Le Mensuel de la Supply Chain #30

Written by webm@ster the June 26, 2025. Published in News-semi-public-privees.

Find this month :

A look back at recent visits
Who better than YOU to talk to young people about Supply Chain?
Retex eSCalade by Myriam Bizouard
The panorama of players is back
Data &_CO2 calculation
The return of S&OP
What to expect in the coming months

MANIFESTO FOR A FRUGAL AND DESIRABLE SUPPLY CHAIN

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13 job and internship offers, over 40 candidate CVs, updated weekly, are available on our site.

A look back at recent visits

Behind the scenes

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The Entrepôts et Logistique community had the opportunity to visit the PLACO France site in Vaujours. On the program: safety, AI integration, flow management and automation.

GXO opened its doors to our ergonomics and prevention community. Automation, innovation and technology in ergonomics, indicators and safety were at the heart of this day.

Who better than YOU to talk to young people about Supply Chain?

The actors

Today, we'd like you to share your experiences and careers where it all begins: in the schools.

We're looking for speakers to talk about the supply chain, introduce students to the association and, above all, inspire them.

Maybe even a future active member... or even the future president of France Supply Chain.

Interested? Write to us here

On display

The eSCalade program as seen by a participating SME

SHARING and TRANSPARENCY at the heart of the eSCalade project.

Myriam Bizouard, Supply Chain Director at Carniato, talks about her expectations and what she discovered as an SME during the 6-month support program.

A new look for our player panorama!

Rediscover the wide range of activities covered by the Supply Chain through diagrams and infographics that will help those who are still looking for answers to their questions.

Download the presentation here

CALCULATING_CO2eqEMISSIONS: Alstom's Scope 3 experience feedback

What data are needed to calculate_CO2 emissions from the supply chain?

Calculating data and_CO2

A white paper to identify the key data to be collected according to stages, scopes and level of digital maturity. In addition, Alstom shares concrete feedback on the calculation of its scope 3, useful for taking action.

THE RETURN OF S&OP: Best practice sheets

S&OP today and tomorrow: feedback from expert members

The return of S&OP

An overview of best practices, the benefits of data and tech, and case studies based on maturity level.

And to go further, a podcast with feedback from Michelin, Renault Trucks and Celonis on their choices, their tools, and their advice on how to develop their S&OP.

The next sessions

DATES NOT TO BE MISSED

[Reunion]

25/06

Risk community
[Reunion]

27/06

Digital Lab and Technologies
[Reunion]

02/07

SupplyChain4Good
[Reunion]

09/07

Customs Community
[Reunion]

11/07

Packaging Community
[Reunion]

16/07

Risk community
[Reunion]

17/07

Women in Supply Chain

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Le Mensuel de la Supply Chain #29

Written by webm@ster the May 22, 2025. Published in News-semi-public-privees.

Find this month :

The manifesto is public!
Lab jeunes: conquering high school students
RISC: the history of the Shipper Coalition
The complete guide to best practices
What to expect in the coming months

The manifesto is now public!

Behind the scenes

To further our mission and increase our Impact, we're opening access to the "For a frugal and desirable Supply Chain" manifesto!

4

chapters
19

files
+100

examples

Discover this document, the fruit of several months' reflection for our members, which embodies our values and our commitment to a more responsible and innovative future.

Download the manifesto

LAB Jeunes continues to raise awareness

The actors

On April 17, Lab Jeunes member Baptiste Coccia visited the Village Logistique to talk with high school students. It was an opportunity to introduce them to the vast and diverse world of the Supply Chain, thanks in particular to the Lab Jeunes comic strip project.

Find out more about Lab Jeunes

On display

Collaborative ecosystem: the story of the Shipper Coalition

The story of a collaboration between shippers born to transform maritime transport and build the first low-carbon container ships on an industrial scale.

Discover the replay
A circular supply chain at scale: Retex from Manutan and Orange

Between organization and optimization, discover how Manutan and Orange are integrating circularity at the heart of their transformation.

With Anaïs LEBLANC, Jean-Claude CAQUELOT and Alexandra SAMYN.

View the webinar

Best practice files: the complete guide

All our data sheets in one place: stock, planning, indicators, digitization, projects, etc.

Go ahead and click, we know you're curious.

