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 …
Checklist, Software, Trends, 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 …
According to Deloitte’s 2023 Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey, over 70% of respondents believe that supply chain disruptions have increased procurement-related risk over the past year, bringing forth new complexities. In today’s rapidly changing landscape, organizations …
When it comes to supply chain IT investments, sales & operations planning (S&OP) software has consistently scored highest for several years. One major pitfall when selecting S&OP software is becoming blinded by its functionality. The …
Transport keeps supply chains moving. However, the European transport market has recently suffered more disruption than ever before, resulting in many supply chains grinding to a halt. The disruptive factors include Brexit (customs) issues and …
Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) is on the rise. An increasing number of companies are realizing that a more responsive approach to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is necessary to remain effective in today’s rapidly …
Over 60% of European and US companies expect to reshore some of their production activities from Asia back to Europe or the US over the next three years. That is the main conclusion from the …
Checklist, Sustainability, Trends
In order to limit global warming, CO2 emissions must be substantially reduced by 2030. Since the logistics sector accounts for 24% of the total CO2 footprint, supply chain and logistics professionals have an important responsibility …
Consumer products companies are facing increasing business complexity and decreasing profitability. The rise in complexity is linked partly to the supply and distribution of goods, and partly to changing customer needs and sales channels. This …
In 2010, Professor Stephen Bungay proposed that companies could apply the military concept of Mission Command leadership as a way of coping with the challenges imposed by the fast-changing and unpredictable dynamics in business environments. …
Career, Content, Reports, Trends
The results of an inaugural survey published by Apics, an American association for supply chain management, in May 2018 reveal…
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