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Trends in e-fulfilment: lockers, Chinese platforms and AI

Parcel delivery company DPD sees that collection points are becoming more popular and is going to triple the number of lockers next year, CEO Erik Uljee told the 'E-fulfilment excellence' event. Another trend that was …

NA-KD

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NA-KD closes doors of new Dutch DC already

Due to disappointing financial results, Swedish fashion company NA-KD is closing the doors of its newly built distribution centre (DC) in the Dutch town of Duiven, near the German border, after only eighteen months. With …

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AI agents are taking over our supply chains

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) enables a radically different approach to the supply chain. Users no longer have to fiddle with complex systems themselves, but can talk to their own 'agent' who generates schedules, analyses scenarios, …

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Recording webinar ‘How to address supply chain risk management proactively’

According to a recent survey by McKinsey supply chain disruptions remain the norm, not the exception, with nine in ten respondents saying they have encountered supply chain challenges in 2024. The survey results identify considerable …

FMCG

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FMCG has been buffering stock to keep profitability stable

Despite many challenges facing FMCG companies, the 20 largest companies in Europe have been able to keep profitability stable. They have done so by increasing both their prices and their stock positions – the first …

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Looking back in trends

Why does life seem to go faster as you get older? That question from Dutch professor Douwe Draaisma shot through me as I looked back in January at the 15 years that had passed since …

Houthis

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Houthis only attack Israeli ships after Gaza deal

The Houthi rebels will henceforth limit their attacks on shipping traffic in the Red Sea to Israeli-affiliated vessels. This was announced by the Humanitarian Operations Coordination Centre (HOCC), following the conclusion of the Gaza deal. …

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Supply chain leaders see technology as key to growth

Nearly three quarters of all logistics and supply chain leaders consider technology to be fundamental or very important to their organisation's growth strategy, especially given the growing challenges in global trade. This is according to …

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Recording webinar ‘Supply chain management re-invented’

The world has changed, with skyrocketing customer expectations, intensifying market volatility and increasing supply chain complexity. Digitalisation of the supply chains and successful use of artificial intelligence (AI) are separating the winning companies from the …

supply chain transformation

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Supply chain transformation requires clear strategic vision

Companies with mature supply chains are continuing to transform without hesitation. But companies that have failed to invest in their supply chain for years are struggling. They understand that transformation is necessary, but where should …