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Supply chain mapping – Wait no more

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    Sustainability & CSR

This statement is written by Niklas Kirwel, President & CEO of Setlog Corp. since 01.07.2021. For more than 15 years, he has been an expert in project and product management as well as in consulting and sales of technology projects in the consumer goods and apparel industry. August, 2022 I just came back from a […]

7 Key Measures for the Supply Chain Act 2023!

    Sustainability & CSR

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 […]

Brexit: Medium-sized companies neglect preparations for customs clearance

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    Supply Chain Management

• Setlog’s SCM expert advises shippers to take care of this issue.• If customs documents are missing, the goods will be left behind.• Topics such as free trade agreements and third country customs duties are still unresolved. (Bochum, 12/01/2020). With warehouses full and goods not picked up yet, the situation that companies will face with […]

Transport capacity shortage in China

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    Supply Chain Management

• Ships from China to Europe are fully booked.• Lack of air freight capacity.• Rates are sharply rising – for sea, rail and air freight transports. (Bochum, 12/03/2020) No matter the size of the company, companies throughout Europe that purchase goods in Asia and especially in China are struggling with supply bottlenecks and rapidly growing […]

Supply chain management, something with logistics?

    Supply Chain Management

The terms supply chain management, logistics or transportation are often lumped together. Hardly any other term is used correctly or incorrectly more often when explaining handling, transport, logistics activities and both internal and cross-company processes. But where is the difference? Logistics is the holistic regimentation, provision, control and optimization of flows of goods, information, energy, […]

German Supply Chain Act, 7 requirements have to be met!

    Sustainability & CSR

The German government has finally passed the new Supply Chain Act. Companies that violate it face heavy fines. Already in 2020, the goal was set that at least 50% of German companies with more than 500 employees must have introduced effective human rights protection measures. The following actions are to be taken and guaranteed as […]

The German Supply Chain Act! Curse or blessing?

    Sustainability & CSR

The UN’s guiding principles for business and human rights do not demand much from companies worldwide: – Risk Assessment – Countermeasures against violations of human rights and child labor – Transparency and complaint points – Adequate human rights diligence In 2011, these measures were adopted in the UN Human Rights Council and many companies were […]

We, COVID-19 and the economy

    Life at Setlog

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 […]

Coronavirus – What companies should do in times of COVID-19

    Supply Chain Management

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 […]

Jump Design Group optimizes supply chain with software OSCA from Setlog

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    Supply Chain Management

• 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. […]