Discover the paramount skills for supply chain leaders

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Discover the paramount skills for supply chain leaders

Storytelling and change management are the most important skills for supply chain leaders. Even more important than the ability to think about strategy, transformation, resilience and scenario planning. Key challenges for supply chain executives include digitalization, …

burnout

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High burnout rate calls for supply chain leadership

Today’s supply chain superheroes are getting tired. Since the pandemic started two and a half years ago, they have been working almost nonstop to keep the world’s supply chains running. But the heavy workload is …

Revolutionizing Supply Chain Learning with ChatGPT and Machine Learning

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Revolutionizing Supply Chain Learning with ChatGPT and Machine Learning

In an era where the supply chain landscape is in a constant state of flux, staying updated with the latest knowledge is crucial for supply chain professionals. The demands and pressures of the past few …

dissatisfied with own supply chain

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Majority of Dutch companies are dissatisfied with own supply chain

Almost all Dutch businesses are dissatisfied with their own supply chain, according to research by SAP. To improve this, most companies are looking for ways to make their supply chain more local. They also want …

Checklist optimizing the co2 footprint

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Checklist: Optimizing the CO2 footprint

In order to limit global warming, CO2 emissions must be substantially reduced by 2030. Since the logistics sector accounts for 24% of the total CO2 footprint, supply chain and logistics professionals have an important responsibility …

supply chain sustainability

Sustainability, Trends

Complexity is a barrier to supply chain sustainability

Anyone striving to make their supply chain more sustainable must keep their sustainability processes simple, above all else. This became evident during the third edition of the SCM Talkshow featuring Anne van de Poel (Bonduelle) …

3D printing

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Manufacturing companies struggle to adopt and scale up 3D printing

Manufacturing companies recognize the benefits of 3D printing, but face challenges when adopting and scaling up the technology for high-volume production. This is the key finding from research by Materialise. The study reveals that companies …

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Recording webinar ‘How ChatGPT Changes All Rules of Supply Chain Planning’

Many people are fascinated by the capabilities of ChatGPT. It allows us to interact naturally with huge amounts of information and provides answers that are easily understood and readily applicable. It's the iPhone moment all …

SCM IT Demo Day Real-Time Transport Visibility - Novotel Amsterdam Schiphol

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SCM IT Demo Day 2023 – S&OP Edition

As a supply chain director, you are constantly looking for ways to improve your company's performance. The search for software is a lengthy and challenging process. We shorten your selection process from about two years …

The Netherlands

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The Netherlands is the world’s most globally connected country

The Netherlands is once again the world’s most globally connected country, followed by Singapore and Belgium. This is according to the DHL Global Connectedness Index 2022, a new in-depth report on the state of globalization. …