The next sessions

DATES NOT TO BE MISSED

[Forum]

23/05

ISLI: Aeronautics - Aerospace - Defence
[Reunion]

30/05

Packaging & Conditioning Community
[Evening]

05/06

Intergenerational meetings
[Reunion]

06/06

Packaging & Conditioning Community
[Salon]

11/06

PREVENTICA PARIS - A look at exoskeletons in the supply chain: Promises kept or hopes dashed?
Encounters]

12/06

Matinée CNE PACK ESSENTIEL "Emballages & mutations sociétales" (Packaging & societal changes)
[Reunion]

13/06

Experts planning community
[Encounters]

19/06

WIND FOR GOOD
[Reunion]

24/06

HR Lab
[Reunion]

25/06

Risk community
[Reunion]

27/06

Digital and Technology Lab

Find out more about Supply Chain events

13 job offers and over 40 candidate CVs, updated weekly, are available on the site.

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Prize for the best article in Sustainable Supply Chain 2026

Prix du meilleur Article en Supply Chain durable 2026 : ouverture des candidatures

Written by webm@ster the May 14, 2025. Published in News-semi-public-privees.

As part of the Supply Chain 4 Good Fund, France Supply Chain and the International Association for Research in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (AIRL-SCM) are launching the^4th edition of the Best Sustainable Supply Chain Article Award.

The aim of this initiative is to reward a scientific publication making a significant contribution to the field of sustainable Supply Chain. This initiative highlights academic excellence in the specific fields of logistics management and supply chain management.

Who can participate?

The 2026 edition of this prize is open to teacher-researchers who have published an article in a peer-reviewed scientific journal in the field of Sustainable Supply Chain between January^1, 2024 and December 31, 2025.

The article can be written in French or English.

What are the evaluation criteria?

A jury, made up of teacher-researchers who are members of AIRL-SCM and practitioners who are members of France Supply Chain, will evaluate the articles according to the following criteria:

Importance of the subject for France Supply Chain members (e.g. link with Labs, link with the Manifesto for a frugal and desirable Supply Chain)
Potential impact of results (e.g., potential to influence corporate decisions or the public sphere)
Quality of research contributions: academic, methodological, managerial
Innovative nature of the research
Actionable nature of research

The winner(s) will receive

a prize of €2,000

by France Supply Chain

The award ceremony will take place in Saint-Malo during the Rencontres Internationales de la Recherche en Logistique (RIRL), on May 27, 28 and 29.

How and when to apply

Entries for this "Prize for the best article in Sustainable Supply Chain - 2026 Edition" consist of an electronic dossier including:

Application form

A curriculum vitae

short profile of each author with a list of recent publications

The article

submitted for the award, including full publication references

Application deadline

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

The 2 winners of 2024 (ex-aequo)

Introducing a framework toward sustainability goals in a supply chain 4.0 ecosystem

by Saoussane Srhir, Anicia Jaegler and Jairo R. Montoya-Torres of Kedge Business School, France and School of Engineering of Universidad de La Sabana, Colombia

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Cognitive digital twins for freight parking management in last mile delivery under smart cities paradigm

by Yu Liu, Shenle Pan Thierry Coupaye, Pauline Folz, Fano Ramparany and Sébastien Bolle from Mines Paris, PSL University, Centre for Management Science (CGS), i3 UMR CNRS, France and Orange Innovation, France

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Le Mensuel de la Supply Chain #28

Written by webm@ster the April 22, 2025. Published in News-semi-public-privees.

Find this month :

France Supply Chain joins forces with ADEME
A circular supply chain at the heart of the ecological transition
RISC: French players in the field of goods transport by sail.
Supply chain resilience - an FSC X Sopra Steria Next white paper
What to expect in the coming months

MANIFESTO FOR A FRUGAL AND DESIRABLE SUPPLY CHAIN

Have you read it?

France Supply Chain by Aslog and ADEME commit to a frugal supply chain to meet 2050 climate challenges

Behind the scenes

Paris, Salon International du Transport et de Logistique 01/04/2025 - France Supply Chain by Aslog and ADEME announce the signing of a joint letter of intent to accelerate the ecological transition of logistics and supply chains. This initiative aims to fully integrate the concepts of "circular supply chain" and "slow logistics" into ADEME's updated "Transition(s) 2050" scenarios, in order to build more sober, resilient and value-creating logistics models.

