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IBM Beefing Up for Matrix Commerce in 2012

Supply Chain Network

The acquisition expands IBM’s cloud-based analytics offerings that provide supply chain intelligence leading to better inventory management and cost efficiencies. Emptoris solutions bring more intelligence to procurement and supply chain operations with spend, supplier and contract management for Smarter Commerce. Jeff Ashcroft.

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Four Strategies To Deploy As Supply Chain Hits Main Street

Supply Chain Shaman

When the recession of 2019-2020 happens, the whiplash will be higher than the 2007 recession. For the CFO, end-to-end is a focus on transactional flows like order-to-cash and procure-to-pay. For example, demand planning does not flow to procurement or transportation. Second Step: Understand the Role of Inventory.