending forecasts, predict seasonal demand changes, and model the impact of external factors on budgets. One of the biggest challenges in procurement has been gaining visibility into exactly where money is being spent across the organization.

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Procurement Tactics

JUNE 6, 2023

Bonus PDF: 51 ChatGPT Prompts to 10X Your Productivity in Procurement Download 51 Prompts →  Or receive our famous weekly newsletter Inventory Forecasting — Everything You Should Know Inventory forecasting allows you to predict when supply chains and consumer demand are going to change. What is Inventory Forecasting?

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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. Poor forecasting brings a high risk of stockouts or excess and obsolete stock.

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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. Supply chain issues. Increased supply chain visibility.

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Procurement Software

APRIL 23, 2024

Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the company leverages advanced AI technologies to enhance procurement processes, focusing on efficiency and data visibility. Their platform is particularly noted for its capabilities in spend data classification, risk and opportunity identification, and supplier data enrichment.

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ivalua

JULY 16, 2020

According to the study, almost all (95%) UK businesses have plans in place to address environmental concerns in the supply chain over the next 12 months; however, given the impact of COVID-19 on business operations and budgets, many of these could be impacted. Lack of visibility slowing plans to tackle environmental concerns.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction In the dynamic world of business, the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains has emerged as a critical success factor. The aim is not only to streamline operations but also to extract maximum value from every link in the supply chain. But what exactly does it entail?

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

The procurement of materials is a vital process in supply chain management, involving the timely acquisition of high-quality goods and services at the most economical prices from reliable suppliers.

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