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Customer Centric Supply Chains

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    Supply Chain Management

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 […]

Risk management & Scenario planning

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    Supply Chain Management

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 […]

SCM specialist Setlog cooperates with SAP implementation partner RealCore Group

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(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. […]

Last Mile Delivery: Caught Between Congestion and Zero-Emission Zones

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    Supply Chain Management

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. […]

ERP Transition & Supply Chain Optimization: Why Supply Chain Transparency Matters Now

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    Supply Chain Management

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 […]

FOB as a Shipping Term: More Control for Mid-Sized Companies

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    Supply Chain Management

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 […]

Driving Supply Chain Success with Big Data and Analytics

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    Supply Chain Management

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 […]

How SHEIN And TEMU Are Reshaping Global Supply Chains

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    Supply Chain Management
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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 […]

transport logistic 2025: SCM specialist Setlog presents digital solutions for resilient supply chains

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    Supply Chain Management

(Bochum / New York, April 22, 2025) From unexpected tariffs to extreme weather events, global supply chains can break down in days. If companies want to be resilient, they need to invest in supply chain digitalization to stay responsive. And those who digitize their supply chain expect not just fast implementation of the SCM software, […]

Trump’s Tariff Policy: Market Crash or Comeback?

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    Supply Chain Management

The new US tariffs announced by Donald Trump mark a turning point in international trade policy. Under the banner of “fair trade,” the US government plans to implement reciprocal tariffs—trade barriers that match the structure and level of those imposed by partner nations. However, the immediate consequences of this announcement are far-reaching—economically, geopolitically, and logistically. […]