In 2024, the food industry in the Netherlands will face a production contraction for the third year in a row. This year that contraction is 1%, according to ING bank. This is slightly worse than …
As many as 73% of companies have added or removed manufacturing sites in their supply chain over the past two years. This is according to new research from Gartner. These changes are the result of …
Uncertainty is a fact of life within supply chains. In today’s VUCA world, organisations struggle to maintain their supply chain performance, let alone improve it. And it is supply chain performance which is the foundation …
Is Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) a science or an art? That is the question Jan Kraaijeveld of Slimstock discussed during Webinar Wednesday. The reason that many companies struggle with S&OP, he said, is because …
Despite all relevant efforts, 48% of companies consider the supply chain talent shortage a critical challenge. However, this is down slightly from 50% in 2023. These findings come from recruiter Alcott Global following new research …
Ikea has been utilizing drones for inventory management for some time, but is now expanding its use of the technology. The Swedish chain of department stores will deploy an upgraded AI-powered system that supports its …
Despite the growth of e-commerce, 53% of consumers prefer to visit a shop when preparing for extreme weather. However, only a third are satisfied with retailers’ stock management. This is according to new research by …
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Robots, often now even with human names, are taking over much of the work in warehouses at a rapid pace. What are the driving forces behind the current wave of automation? And what role do …
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