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In an industry once labeled as ‘stuffy’, Sally Miller, the CIO for DHL Supply Chain in North America and Global Digital Transformation Officer, provides a detailed look at the shifts and changes that supply chains are undergoing. From tackling labor shortages with autonomous tech solutions to driving proactive sustainability measures, Miller highlights DHL's efforts to stay ahead of industry challenges, and focus on customer experience, continuous innovation, and environmentally conscious strategies: “Our customers regard us as industry leaders in the third-party logistics market.”
Interview with Sally Miller, Global Digital Transformation Officer and Chief Information Officer for DHL Supply Chain in North America
In an illuminating interview, George Ninikas, the esteemed Industry Director Retail & Wholesale at ORTEC, delves into the intricacies of store delivery optimization. Drawing from a wealth of global experience, George reveals six paramount trends that are reshaping the retail sector, along with a valuable bonus insight.
Join us on this journey as we explore the dynamic landscape of retail logistics and the strategies that empower businesses to thrive.
An interview with George Ninikas, Industry Director Retail & Wholesale at ORTEC
Read further or download this article as a free E-Guide "The Future of Store Delivery Optimization," in PDF.
Shell1 has been generating scenarios for over half a century, and Energy Fundamentals Manager Martin Haigh has played a significant part in that for the last eighteen years. “Scenarios came to fame during the OPEC oil crisis of 1973. The capability of modelling has moved on tremendously over time, with computing power and the availability of data. Nonetheless there’s been a continuous debate: to what extent can modelling play a role? There has always been a role for quantification. A company runs on numbers in a lot of ways. But there is a danger in putting too much emphasis on numbers in scenario work. It may cause you to lose sight of what is driving change in a system. There is a tension, but also a balance to strike.” Hence the distinctive, holistic Shell approach.
Interview with Martin Haigh, Energy Fundamentals Manager at Shell
Frans Pannekoek, Head of Soaperations at Soaply and supply chain expert, prefers seeing the glass half full: he’s invariably optimistic about initiatives that make the world a better place. And Soaply tries to do just that by integrating sustainability in all aspects of its operations, including the supply chain. "We want to connect with all the links in the chain with the goal of building a resonant supply chain that continuously adapts to changing circumstances. The business objectives and impact objectives should form a perfect blend together."
An interview with Frans Pannekoek | Head of Soaperations at Soaply (Seepje in Dutch)
October 2023
We have all seen the tremendous value of data analytics on the success of commercial organizations. Now, how about humanitarian and societal challenges? As one of the founders of the Analytics for a Better World Institute, ORTEC believes that analytics can also contribute to solving major challenges facing humanity - from hunger to deforestation and the extinction of flora and fauna, among others. For this edition from our ‘Jointly for Social Impact’ series, we sat down with The Ocean Cleanup, a nonprofit organization, to hear from them how they develop and scale technologies to rid the oceans of plastic.
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Jointly for Social Impact
This article is part of the ‘Jointly for social impact’ series. Every article highlights another impact story based on collaborations and partnerships with Analytics for a Better World - an institute co-founded by ORTEC.
Trendwatcher and founder of Supply Chain Media Martijn Lofvers has said it countless times before: 80% of corporate sustainability goals are achieved in the supply chain. He is absolutely certain: "Only the supply chain can save the world. Governments won’t do what is needed, so it is up to businesses to take charge. Meanwhile, the Supply Chain department can make sure that we produce closer to home and cut carbon emissions."
An interview with Martijn Lofvers | Trendwatcher at Supply Chain Media
Global supply chains are often complex and opaque, consisting of many different parties and relationships of unequal power. While the challenges present may differ from industry to industry, COVID-19 and the threat of climate change have reinforced the importance of resiliency in our supply chains. Resiliency and sustainability are closely intertwined. Improving inequalities in global supply chains is an enabler towards greater sustainability – but how can we do that?
Text: Pui Yi Chan | Corporate Sustainability Manager at ORTEC
Picture the scene: warehouses teeming with goods ready to be dispatched, retail outlets awaiting replenishment and delivery orders shifting rapidly. Each item in the shipment is accounted for and ready to be shipped out. As COOs and logistic operators navigate this complex landscape, a concept stands out as a game-changer: store delivery.
September 2023
We have all seen the tremendous value of data analytics to the success of commercial organizations. Now, how about humanitarian and societal challenges? As one of the founders of the Analytics for a Better World Institute, ORTEC believes that analytics can also contribute to solving major challenges facing humanity - from hunger to deforestation and the extinction of flora and fauna, among others. For this edition of our ‘Jointly for Social Impact’ series, we sat down with 510, the data and digital initiative of the Netherlands Red Cross, which is part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, to hear from them how data analytics improves humanitarian aid.
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Jointly for Social Impact
This article is part of the ‘Jointly for social impact’ series. Every article highlights another impact story based on collaborations and partnerships with Analytics for a Better World - an institute co-founded by ORTEC.
A pro bono collaboration between 510 – an initiative of the Netherlands Red Cross, ORTEC, and Analytics for a Better World
Are you struggling to keep up with the volatility in the supply chain and its impact on loading utilization?
From increasing inventory to sustainability requirements, the industry is facing unprecedented challenges that require advanced technology and strategic thinking. But how can you stay ahead of the curve and optimize your logistics operations for greater efficiency and service levels?
At our recent "Creating Perfect Loads Webinar," leaders from the manufacturing industry shared their insights on the latest trends and solutions to improve utilization in logistics. Additionally, we presented a clear case illustrating how this solution creates shipments fully integrated with SAP while achieving various objectives and reducing inventory costs.
Here are the top 5 takeaways from the "Creating Perfect Loads Webinar" that can help you transform your logistics: