Trends

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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 …

trends in supply chain

Blogs, Trends

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. …

technology

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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 …

Recording

Webinar Recording, Trends

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 …

WDP

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WDP realises innovative city distribution hub in iconic Renault complex

Belgian Warehouses De Pauw (WDP) has managed to get its hands on the former Renault complex in Vilvoorde, near Brussels. The logistics property developer and investor paid €100 million for the realisation of an innovative …

supply chain collaboration

Blogs, Trends

Collaboration is urgently needed

In the Netherlands, supply chain collaboration has been a hot topic for years, both in the media and at conferences. The topic feels like a kind of common 'charity' that no one can be against. …

mobility system

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Future scenarios of the Dutch mobility system in 2050

Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands has developed four scenarios for the future of the Dutch mobility system in 2050. These 'radical but realistic' scenarios come from a multidisciplinary team of researchers called the …

assessment

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Free end-to-end supply chain self-assessment

Supply Chain Media has developed a practical self-assessment tool for end-to-end supply chain visibility. The free downloadable assessment consists of an easy-to-use spreadsheet comprising 30 cells, with three yes/no questions per cell. These cells address …