The ongoing droughts around the world are causing major supply chain problems. As a result, sustainability is gaining ever more prominence on companies’ strategic agendas. Supply Chain Media has asked a number of supply chain …
The A.S. Watson Group has emerged unscathed from the pandemic. According to the recent announcement of the interim results by parent company CK Hutchison, the world’s largest health & beauty retailer reported an impressive revenue …
Automotive manufacturer Toyota and CATL, the world’s largest producer of batteries, were both forced to shut their factories in China’s Sichuan province for several days because of the power crisis. The situation was exacerbated by …
Now that MS Wiking has entered service, Lidl’s container shipping line has become a reality. Operated by the German shipping company Tailwind Shipping Lines, which was founded by the supermarket chain, the ship left China …
From possible gas rationing to rising staff shortages, threats to supply chains are increasingly coming from unexpected quarters. During the SCM Trend Dinner, Martijn Lofvers, Chief Trendwatcher at Supply Chain Media, urged companies to visualize …
Ben & Jerry’s and Tony’s Chocolonely have decided to work together. The US ice cream manufacturer will be purchasing its cocoa through the Dutch chocolate brand from now on so that Ben & Jerry’s – …
There is certainly no shortage of work in the Dutch construction industry, but the sector is facing major challenges due to the persistent drought. Low water levels are hampering transport, causing shortages of sand and …
A company's ability to evaluate multiple 'what-if' scenarios and make rapid decisions with a high level of confidence is what keeps supply chains moving during disruptions like COVID-19. But what can you do if you …
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