Supply Chain Management

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 […]

(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, […]

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. […]

Over 90% of a company’s environmental impact lies within its supply chain. That’s a staggering figure — and a wake-up call. As climate goals tighten and regulations expand, green supply chains are no longer just a competitive advantage — they’re the new baseline. For supply chain professionals, this means rethinking established practices and aligning logistics, sourcing, and production with […]

Overstocking drains your capital, understocking your customer loyalty. In the current supply chain climate, the stakes for inventory management have never been higher — yet many companies are still relying on outdated methods. Inventory is no longer just an operational task. It’s a strategic function — one that must enable agility, resilience, and financial performance. […]

Too much paperwork: According to a survey by Setlog, representatives of the consumer goods industry want nothing more from the new German government than a reduction in bureaucracy. Photo: Scott Graham / unsplash (Bochum / New York, February 21, 2025) Reduce red tape and eliminate reporting obligations: If retailers of fast-moving consumer goods have their […]

Container ship with goods from Asia: Setlog customers can track shipments worldwide in real time using the partner tool of Shippeo. Photo: Chris Linnett / unsplash   (Bochum / New York, January 9, 2025) Anyone digitizing the supply chain does not only want a fast implementation of SCM software, but also easy access to other applications […]

Models with Fynch Hatton clothing: The brand offers high-quality women’s and men’s fashion (left). Fynch-Hatton’s central warehouse in Monchengladbach (right): The company uses Setlog’s OSCA software to manage orders from suppliers and goods transportation. Photos: Fynch-Hatton (Bochum / New York, September 9, 2024) The fashion brand Fynch-Hatton has prepared itself for further growth: In order […]

Fashion production on two lines: In Bangladesh, goods are held up in customs for up to three weeks. Assumes that many textile factories will not survive their cash flow crisis: Purchasing expert Steffen Günner. Photos: Shutterstock / Bay City (Bochum / New York, August 20, 2024) The outbreak of violence in Bangladesh, resulting in hundreds […]

Cost savings used to be at the top of supply chain managers’ agendas. However, in an increasingly volatile world, the design of robust value chains is increasingly becoming the focus of decision-makers. This is likely to remain the case for the future. Many ships are currently avoiding the Suez Canal because of the Houthi rebels. […]