Trends

Trends

Glenn Koepke

Trends

Glenn Koepke: ‘Global supply chains could be in for a major overhaul’

A year since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, supply chains in both countries are being adversely affected – especially in and around the war zone, where safe transport is the biggest concern for …

Allianz

Reports, Trends

Allianz: The increase in strikes, riots and protests is testing business resilience

Companies worldwide would be wise to remain vigilant about the threat of strikes, riots and civil commotion (SRCC). In addition to causing costly property damage to buildings or assets, they can severely disrupt operations, resulting …

Max Thinius

Trends

Futurologist Max Thinius: ‘Digitalization is driving a shift to decentralized structures’

Companies like Ikea and PPG are experimenting with local production. This is one of the consequences of today’s digital age, argued futurologist Max Thinius during material handling specialist Dematic’s European Customer Day. “Globally, we are …

anthill

Blogs, Trends

Silicon-sur-Seine

Does investing in tech start-ups have a future right now? Alarm bells are ringing in the US financial media following a 25% drop in investment in Silicon Valley to US$7.2 billion in the last quarter …

Recording

Trends, Webinar Recording

Recording webinar ‘International Women’s Day: Embrace DE&I in Supply Chain’

How to attract, retain and promote more women in supply chain management? Diversity, equity and inclusion is not only good for people but also provides significant advantages to organisations that prioritize and invest in these …

supply chain start-ups

inNOWvate, Maturity Matrix, Trends

Supply chain start-ups still in demand among investors

As applications for the Supply Chain Start-Up Contest pour in from across Europe, scm-startups.com and Supply Chain Media have taken stock of the start-up market on Webinar Wednesday. The main conclusion is that supply chain …

Moos

Software, Trends

Supply chain scale-up in the spotlight: Moos

The founders of the Dutch company called Moos Solutions set out to improve logistics and inventory management by filling the digital information gap in the place where the products are actually located: on the shelves. …

Pay for your own butler!

Blogs, Software, Trends

The key to success lies in operations

In the space of one week, Amazon and Microsoft announced layoffs affecting 20,000 people. This sent shockwaves in Seattle, a city that has been living in a tech bubble for the past decade or so. …

Groenewout

Trends

Groenewout acquired by Germany’s EPG Consulting

Dutch supply chain consulting firm Groenewout is being acquired by the German firm EPG Consulting. By joining forces, the two companies hope to further strengthen their market position and expand their client portfolio, both in …

Recording

Trends, Webinar Recording

Recording webinar ‘Supply chain start ups in Europe drive innovation’

Compared with a year ago, start-ups in Europe are finding it more difficult to raise capital. Supply chain start-ups, however, appear to be the exception to the rule. Together with Markus Börner (Prequel Ventures and scm-startups.com) and …

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