Supply Chain Management

• 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 […]

• Reduction of supply backlogs may take up to six weeks.• Experts forecast falling sea freight rates in the long term.• Setlog publishes seven expert tips for Asian trade. (Bochum, 02/08/2021). Capacity bottlenecks in sea freight and a lack of empty containers have caused importers of goods from Asia to suffer for months. The start […]

• Jeans brand chooses SCM tool from Setlog• IT briIT brings more transparency to the supply chain (Bochum, 1/20/2021). In the fashion industry, the name MUSTANG stands for a wide range of jeans and lifestyle fashion for women and men. In order to meet today’s requirements for modern and transparent supply chain management, MUSTANG will […]

• 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 […]

• 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 […]