Conference

Recording

Webinar Recording, Trends

Recording webinar ‘How a Supply Chain Platform on Google Cloud Unlocks Omnichannel Success’

E-commerce has redefined the rules of retail. Amazon has become the #1 search engine for shopping in the U.S., with brands like SEB selling more online than through traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Meanwhile, Walmart regained market …

logistics employees

Trends

Technology improves job happiness logistics employees

Almost half of logistics workers (46%) believe technological developments such as AI and robots will have a positive impact on their jobs. This is according to research by Quinyx among 451 Dutch logistics workers, including …

e-commerce

Trends

Automation and strategic data deployment dominate e-commerce in 2025

Success in e-commerce is all about strategic choices, the E-commerce Monitor 2025 shows. Data and automation are key to efficiency and competitiveness. At the same time, growth requires investment in talent and a robust technical …

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Exclusively in magazine, Trends

Karen-Marie Katholm, AkzoNobel: ‘‘We’re increasing our amount of tolling and contract manufacturing”

Karen-Marie Katholm joined AkzoNobel in 2021 as Chief Supply Chain Officer and executive committee member. Shortly afterwards, the Dutch multinational manufacturer of paints and performance coatings integrated its manufacturing into supply chain, creating an organization …

E2E Demo Day

Software, Trends

E2E Demo Day shows great diversity supply chain visibility

Software for end-to-end (E2E) supply chain visibility is developing rapidly and in different directions. This is evident from the presentation by four software vendors at the E2E Demo Day, organized by Supply Chain Media. The …

Import tariffs

Trends

Import tariffs force companies to automate trade processes

Global trade has been prominent on the agenda of companies since Donald Trump started imposing import tariffs. Without a good data platform and smart technology, it is impractical to keep up with all the changes. …

AI

Blogs, Trends

AI for supply chains or supply chains for AI?

Since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, artificial intelligence has been the buzzword in almost every sector. AI has also attracted attention in supply chain management. Expectations are high, but the real impact remains …

unified commerce

Trends

Leaders in unified commerce achieve up to three times more sales growth

Leaders in unified commerce – connecting every part of your business to get a complete, real-time view of all your channels, payments, product information and customer interactions – achieve up to three times more revenue …

Checklist for TMS software

Checklist, Trends

Checklist for TMS software

In today’s complex logistics landscape, an effective Transport Management System (TMS) is essential to optimise delivery processes, reduce operational costs and increase customer service. A cloud-based TMS offers scalability, flexibility and extensive integration capabilities with …

batteries

Trends

Battery makers need to scale up as new technology emerges

Batteries can transform existing industries and enable the emergence of new business models. But despite rising demand for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions, the future of batteries depends on overcoming a series of complex …