To know more about it

A circular supply chain at the heart of the ecological transition

The actors

Following the creation of the Fonds d'interet general, France Supply Chain is alerting the public to the importance of the Circular Supply Chain and proposing the www.supplychaincirculaire.org platform.

A collaborative Hub to accelerate the transformation of a Circular Supply Chain.

Discover the platform

On display

RISC: French players in the field of goods transport by sail

On December 5, at the Rencontres Internationales de la Supply Chain, Jean Zanuttini, Thibault DROGUET, Djamina HOUDET-CASENEUVE and Simon WATIN got together to talk about transporting goods by sail.

An inspiring round table discussion led by leading industry players.

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White Paper - SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE

France Supply Chain has joined forces with consulting firm Sopra Steria Next to create this White Paper. The aim: to help companies understand how to prepare structurally for future shocks. You'll find three interviews and feedback from experts, as well as a list of outstanding studies on resilience.

Download the white paper

The next sessions

DATES NOT TO BE MISSED

[Reunion]

23/04

Risk community
[Reunion]

25/04

Expert planning community
[Reunion]

13/05

HR Lab
[Encounters]

13/05

PoSEAble
[Reunion]

14/05

Lab ETI/PME
[Reunion]

15/05

Digital & Technologies Lab
[International]

15/05

Chapter Asia - SHANGAI
[International]

21/05

Chapter Asia - SINGAPORE
[Reunion]

21/05

Customs community
[Conference]

21/05

IGR-IAE Rennes
[Reunion]

22/05

Community Ergonomists / Preventers
[Reunion]

22/05

Lab supplyChain4Good
[Forum]

23/05

ISLI: Aeronautics - Aerospace - Defence
[Reunion]

27/05

Women in Supply Chain
[Evening]

05/06

Intergenerational meetings
[Reunion]

06/06

Packaging & Conditioning Community

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Supply Chain Today: Geopolitics, Strategy & Defense

Written by webm@ster the April 15, 2025. Published in News-semi-public-privees.

Here's a summary of what 2 experts have to say about the geopolitical changes and new challenges facing global supply chains. An exchange of views as an introduction to SITL 2025, with crucial proposals to ensure the sustainability of supply chains.

Dominique Trinquand

General, Former Head of Military Mission to the UN
Yann de Feraudy

President France Supply Chain

Geopolitical developments and their impact on the supply chain

Since 1945, the global geopolitical landscape has undergone major transformations, profoundly influencing supply chain dynamics. The number of UN member countries has risen from 50 to 193, reflecting a diversification of international players. At the same time, the G7, which represented over 60% of global GDP before 1975, now accounts for less than 40%. These changes have redefined the balance of economic and political power, creating a more complex and interconnected environment.

The rise of empires in both East and West, particularly with pressure from the Trump administration in the US and reactions from China and Russia, has intensified geopolitical tensions. These dynamics have a direct impact on supply chains, requiring constant adaptation.

Europe finds itself in a delicate strategic position, wedged between East and West, while at the same time being the world's third-largest economic power in terms of military budget. To ensure its security and strategic autonomy, Europe needs to develop a robust and agile supply chain.

The increase in France's defense budget over the past seven years or so bears witness to this growing awareness. The supply chain, by its very nature agile, must now face up to a changing geopolitics that is evolving all too rapidly. In response, it is crucial to innovate, build resilience, protect against legislative complications, simplify processes and foster cooperation.

The supply chain now encompasses the entire value chain, from sourcing to final distribution, and its return loops in a circular economy perspective. Military and civilian logistics are increasingly interconnected, underlining the importance of a robust supply chain to ensure economic and social security.

Supply chain resilience initiatives

Supply chain resilience has become a crucial issue in a context of geopolitical and economic crises. However, the term "resilience" is often criticized in favor of "robustness", which emphasizes the need to maintain a fluid supply chain to avoid disruptions, such as shortages of essential products.
To reinforce this robustness, concrete initiatives have been put in place. For example, France Supply Chain has launched the 1st Supply Chain Resilience Observatory, in collaboration with Sopra Steria Next, to survey supply chain managers. An indicator on a scale of 1 to 4 has been developed, the results of which indicate margins for improvement:

Overall maturity of 2.59 out of 4.
Only six companies reached level 3, the threshold at which resilience becomes a strategic lever.

