We have learned to learn from everything. After this maxim, which Germans love so much, we should act now in times of COVID-19. The coronavirus, what makes it so dangerous and what opportunities arise from these difficult times for all of us? First and foremost, it is the infection and the mortality rate associated with […]
Clothing reaches Germany up to 30 days later. Production and transport delays are only just beginning. Fashion industry cancels or postpones production of more than 800 million ordered garments. (Bochum, 3/31/2020) The consequences of the coronavirus pandemic are increasingly affecting the supply chains of the fashion industry between Asia and Germany. After fashion brands had […]
There are many ways to deal with the crisis caused by COVID-19 as a company. We show you what companies should do in times of the coronavirus and what actions you can take to be prepared for such crises: Digitalize your processes and communication channels as far as possible. Organize yourself so that you can […]
Clothing providers are rebooking more than 60 percent of airfreight shipments into ocean freight. Spot market rates for ocean freight double. Six million empty containers piled up in China. (Bochum, 3/25/2020) Full brake and roll backwards. Even the announcement by the German government that shops would have to be closed due to the pandemic caused […]
Coronavirus: Delivery delays of 20 days on average in the fashion industry Forecast predicts delayed deliveries of up to 50 days. Spot market freight rates for air cargo more than quintupled in some cases. (Bochum, Germany, March 17, 2020) The rapid spread of the Coronavirus is already having an impact on the German fashion industry. […]
• US fast-fashion specialist opts for SCM software “Made in Germany”.• Complete control over the supply chain from suppliers to customers. (Bochum, Germany, January 31, 2020) The New York-based company Jump Design Group has decided to implement the supply chain management software OSCA to make the global supply flows of the fast-growing clothing specialist transparent. […]
When people ask me what Setlog actually does, I like to answer with “Setlog is working on making the world a little bit better”. This is not necessarily the answer that is expected when you ask the question. But while we’re on the subject of asking: Why is such an answer not expected? Nowadays, for […]
I have been asked to write a diary about our last trip, but before I dive into the single chapters of this truly episodic and exciting story, I would like to give the reader a general overview. I am fortunate to be part of a development team that serves US clients from Germany and occasionally […]
The topics “Industry 4.0” and “Digitization” have occupied all industries for some time, not just logistics. On the one hand, digitization often causes tension and concern with regard to its implementation and consequences. On the other hand, its potential to make processes easier, more transparent, more accessible and more responsive is still enormous. Therefore, all […]
You know, half a year’s gone before you know it. As our tradition demands, every six months we look back on the time that lies behind us. What has happened so far? What have we experienced? Who have we met? Find out now in our second half-year review 2019! How was it after the trade […]