data transfer between contact points

inNOWvate, Trends, Visibility

Better decisions thanks to better data transfer between contact points

If transparency in the supply chain leaves anything to be desired, it’s usually because of the supply chain contact points. These are the points where data transfer often falters, making cooperation with supply chain partners …

supply chain talent

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Bottlenecks and leaks in the talent pipeline

The shortage of supply chain talent continues to hamper business. Therefore, much attention is focused on increasing the inflow. However, it is equally important to consider the entire talent pipeline. If companies want to ensure …

Whitepaper Carbon Management

Sustainability, Trends, Whitepaper

Whitepaper ‘Future-proofing Supply Chains with Carbon Management’

With global ESG regulations tightening and carbon pricing mechanisms impacting profitability, companies must transition to more sustainable supply chains while maintaining competitiveness. Managing Scope 3 emissions, which often constitute the majority of a company’s carbon …

Roadmap to Supply Chain Transformation Planning

Planning, Road Map, Trends

Roadmap to Supply Chain Transformation Planning

The unrelenting pace of market change and technological advancement demands supply chains that are resilient, adaptable, efficient and constantly evolving. Supply chain transformation is essential to maintain a competitive edge in this volatile environment. NTT …

Checklist for S&OP process effectiveness

Trends

Checklist for S&OP process effectiveness

Many companies invest significant energy and resources into establishing a robust S&OP framework, and often with success. They enjoy significant business benefits from balancing demand and supply while aligning various business functions to the organization’s …

Mindmap Direct-to-Consumer Supply Chain

Mindmap, Trends

Mindmap of the Direct-to-Consumer Supply Chain

Consumer behaviour is constantly changing. Increasingly, we see consumers taking out subscriptions: to save time or money, for convenience, or as a form of financing. For companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector, this …

IT Subway Map Europe 2024: Economic uncertainty dampens supply chain software growth

Planning, Visibility, Sustainability, Software, Subway Map, Trends

IT Subway Map Europe 2024: Economic uncertainty dampens supply chain software growth

The heady growth in supply chain software of the past two years seems to be tempered this year by the global economic uncertainty. Due to continued high volatility in customer demand, manufacturing companies and retailers …

Best of inNOWvate Supply Chain Event – May 22, 2024

inNOWvate, Trends

Best of inNOWvate Supply Chain Event – May 22, 2024

“Innovate or die.” That was the overall theme of the seventh edition of the inNOWvate Supply Chain Event, in movie theatre complex Pathé in Amsterdam on 22nd May 2024. Martijn Lofvers, Chief Trendwatcher of Supply …

waste

Sustainability, Trends

The huge impact of waste on the bottom line

When companies think about sustainability, they often focus on their carbon footprint. One underexposed aspect of sustainability is waste. As much as 8% of all stock is thrown away. During Webinar Wednesday, Steve Downes of …

Supply Chain Movement 53 | AI & Automation

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Supply Chain Movement 53 | AI & Automation

The main theme of the 53th issue (Q2, 2024) of the quarterly magazine Supply Chain Movement is AI & Automation.  Publication Date: May 31, 2024 10 | Profile Richard Oosterhoff, Head of Operations (TTH), DSM-Firmenich The merger between …