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  • The metaverse will transform supply chain management

    The metaverse will transform supply chain management

    16 Sep 2024

    The metaverse is set to transform industries such as consumer goods, healthcare, training and supply chain management. According to Capgemini experts, businesses will need to meet the digital expectations of the new generations.

  • 8 out of 10 consumers expect AI to help them research products

    8 out of 10 consumers expect AI to help them research products

    02 Sep 2024

    People want to leverage technology to make better purchasing decisions, but retailers and brands are falling behind. A study from the IBM Institute for Business Value concludes that just 14% of consumers are satisfied with their online shopping experience.

  • Businesses believe in generative AI, but only 9% use it

    Businesses believe in generative AI, but only 9% use it

    19 Aug 2024

    Although 96% of businesses believe generative AI will affect their projects, a mere 9% have begun deploying it in their organisations. Those that have not yet taken the leap plan to partner with other firms to kick-start their transformation.

  • 15 supply chain jobs of the future

    15 supply chain jobs of the future

    08 Jul 2024

    A report from consulting firm Capgemini highlights 15 new roles expected to be created in the logistics sector over the next 15 years. These include disruption director, bionic human, up close and personal trainer, VTOL commander and more.

  • Velocity for supply chain immunity

    Velocity for supply chain immunity

    24 Jun 2024

    Rob Handfield and Tom Linton explain how increasing supply chain visibility and velocity creates immunity against potential disruptions. In their book Flow: how the best supply chains thrive, they compare supply chain flows with nature and the laws of physics.

  • Interview with Luis Ferreira, General Manager of HAVI Portugal

    Interview with Luis Ferreira, General Manager of HAVI Portugal

    27 May 2024

    Luis Ferreira is the General Manager of HAVI Portugal, a multinational that manages and optimises the supply chains of leading brands such as McDonald’s. Ferreira explains how Easy WMS and automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) help maintain the cold chain and foster energy efficiency.

  • An entrepreneurial mindset in supply chain managers

    An entrepreneurial mindset in supply chain managers

    23 May 2024

    Experts Thomas J. Goldsby, Donald F. Kuratko and Michael G. Goldsby analyse the benefits of an entrepreneurial mindset in the supply chain. Middle managers play a fundamental role in creating a conducive environment for finding new ways to tackle business challenges.

  • Organisational resilience and the importance of people

    Organisational resilience and the importance of people

    22 Apr 2024

    Organisational resilience depends partly on the traits of employees, who play a primary role in managing disruptions. The study by Melanie and Markus Gerschberger and Scott C. Ellis reveals 10 personality attributes that contribute to organisational resilience.

  • Interview with Kuang Xu (Stanford)

    Interview with Kuang Xu (Stanford)

    08 Apr 2024

    Interview with Kuang Xu, a tenured Associate Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, on AI in logistics. According to Xu, AI has transformative power in numerous businesses, and companies should embrace automation to unlock AI’s full potential.

  • Data spaces for urban logistics

    Data spaces for urban logistics

    26 Mar 2024

    A data space in urban logistics refers to an environment where relevant information for logistics operations is managed and stored. Integrating digital technologies enhances the efficiency and visibility of data spaces, and several European projects have addressed their use in this field.

  • Additive manufacturing technology simplifies the supply chain

    Additive manufacturing technology simplifies the supply chain

    18 Mar 2024

    Implementing additive technology in industry simplifies supply chains and reduces energy consumption with lighter parts. Additionally, 3D printing enables short runs and savings in the assembly phase, creating personalised products that add value for customers.

  • Data-driven decision-making in the supply chain

    Data-driven decision-making in the supply chain

    04 Mar 2024

    Data-driven decision-making is helping chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) identify and prioritise their next steps through AI and machine learning. This is a key takeaway from a survey conducted by IBM’s Institute for Business Value in partnership with the consulting firm Oxford Economics.

  • Driving efficiency with AI

    Driving efficiency with AI

    26 Feb 2024

    Business efficiency with AI is the new focus of CEOs. This concept has spurred the development of investment strategies that maximise benefits through AI. According to a survey by Ernst & Young, 65% of CEOs agree that AI is a positive force for both businesses and society.

  • Interview with Frantisek Stora, Managing Director of IKEA Components Slovakia

    Interview with Frantisek Stora, Managing Director of IKEA Components Slovakia

    19 Feb 2024

    Frantisek Stora is Managing Director of IKEA Components Slovakia, an IKEA subsidiary responsible for delivering furniture components and accessories. Stora explains how automating the facility with trilateral stacker cranes and Easy WMS software has helped the team fill increasing numbers of orders.

  • Investing in logistics process automation

    Investing in logistics process automation

    12 Feb 2024

    Logistics process automation helps companies enhance connectivity and efficiency in their warehouses. A Zebra study reveals that 69% of managers and executives have already invested or plan to invest in automation by 2024.