Reports

Reports

transport visibility

Reports, Trends

Businesses see biggest value in transport visibility

Out of all transportation management capabilities, transport visibility – the tracking and tracing of goods in the supply chain – will be the most valuable capability over the next two years, according to 43% of …

planning transformation

Planning, Reports, Trends

90% of planning transformations fail

Almost every globally active company has attempted some kind of planning transformation since 2020. However, 90% of the attempts have partially or totally failed, according to the findings from Board International’s Global Planning Survey 2023. “With …

Keynote Mart de Kruif - inNOWvate Supply Chain Event 2023 (May 11, 2023)

inNOWvate, Reports, Trends

Recording & slide deck Keynote Mart de Kruif | inNOWvate Supply Chain Event 2023

In our modern world we tend to regard crises as an unfortunate and sometimes painful incident, which requires specific actions and policies. But crises are no incidents. In a world in which technology feeds our …

logistics employees

Reports, Trends

More than half of logistics employees have considered a career move

Over half (58%) of logistics employees have recently considered making a career move. For 45% of them, the most important reason was a lack of growth opportunities. 72% said they would be willing to stay …

SCM Q2 2023 Martijn Derks - Fulfilment IT

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Supply Chain Movement 49 | Fulfilment & IT

The main theme of the Q2, 2023 issue of quarterly Supply Chain Movement is Fulfilment & IT.  Publication Date: June 2, 2023 12 | Profile Martijn Derks, Global Supply Chain Resilience Director, Mars What with natural disasters due …

sustainability initiatives

Reports, Sustainability, Trends

Missed business opportunities due to poor communication of sustainability initiatives

Managers in the Dutch manufacturing sector are failing in their communication of sustainability initiatives to their junior colleagues, resulting in companies missing out on opportunities and revenue. This comes at a time when better alignment …

BlackBerry

Reports, Trends

BlackBerry: many manufacturers are still working with outdated or unsupported IT systems

Outdated and unsupported operating systems make manufacturers vulnerable to nationwide cyberattacks. The new BlackBerry Manufacturing Cybersecurity Study reveals the severity of this problem, with 86% admitting to running core functions on such operating systems. The BlackBerry …

disruptions

Reports, Trends, Visibility

BDO: ‘Customers want service, not excuses’

Customers want service, not excuses for disruptions, cautions R.J. Romano, Global Supply Chain Executive & Consultant at US-based BDO Supply Chain Advisory. That’s why visibility technology is vital for manufacturers, he says. Companies that let difficult …

Allianz

Reports, Trends

Allianz: The increase in strikes, riots and protests is testing business resilience

Companies worldwide would be wise to remain vigilant about the threat of strikes, riots and civil commotion (SRCC). In addition to causing costly property damage to buildings or assets, they can severely disrupt operations, resulting …

SCM Q1 Cover Frederiq Brut - MSD - March 2023

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Supply Chain Movement 48 | Innovations & Start-ups

The main theme of the Q1, 2023 issue of quarterly Supply Chain Movement is Innovation & Start-ups.  Publication Date: March 3, 2023 12 | Profile Frederic Brut, Head of Supply Chain EEMEA & APAC, MSD Frederic Brut describes …