IBM Practices What it Preaches in Supply Chain Transformation
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Key Takeaways
⇨ Amidst the accelerated migration to cloud-based infrastructures, a discernible trend emerges wherein substantial resources are directed by organizations towards SAP transformations, with a notable emphasis on enhancing supply chain functionalities.
⇨ Recognizing the market trend towards enhanced supply chain capabilities, IBM has accelerated its expertise and is driving the next generation of SAP consulting and technology engagement to define and deliver digital transformation for SAP.
⇨ IBM’s approach involves working closely with clients to navigate process and transformational changes, identifying areas ripe for optimization and justifying subsequent investment in digital supply chain solutions from SAP.
Modern supply chain management systems extend beyond conventional logistics, impacting factors like product and service excellence, delivery efficiency, expenses, customer satisfaction, and ultimately, overall profitability. This evolution has spurred global supply chain leaders to reevaluate traditional methods, recognizing that clinging to outdated practices poses significant risks amidst disruptions. However, despite progress, many supply chain operations still heavily depend on traditional, manual, and paper-based procedures, particularly in transportation and warehousing. Acknowledging the market’s inclination towards enhanced supply chain capabilities, IBM has intensified its expertise and is propelling the next era of SAP consulting and technological innovation to shape and implement digital transformation for SAP. Here, IBM’s advanced AI is pivotal, complemented by other Digital Supply Chain solutions such as Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Transportation Management (TM), Yard Logistics (YL), Digital Manufacturing (DM), and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM).