Understanding costs comes first
When we think of visibility, we tend to think of sophisticated systems that provide insight into the functioning of the entire supply chain. Such systems offer all kinds of advantages but, in my opinion, they …
Six applications of vision and AI in warehousing
One thing that still stands in the way of fully automated warehousing is the ability of robots to pick products up. Vision technology that is combined with artificial intelligence (AI) to recognize products and control …
Webinar Recording, Planning, Trends
Recording webinar ‘Shadow Planning with a Digital Supply Chain Twin: Zebra’s Journey’
Driving a high level of supply assurance requires a connected, streamlined approach with deep visibility into the multi-tier supply chain, enabled by collaboration with contract manufacturers and tier 1 and 2 suppliers. As the trusted brand …
Inefficient order-to-cash processes cost billions in liquidity
Many companies are missing out on opportunities in terms of liquidity, costs and supply chain collaboration due to inefficiencies in their order-to-cash (O2C) process. If the total turnover of SMEs in the Netherlands would be …
Private equity firms are building bridges to Supply Chain
More and more private equity firms are discovering that the supply chain determines the success of the companies they invest in. But do private equity and supply chain professionals understand each other? To what extent …
European companies insufficiently prepared for new supply chain regulations
Companies in Europe are currently preparing for the phased implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). However, new research among 400 European companies, conducted by EQS Group and the University of Applied Sciences …
Supply chain transformation requires new operating models
Most companies know they need to transform their supply chain, but struggle with the execution. The main obstacles are the lack of a clear business strategy, lack of budget, and conflicting priorities. This is according …
Whitepaper ‘Modern Supply Chain Planning: Enabling adaptive and data-driven decision-making’
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, companies face increasing demands for efficiency, speed and flexibility in their supply chains. With new products, diversified strategies and customer expectations rising, traditional Supply Chain Planning processes often fall …
