The costs of Scope 3
“Who’s going to pay for decarbonizing the supply chain?” was the title of a recent article on a supply chain website written by an experienced US journalist (and how very American of him to immediately …
Half of businesses are reducing production capacity in China
Companies are not only planning to leave China; they are actually doing it. This is the conclusion from a survey conducted by Buck Consultants International (BCI Global) and Supply Chain Media among 150 supply chain …
Supply chain start-up in the spotlight: SupplyET
Supply Engine Technologies (SupplyET) was founded in Hamburg, Germany, in 2022, but has already achieved scale-up status. Thanks to the commercially successful rollout of the prototype of its first software solution, Production Flow Engine (PF …
Planning, Software, Subway Map, Trends
S&OP Subway Map: A journey from strategy to schedule
Sales & Operations Planning and the more extensive Integrated Business Planning are both decision-making processes that aim to proactively balance demand and supply. But how does an S&OP process actually work? Especially in large organizations, …
Retailers issue ‘historic tender’ for zero-emission container shipping
A group of international retailers united in the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) have invited container shipping lines to submit bids for the zero-emission shipping of 600,000 TEUs. The retailers include companies such as …
Consumers expect webshops to use sustainable packaging
Webshops risk losing sales if they fail to meet consumer expectations for more sustainable packaging, according to new research among Dutch and Flemish consumers commissioned by DS Smith. The study revealed that 19% of Dutch …
Checklist for Resilient Supply Chain Planning
In today’s era of rapid change and uncertainty, effective risk modelling is crucial for supply chain planning. While risks pose threats, they also present opportunities for growth and innovation. Forward-thinking companies recognize the importance of …
Automotive industry renews focus on sustainability now supply chains are stabilizing
The automotive industry feels more confident to tackle future supply chain disruptions now that the order backlog has been reduced by 61%, with a further 39% reduction expected in the next year. With less than …
Checklist, Software, Trends, Visibility
Checklist for Inventory Visibility
Visibility and control are vital in inventory management. A study by McKinsey reveals that 77% of companies are extensively investing in this area. In response to market uncertainty, companies have increased their inventory levels in …
Roadmap for an end-to-end control tower
Companies face constant challenges such as increasingly sudden disruptions, changes in customer behaviour and growing competition. They need to gain complete end-to-end visibility across their entire supply chain – from Tier N suppliers to final …
