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In the competitive landscape of supply chain technology, vendors frequently dangle the carrot of “free pilot programs” to entice potential customers. These seemingly generous offers promise risk-free trials of cutting-edge solutions, from AI-powered demand forecasting to blockchain-enabled traceability platforms. But as seasoned supply chain professionals know, nothing in business truly comes without a price tag,…
For decades, supply chains were viewed as necessary evils, back-office operations focused purely on cost reduction and efficiency. But visionary companies like Walmart, Amazon, Apple, and Zara changed that narrative, proving that supply chain excellence could become a powerful competitive differentiator. Today, few companies exemplify this transformation better than Procter & Gamble, whose “One Supply…
In the competitive world of sporting goods retail, inventory management and operational efficiency can make or break a business. Decathlon, the French multinational sporting goods retailer with over 1,500 stores worldwide, recognized this challenge early and embarked on an ambitious digital transformation journey that would position them as a global leader in retail technology adoption….
As global trade enters the next chapter of digitization, a silent yet powerful legal instrument is reshaping the way we exchange, finance, and secure goods across borders: the UNCITRAL (United Nations Commission on International Trade Law) has created the Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records (MLETR). While not as publicly celebrated as blockchain or AI,…
Last year, I was sitting in yet another vendor demo for a process mining platform. The price tag? 6-figure$ for the first year, plus implementation costs. The sales rep was enthusiastic about their revolutionary(!) capabilities, but I couldn’t help thinking: “I could build something more tailored for a fraction of this cost.“ That’s when it…
Frank Sinatra’s legendary song New York, New York isn’t just a song about ambition—it’s a philosophy. The line “If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere” captures the idea that conquering the toughest challenge in your field proves you can handle anything. Chip and Dan Heath, in their book Made to Stick, call this the “Sinatra Test”—a single, high-stakes…
DHL Group is taking a major step toward sustainable logistics by testing a new hybrid electric truck that is named as Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) in partnership with heavy vehicle manufacturer Scania. This innovative truck combines the benefits of electric power with a fuel-powered generator, addressing a key challenge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption—the…
As the global shipping industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint, major players like Hapag-Lloyd, Hoegh Autoliners, and Louis Dreyfus are calling on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to exclude crop-based biofuels from its list of sustainable fuel alternatives. Their concerns center on the environmental risks tied to these fuels, including deforestation, water…