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4 strategic sourcing use cases to strengthen your supply chain

IBM Services

Outside consumer demand for traceability, new regulations may make it imperative for some businesses: the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Rule 204 requires food companies that manufacture, process, pack or hold foods on the Food Traceability List (FTL) to use traceability systems and follow new record keeping requirements.

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AI in commerce: Essential use cases for B2B and B2C

IBM Business Partners

  In the context of this rapid advancement, generative AI and automation have the capacity to create more fundamentally relevant and contextually appropriate buying experiences. Traditional AI can enhance international purchasing by automating tasks such as currency conversions and tax calculations.

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Six EAM trends pushing the oil and gas industries forward

IBM Business Partners

The oil and gas industry remains an integral part of the energy landscape, but it faces a number of modern challenges, including volatile market conditions, expanding environmental regulations and the growing need for operational efficiency. It offers a holistic view, providing critical data about asset condition, location and efficiency.

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11 Cost Reduction Strategies in Procurement

Obobo

Leverage technology solutions to automate procurement procedures , improve compliance, and reduce costs. Optimize Inventory Management: Effective inventory management can help reduce waste, minimize storage costs and prevent over-ordering of products. Here are some ways to use technology to your advantage: 1.

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Business process management (BPM) examples

IBM Services

Get the COO’s Pocket Guide to Enterprise-wide Intelligent Automation 3 main types of business process management Integration-centric BPM focuses on processes that don’t require much human involvement. Processes such as contract drafting, negotiation, approval, and execution can also be digitized and automated.

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Horizontal vs. Vertical Integration: A Comprehensive Guide

Planergy Software

By taking ownership of various stages in the production process, businesses can closely monitor quality standards, optimize inventory management, and reduce the risk of disruptions caused by external suppliers. Additionally, they may need to hire and train new employees to handle the increased scope of operations.