Supply Chain Digest

APRIL 16, 2018

System Uses Powered Track that Charges Cars and Trucks as They Travel, with Goal to Convert all 20,000 Kilometers of the Major Highways in Sweden

Sweden 32

Sweden Supply Chain System Supply and Demand 32

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 7, 2016

However, over the last decade, Carlsberg , one of the world’s largest brewing companies, improved warehouse productivity and efficiency at its production and storage facility in Falkenberg, Sweden, by phasing in fully automated full-pallet processes alongside manual picking and consolidation of mixed and part-pallet orders.

Sweden 45

Sweden Warehousing Material Savings Supply Chain Design Software 45

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights recent developments involving Tesla’s Germany and Sweden operational workers in efforts to seek a labor union voice. Audi, Volkswagen and Ford. The global automaker who operates non-unionized facilities across the U.S. Stay tuned.

Sweden 59

Sweden Germany Journal Report 59

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Related European Based Developments Involving Tesla In a further separate development, operational and vehicle maintenance workers at Tesla service centers in Sweden went on strike on October 27th, reportedly seeking to pressure the automaker into a collective bargaining agreement that included the IF Metall labor union.

Nevada 52

Nevada Negotiating Skills Sweden Germany 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Opinion Editorial by Wolfgang Lehmacher, Operating Partner at Anchor Group and Mikael Lind, Senior Strategic Research Advisor at Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) and Professor at Chalmers University of Technology. An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport.

Transportation 130

Transportation Supply Chain Planning Software Buyer Training Supply Chain Design Software 130

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2021

Volvo’s POD in Sweden is a great example. All of these come together in some way with autonomous transportation options. These will most likely show up first in contained environments such as yard management – possibly augmented by some human oversight. So when we talk a lot about Industry 4.0

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Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Sustainability 327

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Iptor, the Swedish-based, global provider enterprise resource planning, supply chain management, planning and logistics software and services, reports exceptional success in Norway, Sweden and Finland in the first half of 2020.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

The cell has been validated for a best-in-class energy density of over 160 watt-hours per kilogram at the company’s R&D and industrialization campus, Northvolt Labs , in Västerås, Sweden. This supplier has plans to further expand a materials recycling facility located adjacent to the production facility.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

ivalua

JANUARY 29, 2021

Ivalua was honoured to provide some commentary on the survey results during a webinar with PWC in Sweden, as the 2020 survey is even more fascinating. PWC has been publishing the annual procurement survey since 2015, capturing many of the trends in procurement that we now see in organisations, such as the focus on supplier risk management.

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Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Vendor Strategies Survey 195

BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Fika (Sweden): Fika is a Swedish tradition of taking a break to enjoy coffee or tea along with a pastry. Some of the cultural approaches I came across are described below: Wabi-Sabi (Japan): Wabi-sabi is a Japanese aesthetic that embraces the beauty of imperfection and transience.

South Korea 72

South Korea Japan Sweden Spain 72

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2018

We have heard similar stories in Sweden and the U.S. Like Sweden, they are already starting to recognize there is a significant hole in their management of imports and are putting effort into policies, practices and technology that helps to ensure they are getting all of their money.

Global 125

Global Sweden Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Logistics Network Optimization Software 125

BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Victor Surpaceanu, Sweden I love reading “The Rainbow Fish” to my children. Now when I look back, I still find it fascinating how these stories have come to be and how they define the local culture. – Leslie Kivioja, Sweden To lose yourself in a book is a great way to unwind and escape.

Sweden 75

Sweden Guatemala Just-in-Time Japan 75

RELEX Solutions

JUNE 28, 2019

cik and Santiago Gomez, Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden Improvement of store operations in the fast fashion industry Read more about the winners of the 2016 award. Previous winners. 2016 Aleksandra Koro?cik

Europe 53

Europe Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Sweden 53

o9 Solutions

MARCH 4, 2023

Claudio holds an MSc in Economics and Advanced Logistics from Orebro University in Sweden. He currently serves as the VP of Operations at Husqvarna Group and brings a wealth of knowledge to our Executive Council.

