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Richard Oosterhoff, DSM-Firmenich: ‘The merger is a huge boost for our supply chain thinking’

The merger between DSM and Firmenich was finalized on 9 May 2023. The Dutch health, nutrition and life sciences company and the Swiss flavour and fragrance manufacturer are now focusing on nutrition, health and beauty …

Whitepaper Is your business ready for S&OP?

Planning, Trends

Scorecard ‘Is your business ready for S&OP?’

The benefits of S&OP are vast and transformative. But not every business is ready. S&OP is not something you can implement on a whim. It takes time, effort, and commitment from everyone involved. But make …

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Recording webinar ‘Automate your scope 3 emissions reporting’

Navigating the intricate landscape of scope 3 emissions reporting can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Our webinar is here to help you unravel the complexities of emissions data management and provide you …

supply chain transformation

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Gartner conference provides ‘driving lessons’ for supply chain transformation

What do visitors stand to gain from attending the impressive Gartner Supply Chain Symposium in Barcelona? Martijn Lofvers spent three days at the modern conference centre, attended plenary keynotes and several breakout sessions, and talked …

crisps factory

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PepsiCo invests £8 million in crisps factory in UK

PepsiCo is investing £8 million in Pipers Crisps’ factory in Brigg, Lincolnshire, to meet growing demand. The investment coincides with the brand’s 20th anniversary. PepsiCo acquired it five years ago. The capital injection will increase production …

home delivery

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67% of consumers experience problems with home delivery

Almost seven in ten consumers (67%) experience problems with home delivery of products they have ordered online. This is according to Descartes Systems Group’s third annual survey of consumer sentiment on e-commerce. It is also …

Mondelēz

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Mondelēz receives huge fine for violating competition rules

The European Commission has issued US food giant Mondelēz International with a fine for €337.5 million. It accuses the multinational (parent company of brands such as Milka, Toblerone and Côte d’Or) of violating European competition …

Liverpool FC

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Liverpool FC opens new fulfilment centre in the Netherlands

Liverpool FC (LFC) has opened a state-of-the-art international retail fulfilment centre in Roermond, the Netherlands. It houses the entire collection of official LFC merchandise, including the new ’24-’25 home shirt. The new fulfilment centre will …

flower and plant exports

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Flower and plant exports delayed by inspections in the UK

Dutch flower and plant exporters are facing delays due to physical inspections carried out in the United Kingdom since the end of April. These include controls of European shipments of fresh produce to check for …

S&OP software

Software, Trends

From outliers to promotions: S&OP software demos raise questions

Where do you start when looking for software support for Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)? What capabilities do modern systems offer? And how do you select a system that fits the maturity level of your …