Trends

Trends

supply chain disruptions

Trends

Two thirds of German logistics firms financially affected by supply chain disruptions

More than 65% of all companies in the German logistics sector have suffered financial losses due to supply chain disruptions, according to a new Logistics Hall of Fame trend survey in cooperation with the Schunck …

Mitsubishi

Software, Trends

Mitsubishi makes supply chain interoperable

Mitsubishi Motors Europe (MME) has implemented Vinturas’ interoperable network solution for the launches of the New Generation ASX and the completely redesigned Colt. The integration of this supply chain technology further streamlines logistics through data …

home delivery

Trends

Home-delivery preferences vary between generations

When it comes to home delivery, different generations of consumers have different preferences. This is one of the findings from a new study by software vendor Descartes among more than 8,000 people across Europe and …

Accell Group

Trends

Accell Group becomes latest bicycle manufacturer stuck with excess inventory

Accell Group is the latest bicycle manufacturer to struggle with extremely high stock levels stemming from the supply issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the group’s net profit fell by as much as …

machine learning

Software, Trends

Machine learning supports quality control in manufacturing

ML6 has introduced a hybrid machine learning solution for optimizing quality control in manufacturing processes. This solution combines a standardized approach with customization. According to the Belgian scale-up, which is specialized in artificial intelligence and …

Maersk

Trends

Maersk warns of declining demand for container shipping

Container shipping giant A.P. Møller-Maersk has warned of a steeper drop in demand for global shipping containers over the course of this year. The main reasons for this are weak economic growth and manufacturers continuing …

Naz Kawan

Trends

Naz Kawan reinvigorates garment production in the Netherlands

The fashion industry is responsible for about 10% of global CO2 emissions, making it a bigger polluter than aviation and the maritime sector combined. In addition, the industry accounts for 20% of global wastewater pollution, …

women in supply chain

Reports, Trends

Women now fill a quarter of supply chain C-suite roles

Women have made a strong comeback at nearly every level of supply chain leadership in 2023. Especially good progress has been made at the C-suite and executive levels, with women now holding 26% of CSCO/SVP/EVP/CPO …

S&OP assessment 2023

Self-assesment, Trends

S&OP Self-assessment 2023

Your objective is a supply chain which is optimally aligned with market demand. Hence, sales & operations planning (S&OP) is crucial. But what does S&OP really contribute to your company's performance? Is S&OP delivering demonstrable …

sustainable IT strategy

Software, Trends

Most Benelux businesses lack a sustainable IT strategy

Only 37% of businesses in the Benelux region have a sustainable IT strategy, according to recent research by Paessler AG. The survey of 1,051 IT managers across a hundred countries also revealed that 60% of …

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