Automotive 52

Automotive Industrial Industry Supply Chain Planning Software 52

RELEX Solutions

OCTOBER 16, 2018

cik and Santiago Gomez, Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden. 2015 Catarina Svensson and Anna Johansson, Linköping University, Sweden Improving efficiency of store logistics – A case study based on a retail company Read more about the winners of the 2015 award. Aleksandra Koro?cik

Europe 53

Europe Sweden Supply Chain Planning Retail 53

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

That streak came to an end in its first match, a 3-0 loss to Sweden, which happened to be the last team to defeat the US. For the US Women’s National Soccer Team, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were supposed to be another Gold Medal event, as it entered with a 44-match unbeaten streak.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 238

Logistics Network Optimization Software Pharmaceutical Rhode Island Logistics 238

RELEX Solutions

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Aleksandra Korościk and Santiago Gomez, Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden. Catarina Svensson and Anna Johansson, Linköping University, Sweden. Richard Lämsä and Sebastian Mattson, Lund University, Sweden. Improvement of store operations in the fast fashion industry.

Europe 52

Europe Sweden Supply Chain Planning Retail 52

SCMDOJO

MARCH 22, 2023

[Read More: Lifetime Basics of Foreign Trade Management – 3 Things You Need To Know ] The Northern Sea Route: The Shortest Shipping Option The Northern Sea Route, the shortest option, starts from China, passes through both Koreas, crosses Russia’s vast landmass, the Arctic Ocean, Norway, Sweden, and Finland before reaching England.

Russia 108

Russia Shipping Global Resource Reduction 108

Procurement Academy

MARCH 2, 2023

With 65 learners based in countries including Sweden, Bulgaria, France, Switzerland, Germany, the US, Taiwan and China, they have some challenges to overcome. After implementing several new procurement processes, Group Director Purchasing, Nicolas Robardet, identified a number of competencies which required development within the team.

Case Study 52

Case Study Purchasing Training Negotiating Skills Study 52

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 12, 2024

Reportedly, labor unions within Denmark , Norway and Finland , along with Sweden , rallied around the IF Metall labor union. We cited a published New York Times report regarding Tesla Swedish vehicle repair workers who were striking for higher wages and improved working conditions.

California 52

California Nevada Negotiating Skills Finland 52

BlueYonder

JANUARY 9, 2020

But even the first IKEA store in Älmhult in Sweden included a restaurant. People came from all over Sweden to visit the store and eventually got hungry. Can you discuss the evolution of IKEA Food, your mission and how you have become one of the world’s largest food retailers? Lars: Most people think of IKEA as a home furnishing brand.

Sweden 70

Sweden Food Sustainability New York 70

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Some smaller European countries including the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden grew their marketplaces faster than Britain, but from a lower base, Amazon said. The CMA cited suspected breaches of competition law and said its initial information gathering was set to end in September.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 185

Logistics Network Optimization Software Real Estate New York Logistics 185

ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2016

At Kronans , a large pharmacy chain in Sweden, each local pharmacy manager was manually setting order parameters for every item , a time-consuming process that led to sub-optimal inventory levels. We improved availability by 3-4 points, and achieved the 97% service level goal expected in our industry.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Forecasting Software 120

ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Anders Remneback, Product Manager, Optilon AB (Stockholm, Sweden). With supply chain digitization offering greater visibility and foundation for decision making, it has become much easier for company leaders to make smart tradeoffs and act decisively. Spreadsheets will start being consigned to the “supply chain museum”.

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Modeling Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 156

BlueYonder

JANUARY 9, 2020

But even the first IKEA store in Älmhult in Sweden included a restaurant. People came from all over Sweden to visit the store and eventually got hungry. Can you discuss the evolution of IKEA Food, your mission and how you have become one of the world’s largest food retailers? Lars: Most people think of IKEA as a home furnishing brand.

