logistics real estate

Reports, Trends

Outlook for European logistics real estate: sunny with a few clouds

Demand for logistics real estate (e.g. warehouses and distribution centres) will continue to grow over the next three years, fuelled by moderate economic growth and a further acceleration in e-commerce revenues. This sunny outlook is …

Janet Godsell

Planning, Software, Trends

Janet Godsell: “Many manufacturers still need to break down silos”

The majority of European manufacturers are still only at the early stages of their digital supply chain journey, according to findings from a recent study commissioned by software vendor JDA and conducted by the University …

Marc Engel

Trends

Marc Engel, Unilever: “Supply chains will be at the heart of winning businesses in the future”

For the second year in a row, Marc Engel has earned the title #1 Supply Chain Executive in Europe. The accolade is awarded annually by Supply Chain Media to a senior supply chain leader within …

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Blogs

Internal consultants

Which strategic choices does a company face? This question was covered in depth during a recent – and extremely interesting – workshop for supply chain managers and directors at Nyenrode. Just a couple of the …

Pick-by-Vision

Trends

Innovative Pick-by-Vision project increases warehouse efficiency for Sennheiser

A smart glasses-based ‘Pick-by-Vision’ project for Sennheiser has been deemed successful after speeding up the cart process by 15-18% compared with other data-reading devices. In conjunction with Arvato SCM Solutions and technology partner Picavi, Sennheiser …

LoadFox

Trends

Supply chain start-up in the spotlight: LoadFox

LoadFox GmbH was jointly founded by MAN Truck & Bus AG and the Boston Consulting Group in Munich, Germany, in 2016. The supply chain start-up’s aim is to address the problem of low profitability caused …

Amazon

Trends

Amazon introduces Shipment Zero initiative

In a recent blog, online giant Amazon has unveiled an initiative aimed at making at least 50% of all its shipments emission-free or ‘net zero carbon’ by 2030. The project name is ‘Shipment Zero’. Shipment Zero …

Hays

Trends

Hays: appropriate supply chain & logistics training is essential

Digitization and robotization are revolutionizing supply chain and logistics, and this is also affecting which competencies professionals need. At the same time, the sector is struggling to cope with a shortage of new candidates. Appropriate …

supply chain start-ups

Trends

Supply chain start-ups are (overly) optimistic

Start-ups have an optimistic view of their commercial opportunities, including regarding the supply chain, according to the findings from the first SCM Start-up Health Check carried out by Supply Chain Media. A total of 41 …

Trends

Call for applications Digital Supply Chain start-ups

The Innovators’ Pitch is the path-breaking competition for early stage startups in Europe. Bright entrepreneurs get the chance to present their innovative products and prototypes to a high-level jury and an expert audience. Joining forces with …