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7 steps for managing the work order process

IBM Business Partners

The primary purpose of a work order is to keep everyone within the maintenance operation abreast of the workflow, which ultimately helps the organization organize, communicate and track maintenance work more efficiently. Post-completion analysis also helps team members identify any tasks they missed or need to revisit.

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Building a sustainable automotive supply chain

IBM Business Partners

IBM Supply Chain Intelligence Suite​ can monitor supply to minimize production delays, reduce costs, and facilitate streamlined and tighter collaboration, teamwork, and communication. Blockchain enables manufacturers to respond to demands for greater variety with shorter lead times and avoid counterfeit parts.​

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4 strategic sourcing use cases to strengthen your supply chain

IBM Services

Near-sourcing, in addition to lowering emissions, also cuts transportation costs and delivery times. And global sourcing provides businesses with access to less expensive resources in low-cost regions. Another way to use strategic sourcing methods to reduce costs is through digital transformation , such as automating manual processes.

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AI in commerce: Essential use cases for B2B and B2C

IBM Business Partners

But as businesses around the globe rapidly adopt the technology to augment processes from merchandising to order management, there is some risk.   Demand forecasting By analyzing historical data, AI can predict demand and help businesses optimize their inventory levels and minimize excess, reducing costs and improving efficiency.

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CMMS vs. EAM: Two asset management tools that work great together

IBM Business Partners

They typically include modules for tracking employees and equipment certifications (resource and labor management), data storage on individual assets like serial numbers and warranties (asset registry), and task-related activities like work order numbers and preventive maintenance schedules (work order management).