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The missing link: Why visibility is essential to creating a resilient supply chain

IBM Supply Chain Blog

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 bottom line is your bottom line.

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

World of Procurement blog

Flexible sourcing options, insurance, and contingency protocols help mitigate supply chain disruptions. Ongoing risk monitoring, control towers, and supply chain visibility enable rapid response. Lean and Six Sigma methodologies are often leveraged.