Dec 19, 2024 // Jan Uphues

A Sort of Homecoming: GroundStar User Conference back in Aachen

After a 12-year hiatus, the beautiful city of Aachen set the stage for the 12th GroundStar User Conference, held from December 11–13. Read the event highlights here.

Dec 17, 2024 // Gabi Auerbach

Demand forecast as a compass: Using AI to seize opportunities despite the recession

Difficult economic times require precise forecasts in order to utilise resources efficiently and remain competitive. In this blog post, you will learn everything you need to know about the possibilities of demand planning and the potential of modern forecasting software.

Nov 13, 2024 // Michael Niehoff

Digitalization in Wholesale: How AI-based Software is Transforming Supply Chain Management

Digitalisation and the use of decision-intelligent software are indispensable today for mastering the many challenges in wholesale. In our blog, you will learn how to successfully transform your wholesale processes.

Nov 5, 2024 // Dr. Paul Flachskampf

The 5 Key Challenges Australian Regional Airports are Facing

Ahead of the AAA National Conference in Brisbane, we share strategies for Australian regional airports to optimise resources and enhance resilience, helping them continue to connect communities.

Nov 5, 2024 // Dr. Eva Savelsberg

The Cloud Advantage: Transforming Logistics for the Future

In the fast-paced world of logistics, staying ahead of the curve is not just an advantage – it’s a necessity.

Oct 29, 2024 // Hannah Kuck

Event Review: 9th International RiskShield Networking Event

In 2024, INFORM's RiskShield Networking Event once again brought together customers, industry experts and others to talk about combating financial crime.

Oct 22, 2024 // Dr. Wolfgang Vermöhlen

Wrapping Up Successful Exchanges with Our Planning Software Users

The GS Planning Product Exchange offers a platform for GroundStar planning software users to connect and share insights. Here the highlights from the latest session.

Oct 22, 2024 // Dr. rer. nat. Christian Mießen

AI in initial stockpiling: Deliverable & efficient despite a lack of experience

When introducing new products, you lack both experience and a sound data basis in terms of expected sales. In our blog, you can find out how you can still achieve efficient initial stockpiling that enables you to deliver.

Oct 9, 2024 // Jan Uphues

Tackling Challenges in the Airline Industry in a very 'INFORMish' Webinar

Get an exclusive look at what happened behind the scenes before our webinar 'Smaller Stations, Big Impact: Optimizing Airline Operations' went live.

Sep 12, 2024 // Andreas Schäfer

Materials planning process in supply chain management: What procedures are there and why are they important?

What are the key challenges in materials planning? How does AI-based software help to overcome them and optimize processes? We answer these and other questions in this blog post.

Sep 2, 2024 // Zdravka Ley

Smart yard management breaks growth boundaries

How yard management software breaks down natural infrastructure boundaries.

Aug 14, 2024 // Daniel Schulteis

Stocktaking Types: Which Stocktaking Methods Exist and How They Work

This blog post gives you an overview of the different stocktaking types and how they work.

Aug 12, 2024 // Zdravka Ley

In the beginning was the forklift control system

The starting point of automation: how forklift control systems have shaped modern in-plant logistics

Aug 6, 2024 // Jan Uphues

Overcoming Challenges in Small to Medium-Size Airline Operations with Innovative Software Solutions

In the ever-evolving aviation industry, small to medium-size operations face unique challenges. Discover the innovative solutions that help address them.

Jul 30, 2024 // Gabi Auerbach

Successful S&OP: Overcoming Stumbling Blocks with Intelligent Business Software

In an increasingly dynamic business world, efficient Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is becoming more and more important. But what exactly is S&OP? And how can companies establish a successful S&OP process? We answer these and other questions in this blog post.

Jul 10, 2024 // Zdravka Ley

The Olympic Games begin. Will your inplant logistics make it onto the winners' podium?

This year's Olympic Games will open in Paris on July 26. The various competitions not only pose a challenge to the infrastructure and venues, but also require a logistical masterpiece.

Jul 3, 2024 // Caroline Kronenwerth

From the Dressing Room to the Office: What Supply Chain Managers Can Learn from Football Teams

What do a football tournament, such as the European Championship, and supply chain management have in common? Their success factors are timeless: it's all about strategy, teamwork, flexibility, optimisation and risk management.

Jun 13, 2024 // Nils Clemens

Intelligent Business Software as the Key to Greater Sustainability in Supply Chain Management

In an era in which sustainability is no longer an optional extra but increasingly a business-critical necessity, companies are faced with the challenge of combining ecological responsibility with economic efficiency.

May 23, 2024 // Zdravka Ley

Yard management software boosts sustainable economic growth in logistics

Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 8 "Decent Work and Economic Growth" of the UN Sustainable Development Goals comprises two resolutions that may sound contradictory in view of many working conditions worldwide.

May 16, 2024 // Jan Uphues

EASA’s Ground Handling Regulation Seeks to Drive Safety, Cybersecurity and Standardized Operations

In a move well-received by the industry, EASA has issued its first proposal for a Ground Handling Regulation aimed at streamlining operations across EU airports.

Apr 23, 2024 // Halyna Hermanns

Event Review: 13th Digital Banking and Mobile Payments Summit

Explore our event review for insights from the 13th Digital Banking Summit in Vienna, featuring RiskShield's profound expertise in digital risk management.

Apr 15, 2024 // Zdravka Ley

European Football Championship 2024 - The logistical challenge of major events

The countdown is on. From 14 June to 14 July 2024, it's that time again: the national football teams will be competing for the title at the 2024 European Football Championship in Germany. An event that poses major challenges not only for the teams and sports fans but also for logistics experts.

Mar 11, 2024 // Zdravka Ley

Yard management software: clockwork efficient plant logistics

Yard management software is the heart of smooth plant logistics. Just like a precise watch mechanism, this software coordinates and controls the processes from check-in to exit on the plant premises, supports the logistics managers in their day-to-day work, and ensures seamless logistics.

Mar 5, 2024 // Jan Uphues

Reducing the Costs of Flight Data Inaccuracies

Want to blame something for flight delays, missed passenger and baggage connections, and safety hazards? Don't overlook the impact of flight data inaccuracies!