hyperloop network

Trends

Feasibility study of hyperloop network

A study is underway to explore the feasibility of a hyperloop network for freight in the Netherlands. A pilot route in the Randstad conurbation is intended to mark the first step towards a pan-European emission-free …

supply chain risks

Software, Sustainability, Trends

Pandemic triggers greater focus on supply chain risks

The supply chains in 40% of multinational corporations were unable to cope with the crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic. This has dramatically changed attitudes to risk, according to a report titled ‘Real-time Intelligence and …

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warehouse automation

Trends

Volatility affects the payback period of warehouse automation

Demand volatility increases the payback period (ROI) of warehouse automation and decreases the service level, according to supply chain consultancy 4flow based on its recent in-depth study of warehouse automation and volatile demand. In their study …

logistics real estate

Trends

European logistics real estate market not impacted by COVID-19 crisis

The logistics real estate market in Europe has not suffered as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Last year, take-up of logistics real estate is estimated to have been 23.6 million square metres, which is …

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blockchain

Sustainability, Trends, Visibility

Supply chain start-ups embrace blockchain

A notably large proportion of the supply chain start-ups in Europe use blockchain technology. Among other things, blockchain makes it possible to digitize documents and securely and reliably share sensitive data with supply chain partners. …

digital twins

Trends

How digital twins support autonomous supply chains

Companies are accelerating their supply chain optimization efforts and are using new technologies to integrally plan and manage their end-to-end supply chains. Both SKF and Medtronic have set up a digital twin of their supply …

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Slide deck

Trends, Webinar Recording

Recording webinar Blockchain in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Media organized a webinar about blockchain in supply chain. Blockchain holds great promise, especially for supply chains. This technology could result in faster, more transparent and more efficient supply chains that are possibly fairer …

Recording

Trends, Webinar Recording

Recording webinar Cross company Stock Optimization

Supply Chain Media and Flowlity organized a webinar about cross-company stock optimization. The classical model for a company is to order components from a supplier, keep a stock of those components internally. The supplier also keeps …