software selection

Software, Trends

Software selection: focus on results, not functionality

Many software selection processes end with a choice based on gut feeling. That needs to change, according to Criona, the agency that helps companies choose the right supply chain software. During Webinar Wednesday, founder Alan …

electric trucks

Sustainability, Trends

Deployment of electric trucks in the Netherlands slows due to delay in zero-emission zones

While the short trip distances in the Netherlands (where 80% of trips are less than 150km) are ideally suited to electric transport, investment in electric trucks is under pressure. The reason for this is the …

transport technology

Trends, Visibility

Investing in transport technology in response to change

40% of shippers and logistics service providers plan to invest in transportation technology to prepare for the changing industry and regulations. This is according to Descartes Systems Group’s annual Global Transportation Management Benchmark Survey. For companies …

Inspectorio

Trends

AI and ML will improve supply chain efficiency

Technological innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), will significantly improve supply chain efficiency. According to The State of Supply Chain Report 2024 by US software provider Inspectorio, 82% of 144 respondents …

CO₂ Subway Map

Blogs, Trends

Safe-space battlefield

Two factors contribute to good performance for learning organizations: making mistakes and having a safe working environment. With these research findings, US Professor Amy Edmondson of Harvard Business School captures the importance of psychological safety …

crippling decision-making

Blogs, Trends

Lessons from korfball

My academic life is intertwined with the supply chain profession. I have done research covering the entire field, from strategic supply chain choices to detailed production planning. The world of korfball has largely dominated my …

Checklist for WMS software

Checklist, Trends

Checklist for WMS software

In today’s dynamic e-commerce landscape, efficient warehouse management is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. Cloudbased Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) have emerged as a critical solution, providing enhanced flexibility, scalability, and operational efficiency. Given the …

no-touch supply chain

Exclusively in magazine, Trends

No-touch supply chain is still a long way off

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers limitless possibilities, it seems. Not so long ago, we appeared to be moving rapidly towards a supply chain where smart machines would completely take care of planning. In practice, it seems …

Lego

Trends

Lego opens new European DC in Belgium

The Lego Group has added a new regional distribution centre (DC) in Tessenderlo, Belgium. According to the Danish toy manufacturer, the new DC provides more flexibility and resilience in the supply chain. As a result, …

CO₂ Subway Map

Blogs, Trends

Digital climb

Supply chain directors seem to be struggling to claim their share of available artificial intelligence (AI) budgets. Despite – or perhaps because of – the current struggling economy, executives have freed up budgets for AI, …