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Streamlining supply chain management: Strategies for the future

IBM Services

Here’s how companies are using different strategies to address supply chain management and meet their business goals. Why supply chain management matters Supply chain management involves coordinating and managing all the activities involved in sourcing , procurement, conversion and logistics.

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Business process reengineering (BPR) examples

IBM Services

An early case study of BPR was Ford Motor Company, which successfully implemented reengineering efforts in the 1990s to streamline its manufacturing processes and improve competitiveness. Organizations of all sizes and industries implement business process reengineering. BPR initiatives generally boost key performance indicators (KPIs).

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The Rise of Global Business Services: The Future of Shared Services

Zinnov

These centers, known as captives , Global In-house Centers (GICs), or Global Capability Centers (GCCs) , are vital components of the evolving framework for how companies source services globally. Now, the SSC manages HR processes like payroll, benefits, financial operations, and IT support for all regional offices.

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What To Expect From Omnichannel Ecommerce in 2022

Magellan Solutions

A comprehensive, integrated omnichannel strategy empowers you to centralize data from all your sources and channels. This determines the best ways to balance inventory, meet customers where they are and provide the best service, wherever they shop. Operations. Operations encompass everything in your back office.

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Horizontal vs. Vertical Integration: A Comprehensive Guide

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Example: A car manufacturer acquiring a chain of dealerships to sell its vehicles directly to consumers. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.

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How to choose the best enterprise asset management software

IBM Business Partners

One business’ assets might be thousands of miles of electrical wiring, while another’s might be manufacturing equipment or warehouses. Whatever the case, large organizations can benefit from enterprise asset management (EAM) software to manage all the physical stuff the company owns.