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Improving supply chain resiliency in the industrial sector

IBM Business Partners

The industrial sector is facing a perfect storm when it comes to their supply chains: an outdated reliance on manual processes, raw materials demand that will likely outpace supply, as well as potential resource constraints. Delays in repairs can often mean supply chain disruptions.

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Supply chain visibility in the energy and utilities industry

IBM Business Partners

Equipment-heavy and reliant on an aging infrastructure, E&U clients suffer from costly supply chain disruptions as wear, tear and time take their toll. Many water utilities are struggling to obtain computer chips for their water trucks, as well as other vital daily supplies. Visibility. economy $150 billion annually.

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NIST 800-171 vs. CMMC: How Are They Different?

Channel Insider

If your firm provides services to one or more government entities, you need to understand both of these frameworks. Department of Defense (DoD), the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the framework designed to enhance cybersecurity measures and ensure the protection of CUI within its supply chain. What is NIST?

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Turning climate risks into business opportunities 

IBM Business Partners

Power shutdowns might occur across the grid, and supply chains might face interruptions. By strengthening their resilience against climate risks (for example, introducing redundancy in supply chains), organizations can also be more resilient against other risks. These events included floods, severe storms and a drought.

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Leadership in HR: 34 Key thought leaders in the HR Industry

Jake Jorgovan

Lou Adler is the CEO and founder of The Adler Group, a distinguished consulting and training firm that specializes in helping companies implement "Win-Win Hiring" programs. His work on the Leadership Capital Index assesses leadership through an investor's lens, bridging firm valuation and leadership.

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Process Excellence: A transformational lever to extreme automation

IBM Business Partners

An efficient sustainable supply chain process with optimized CO2 footprint is an enterprise requirement as well as a societal need. Shared Service Operations like Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, HR, and Enterprise IT are the relevant horizontal domains to engage.

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What is Integrated Business Planning (IBP)?

IBM Business Partners

Integrated planning incorporates supply chain planning, demand planning, and demand forecasts so the company can quickly assess the impact on inventory levels, supply chain logistics, production plans, and customer service capacity.