The Supply Chain Act, which took its first shape in the UN Human Rights Council in 2011, has now been passed by the German parliament in June 2021. This decision was preceded by many critical discussions. “The Supply Chain Act is important because we should not continue to build our prosperity on poverty and human […]
• Five OSCA solutions are available to customers.• Implementation of the Supply Chain Act even easier.• IT experts see no risk of higher costs due to the new law. (Bochum, 06/15/2021) The software house Setlog has always seen the area of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) as part of the entire […]
„In what department do you work and what’s your job title?“ I am a member of the Executive Board and responsible for Administration & Finance of all companies of the Setlog Group. Some say CEO, some call it CFO. That’s both right, even if I prefer to define it less narrowly myself. „What exactly are […]
• Austrian bike specialist starts with complete digitalization of the supply chain. • The manufacturer is using the SCM software “OSCA” from the German provider Setlog. (Klosterneuburg/Wien, 4/22/2021). The company woom takes another step toward a comprehensive digitalisation of its orders and shipping: The Austrian children’s bike producer based in Klosterneuburg near Vienna has commissioned the […]
• Suppliers transfer transport bookings via REST API interface to carrier in the USA.• SCM software OSCA from Setlog brings more transparency to the supply chain. (Bochum, 03/30/2021). Outdoor clothing specialist Jack Wolfskin recently completed a milestone in the digitalization of its value chain. At the end of January, “Forwarder Booking API” from Setlog’s SCM […]
• Setlog’s annual pandemic report shows orders are down by almost a quarter.• Consumer goods arrived an average of five days late – despite ocean freight costs of up to $10,000 per container. (Bochum 04/08/2021). The Corona pandemic placed a heavy burden on manufacturers and importers of consumer goods over the past twelve months. On […]
Survival lessons for logistics and supply chain professionals Commentary by Simone Ross, Chief Operating Officer of Setlog Corporation Attention all logistics and supply chain professionals – it’s time to keep a laser focus on recovery. We’ve all been put to the test by COVID-19 – particularly in our supply chains. My hat is off to […]
Commentary by Ralf Düster, member of the board of Setlog Holding AG, Bochum, Germany #stayhome! This was a popular hashtag at the beginning of the lockdown. “We can skype” and “we will e-mail” immediately became the motto of the people working from home. At the same time, futurologists prophezised in front of their laptop cameras: […]
Commentary by Ralf Düster, member of the board of Setlog Holding AG, Bochum, Germany (Bochum, 14.2.2019). The economy is sinking millions of Euros into its supply chains. Even worse: Most companies don’t know this. The top management sometimes believes that the brightest head is the one who keeps the most complicated Excel spreadsheets. Not to […]
• SCM specialist Setlog is developing a three-phase model to help companies bring transparency to their value chain and implement the Supply Chain Act.• Pioneers come from the German fashion industry, among others for example, the fashion retailer KiK. (Bochum, 02/22/2021). To help companies implement the Supply Chain Act that has recently been pushed by […]