Even the most patient among us get irritated when we discover that our shiny, new, internet-bought item will arrive in ‘five working days’. “How do you expect me to wait…
Karsten Horn
Karsten Horn
I joined INFORM in 2006, and took over the international responsibility for the inventory and supply chain division in 2011. My goal is to work with organisations outside of the company’s native territory, Germany, to help them find IT-solutions for supply chain optimization. Over the last several years I have gained a strong understanding of business processes across a wide range of industries. Blogging allows me to share this experience and help organizations get more out of their supply chain operations. E-Mail: k.horn@inform-software.com
The supply chain industry has undergone a transformation in recent years, the effects of which are shaking up the business world. The game is no longer the same. For those…
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Thinking global, acting local: a recipe for success
by Karsten Hornby Karsten HornYou may remember the famous scene in Pulp Fiction where Samuel L Jackson says to John Travolta: “You know what they call a Quarter Pounder with Cheese in Paris? …They…
Over the last few months, the media has been honing in on several of the threats that supply chain managers face on a daily basis. Some of the most recent headlines have…
In recent years, startups have become an increasingly important part of the business community as new small and medium sized enterprises (SME) reshape even the most traditional of markets with…
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Could Google Glass set a new trend in procurement?
by Karsten Hornby Karsten HornAlthough the concept of wearable-technology has been around for some time, it seems as though this vintage fashion is resurging to a whole new level of popularity. From the original…
- GeneralSupply Chain Management
Is the supply of rare earths caught between a rock and a hard place?
by Karsten Hornby Karsten HornOur lives have been completely revolutionized by a vast assortment of innovations. As technology continues to simplify our day to day rituals, we become increasingly dependent on new developments in…
- Supply Chain FailsSupply Chain Management
If only Granville Technology group really did make time machines…
by Karsten Hornby Karsten HornSupply Chain Fail #1 Given the numerous recessions, natural disasters, political uprisings and international conflicts, it comes as little surprise that so many high profile businesses have failed to succeed…
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Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization – Video
by Karsten Hornby Karsten HornEven for the simplest distribution network inventory optimization can be a real challenge, but given the complicated nature of supply chains, are you really achieving true optimization across your entire…
The food industry has recently come under heavy criticism following a stint of supply chain scandals that have shaken consumer confidence. But is a bit of horseplay the only hurdle…