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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Very positively, these topics have not only been discussed at COP26 but multiple initiatives were launched with some of them having the potential to significantly contribute to decarbonizing the global supply chain network. Also, tools have been developed to enable horizontal partnerships to reduce empty truck miles.

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The Current WMS Market Gets More Focus by Supply Chain Execs: Here’s Why

GlobalTranz

Digital technologies, including cloud-based platforms, encourage interest in the current WMS market on the part of supply chain executives. According to Warehouse Logistics , there are more than 170 vendors located in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Today, the market statistics are almost impossible to identify.

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Exciting New Additions to AIM10x Executive Network

o9 Solutions

Their scope and expertise will set the vision for all aspects of an integrated enterprise – from supply chain to finance, sales and product development. In his last role he was the Global Supply Chain Head based out of Nestlé’s headquarters in Switzerland.

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Stepping Forward to Meet Opportunity

BlueYonder

, which launched in September 2019 with a vision to empower women in supply chain for the benefit of all. Members represent all supply chain and procurement functions and span multiple industries across 30 different countries, bringing a rich diversity of experience, thinking and ambition. Before founding boom!

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Little-Known Suppliers Poised to Benefit from Apple iPhone

Material Handling & Logistics

Apple is scouring the global electronics supply chain for tools and services in response to major hardware upgrades to the iPhone. It was the late 1990s, and entrepreneurs Steven Abramson and Sidney Rosenblatt were pitching an electronics giant on their new flat-screen technology. It didn’t go well. is valued at $5.4

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

We answer all these questions and more – including how inventory management software will help you manage your supply chain for your freeport warehouse or factory. These new technology and eCommerce hubs have been successful in attracting investment in IT-related goods and services to the region.

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The Great Maersk Shift

Freightos

Oil prices tanked, cancellations increased and Maersk drilling and supply chain services would run up nearly $2 billion dollars in annual losses. But shipping remains an open market and regardless of technology or how far in the supply chain Maersk stretches, it still has 4.1 million TEUs of capacity it must fill.