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Supply chain visibility in the energy and utilities industry

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Automate to ensure consistent service levels Without real-time demand sensing combined with visibility into performance across supplier networks, increasing grid/energy demands for consumers and growing communities can lead to product excess or shortages.

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10 Key Issues The Hackett Group Says Will Impact Supply Chain Transformation in 2021

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The impact of all of that is that organizations are actively creating geographical supplier diversity within their supply chains, to strike a better balance between cost reduction and agility,” he said. Corporate Sustainability: Sawschcuk said that sustainability is an area in which Procurement can make a big impact.

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See Through Disruptions: How Supply Chain Visibility Builds Resilience

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Enhancing supply chain resilience as well as supply chain visibility is crucial in today’s interconnected world. Supply Chain Resilience refers to a supply chain’s ability to withstand and recover from unexpected events.

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Rivian: Navigating Supply Chain and Operational Challenges and Embracing Growth

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Late changes to the design of the vehicles, such as the headlights, caused disruptions in the supplier base and necessitated costly tooling changes. These supply chain issues not only delayed production further but also strained relationships with suppliers.

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What is supply chain resiliency?

IBM Supply Chain Blog

According to Geraint John , Vice President Analyst with the Gartner Supply Chain practice, “Supply chain executives overwhelmingly recognize the necessity to make their networks more resilient and agile.” In this blog, let’s explore best practices that drive supply chain resiliency with this definition at the core.

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

World of Procurement blog

Sustainability SCM plays a key role in corporate sustainability initiatives by reducing carbon emissions in transportation and promoting ethical sourcing. It enables greener and more sustainable business operations. Accurate demand forecasts enable effective supply chain planning.

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Building resilient healthcare supply chains

IBM Supply Chain Blog

These healthcare industry supply chain issues are equally urgent, and each require immediate attention. The good news is, it’s possible to alleviate these perilous pain points by building healthcare supply chain resilience. Doing so streamlines purchasing power and optimizes inventory management.