Consumer brands and retail preparing to overhaul supply chains to counter future disruption
66% of organizations say their supply chain strategy will change significantly in the next three years, as they adapt to the pandemic and embed resiliency into their operations. According to a report from the Capgemini Research Institute examining the impact of the past year’s disruption on consumer products and retail (CP&R) supply chains, just 23% […]
‘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 […]
The importance of demand planning in the digital age
By Jörg Junghanns, Head of Europe – Digital Supply Chain for Business Services at Capgemini In today’s volatile commercial environment, where customer expectations are at an all-time high, supply chain flexibility has become paramount for any business looking to edge ahead. Recognised as the key enabler of any truly adjustable supply chain, this race for […]
Carrefour optimises supply chain with Artificial Intelligence
Carrefour has become the first French retailer to use artificial intelligence to optimise inventory management and reduce waste by integrating software developed by SAS into its supply chain. Drawing on the €2 billion annual investment budget included in the “Carrefour 2022” transformation plan, mainly for IT and digital technology projects, Carrefour Supply Chain ultimately selected […]
‘Only one in seven’ organisations are able to scale digital supply chain initiatives
A new study from Capgemini has identified a ‘clear gap’ between expectations of what supply chain digitisation can deliver, and the reality of what companies are currently achieving. While exactly half of the organisations surveyed consider supply chain digitisation to be one of their top three corporate priorities, most are still struggling to get projects beyond […]
Blockchain set to ‘supercharge global supply chains’ by 2025
Blockchain could become ubiquitous by 2025, entering mainstream business and underpinning supply chains worldwide, according to a new report from Capgemini. The study asserts that the distributed ledger technology will dominate manufacturing as well as consumer products and retail industries, ‘ushering in a new era of transparency and trust’. Currently, just 3% of organisations that […]
