AI

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AI and ML will improve supply chain efficiency

Technological innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), will significantly improve supply chain efficiency. According to The State of Supply Chain Report 2024 by US software provider Inspectorio, 82% of 144 respondents …

strategic fork

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Safe-space battlefield

Two factors contribute to good performance for learning organizations: making mistakes and having a safe working environment. With these research findings, US Professor Amy Edmondson of Harvard Business School captures the importance of psychological safety …

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unintended side effects

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Lessons from korfball

My academic life is intertwined with the supply chain profession. I have done research covering the entire field, from strategic supply chain choices to detailed production planning. The world of korfball has largely dominated my …

Checklist for WMS software

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Checklist for WMS software

In today’s dynamic e-commerce landscape, efficient warehouse management is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. Cloudbased Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) have emerged as a critical solution, providing enhanced flexibility, scalability, and operational efficiency. Given the …

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no-touch supply chain

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No-touch supply chain is still a long way off

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers limitless possibilities, it seems. Not so long ago, we appeared to be moving rapidly towards a supply chain where smart machines would completely take care of planning. In practice, it seems …

Lego

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Lego opens new European DC in Belgium

The Lego Group has added a new regional distribution centre (DC) in Tessenderlo, Belgium. According to the Danish toy manufacturer, the new DC provides more flexibility and resilience in the supply chain. As a result, …

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strategic fork

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Digital climb

Supply chain directors seem to be struggling to claim their share of available artificial intelligence (AI) budgets. Despite – or perhaps because of – the current struggling economy, executives have freed up budgets for AI, …

automation

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Automation is aimed at reducing the impact of staff shortages

More than half of supply chain and logistics leaders (54%) are focusing on automating repetitive tasks to improve their employees’ productivity. At the same time, this also addresses the impact of staff shortages. This is …