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Oct 27, 2026 // Marc Kiefer

Three News Reports, One Risk: Why Supply Chain Disruptions Rarely Come as a Surprise

Three news reports. None of them alarming on its own, but together a real supply risk. Using a chocolate manufacturer as an example, our blog shows where early warnings fall short and how Impact Intelligence turns scattered signals into reliable risk scenarios.

Oct 19, 2026 // Daniel Schulteis

The Hidden Costs of Recounts and Inventory Variances

How much does a recount really cost? In this blog post, you’ll learn about the costs that aren’t listed on any inventory invoice, how to estimate your own expenses, and why hiring more counting staff isn’t the solution.

Oct 15, 2026 // Marc Kiefer

What Is Impact Intelligence? Definition, How It Works, and Key Differences from Related Approaches to Supply Chain and Market Risk

You can spot the obvious risks yourself. The critical ones build up indirectly. Learn what impact intelligence is and how it uncovers these chains of effects, with three examples.

Oct 12, 2026 // Tyrone Castelanelli

Beyond Borders: Connecting People, Perspectives and Intelligence

Discover how collaboration transcends borders to combat financial crime. Highlights from the 10th International RiskShield Event.

Sep 23, 2026 // Hannah Kuck

Human-AI Collaboration: Why AI Needs Human Experience

AI supports routine decisions. But when situations fall outside the norm, human experience and judgment matter. Human-AI Collaboration brings both strengths together.

Sep 22, 2026 // Rainer Becker

Five turnaround blind spots that increase delays and costs

Discover insights on the future of aviation planning and learn how to tackle common turnaround blind spots to boost efficiency.

Sep 22, 2026 // Daniel Schulteis

Inventory Sampling Under the German Commercial Code (HGB): When It Is Permitted—and What Happens If a Requirement Is Not Met

Is the inventory sampling permitted under Section 241 of the German Commercial Code (HGB)? In this blog post, you’ll learn about the four requirements, the consequences of noncompliance, and how to proceed in a legally compliant manner.

Sep 22, 2026 // Sandra Gaviria

Passenger Assistance Dispatching Interview

Discover insights on passenger assistance dispatching from Dr. Eva Wille. Stay ahead of aviation planning and demand shifts with innovative solutions.

Sep 16, 2026 // Sina Schäfer

When AI Hallucinations Meet Human Bias

Generative AI can be remarkably convincing. Its language is polished, its answers sound confident, and its knowledge can seem almost limitless. That confidence, however, can make mistakes especially difficult to spot.

Aug 20, 2026 // Michael Dannhauer

AI Agents in Practice: How Much Autonomy Makes Sense?

AI agents are increasingly performing tasks independently. However, as their autonomy grows, so does their responsibility.

Aug 17, 2026 // Zdravka Ley

Why this forklift? How real-time transport decisions are made

With seven open transport orders and four available forklifts, there are already 16,384 possible assignments. Why the most obvious choice is not always the best one and how intelligent transport control keeps the entire material flow in view.

Aug 13, 2026 // Daniel Schulteis

5 Inventory Count Risks That Only an Auditor Can Truly Reveal

In this blog post, you'll learn about five inventory risks that only an auditor can truly bring to light.

Aug 11, 2026 // Hannah Kuck

Why the Right AI Mindset Is a Strategic Success Factor

Artificial intelligence has become a reality in the business world, but the availability of technology alone does not create lasting value. What matters is the mindset with which organizations approach AI.

Jul 30, 2026 // Michael Dannhauer

Why AI Projects Fail Because of Organizations—Not Technology

Companies across manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain management are investing heavily in AI. Yet many initiatives still fall short of expectations. Not because the models are weak.

Jul 20, 2026 // Benjamin Vogt

How Process Automation Frees Up Time and Strengthens Your Inventory Management

In this blog post, you'll learn how process automation can strengthen your inventory management.

Jul 2, 2026 // Sina Schäfer

Explainable AI: The Art of Better Decisions

AI-generated results often appear immediately plausible, while their underlying logic initially remains in the background. Explainable AI makes the reasoning behind a recommendation visible, turning a mere output into decision support that people can understand and trust.

Jun 19, 2026 // Marc Kiefer

Planners need AI whose recommendations are transparent

In this blog post, you’ll learn why Explainable AI is becoming the foundation for greater decision-making confidence in the supply chain.

Jun 18, 2026 // Tyrone Castelanelli

Money20/20 Europe 2026: Connecting the Dots Across Finance, Technology, and Trust[

Money20/20 Europe is always a place where the financial services industry comes together to take a peek in the future. Banks, fintechs, payment service providers, technology companies, regulators, and innovators all meet in one placeAmsterdam to discuss where the industry is moving next.

Jun 16, 2026 // Daniel Schulteis

Why Warehouse Managers Fall in Love with Spot Inventory

In this blog post, you'll learn how spot inventory can make your work easier.

Jun 10, 2026 // Dawson Myers

The net-zero Yard: Sustainability Trends Redefining Yard Operations in 2026

What are challenges and opportunities yard managers face when it comes to recent sustainability trends redefining the operations we know today? This article highlights recent findings and reports from all over the industry.

May 27, 2026 // Dawson Myers

How Real‑Time Data Is Transforming Yard Management

Find out about recent technologies and trends driving forward real-time data use in yard management!

May 18, 2026 // Zdravka Ley

Trailer Yard in Plant Logistics: Benefits, Requirements, and Intelligent Control

Why a trailer yard only reaches its full potential with intelligent control and becomes a critical building block of industrial site logistics.

May 13, 2026 // Dawson Myers

Yard Management and Visibility: sociological insights to Historical Neglect in Logistics

This article highlights why digitalization rushed into the warehouse decades ago but only now reaches the yard outside. Technologies follow attention and values: what’s seen as “core” work gets digitized first; what’s considered peripheral stays manual. By understanding these social dynamics, we can see yard modernization not just as a tech upgrade – but as the industry finally catching up with itself.

Apr 30, 2026 // Benjamin Vogt

Inventory Management with Excel: Why Spreadsheets Have Their Limits

In this blog, you’ll learn why Excel has its limitations when it comes to inventory management and what solutions companies are using today to manage their inventory efficiently.