Supply Chain Movement

E2E supply chain orchestration: From control tower to command center Despite the turbulence in supply chains, the adoption of end-to-end supply chain visibility lags behind expectations. To find out more, consulting firm BCI Global and Supply Chain Media surveyed 123 supply chain executives about their motivations and challenges. What emerged? The vast majority really do need end-to-end visibility, and would ideally like to take things even further. Download the whitepaper on the website of Supply Chain Movement: https://lnkd.in/efa5W9AK

Many companies struggle to adapt to the rapidly changing world, especially in these times of economic uncertainty and multiple geopolitical tensions. Agility and resilience are therefore essential – but not all business roles contribute to this, plus there is sometimes insufficient alignment between the various departments. The analogy of the human body provides an enlightening insight into what constitutes a healthy company. A healthy body is able to move forward. For that, you need two strong legs: Commerce and Supply Chain. In the past, Supply Chain was quite often seen as a support function for the business. But healthy, progressive companies rightly see Supply Chain as the counterpart of Commerce. When one leg is weaker, you walk with a limp. That is why Supply Chain is an equally strong leg in the corporate body, represented in the board. Download "A company as a human body": https://lnkd.in/ehEt-tnp

Roadmap for Supply Chain Digitalization The world has changed, with skyrocketing customer expectations, intensifying market volatility and increasing supply chain complexity. Digitalisation of the supply chains and successful use of artificial intelligence (AI) are separating the winning companies from the losers. Blue Yonder and Supply Chain Movement have developed this roadmap to help companies on their journey of supply chain digitalization. Download the roadmap on the website of Supply Chain Movement: https://lnkd.in/eHXj3vAe

Automating processes leads to better transport performance In these turbulent times, companies need more control over their transport flows. But how do you achieve that when transport is decentralized and outsourced? During Webinar Wednesday, Elmer Spruijt of Descartes explained that a Transport Management System (TMS) not only results in better performance and lower costs, but also offers plenty of opportunities for automating those processes that are often still done manually. Read the article on the website of Supply Chain Movement: https://lnkd.in/ezd8qYMe

Shadow planning offers Zebra more insights into contract manufacturers How do you know if your contract manufacturers are prioritizing and producing the right devices at the right time? To build even better insights on this, Zebra Technologies – with support from e2open – is implementing a shadow planning process. During Webinar Wednesday, Zebra’s Ty Walentosky explained the setup of the digital twin required for this, and the associated challenges: ‘We need to learn to look at our suppliers better.’ Read the full report on Supply Chain Movement: https://lnkd.in/eJXEsd9i

Recording webinar ‘Supply chain communication in the AI era’ Many companies lack the necessary communication in supply chain transformations. This is according to Supply Chain Media’s own recent research among 81 executives at European multinationals. Often, the business and supply chain strategy are not clear, the benefits of the transformation are not properly addressed and the sense of urgency is missing. Missed the webinar ‘Supply chain communication in the AI era’? The recorded webinar and slide deck are available on Supply Chain Movement: https://lnkd.in/eEhStPZK

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Heineken’s Magne Setnes ranks No. 1 in the Top 28 Supply Chain Executives Europe Magne Setnes, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Heineken in the Netherlands, has taken the number 1 spot in the 2024 edition of the Top 28 Supply Chain Executives Europe ranking, climbing from 8th place in the 2023 list. Setnes secured the premier position in this year’s European Top 28 for his company’s resounding financial scores, his broad personal responsibility and, above all, his high visibility in the market and excellent communication internally and externally. In an extensive interview with Supply Chain Media, he clearly showed himself to be an empathic leader who takes an interest in the operational challenges, works hard for an adapted supply chain strategy and is consciously engaged in the practical application of innovations. See the full Top 28 of Supply Chain Executives in Europe 2024: https://lnkd.in/d29_S-vX

Volkswagen is in dire straits Car manufacturer Volkswagen is in dire straits. This is underlined by the figures for the third quarter of 2024, which the group recently announced. Read it on Supply Chain Movement: https://lnkd.in/e8kgaGaU

Growing efforts to integrate supply chain planning with financial planning The shift from Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) to Integrated Business Planning (IBP) has been difficult. During S&OP Flavour Day, keynote speaker Bram Desmet outlined how the supply chain and finance departments continue to work in silos. He advocated integrating the planning processes of both departments. Dairy company FrieslandCampina and Heineken have already made a start on this. FrieslandCampina’s Berend Meijerink: ‘We now no longer have discussions about the numbers.’ Read the full article on the website of Supply Chain Movement: https://lnkd.in/eYpHtNhw