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 …

digital transformation

Trends, Visibility

Digital transformation is priority for global manufacturers

Digital transformation is considered a priority by 92% of manufacturers. With the rapidly increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) and the high expectations around it, they are therefore willing to invest in improved data management …

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 …

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 …

Checklist for WMS software

Checklist, Trends

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 …

Lego

Trends

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, …

automation

Trends

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 …

savannah

Trends

African savannah shows what supply chain needs

The supply chain can still learn a lot from the savannah, it emerged during the SCM Directors Event. Just before Eline Oudenbroek was presented as list leader of the Top 26 Supply Chain Directors in …

warehouse operations

Trends

Call for modernization of IT infrastructure in warehouse operations

A whopping 97% of supply chain professionals believe that the IT infrastructure of their warehouse operations is in need of modernization. This is according to the Manhattan Associates ‘2024 State of Warehouse Operations’ report. The …

Bram Desmet

Books, Trends

Bram Desmet enriches supply chain model with sustainability and resilience

Supply chain guru Bram Desmet recently presented his new book ‘Rethinking Supply Chain’, in which he introduces models for a five-dimensional supply chain with which companies can make the ‘classic’ trade-off between service, cost and …