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(Bochum / New York, July 17, 2025) At the start of the summer holidays, vacationers traditionallyface congested highways. Companies, too, are currently struggling with traffic jams—this timecaused by delays at ports such as Rotterdam, Antwerp, Le Havre, Bremerhaven, and Hamburg.Two main factors are driving this: U.S. customs policies and low water levels on the Rhine.According […]

The COVID-19 pandemic served as a wake-up call for companies around the globe, exposing just how fragile global supply chains truly are. Since then, supply chain executives have moved into the spotlight of corporate leadership. What was once viewed as a back-office function has rapidly evolved into a strategic powerhouse. Today, Chief Supply Chain Officers […]

A good product alone is no longer enough. Customers today expect experiences that are fast, seamless, and tailored to their individual needs. In this article, we’ll explore how a Customer-Centric Supply Chain (CCSC) delivers precisely that and why it’s becoming a critical advantage in today’s competitive landscape. The Customer-Centric Supply Chain The Customer-Centric Supply Chain […]

How can companies keep their supply chains stable when decisions are often made only once a crisis hits? This article shows how to systematically identify risks and use scenario planning to turn uncertainty into clear action. Risk Management Across the Supply Chain: Strategic, Not Reactive For mid-sized companies, identifying and assessing risks throughout the supply […]

(Bochum / New York, June 13, 2025) New partnership: Setlog, the Bochum-based supply chainsoftware specialist, has entered into a strategic collaboration with RealCore Group, an SAPimplementation partner based in Essen. Effective immediately, the two companies are offering anew joint solution that allows Setlog’s SCM platform OSCA to be easily and quickly integrated intoexisting SAP systems. […]

The last mile is considered the most expensive, complex, and sensitive stage of modern supply chains. But how can the growing delivery pressure in urban areas be reconciled with sustainability, efficiency, and customer expectations? What challenges truly lie behind this logistical bottleneck—and what strategies can make last-mile delivery future-proof? This article takes a closer look. […]

Customer meetings are always insightful. They offer valuable glimpses into how industrial companies operate—and often highlight exactly where our OSCA software can make a difference by solving problems and increasing transparency across the supply chain. This perspective is usually shared by all departments involved—from Procurement and Logistics to IT. But there’s another recurring theme: switching […]

When importing goods, shipping terms are more than just legal fine print — they directly impact costs, risk transfer, transparency, and the flexibility of your entire supply chain. For mid-sized companies sourcing internationally, the Incoterm FOB (Free on Board) offers clear advantages: more control, better planning, and often significant cost savings. Especially in times of […]

In today’s complex and fast-moving markets, big data for supply chains has become a critical driver of success. By leveraging supply chain analytics, companies can gain valuable insights, optimize processes, and respond faster to disruptions. This article explores how big data in supply chain management transforms operations — and how businesses can turn information into […]

Platforms like SHEIN and TEMU are redefining global commerce with ultra-low prices, fast product cycles, and direct shipping from factories to consumers. Their success has reshaped expectations but at a price that is far below retail. This blog post explores how these platforms destabilize supply chains by bypassing conventional sourcing strategies, overloading infrastructure, and shifting […]