Whether it is used for drinking, cooking or washing away waste, water is the cornerstone of civilization and without it, life as we know it simply would not be possible. …
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 doorbell rings. Two shadowy figures wait in silence, their breath a plume of mist on the air. The wind tugs at the ghost’s sheet, and flaps the devil’s cape. …
- Supply Chain Management
Survey Results: Integrated Planning – Recognized but Unused Potential
by Karsten Hornby Karsten HornEarlier this year, we conducted a survey to ascertain the general consensus regarding the implementation of integrated internal supply chain planning in German enterprises. Integrated planning is based on gathering …
It’s easy to consider ourselves fairly advanced these days. We have sophisticated technologies at our fingertips that can make virtually any part of our home or work life easier and …
- Amazing Supply Chain
The amazing supply chain of the 2014 World Cup soccer ball
by Karsten Hornby Karsten HornFor many of us, heading out to the local park for a game of five-a-side with friends is one of the greatest pleasures in life. It’s been that way for …
- Supply Chain ManagementSupply Chain Sustainability
How to grow a green supply chain
by Karsten Hornby Karsten HornWe all know that it’s important to build green methodologies into your supply chain. There are plenty of stories in the media about endangered species losing their habitats as a …
- Supply Chain Management
A few things to consider when managing risk in a global supply chain
by Karsten Hornby Karsten HornHave you ever bumped into someone you know when you’re on holiday or far from home? As we live in a global village, I’m sure this is something every supply …
- GeneralInventory managementSupply Chain Management
Amazon: the art of putting a new label on industry standard
by Karsten Hornby Karsten HornWith the advent of big data analytics, there have been some bold moves in supply chain optimization. Not too long ago, Amazon announced that it can read its customers like …
As we covered in a previous blog post, social media has expanded beyond our personal and private lives and into the professional sphere. Of course, it was only a matter …
For most of the year, there’s not much point in trying to guess what everyone will be eating in any particular household. There will be countless combinations, and many people …