Category: Technology

ESG reporting in 3PL logistics: how sustainability is finding its way into the hard facts of reporting

It could hardly be clearer: This year's DSAG Annual Congress (15 - 17 October 2024 in Leipzig) has a special focus on reporting on sustainable corporate practices. The agenda1 covers topics such as ‘Sustainable Supply Chain Management’ and ‘Innovative Solutions for Emissions Reduction in SAP ERP and S/4HANA’. This focus underlines an important development in corporate management: sustainability is increasingly becoming a hard fact that needs to be reported and organised using figures. ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting has now clearly become an issue that companies need to take seriously. What impact does this topic have on supply chain management in the context of 3PL logistics?

Secure export controls in 2024: more important than ever

The importance of export controls has steadily increased in recent years and will reach new heights in 2024. Global trade flows, geopolitical tensions and technological advances make careful and comprehensive monitoring of exports very important. In this article, we explain why export control is so important in 2024 and what challenges and opportunities this presents for companies - especially through automation.

Qualified loading: The advantages of an SAP-integrated solution

Qualified loading: The advantages of an SAP-integrated solution In outbound logistics, qualified loading is the starting point for the success of the entire delivery process. Incorrect loading can lead to late, incorrect or missing deliveries, which has a negative impact on customer satisfaction and operational logistics costs. If your shipping volume is high and different transport service providers are used, it is particularly important to control the loading process. SAP-integrated loading control helps to realise qualified loading without system and media discontinuity. How can it be implemented?