Ben & Jerry’s to team up with Tony’s Chocolonely
Ben & Jerry’s and Tony’s Chocolonely have decided to work together. The US ice cream manufacturer will be purchasing its cocoa through the Dutch chocolate brand from now on so that Ben & Jerry’s – …
Low water levels disrupt construction supply chains
There is certainly no shortage of work in the Dutch construction industry, but the sector is facing major challenges due to the persistent drought. Low water levels are hampering transport, causing shortages of sand and …
Checklist for network design
A company's ability to evaluate multiple 'what-if' scenarios and make rapid decisions with a high level of confidence is what keeps supply chains moving during disruptions like COVID-19. But what can you do if you …
The Prediction: By 2025 50% of all manufacturers will have extended visibility to Tier-3 supply
Technologies related to control towers, visibility and machine learning are in the spotlight when it comes to supply chain planning. Supply Chain Media asked a number of international supply chain directors for their reactions to …
Supply chain start-up in the spotlight: Searoutes
Searoutes was founded against the backdrop of expectations that the maritime trade volume will triple and transport-related carbon emissions will increase fourfold by 2050. Spotting an opportunity to replace outdated spreadsheets with its data-rich API, …
Tony’s Chocolonely risks missing out on festive season
Due to a salmonella outbreak at a Barry Callebaut factory, the Dutch brand Tony’s Chocolonely is currently struggling to produce its chocolate letters in time for the St. Nicholas period. In the Netherlands, chocolate letters …
Deliveroo to cease meal deliveries in the Netherlands
Meal delivery company Deliveroo has announced its intention to cease all activities in the Netherlands. The online platform has decided that the country is too small for it to be sufficiently profitable. Although the plans …
Sustainable supply chains: time to get serious
The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change has prompted many executives to announce carbon neutrality dates for their companies, typically somewhere between 2030 and 2050. Ambition levels vary by industry, but with regulatory pressure increasing …
