Why digitising supply chains can help pay for itself
By Derek Bryan, VP EMEA, Verizon Connect For some businesses, digital transformation represents an opportunity to improve how it operates and connects with partners and customers; for others, it can seem like a headache with a considerable price tag attached. While it’s true that any change requires careful planning, those in the ‘loathe camp’ may […]
Making tomorrow a better world in logistics
By Michel Waterschoot, Sales Manager – Southern Europe, Northern Africa, Middle East, Descartes The health crisis that we are currently experiencing, as well as its financial and economic consequences, should not mean we lose sight of the opportunities that can be leveraged today to help businesses continue growing and developing. This situation should be used […]
WEBINAR: How distribution CFOs can drive supply chain success
The changing landscape of Distribution has evolved dramatically over the last few months. Navigating these changes relies on innovation and embedding process as well as integrating technology. This webinar from Sage covers; How disruption is changing the landscape Today’s distribution challenges Why distributors need a new approach Why the CFO needs to drive supply chain […]
Q&A: Reimagining the supply chain post-COVID-19
Patrick C. Penfield (pictured) is Professor of Practice – Supply Chain Management and Director of Executive Education at the Whitman School of Management, Syracuse University. He is a Certified Fellow in Production and Inventory Management (CFPIM) and Certified in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM). Penfield has over 15 years of industry experience in Supply Chain Management […]
Staying on course: Business leadership during lockdown
By Oliver Wight EAME CEO, Les Brookes In these unusual times it is essential for leaders to take ownership of a process that brings together virtual teams, allowing them to make decisions with visibility of challenges & opportunities for the continuous realignment of the business and its people. As part of our Recovery Series we have designed three […]
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 […]
