Supply Chain Visibility (SCV) and its importance for logistics companies
Globalization has made delivery networks much more complicated. Due to large transportation networks, international shipping, numerous compliance standards, etc., supply chains are complicated and opaque. By leveraging data, SCV seeks to strengthen and improve the supply chain. Gathering current information Success for supply chain transparency lies in capturing real-time data. Key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant […]
Logistics industry: The most significant challenges in the coming years
No, the global logistics industry certainly cannot complain about a lack of work and importance. On the contrary, never has this gigantic, extremely powerful machine been as important as it is today. However, there is much that could be done better. Especially under the impression of current and medium-term challenges, this becomes abundantly clear. In […]
Praerie Festival: Saloodo! Supports Festival Logistics
Why the right logistics is crucial for a successful festival A well-oiled logistics approach is critical for a music festival: Moving people and equipment from one location to another to the right time, in the right matter to perfect conditions. A successful tour or festival relies heavily on logistics. Organizing a festival or event is […]
Preparing Your Supply Chain for Disruption Through Digital Transformation
A disruption in the supply chain that occurs elsewhere in the world can have a significant impact on your consumers, your organization, and your supply chain as we all learned during the last 2 years. Natural disasters, global health pandemics, political unpredictability, economic upheaval, cyber and terrorist assaults, supplier threats, and fast swings in customer […]
Supply Chain Law in the EU: Close Your Knowledge Gap
Why is there a supply chain law? In global trade, companies harm the environment and exploit people. This happens in the course of global value and supply chains and has been accepted until now, also because of its low controlability due to the distance to e.g. low-wage countries. This is because what is beyond the […]
The history of global supply chains
The supply chain before 1900 – Local and regional supply and manufacturing. Before the industrial revolutions in Europe and the U.S., the vast majority of supply chains were local in nature and usually confined to specific regions. For example, in an agricultural supply chain, a farmer would cut the wheat, send it to a mill […]
3 Steps to Prioritise Employee Safety In Your Supply Chain
With this in mind, today our friends over at No1 Packaging are offering up 3 steps health and safety leaders can take to ensure that they’re always putting employee safety first. From creating and promoting the right culture to essential practical considerations, here’s what you can start doing today to improve the safety of staff […]
Why the Semiconductor Shortage Is Here to Stay
It’s impossible to envision a more complex series of manufacturing and distribution operations than those found in the semiconductor supply chain. There are numerous supply chain steps, beginning with material procurement and ending with silicon wafer manufacture, chip and processor assembly and testing, and last but not least – global shipment. To further complicate matters, […]
The Power Of Resilience: 6 Tactics For A Stronger, More Resilient Supply Chain.
Germany Before the Ukrainian-Russian conflict the country had already a 14.3 percent increase in energy costs, as well as the knock-on impact on gasoline prices (which rose by 20 percent) and food prices (which rose by 4.9 percent), all led to the country’s inflation rate rising to 4.1 percent per end of 2021, the highest […]
Freight rates continue to rise dramatically in 2022
Companies have to brace for more steep increases in shipping and logistic costs. There are numerous explanations for the raise in freight rates: EU Mobility Package 2022 implementation Without a question, one of the most serious issues currently affecting the transportation costs are the Mobility package modifications (we informed here about the newest restrictions and […]
