IBM Business Partners

JUNE 5, 2023

The primary purpose of a work order is to keep everyone within the maintenance operation abreast of the workflow, which ultimately helps the organization organize, communicate and track maintenance work more efficiently. Post-completion analysis also helps team members identify any tasks they missed or need to revisit.

Management 73

Management Order Management Out-Tasking Facilities Management 73

IBM Business Partners

JUNE 30, 2023

IBM Supply Chain Intelligence Suite​ can monitor supply to minimize production delays, reduce costs, and facilitate streamlined and tighter collaboration, teamwork, and communication. Blockchain enables manufacturers to respond to demands for greater variety with shorter lead times and avoid counterfeit parts.​

Manufacturing 66

Manufacturing Inventory Management Reduced Costs Order Management 66

IBM Services

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Near-sourcing, in addition to lowering emissions, also cuts transportation costs and delivery times. And global sourcing provides businesses with access to less expensive resources in low-cost regions. Another way to use strategic sourcing methods to reduce costs is through digital transformation , such as automating manual processes.

Strategic Sourcing 86

Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Supply Chain Management Inventory Management 86

IBM Business Partners

JUNE 30, 2023

They typically include modules for tracking employees and equipment certifications (resource and labor management), data storage on individual assets like serial numbers and warranties (asset registry), and task-related activities like work order numbers and preventive maintenance schedules (work order management).

Management 65

Management Supply Chain Management Out-Tasking Order Management 65