Discover the study

A strategic approach to sustainable supply chains

Faced with global supply chain initiatives, Europe must respond strategically to ensure the sustainability of its supply chains. China, with its Silk Roads, and the United States, with the Supply Chain Council created by the Biden administration, have set up ambitious projects to secure their critical supplies. Europe needs to reflect on how to integrate more robust and coordinated supply chain expertise into its policies, in order to strengthen Europe's position on the international stage.

In collaboration with the European Logistics Association (ELA) and its member associations, we will be developing a new benchmark with indicators to measure the resilience and fluidity of supply chains.

Yann de Feraudy, President of France Supply Chain

The aim is to create a simple, relevant indicator to monitor performance beyond traditional port infrastructure criteria (by integrating ESG issues and digital data exchanges in particular) in order to ensure the fluidity of supply chains.

The convergence of economic, ecological and safety issues is essential for a sustainable strategic approach. Extreme climatic phenomena, such as rising average temperatures, have a significant economic impact on production and distribution chains. It is crucial to anticipate these impacts and propose adaptations.

Every company needs to assess risks across the entire value chain, and integrate sustainability criteria, environmental performance and safety requirements into non-financial reporting. Reconciling the worlds of materiality and economic impact is essential for a high-performance supply chain.

"The future is never just a present to be put in order," concludes General Trinquand, in the words of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. In other words, it is crucial to anticipate, collaborate and constantly adapt to meet the challenges of the supply chain in a context of geopolitics and multiple risks. The supply chain must be seen as a weapons system in the service of military performance, capable of responding to complex and interconnected challenges. Resilience initiatives and strategic approaches to supply chain sustainability are essential to ensure economic and social security.

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"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that." Dr. Martin Luther King

Supply Chain Day 2025: what can we learn from the day?

Written by webm@ster the April 15, 2025. Published in News-semi-public-privees.

Supply Chain Day is an opportunity to look back on the major achievements of the association and its members, and to follow their development. This 2025 edition marks a turning point with a major change for France Supply Chain: twice as many productions, the creation of an endowment fund, new strategic partnerships and even more committed governance.

Discover in pictures the key moments and messages of the Annual General Meeting and the digital learning expedition that followed.

A new Board of Directors, but above all continuity

Chairmanship and Co-Chairmanship: changes to the bylaws

At the Extraordinary General Meeting, a major amendment to the bylaws was proposed concerning the association's governance. The presidency will remain unchanged in terms of required qualifications: the president must be a shipper, responsible for an international supply chain. However, a major innovation has been introduced, with the possibility of appointing a co-chairman. The co-chairman, who may be retired or have a reduced activity, must also come from College 1 shipper and have managed an international supply chain over the last five years. This measure is designed to relieve the Chairman of the many requests to attend meetings, and to distribute the workload more evenly.

Renewed governance, as committed as ever

New members and renewed mandates on the France Supply Chain Board of Directors

The Board of Directors (BOD) of an association plays a crucial role in the governance and management of the organization. It has a versatile and essential role, ranging from strategic definition to operational management, including representation and supervision. It is the guarantor of the association's smooth running and long-term viability, in direct contact with the team of permanent staff and active members.

At France Supply Chain, the Board of Directors takes the form of a "comité des sages" or scientific committee. It is made up of a diversity of profiles and complementary expertise: manufacturers, distributors, logistics service providers, academics, researchers, solution providers, real estate players, etc.

Following a vote at the Annual General Meeting, the Board will be given new responsibilities, in particular the management of membership fees, previously the responsibility of the Annual General Meeting. This reform will allow greater flexibility, as the Board meets four times a year, unlike the General Meeting, which only meets once a year. This reorganization is essential to keep pace with the association's growth, and requires greater commitment from its members. It is crucial that directors are available and involved to ensure effective and proactive management.

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An association on the move for ever more IMP'ACT!

The Association steps up a gear

The past year has been marked by a significant transformation of France Supply Chain, aimed at increasing its impact. The association has forged several strategic partnerships, such asAlliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe (ALICE) and Movin'On, giving it a European dimension and strengthening its ability to build powerful coalitions.

Other collaborations withADEME and the Institut du Développement Durable et des Relations Internationales (IDDRI) will add scientific depth, enriching the association's roadmaps and making its deliverables more robust. These partnerships are the fruit of growing recognition of the quality of France Supply Chain's productions, which have seen the number of publications double compared to the previous year, with almost one per month.

