IBM Supply Chain Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Unlocking the full potential of supply chain management has long been a goal for businesses that seek efficiency, resilience and sustainability. In the age of digital transformation, the integration of advanced technologies like generative artificial intelligence brings a new era of innovation and optimization.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JULY 22, 2020

We’re only beginning to understand the depth and breadth of the disruption COVID-19 is inflicting on supply chains. Modern supply chain management practices emphasize predictive analytics – analyzing prior operational data to intuit future resource planning.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 28, 2024

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the supply chain industry as more and more women are choosing careers in this traditionally male-dominated field. This rise of women in the supply chain is not only breaking gender barriers but also bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to the table.

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Una

APRIL 23, 2024

How Machine Learning is Transforming Supply Chain Management Machine learning applied to supply chain management allows businesses to enhance decision-making and streamline operations. Machine learning, a subset of AI, has emerged as a game-changer in the world of supply chain management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The History and State of Vehicle Routing! But, in the current international atmosphere of supply chain troubles and widespread shipping congestion, the topic is a timely one. There’s much more to route optimization than meets the eye. Subscribe Here!

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 14, 2024

Hospital supply chain management plays a key role in the efficient operation of healthcare organizations. In an industry where patient care is paramount, having a well-managed supply chain is important for ensuring timely delivery of medical equipment, medications, and other necessary supplies.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 22, 2018

Supply chain experts point to broader carrier relationship development as critical to surviving and remaining competitive. Here’s 3 ways a TMS platform including the latest supply chain management solutions are precisely what shippers need to accomplish this goal. The pace of cost increases is unsustainable.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 16, 2024

Solution: Route optimization software: Utilizing software that optimizes delivery routes can minimize travel distances and improve vehicle fill rates, even with smaller loads [1]. Solutions: Route optimization: Using technology to optimize delivery routes reduces travel time and fuel consumption.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 9, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. What is the Digital Supply Chain? This will invariably impact the Supply Chain of the future. And how exactly will it impact Supply Chain? What does 5G mean for Supply Chain? Subscribe Here! Email Address. What is 5G technology?

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Supply Chain Collaborator

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

A majority of shippers use transportation logistics automation tools like TMS, route optimizers, YMS, WMS, fleet management and freight payment & audit solutions. Yet, there’s a gulf between shippers whose efforts at supply chain management excellence succeed, and those whose efforts fail.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 2, 2015

Stage Stores also engaged Ultra’s LoadFusion Optimizer to improve load optimization, identify optimal routing and improve dock scheduling, ensuring the most efficient dock door utilization. Grubbs reports the TMS solution is expected to go live in Q2 2015.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

APRIL 8, 2015

While supply chain management has long been viewed as a trusted method for controlling/reducing costs, the transportation piece has come under renewed scrutiny thanks to the savings potential inherent in supply chain logistics automation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 11, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Route planning article and permission to publish here provided by Vardan Markosyan. Route planning is essential for logistics and distribution companies as it allows them to provide a more efficient delivery service. What is route planning for logistics and distribution companies?

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Supply Chain Collaborator

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Smart supply chain management organizations are embracing both the new technologies and the millennial workforce’s perspective , leveraging cloud TMS and other cloud solutions to maintain competitive advantage. Just as the Millennial worker is where the modern blobal workforce is headed.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MARCH 11, 2016

What’s crucial to understand is that this realignment in retail sales strategy requires significant change and ongoing flexibility in its supply chain logistics processes and practices – the kind of changes and flexibility only achievable via robust solutions for highly responsive supply chain management like TMS applications.

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Its main objective is in the systematization of processes through the execution of the operations of the Distribution Center in an optimal, controlled and efficient manner; in turn, they carry absolute traceability of the inventory in real-time at the location level.”. Optimization Challenges. Benefits of Warehouse Automation.

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Jaggaer

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The right software can guarantee better fleet management and more efficiency which can translate to increased profitability overall. This echoes JAGGAER’s focus on better spend management for a host of industries including the supply chain. Gain better visibility.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

In general, the predictive analytics solutions in logistics and supply chain are on the rise. Another good example from DHL is their platform which monitors more than 8 million online and social media posts to identify potential supply chain problems. A good example of supply chain robotics is the work of startup Fizyr.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 30, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? My undergraduate thesis in Industrial Engineering was on “Vehicle Routing Procedures, In Theory and in Application”, co-authored with fellow classmate Joel Koschitzky. What is Vehicle Routing?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The History and State of Vehicle Routing! Understanding how to optimize and capitalize on these details is essential for businesses wanting to maintain a competitive advantage. A few uses for location map software include: Route Optimization. Subscribe Here!

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Discover the latest insights and updates in the world of supply chain and logistics with our recap of the top news stories from February 16th to 20th. Join us as we delve into the key developments that are driving the supply chain forward in this exciting‍ edition of Supply Chain & Logistics News.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 28, 2025

A key area where the impact of AI is most notably observed is in route optimization. AI algorithms possess the capability to analyze real-time traffic patterns, prevailing weather conditions, and intricate delivery schedules to determine the most efficient routes for transportation. Check out the course below!

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