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When companies discuss risks in global supply chains, the focus often falls on raw materials, geopolitical tensions, or cyber threats. Yet one of the most practical vulnerabilities lies elsewhere: the transport routes that keep global trade moving. In the Top 10 Supply Chain Management Trends 2026, the stability of global transport networks emerges as a […]

  (Nuremberg, March 10, 2026) – The xalution group, a leading international provider of consulting and IT services in the ERP and CRM environment and a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Business Applications, has entered into a strategic partnership with Setlog, a globally operating provider of cloud-based software solutions for supply chain management. Effective immediately, both […]

Not every weakness in a supply chain is visible. While discussions often focus on geopolitics, cyber threats, or AI-driven decision models, one foundational risk frequently remains in the background: access to critical raw materials. Within the broader structural shifts shaping supply chain management in 2026, raw material resilience stands out for one simple reason — […]

When companies discuss supply chain risks in 2026, the focus typically falls on geopolitics, trade barriers, or critical raw materials. Yet one of the most underestimated trends lies within the digital backbone of modern supply networks: cyber resilience. As processes become increasingly automated, platforms more interconnected, and data flows fully integrated, digital stability is emerging […]

The Top 10 Supply Chain Management Trends 2026 make one reality unmistakable: global supply chains are not facing a single crisis moment. They are undergoing structural reordering. One of the most decisive drivers behind this shift is geopolitical fragmentation. Trade conflicts, sanctions, industrial policies, and strategic alliances are reshaping the rules of global value creation. […]

The Top 10 Supply Chain Management Trends 2026 point to a fundamental shift in how global supply chains fail. It is no longer a lack of data that causes disruptions, but the inability to make decisions early enough. One of the most critical trends driving this shift is AI-based scenario planning, not as a technological […]

At LogiMAT, Setlog demonstrates how transportation costs, ERP data and supply chain processes can be integrated into streamlined, end-to-end workflows. Photo: Setlog  (Bochum / New York, February 5, 2026) Rising costs, fragmented system landscapes and growing pressure for efficiency and transparency continue to challenge supply chain organizations. At this year’s LogiMAT trade show, supply chain […]

Based on conversations with customers, Ralf Duester, Managing Director of SCM software specialist Setlog, outlines the steps companies plan to take to future-proof their supply chains. Container ship on the high seas: Changes in transport routes are part of everyday business for companies today. Summarized content from customer discussions: Setlog Managing Director Ralf Duester. Photos: […]

Global Supply chains generate massive amounts of data every day. Yet data alone does not create action. Dashboards may provide visibility, but they don’t solve the fundamental problem: how do you turn knowledge into decisions that matter? AI agents address exactly this gap. These autonomous systems go beyond reporting – they interpret information, act on […]

The shortage of skilled workers has become a critical risk factor in warehouse logistics. Staffing gaps lead to longer truck dwell times at loading docks, declining productivity, and higher error rates. Temporary staffing and overtime may provide short-term relief, but they drive up costs and put additional strain on permanent employees In the long term, […]