extreme weather

Trends

Management of stock for extreme weather leaves much to be desired

Despite the growth of e-commerce, 53% of consumers prefer to visit a shop when preparing for extreme weather. However, only a third are satisfied with retailers’ stock management. This is according to new research by …

Opaque sustainability software market causes confusion

Software, Subway Map, Trends

Opaque sustainability software market causes confusion

The global supply chain sustainability software market will grow from US$1.7 billion in 2023 to US$7.7 billion in 2029, according to UK analysts Verdantix. This fast-growing software market is currently hugely opaque, causing problems for …

Recording

Planning, Trends, Webinar Recording

Recording webinar ‘S&OP: Science, art or both?’

Aligning your departments requires careful navigation. Often, the translation of available data into management insights falls short. However, S&OP offers a solution by bridging the gap between supply chain planning and execution. Jan Kraaijeveld, Sales …

logistics transformations

Trends

76% of logistics transformations fail to meet targets

As many as 76% of logistics transformations fail to achieve set goals because they do not meet critical budget, timeline or key performance indicator (KPI) metrics. This is according to new research from analyst firm …

soft skills

Exclusively in magazine, Trends

Companies increasingly depend on executives’ soft skills

With increasing frequency, the tasks of supply chain executives at home and abroad require them to use their so-called ‘soft skills’. This is clearly apparent from the responses by executives about reducing Scope 3 emissions …

Matchory

Trends

Matchory makes global supply chain transparent

German start-up Matchory developed a tool that allows companies to find and compare suppliers quickly and easily. “Companies can also list their existing suppliers and ask the tool to come up with alternatives that might …

electric trucks

Sustainability, Trends

Deployment of electric trucks in the Netherlands slows due to delay in zero-emission zones

While the short trip distances in the Netherlands (where 80% of trips are less than 150km) are ideally suited to electric transport, investment in electric trucks is under pressure. The reason for this is the …

Inspectorio

Trends

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 …

CO₂ Subway Map

Blogs, Trends

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 …

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit

events

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit 2024 is the premier destination for supply chain planning leaders to gain access to exclusive Gartner research, thought-provoking discussions, workshops, and roundtables across two days. With over 40 sessions led …