Collaborative Solutions for MedTech Supply Chain Challenges
Collaborative Solutions for MedTech Supply Chain Challenges Recently Supply Chain Companions moderated an insightful Medical Technology Round Table in Zurich organized by Arvato, a service provider in logistics & fulfillment, transportation management and digital solutions. Supply chain executives from industry leading suppliers gathered to discuss the evolving landscape of loaner models and consignment in the … Read More
Digital climb
Digital Climb Supply chain directors seem to be struggling to claim their share of available artificial intelligence (AI) budgets. Despite – or perhaps because of – the current struggling economy, executives have freed up budgets for AI, especially the popular variant generative AI (GenAI), e.g. ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. According to a recent global survey … Read More
Trust the supply chain system?
Trust the supply chain system? Why do implementations of advanced supply chain solutions fail so often? Not long ago, I had an insightful conversation with the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) of a major FMCG company. They had recently struggled with a failed implementation of one of the leading advanced planning systems. As the CSCO … Read More
Why I co-founded Supply Chain Companions
Why I co-founded Supply Chain Companions I have been working in the supply chain field for over 30 years, in various roles and industries. Over that time I have seen how our supply chains have become increasingly complex, connected and business critical. Requiring greater performance and capability from our supply chains, as we work to … Read More
How to measure and strengthen sustainability all along the supply chain
How to measure and strengthen sustainability all along the supply chain Carlos Cordon, 27 June, 2023 To properly address supply-chain risk, multinationals should be doing due diligence on every supplier and cascading action down through the value chain. As multinational corporations try to cut their carbon emissions and tackle other social ills, they are coming … Read More
Strategic trends
Strategic trends Martijn Lofvers, 22 June 2023 Many companies around the world are currently in the midst of a strategic repositioning. The choices they make will determine whether they survive the coming decade of innovations, uncertainties and changes, or will be obliterated or acquired by competitors. The once-mighty conglomerate General Electric, built up by industrial … Read More
Disease and war triggers onshoring of supply chains
Disease and war triggers onshoring of supply chains Carlos Cordon, 22 May 2023 After three decades of global expansion, multinational companies are bringing production closer to home to boost supply as geopolitical tensions flair. Companies all over the world have faced disruption in their supply chains because of the war in Ukraine and the shipping … Read More
Mindmap Digital Supply Chain 2022
Mindmap Digital Supply Chain 2022 Supply chains need to be more resilient than ever. The Internet of Things, big data analysis, Augmented/Virtual Reality, 3D printing and robotization will have a huge impact on the supply chain strategy. The main challenge is how digital technology can be part of truly integrated, re-designed supply chains and not … Read More