Even though the era of ‘procurement through power’ is well over, I still see a lot of purchasers getting lost or sidetracked in the wrong quadrant of the Kraljic model in their quest for good …
The approach to the Mercedes aftersales service is set to change dramatically. Just as within other disruptive companies, a digital platform will play a big role, according to Stefan Putzlocher, Head of Global Warehouse and …
According to recent reports in the US trade media, a new inventory management system at grocery retailer Whole Foods Market has not been warmly received by many store employees. The system is aimed at creating …
Earlier this month, UK clothing and homeware retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) announced plans to open a new mechanized distribution centre in 2019 as part of its strategy to further simplify its supply chain network. This …
The traditional boundaries between sectors and industries are blurring, or even vanishing, due to the increasing digitalization of business globally. It's now much easier for new digital players to enter - and completely transform - …
Planning, Software, Sustainability, Trends, Visibility, Visuals
It’s 2018; in mature companies, the board of directors includes a Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO). He – in spite of gender diversity efforts, the CSCO is still a man in most cases – reports …
There are a lot of software types available for supply chain: ERP, WMS, TMS, MES, APS, S&OP, GTM, Inventory Management, Demand Planning & Forecasting, Supply Chain Visibility, Shipment & Transport Execution Systems, Supply Chain Network …
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2018 just started and that means a fresh start with 4 upcoming Supply Chain Movement editions. We’ve got the next 4 themes lined up for you. No. 28 Consulting & Trends (including Consultancy Subway Map) | …
Sustainability, Trends, Visibility
To help organizations account for the impact of their logistics processes in the environmental analysis of their supply chains, Zürich-based Arviem AG has developed an innovative, IoTenabled, real-time carbon footprint monitoring service for logistics. By …
“To make full use of the strategic opportunities created by digitization, it’s important to virtualize the supply chain, build a network with all partners and automate all processes,” stated Prof Dr Carl B. Welker, Director …
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