Flowlity

Planning, Trends, Visibility

Flowlity positions itself as trusted third party for inventory management

In October 2020, French start-up Flowlity was named winner of the European Supply Chain Start-up Pitch organized by Supply Chain Media. Some people may have been surprised that the contest was won by a provider …

healthcare

Trends

COVID-19 pandemic exposes need for central management of healthcare supply chain

The healthcare sector is lagging behind when it comes to supply chain management, yet the potential savings run into billions. So what lessons can be learned from the coronavirus crisis in terms of coordinating resources …

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alternative suppliers

Trends

Companies search for alternative suppliers as way of spreading supply chain risks

The COVID-19 pandemic created some degree of supply chain disruption for 56% of companies, according to certification body DNV GL Business Assurance’s survey of 1,142 organizations. The main causes of disruption were delays in supplies …

road transport

Trends

Road transport capacity increases substantially

The road transport capacity on the European spot market rose sharply towards the end of last year but the increase was accompanied by falling transport prices, according to an update of the Transport Market Monitor …

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vaccine

Trends

Tracing is crucial in COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Now that a number of coronavirus vaccines have been approved, the distribution operation is in full swing. It is a mammoth task with numerous challenges, and tracing is crucial. UPS Healthcare and pharmaceutical logistics specialist …

Frank Baur

Trends

Frank Baur, Parker Hannifin: “Our supply chain is seen as more than just a cost contributor”

Frank Baur joined Parker Hannifin two years ago to lead its EMEA supply chain from its regional headquarters in Étoy, Switzerland. The company manufactures a wide range of products that facilitate motion within an industrial …

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Logmore

Trends

Supply chain start-up in the spotlight: Logmore

Logmore, founded in Finland in 2017 and currently with offices in Helsinki and Jyväskylä, is on a mission to make the world smarter, one measurement at a time. Integrating big data and IoT, its clear, …

supply chain resilience

Trends

Supply chain resilience is a lifestyle

Supply chain risk management only becomes urgent in a crisis – and that’s exactly where companies find themselves today, which explains the high level of focus on the topic right now. However, there is concern …