IBM supply chain solutions enhance supply chains with the power of AI and the speed of automation to achieve resiliency and sustainability in your supply chain operations. Browse these curated knowledge articles on topics ranging from Supply Chain sustainability explained to governmental regulations and trends with the potential to impact your operations and strategy.

Building a sustainable automotive supply chain

3 min read - The average age of the US light vehicle fleet is now more than 12 years old, which means that they are going to need parts for maintenance​ sooner rather than later. Pair that with a semiconductor shortage amidst global car sales that are forecasted to top 69 million, and you can understand that disruptions in the automotive supply chain would be detrimental to the industry.​ Many companies are beginning to recognize that rebuilding supply networks is imperative to remain viable in a rapidly…

Delivering on promise and purpose in the retail supply chain

4 min read - Today’s consumers want to know that retailers and brands are aligned with their values. So, while retailers can—and must—use technology as their differentiator, to win the lion’s share of consumer hearts, retail leaders must deliver on promises and purpose. When it comes to the latter, retail leaders are also facing new government regulations that make sustainability promises a must-have rather than a nice-to-have. Of course, the business unit is always driving toward bigger sales and better bottom lines. The good…

Improving supply chain resiliency in the industrial sector

3 min read - The industrial sector is facing a perfect storm when it comes to their supply chains: an outdated reliance on manual processes, raw materials demand that will likely outpace supply, as well as potential resource constraints. This is not only impacting the sector’s ability to meet consumer expectations by delivering the products customers need when they need them. Supply chain woes are also impacting the speed and efficiency with which this equipment-heavy industry can repair vital machinery. Delays in repairs can…

Reshoring: The risks of swinging the pendulum too far

3 min read - From the decades before the turn of the century until the global pandemic, great economic growth spread across the world, driving historic demand in commodities and consumer goods. But this economic growth, coupled with stringent labor laws, drove up labor costs. By sourcing materials and labor from countries with lower labor and manufacturing costs, businesses were able to capitalize on the economic boom, produce more goods and services, and minimize their costs. Today, businesses continue to look for ways to…

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