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Boeing set to build its own seats

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing is also turning its attention to the production of aeroplane seats in an attempt to achieve supply chain benefits. It is partnering with Adient, a car seat specialist, to set up a …

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Logistics service providers innovate with apps

Various European logistics service providers have launched a digital offensive. Just a couple of years ago, logistics companies made widespread use of apps by start-ups and other third parties because they couldn’t integrate the numerous …

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Agility teams up with Maersk and IBM on blockchain supply chain solution

Logistics provider Agility is collaborating on a supply chain solution developed by Maersk and IBM based on blockchain technology. The use of this distributed ledger technology to manage and track container shipments is expected to …

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Supply chain start-up in the spotlight: Seven Senders

Logistics startup Seven Senders was founded by Dr Johannes Plehn and Thomas Hagemann in Berlin, Germany, in 2015. With the motto β€˜You sell. We deliver’, the company is aimed at optimizing the delivery and after-sales …

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Marks & Spencer to open new logistics centre in 2019

Earlier this month, UK clothing and homeware retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) announced plans to open a new mechanized distribution centre in 2019 as part of its strategy to further simplify its supply chain network. This …

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Game of Chains

The traditional boundaries between sectors and industries are blurring, or even vanishing, due to the increasing digitalization of business globally. It's now much easier for new digital players to enter - and completely transform - …

Key Boardroom Conversations of the Chief Supply Chain Officer in 2018

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Key Boardroom Conversations for Supply Chain in 2018

It’s 2018; in mature companies, the board of directors includes a Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO). He – in spite of gender diversity efforts, the CSCO is still a man in most cases – reports …

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Supply chain startup in the spotlight: InstaFreight

Digital forwarding company InstaFreight was founded by Philipp Ortwein in Berlin, Germany, in June 2016 and currently employs around 30 people. The company sets out to reshape Europe’s fragmented B2B transport market for palletized goods …

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Supply chain software market in 1 minute

There are a lot of software types available for supply chain: ERP, WMS, TMS, MES, APS, S&OP, GTM, Inventory Management, Demand Planning & Forecasting, Supply Chain Visibility, Shipment & Transport Execution Systems, Supply Chain Network …

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Supply Chain Movement themes of 2018

2018 just started and that means a fresh start with 4 upcoming Supply Chain Movement editions. We’ve got the next 4 themes lined up for you. No. 28 Consulting & Trends (including Consultancy Subway Map) | …