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 …

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 …

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Frank Baur

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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 …

Logmore

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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, …

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supply chain resilience

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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 …

COVID-19 has accelerated the digitalization of value chains

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COVID-19 has accelerated the digitalization of value chains

For me, the year 2020 will always be a turning point in history due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 caused a seismic shift that put supply chain management in the spotlight worldwide. The …

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Scex

Trends

Scex wins first-ever SCM Global Pub Quiz

Which movie hero was involved in a lengthy escape from a warehouse? Which military commander was the inventor of modern logistics? And in which city was the kick-off of the SCM Professionals Club held? 36 …

container shipping

Trends

Chaos in container shipping: lack of empty containers plus shortage of ships

Container shipping is in chaos. The coronavirus pandemic has considerably disrupted the supply chain of containers, resulting in many of them now being on the wrong continent or not being unpacked. On top of that, …