Innovation in agriculture and food processing

Supply chain disruptions have, sadly, become a frequent reality since the COVID-19 pandemic and throughout the recent years. Events such as supplier bankruptcies, geopolitical conflicts, natural disasters and other unexpected crises have sent disruptions through even the most robust supply chains.

Industrie 4.0, oftewel de integratie van geavanceerde digitale technologieën in industriële processen, is een cruciale ontwikkeling in de moderne industrie. Het Postuniversitair Centrum van KU Leuven biedt diverse opleidingen binnen het domein Wetenschap & Technologie om professionals voor te bereiden op de digitale transformatie, waaronder onderwerpen als cloud computing, Industrial Internet of Things en artificial intelligence. Deze programma's bieden niet alleen diepgaande kennis van cutting-edge technologieën, maar belichten ook het bredere plaatje met een focus op het menselijke aspect van digitale transformatie.

De snelheid waarmee logistieke ketens en de supply chain zich continu kunnen aanpassen aan nieuwe omstandigheden bepaalt mee het succes van je onderneming.

In an era where supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, dynamic, and interconnected, the significance of a control tower has risen as a pivotal element in orchestrating the intricate flows of data and products.  A control tower represents the nerve centre of a modern supply chain, providing real-time visibility, data-driven insights, and collaborative capabilities. However, while the concept promises many operational and financial benefits, many organisations stumble along the path towards successful implementation. In this article, you’ll learn more about the main pitfalls of a set-up and we’ll provide you with insights on how to overcome them.

Supply chain disruptions have, sadly, become a frequent reality. In recent years, events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, supplier bankruptcies, geopolitical conflicts, natural disasters and other unexpected crises have sent disruptions through even the most robust supply chains. 

To survive and thrive in this environment, organisations must be able to not only identify and quantify potential risks but also proactively prepare for disruptions. This article explores the critical components of effective disruption planning, defining the new organisation roles and technologies needed in supply chain operating models today.

The world has experienced a myriad of disruptive events recently, such as high levels of inflation, steep price fluctuations, the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, and increasing interest rates. These events, coupled with rapidly changing technological advancements and increased attention for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters, as well as the difficulties of attracting and retaining skilled talent, pose significant challenges for procurement functions.