Crippling decision-making
Many companies are currently wondering whether they should not relocate some or all of their suppliers or their own production from China or Taiwan to other Southeast Asian countries. For instance, I recently spoke to …
76% of logistics transformations fail to meet targets
As many as 76% of logistics transformations fail to achieve set goals because they do not meet critical budget, timeline or key performance indicator (KPI) metrics. This is according to new research from analyst firm …
HP removes most production from China
HP plans to move more than half of its PC production away from China. In the past, the manufacturer built a huge China-focused PC supply chain but now wants to become less dependent on Asia’s …
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Companies increasingly depend on executives’ soft skills
With increasing frequency, the tasks of supply chain executives at home and abroad require them to use their so-called ‘soft skills’. This is clearly apparent from the responses by executives about reducing Scope 3 emissions …
Emergency response plan
How do people react when acute danger is imminent? And how can organizations prepare for potential calamities? Just a while ago, I experienced a fire drill at a well-known brewery located in a shared office …
Matchory makes global supply chain transparent
German start-up Matchory developed a tool that allows companies to find and compare suppliers quickly and easily. “Companies can also list their existing suppliers and ask the tool to come up with alternatives that might …
Digital transformation is priority for global manufacturers
Digital transformation is considered a priority by 92% of manufacturers. With the rapidly increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) and the high expectations around it, they are therefore willing to invest in improved data management …
Software selection: focus on results, not functionality
Many software selection processes end with a choice based on gut feeling. That needs to change, according to Criona, the agency that helps companies choose the right supply chain software. During Webinar Wednesday, founder Alan …