Sweden 52

Sweden Food Sustainability New York 52

NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

We are seeing submissions from Germany, Brazil, the US, Sweden, Lithuania, India, and a host of other countries. . ‘ So who is submitting to the journal? I’m proud to announce that the reach of the journal is truly global.

Journal 52

Journal Logistics Lithuania Sweden 52

Oracle SCM

OCTOBER 6, 2016

In April, a convoy of semi-automated smart trucks completed their first European cross-border trip, journeying from Sweden and southern Germany and ending in Rotterdam. This convoy consisted of a dozen self-driving trucks made by six of Europe’s largest manufacturers including DAF, Daimler, Iveco, MAN, Scania and Volvo.

Cost Reduction Strategies 68

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Software Gartner Sweden 68

Resilinc

AUGUST 3, 2023

In the first half of 2019, there were only 28 total cyberattacks detected by EventWatch AI , but so far this year, we’ve seen 341 cyberattack disruptions, including a data breach in the US Department of Transportation and a cyberattack against the parliament of Sweden.

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Proxima

JULY 27, 2023

The UK military has already made steps to improve resilience – for example, the RAF adoption of ‘Agile Combat Employment’, borrowing tactics developed by the US and continually practised by Sweden.

Analysis 52

Analysis Ukraine Agile and Lean Supply Chain Optimal Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Several countries contemplating introducing a digital download of their domestic monetary systems include Uruguay, England, and Sweden. A CBDC only exists in binary code, unlike fiat money, which also exists in a tangible body. Benefits of Cryptocurrencies.

Currency 89

Currency Price Reduction Expense Reduction Supply Chain Network Software 89

BlueYonder

JANUARY 9, 2020

But even the first IKEA store in Älmhult in Sweden included a restaurant. People came from all over Sweden to visit the store and eventually got hungry. Can you discuss the evolution of IKEA Food, your mission and how you have become one of the world’s largest food retailers? Lars: Most people think of IKEA as a home furnishing brand.

Sweden 52

Sweden Food Sustainability New York 52

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 30, 2016

Sweden Testing Electric Highway for Trucks New Panama Canal Finally Opens. 3D Printing Losing Some Steam. Walmart Continues to Expand Its dot com Business, but is it Enoug.

Sweden 36

Sweden Panama Supply Chain Supply and Demand 36

Provenance

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Food Matters Live have looked at an online survey conducted by the European Food Information Council in 2016 with 2,000 shoppers across UK, Poland, France & Sweden. Shoppers consider ‘free-from’ claims on labels healthier, regardless of actual health benefits. Source: Food Matters Live ). palm oil, GMO, additives etc.)

Food 40

Food Poland Sweden Price Reduction 40

DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 5, 2014

Sweden has always encouraged innovation. It has produced 31 Nobel laureates, holds the highest number of patents per capita and is where 20 elements in the periodic table were discovered. In other words, it’s the perfect place for one of Quintiq’s two offices in the Nordics region.

Supply Chain Planning Software 207

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Optimization 207

Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 23, 2018

Volvo has similar kinds of partnerships with a number of retailers in Sweden, Norway and Switzerland. You could liken this to how Mercedes is collaborating with DHL and Amazon on car-boot deliveries of online orders. In Game of Thrones, the Iron Bank of Braavos plays an important role in financing the warring parties.

Supply Chain Planning Software 68

Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Norway Predictive Analytics Software 68

o9 Solutions

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In the first phase, Eckes-Granini went live with the Valorized Demand Planning process in Spain, Germany, Hungary, Austria, France, Finland, Sweden, and its international business, bringing together Supply Chain, Finance, Sales and Marketing under the same process and tool. “By

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Demand Planning Software 52

Kinaxis

APRIL 15, 2016

As reported by The Guardian a number of European truck manufactures recently collaborated on creating a convoy of more than six semi-autonomous (semi-autonomous because there was still a back-up human driver) trucks that drove from Sweden and south Germany to a port in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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