Paul Campbell

Sustainability, Trends

Paul Campbell, PepsiCo: “To deal with challenges you need diversity of thinking”

The last six months have forced instantaneous decision-making and laid bare the need for visibility and transparency in the supply chain. At the same time the ability to accomplish what might have seemed impossible has …

sustainable supply chain

Sustainability, Trends

The journey towards a sustainable, carbon-neutral supply chain

A growing number of companies have a sustainable supply chain high on their agenda. The longer-term aim – within the next 30 years – is for us all to live in a climate-neutral, fossil-free world. …

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Carlos Cordon

Trends

Carlos Cordon: ‘‘It’s time to look to local and regional supply chains to remain competitive”

The most agile companies are embracing the regional and local approach to supply chains to better respond to market needs, says IMD Professor of Strategy and Supply Chain Management Carlos Cordon, as the benefits that …

COVID-19

Trends, Visibility

COVID-19: “Hard work to keep supply chains running”

Different companies’ supply chains have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in different ways. Grocery retailer Auchan mainly felt the impact in the inbound supply chain, while white goods manufacturer Haier struggled to gain demand …

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Electrolux

Trends

Electrolux wins Supply Chain Management Award 2020 at Exchainge

Electrolux’s focus on the human aspect as well as automation and integration earned the home appliance manufacturer the Supply Chain Management Award 2020. “The transformation of our supply chain was an important step in our …

New Silk Road

Sustainability, Trends

COVID-19 provides boost for New Silk Road

COVID-19 has considerably boosted the use of the New Silk Road, but it remains to be seen how the pandemic will affect the future of the rail link. Today’s primary users, who are in sectors …

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sustainability investments

Sustainability, Trends

Growing importance of sustainability in supply chain management

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, companies are continuing to work on sustainability initiatives. But the ball is now in the consumer's court, according to new research by Miebach Consulting. The study findings suggest that a successful …

visibility

Trends, Visibility

COVID-19 has accelerated the call for visibility

If there is one thing the COVID-19 outbreak has taught us, it is the importance of supply chain visibility. If you have access to real-time arrival time data, you only have to focus on deviations. …