vaccination programme

Planning, Trends

Complex vaccination programme calls for connected planning

The recent Webinar Wednesday was all about the Netherlands’ vaccination programme: how do you get six different types of vaccines, each with its own characteristics and storage conditions, into 17 million arms as quickly as …

shortage of chips

Trends

Shortage of chips creates bottleneck for car manufacturers

A shortage of chips is hampering the production of passenger cars worldwide. This is disastrous timing for the manufacturers since they are currently transitioning to the production of electric cars – and that requires a …

Leaderboard AIMMS WW 22-04-2024
Unilever

Sustainability, Trends, Visibility

Unilever saves money by investing in sustainability

Unilever has saved US$1.5 billion in costs since 2008 by sourcing more sustainably, according to the Anglo-Dutch multinational’s ‘Full Year 2020 Results & Strategic Refresh’ publication. In the report, CEO Alan Jope writes that he …

parcel deliveries

Software, Trends

COVID-19 outbreak sparks doubling of Dutch parcel deliveries

Due to the coronavirus effect, 103% more parcels were delivered in the Netherlands last year than in 2019. This left parcel couriers facing their biggest-ever logistical challenge. Nevertheless, 83% of packages were delivered the next …

Leaderboard Slimstock WW 15 May 2024
logistics-service

Blogs

Master and talent

Now that most employees are working from home because of COVID-19, it is more important than ever to keep an eye on their engagement and the risk of a burnout. Apparently, North American supply chain …

Trend vision Chainalytics: Help with complex supply chain challenges is in high demand

Software, Trend visions, Trends

Trend vision Chainalytics: Help with complex supply chain challenges is in high demand

An optimal supply chain requires a continuous focus on various areas: from network design to demand planning and transport optimization. Many companies lack - or struggle to retain - the necessary in-house expertise. Especially in …

Descartes leaderboard TMS buyers guide 22-4-2024
Visual Roadmap The path to optimal inventory management

Road Map, Trends

Roadmap to optimal inventory management

How can you get your stock levels under control? This roadmap by Supply Chain Media and Slimstock visualizes the obstacles and their solutions on the path to optimal inventory management. The first stop sign on the road …

Maturity Matrix 2021

Maturity Matrix, Trends

Maturity Matrix 2021: All hands on deck for supply chain start-up

Supply chain start-ups in Europe experienced a very challenging year in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic crisis. Unlike more established companies, start-ups were not always able to rely on a …

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