"More than 90% of companies’ environmental impact comes from their supply chains." (EY, 2022) In today's world, sustainability has become a critical issue and organizations are now seeking ways to minimize their carbon footprint. This is …
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 …
Many supply chain executives have been able to prove their worth since the early 2020s, during disruptions including factory shutdowns in China, the obstruction of the Suez Canal, the shift to online shopping (and back …
The sixth edition of inNOWvate Supply Chain Event, at movie theatre Pathé, Ede, the Netherlands, was a great success. The theme of the 2023 edition of this event was ‘Which mountain to climb?’, letting delegates …
Belgian start-up Ventory emerged as the winner of the sixth European Supply Chain Start-up Contest organized by Supply Chain Media. The competition took place yesterday during the inNOWvate Supply Chain Event at Pathé Movie Theatre …
Reports, Sustainability, Trends
Managers in the Dutch manufacturing sector are failing in their communication of sustainability initiatives to their junior colleagues, resulting in companies missing out on opportunities and revenue. This comes at a time when better alignment …
Outdated and unsupported operating systems make manufacturers vulnerable to nationwide cyberattacks. The new BlackBerry Manufacturing Cybersecurity Study reveals the severity of this problem, with 86% admitting to running core functions on such operating systems. The BlackBerry …
The use of blockchain in supply chain has advanced beyond the pilot phase. Scanning a barcode or tag linked to blockchain is now a reality, whether for monitoring returnable packaging or tracking beef from Mongolia, …
Ikea is using drones on a large scale for its store-level and online inventory management, with 100 of these autonomous robots now flying around at 16 of its European locations. According to Ikea’s parent company, …
An enthusiastic audience of more than 600 supply chain professionals from around the world discovered that ChatGPT is much more than an amusing and somewhat unreliable plaything during Webinar Wednesday on 12 April. Coffee producer …
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