Futureproofing supply chains in the face of uncertainty
The consequences of the Coronavirus pandemic have had serious implications on individuals and industries across the world for which no one was prepared for. Particularly in the case of supply chains, the crisis has clearly demonstrated that they are the backbone of our daily lives and any breakdown in the chain can have disastrous consequences for product fulfilment. A […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: LGI End-to-end supply chain services
LGI, an Elanders Group owned company, offers global E2E solutions in supply chain management. LGI can take an overall responsibility for complex and global deliveries encompassing procurement, transportation, warehousing, configuration, production, pick/pack and distribution. Our offer also includes e-commerce services, order management, payment solutions and after sales services for our clients. Elanders business concept is to […]
‘Last Mile’ Lessons from Covid-19
By Simon Mardle, Principal at Capgemini Invent Innovation is regarded as a necessity for businesses to function in unprecedented times, and COVID-19 has presented one such situation. The changing role of technology in our society is a window into the innovation catalysed by pandemic. From enabling remote working to allowing global audiences to attend virtual […]
Why does integrated planning remain important during the coronavirus crisis?
By Oliver Wight EAME CEO, Les Brookes Making decisions in a crisis is not just about adjusting to short-term changes but using scenario planning for the medium-term horizon to reactivate ‘usual’ operations at the right time. Business processes are often system driven, but this typically only works well in times of stability. Businesses with Integrated Business Planning have […]
The Importance of Supply Chain Resilience
By Anne van de Heetkamp, VP of Product Management GTC, Descartes Acknowledging potential weaknesses in your supply chain before they are exposed by elements beyond your control is of critical value. With current events in mind, managing future supplychain disruptions will be an integral component of corporate strategy. Calling it Supply ChainResilience, Supply Chain Disruption, or Business Continuity Management (from the ISO 22301 standard) does not […]
IoT accelerates end-to-end supply chain visibility
By Ian Terblanche, Global Sales Director at Sigfox The global supply chain and logistics market is set to exceed $15 trillion by 2024, developing at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2016 to 2024 by volume. However, in spite of these impressive growth figures, there has been a mere trickle of innovation in the supply chain market, […]
Elanders supporting fashion & lifestyle brands
By Elanders If one thing fits like a glove, then it’s our tailor-made concepts in textile logistics for the Fashion & Lifestyle sector. A portfolio of global fashion services from Elanders Group ensures you receive integrated solutions from a single source. Our clients retain full control, from pre-production through to suppliers and all the way to the […]
Embracing digital to mitigate supply chain disruption
By Ronald Kleijwegt, VP Global Sales & Managing Director EMEA, Blume Global We live in a world where disruption is inevitable – and its vital that supply chain organisations are prepared. However, many supply chain managers cite a lack of visibility into supply chain operations as a main hurdle in mitigating disruptions. Hidden areas within […]
Value Recovery service – Generate 30% extra revenue from your old IT assets
Discover LGI’s unique IT Asset Value Recovery service. LGI, an Elanders Group owned company, offers a global service for IT Asset Value Recovery. Our business model compares the market to unlock the hidden value of IT assets and focuses on achieving the best price for our clients. We help companies increase the value of their old IT […]
Making the case for peak performance
By Jo Bradley, Business Development Manager at Packaging by Quadient – formerly Neopost Online fulfilment is facing a new reality; one of frequent and dramatic spikes in demand and this is causing retailers significant challenges in the packing area. How can ecommerce businesses successfully hit these extreme peaks when labour resources are becoming increasingly scarce? These […]