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Streamlining supply chain management: Strategies for the future

IBM Services

In today’s complex global business environment, effective supply chain management (SCM) is crucial for maintaining a competitive advantage. Here’s how companies are using different strategies to address supply chain management and meet their business goals.

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Here’s How To Update Your Risk Management Posture Given The War In Ukraine

Forrester Digital Transformation

Risk management leaders in Europe and worldwide are already being impacted by the war in Ukraine and the sanctions imposed on Russian and Belarusian actors. Forrester analysts provide their guidance in this post.

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How generative AI will revolutionize supply chain 

IBM Services

Unlocking the full potential of supply chain management has long been a goal for businesses that seek efficiency, resilience and sustainability. From demand forecasting to route optimization, inventory management and risk mitigation, the applications of generative AI are limitless.

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4 smart technologies modernizing sourcing strategy

IBM Services

Successful strategic sourcing often results in process optimization, cost management, customer satisfaction, risk management , increased sustainability and other benefits. Often considered synonymous with the procurement process , sourcing is a distinct process within supply chain management.

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Supply Chain Risks: Different Types and How To Mitigate Them

Planergy Software

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Supplier risk is always there, but using various risk management strategies can help you minimize the impact. You can integrate systems in various ways, but the more you integrate and customize, the higher your risk.

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What is Integrated Business Planning (IBP)?

IBM Business Partners

This may involve consolidating data from enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, supply chain management systems, and other relevant sources. Data integration and analytics IBP relies on the integration of data from different sources and systems.

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Utilizing Third-Party Relationships

SIG Speaks

SIG University Certified Third-Party Risk Management Professional (C3PRMP) program graduate Charlie Swartwood shares his description of important elements in an effective and efficient third-party risk management program and how he plans to make good use of them in his firm.