Smartmile has joined forces with DHL Express in the Netherlands in a pilot project to make parcel deliveries more sustainable. DHL Express is the second carrier that Smartmile has integrated as part of its vision …
Wholesaler Makro has completed an optimization project to future-proof its supply chain. Supported by Slimstock’s Slim4 inventory optimization software, the wholesaler has made a smooth transition to centralized ordering instead of the previous store-level approach. …
Today’s high potentials are looking for a job with purpose and want to make an impact – both within the organization and in society as a whole. That can create friction with their managers, who …
To decentralize your manufacturing and distribution or not? More than 60% of the respondents in a new global footprint survey (with very strong participation from European and US companies) are planning to re-shore or on-shore in …
Technology company Philips warned investors at the end of last year to expect disappointing sales growth and profits, despite a 17% increase in orders. According to Frans van Houten, CEO of Philips, in the Dutch …
The popularity of home deliveries, and especially of food, is growing rapidly. According to research firm Kantar, the ‘quick commerce’ players are on track to generate an annual turnover of one billion euros by the …
Deliverect, a Belgian scale-up that simplifies the online management of meal deliveries, has raised US$150 million in a new round of funding. Deliverect’s SaaS platform seamlessly integrates online meal orders across various delivery channels. Over …
The supply chain at Eindhoven-based lighting manufacturer Signify appears to be back on track. The company – formerly known as Philips Lighting – struggled for a while due to a parts shortage last year, but …
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