Prologue We are looking back on 2003 – year of the Hanjin Basel. With a length of 273 metres, a width of 40 metres and a carrying capacity of 68,200 tonnes, the Hanjin Basel was then the largest container ship in the world. We were so proud that some of Setlog‘s customers were loaded on […]
Even before a company implements a SCM system, it should ensure that it is accepted and used – not only by its own employees, but also by suppliers, service providers and other partners. In any case, it helps to explain the benefits to all parties involved and to prepare good training courses. But there are […]
In our new series, we give an exclusive insight into books that move us. Whether it’s the favorite book of one of our colleagues or a non-fiction book that has left a lasting impression on us. Here, you get a look behind the scenes of the Setlog books. Note: The books are not in […]
The most popular drink in the world is coffee and who is surprised by that? The black gold keeps us all awake in the morning and really gets the day going. Without coffee the world doesn’t work at all. But what does it look like after work? Which drink accompanies us into the contemplative, first […]
The trend towards digitization is not new. Many people could not hear it anymore years ago. Everything had to become digital. Then, with the onset of the Corona crisis, everything changed. Digitization was now no longer just a trend or desirable goal, but suddenly crucial for all of us. Those who were already digitally positioned […]
Requirements analysis, contracts, conceptual designing, implementation, integration testing, phases of hypercare. The implementation of a SCM system causes quite some work. And after the go-live, colleagues have to be properly trained. But the investment is worth it. The advantages can best be measured by key metrics. The most important key metrics for performance measurement are: […]
There are many different reasons for a visit to a trade fair, or to even have your own booth. We at Setlog are never averse to presenting our product at the right event, both as a visitor and as an exhibitor. Many trade fairs only take place every two years and as luck would have […]
No one who implements an SCM system in a company can expect a miracle. And one must also not believe that the system will remain exactly the same for the next 25 years. If parameters or processes change, the tool must also be adapted. Some of the biggest misconceptions in terms of SCM systems are […]
The new Silk Road – China/ Duisburg How does a German car get to China? Duisburg is the largest inland port in the world. What is “around the corner” for us is quite a long way from China – but due to globalization the world seems to become smaller and more manageable: The “New Silk […]
In the logistics sector, clear processes are decisive factors. A supply chain is actually a chain of people and dependencies, which require a smooth process. Without the right measures, questions about the arrival of the goods, their location or if all parties involved are equally informed about the current status might arise and thus entail […]