Problems at Volkswagen and Toyota

Trends

Problems at Volkswagen and Toyota another reminder of automotive industry’s vulnerability

New problems at Volkswagen (VW) and Toyota have once again illustrated the vulnerability of automotive industry supply chains. The VW plant in Portugal announced it was halting production for nine weeks due to a parts …

Mathijs Slangen

Trends

Flexport’s Mathijs Slangen wins first SCM Thought Leader Award

Mathijs Slangen of Flexport was presented with the first-ever SCM Thought Leader Award at the Supply Chain Trend Dinner held on 31 August. His pitch on digital transformation received the most votes from the supply …

Recording

Trends, Webinar Recording

Recording webinar ‘Revolutionizing supply chain learning with ChatGPT and Machine Learning’

In an era where the supply chain landscape is in a constant state of flux, staying updated with the latest knowledge is crucial for supply chain professionals. The demands and pressures of the past few …

supply chain disruptions

Trends

Two thirds of German logistics firms financially affected by supply chain disruptions

More than 65% of all companies in the German logistics sector have suffered financial losses due to supply chain disruptions, according to a new Logistics Hall of Fame trend survey in cooperation with the Schunck …

Mitsubishi

Software, Trends

Mitsubishi makes supply chain interoperable

Mitsubishi Motors Europe (MME) has implemented Vinturas’ interoperable network solution for the launches of the New Generation ASX and the completely redesigned Colt. The integration of this supply chain technology further streamlines logistics through data …

home delivery

Trends

Home-delivery preferences vary between generations

When it comes to home delivery, different generations of consumers have different preferences. This is one of the findings from a new study by software vendor Descartes among more than 8,000 people across Europe and …

Accell Group

Trends

Accell Group becomes latest bicycle manufacturer stuck with excess inventory

Accell Group is the latest bicycle manufacturer to struggle with extremely high stock levels stemming from the supply issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the group’s net profit fell by as much as …

machine learning

Software, Trends

Machine learning supports quality control in manufacturing

ML6 has introduced a hybrid machine learning solution for optimizing quality control in manufacturing processes. This solution combines a standardized approach with customization. According to the Belgian scale-up, which is specialized in artificial intelligence and …

Maersk

Trends

Maersk warns of declining demand for container shipping

Container shipping giant A.P. Møller-Maersk has warned of a steeper drop in demand for global shipping containers over the course of this year. The main reasons for this are weak economic growth and manufacturers continuing …

Mindmap value chain resilience

Mindmap, Trends

Mindmap for Value Chain Resilience

Since the COVID-19 crisis, every company has had to manage increased uncertainty in both supply and demand. How to deal with this uncertain environment and create competitive advantage in the 'new normal' is one of …