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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.

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Supply Chain Analytics: What It Is and Why It Matters

QAD

With supply chain management analytics software, companies can improve decision making, take a proactive approach and quickly mitigate issues before they explode into bigger problems. Today, supply chain analytics helps companies manage their businesses and improve all processes. What is Supply Chain Analytics Software?

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

2) According to a 2012 report into corporate insolvencies by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, 44% of businesses in Australia failed because of poor strategic management. Some of the ways by which poorly managed supply chain expenditure can inflate product costs are listed below: High transportation costs.

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GrandVision: “We are changing completely as we become demand driven”

Supply Chain Movement

the world’s largest network of optical retail stores is far along the path from historically being supplier-led to having a strong demand driven supply chain. Grandvision has grand plans. It is a very significant change. We have grown from seven people to 45 in three years. What will this deliver? … If you want to read more ….

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7 Reasons Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success

Logistics Bureau

2) According to a 2012 report into corporate insolvencies by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, 44% of businesses in Australia failed because of poor strategic management. Procurement costs. Inadequate inventory management. There is also the question of ethical procurement and purchasing to think about.