SCM Map Europe 2018/2019
Brexit, China and USA impact on supply chains in Europe. The SCM map of Europe visualizes the most important economic developments for supply chains. Uncertainty and lack of clarity on Brexit are dictating the mood …
Trend vision Amber Road: ‘Managing trade disruptions to best advantage’
The regulations governing global trade change from day to day. On one hand more free trade agreements are coming into force while on the other duties and tariffs can rise unexpectedly. Exporting companies can’t change the policies made by politicians but …
Identifying savings in the purchasing process
Mercateo has developed a tool that breaks down the costs of the various types of purchasing processes and provides insight into currently untapped savings potential in indirect purchasing. By focusing on digitalization, the process cost …
Demand-driven theme parks
Sometimes you hear about new ideas that are so logical that you ask yourself, ‘Why didn’t I think of that?’ Recently I heard about a new app that enables you to pay for your visit to …
Reliable forecasting is a piece of cake
In our attempts to anticipate future changes in demand, we often depend on forecasts. Unfortunately, however, they are rarely reliable in practice – with all the implications that brings. The ‘good news’ is that we …
Mourad Tamoud, Schneider: “The entire supply chain on renewable energy by 2025”
The immense rate at which technology and innovation accelerates leaves many in supply chain breathless. As executive vice president for global supply chain operations of Schneider Electric, Mourad Tamoud aims to keep pace by implementing …
Audi becomes first car maker to achieve ASI sustainability certification
Audi has become the first car manufacturer worldwide to receive certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). The certificate has been awarded for the sustainable battery housing of the Audi e-tron. The ASI Performance Standard certification …
Supply chain start-up in the spotlight: FretLink
In line with its motto, ‘Shipment made simpler’, FretLink connects shippers and carriers through software as a service (SaaS) and a mobile application for drivers. It not only provides more visibility for everyone in the …
Blockchain belief
How relevant is blockchain in a supply-chain context? Based on what I’ve heard this year at various international supply chain congresses, opinions and blockchain belief differ. Alexander Bahr, Director Supply Chain Information & Integration at …
DB revolutionizes precise deliveries with What3words
Logistics companies around the world face a global challenge: imprecise addressing. Large sites such as factories, warehouses or events spaces often have several access points, making specific drop-off locations or delivery entrances extremely hard to …
