David Boulanger, Arla Foods

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David Boulanger, Arla Foods: β€œAs a cooperative we can make bold moves much faster”

David Boulanger joined European dairy cooperative Arla Foods in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Just when COVID-19 appeared to be behind us, war broke out in Ukraine. And prior to that there were Brexit …

transport

inNOWvate, Reports, Sustainability, Trends

More sustainable transport starts with measuring carbon emissions and using biofuel

Every supply chain manager knows that one of the most obvious ways to reduce carbon emissions in the supply chain is through transport. However, few take action because it’s regarded as a lot of hassle, …

logistics-service

Blogs

Tectonic shifts

How should supply chain professionals deal with major geopolitical upheaval? Russia’s reprehensible invasion of Ukraine, which has been met with unprecedented sanctions, is causing huge disruption for the world of business and supply chains. Supplies of …

supply chain planning

inNOWvate, Planning, Reports, Software, Trends

Speed is a crucial factor in supply chain planning

Today’s numerous supply chain disruptions are forcing companies to re-evaluate their sales & operations planning (S&OP) or integrated business planning (IBP) processes. How effective are they at helping to solve the current challenges? Suppliers of …

DHL

Trends, Visibility

DHL participates in circular fashion line

DHL and Mykke Hofmann, a socio-ecological fashion label based in Munich, are jointly launching a fashion line. Called Forever Pieces, the collection is made up of items with a timeless design so that they will …

insight

inNOWvate, Reports, Sustainability, Trends

Insight is key for more sustainable decision-making

Creating a more sustainable supply chain starts with gaining more insight into current performance. β€˜To measure is to know’, as the saying goes, and that forms the basis for improvement. The numerous start-ups that are …

Recording

Software, Trends, Webinar Recording

Recording webinar ‘Digital transformation with supply chain software’

Only 28% of companies indicate that they are digitally mature, according to a recent study by GEP consulting firm. Yet, 68% say they are accelerating their supply chain modernization efforts. Supply chain software vendors have …

Ikea stores to double up as online distribution centres

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Ikea stores to double up as online distribution centres

Swedish homeware chain Ikea plans to use its stores as e-commerce distribution centres too. Numerous stores will be remodelled over the coming months as the basis for this solution, which Ikea claims will result in …

Responsibly

inNOWvate, Reports, Trends

Responsibly wins fifth European Supply Chain Start-up Contest

The Danish start-up Responsibly has won the fifth European Supply Chain Start-up Contest during the inNOWvate Supply Chain Event in Ede, the Netherlands, on 19 May 2022. This prestigious contest is an initiative of Supply …