Greening end-to-end supply chains is possible without jeopardizing competitive cost levels and customer service requirements
Integrating carbon footprint reductions is in many supply chains a realistic objective, without a huge cost increase or lowering the customer service level. An end-to-end approach to ‘green’ inbound transportation, the warehouse itself and outbound transportation is mandatory to get the best results.
Read moreThou shalt… test and reimagine supply chain scenarios
In recent decades, supply chains have become longer and more complex due to globalization. Access to global markets and the ability to manufacture in low-wage countries with low or no import taxes have produced supply chains that are very efficient, but not resilient. This lack of resilience has become abundantly clear in the past two years, due to the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis, the global geopolitical situation and the high number of production and logistics-related disruptions in supply chains.
Read moreNever before have the vulnerabilities of complex global supply chains been so exposed as today. Long and unreliable lead times, lack of capacity across the supply chain, congestion at ports, suppliers unable to deliver to promise and number of customer orders going through the roof. If a company is not able to create the necessary visibility and control in its supply chain this will seriously jeopardize the business. To support brand owners BCI has developed a framework with 6 tactics to create control in these uncertain times.
Read moreLegal firms are looking at ways to optimize their legal services as the conventional way of working 100% in the office has been radically challenged during the pandemic. Now, many legal firms expect growth across most global geographies and are re-evaluating their location strategies. Right-shoring turns out to be different for different players
Read moreAs customers worldwide combine online buying with physical shopping, companies have to organize their supply chain in a seamless way, offering the consumers one great experience. But how to do that and what are the IT platform requirements?
Read moreThe shortage of software developers is pushing companies in Europe to become more creative regarding sourcing new talent and developing future proof location strategies. In order to assure the required software talent in Europe, an in-depth assessment of candidate locations is the key to success: at the end of the day there is no lack of talent if you are the preferred employer.
Read moreThe American Manufacturing Summit is a leadership-focused 2 day meeting designed around manufacturing strategy around the globe and improving plant performance. During this event BCI Global moderates a lunch discussion on How to Optimize Your North American Global Manufacturing Footprint & Select the Optimal Site for Your New Plant.
Read moreThe Site Selectors Guild is the only association of the world’s foremost professional site selection consultants, with professionals from the US, Asia and Europe. During this conference BCI Global will discuss a.o. the benefits from growing investments of European companies into the US.
Read moreHow are you keeping ahead of the current trends and best practices? And how are you contributing to your company’s playbook?
IAMC (Industrial Asset Management Council) is the leading global industrial and manufacturing real estate association with 600 members of which over 200 senior corporate real estate end-users. During the IAMC Spring Forum BCI Global CEO René Buck will speak about Resilient Supply Chains to the USA – Choosing between Mexico or South East Asia.
Read moreThe North-American Manufacturing Excellence Summit is a 3 day conference and exhibition where manufacturing leaders from a variety of industries gather to discuss and learn about new manufacturing strategies to drive excellence in their global operations.
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