IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 21, 2023

Supply chain visibility has been the missing link since the shockwaves of 2020 rippled throughout the world and consumers felt the impacts of broad-based supply chain issues. But what does supply chain visibility mean? The reason boils down to a single word— barriers.

Real-time Visibility 77

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Sourcing: Sourcing is all about finding reliable suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships. It encompasses activities such as procurement, supplier selection, and evaluation. Efficient transportation systems minimize delays, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery to customers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 24, 2021

Leveraging relevant technology in the supply chain from the moment your suppliers bring in raw materials, during storage of the materials and manufactured products in the warehouse, and distribution of products to the final consumer can increase efficiency, boost production, reduce time wastage and improve business revenues.

Supply Chain Optimization 119

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

[link] The Importance of Adapting Supply Chains and Omnichannel Supply Chain Customers now anticipate a smooth experience across channels like online marketplaces, social media platforms, or physical stores. You need to integrate your supply chain management systems to meet this demand.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Supply chain disruptions are caused by a variety of factors, from pandemics, natural disasters and political instability to supplier bankruptcy and IT failures. On top of disruption, companies with global supply chains must also deal with different regulatory environments, cultural norms and market conditions.

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Procurement Software

JANUARY 9, 2024

This facilitates a complete transformation of how businesses transact with long tail suppliers in the procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle. It offers buyers a more automated way to onboard and pay smaller suppliers, and suppliers the opportunity to get onboarded with customers faster and to get paid quicker.

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Solvoyo

MARCH 5, 2021

Remember those times when we used to stroll down the block and find local stores such as the mom-and-pop diners and get the chance to relish the coziness and sense of family environment there. Supply chain planning involves interaction with different types of information based on internal and external data sources.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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Solvoyo

JUNE 11, 2021

Last year, my cousin had a daughter, and I became an uncle for the first time. Distributed Order Management allows the company to utilize inventory in multiple locations across the network, including central warehouses, stores, regional distribution centers, and even suppliers, to fulfill orders and satisfy customer demands.

Order Fulfillment 52

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Customers receive orders on-time without backlogs. Core Phases of Supply Chain Management Supply chain management involves five core phases that are coordinated to enable the flow of products, information, and finances between a company and its suppliers, manufacturers, logistics providers, retailers, and customers.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

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Solvoyo

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Simply, a cognitive supply chain model utilizes machine learning, which is a type of artificial intelligence that has been merged with advanced analytics. The benefit of a cognitive supply chain for businesses is that it eliminates noise, which in turn promotes insights and can lead to improvement.

Supply Chain Efficiency 40

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Solvoyo

MARCH 29, 2020

2) Real-time visibility is extremely valuable during times of crisis! In the supply chain, visibility involves status reporting from suppliers, through the production&distribution infrastructure and all the way down to the shelf level. This one builds on the visibility level.

e2e 40

e2e Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Solvoyo

MARCH 29, 2020

2) Real-time visibility is extremely valuable during times of crisis! In the supply chain, visibility involves status reporting from suppliers, through the production&distribution infrastructure and all the way down to the shelf level. This one builds on the visibility level.

e2e 40

e2e Supply Chain Optimization Real-time Visibility Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Procurement Insights

APRIL 17, 2025

Marlow appreciates its people-first approach and real-time coordination (e.g., Microsoft’s investments in generative AI, ambient intelligence, and agent ecosystems underscore its commitment to this approach, making the Agent-based Metaprise model both relevant and timely in the context of current enterprise technology trends.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

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