The key figure

1 production/month

in 2024

A newcomer: the SUPPLY CHAIN 4 GOOD Endowment Fund

To support this growth, Lab Supply Chain 4 Good is transforming itself into an endowment fund. This change will give the association access to both financial and skills sponsorship. Skills sponsorship is particularly crucial to our ability to produce faster and, above all, to enhance the quality of our deliverables.

This endowment represents a major step forward, providing the resources needed to continue innovating and responding to the complex challenges of the Supply Chain, while strengthening the association's ability to influence and transform the sector towards frugal and desirable Supply Chains.

Human Resources are always at the heart of our work

Focus on inclusion: we have launched a discussion group on the inclusion of disabled and senior employees. The aim is to hold a Masterclass at the end of the year, with contributions from experts, specialist organizations and witnesses, in order to share best practices and answer questions.

Loïc Lassagne, HR manager SC Renault and Madeleine, HR manager Chep

LAB Jeunes renews itself

The new organization of Lab Jeunes aims to ensure its durability and impact by structuring it into centers of expertise, and by strengthening the support provided by PMOs/permanent members/former Lab Jeunes members who are now active.

A strong message: "Young people are ready to take risks, assume responsibility, and carry out projects with courage and ambition. However, this dynamic cannot be one-sided: the courage of young people must be supported by the commitment of mentors."

Emma, Demand Planner - Consumer Product Division L'Oréal and Robin Thomas le Déoré Consultant Operations & Performance Strategy KPMG

What about ETIs and SMEs?

Myriam Bizouard

Supply chain director
Emmanuel Gioux

Supplier Performance Development Program Director
François Peignes

ex Vice President Supply Chain Operations

What better way to understand what makes the eSCalade difference than through the experience of a participant in the made-in-France Supply Chain coaching program? Read Myriam Bizouard's account of the site visits, the meetings with members and other participants, and the support provided by a mentor.

What did you expect from eSCalade? And who did you find? A participant's testimonial

Horizon 2040: The Climate Challenge for Supply Chains

In this case: 30 artifacts brought back from the future, for 6 immersive scenarios!

With design fiction, participants are immersed in a future that is contextualized, and which can be contextualized to your own sectors and companies. This workshop can be used as part of a collective awakening process, to improve your preparedness for climate risks, or to feed the supply chain strategic plan on risk and resilience aspects.
The tool is there, it's usable, it's at your disposal, it's yours!

Ask for it

Jonathan LECLUZE, Manager Citwell, Alexandra SAMYN, Director of Circular Economy Operations MANUTAN, Aurélie Delemarle, Principal - Argon & Co and Morgan Dizier, Supply Chain Transformation Manager at Louis Vuitton

Live my life as a squad

A strong message for the Digital & Techno LAB: no AI without data! With this in mind, during the morning, members presented how their work enables companies to gain in digital maturity, with a focus on data (quality, governance), which has been accentuated in 2025. The CO2 calculation and data component is also fully linked to the pillars of digital maturity and data! Here, the aim is to use data to limit and then reduce the supply chain's carbon footprint.

Sébastien Marie, Partner, BearingPoint, Florence Mazaud, Director, Decarbonation, Sightness, Arnaud de Moissac, President, DCbrain and Jérôme Bour, Partner, Newton Vaureal Consulting.

In the afternoon, the program was dedicated to digital transformations, with a learning expedition led by members at the Nano-innov center, and hosted by SIEMENS:

A plenary session on start-ups;
2 immersive squad sessions on 4 themes:
Maturity grid - Gilles Verdier and Sébastien Marie
Data governance - Saad Kadioui and Sébastien Marie
Digital twin - Thibaud Maurin and Arnaud De Moissac
Data_CO2 - Florence Mazaud and Marc Ortlieb
discover the IA FSC demonstrator currently being deployed thanks to our members!

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Today, we are at a turning point. What we have already achieved is immense. But what lies ahead is even greater. Every action counts. Every commitment, every transformation brings us closer to our goal. Together, we are building a more efficient, more resilient, more humane model.

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that."

Dr. Martin Luther King

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Launch of the Supply Chain Resilience Observatory: lessons and reflections

Launch of the Supply Chain Resilience Observatory: global vision, concrete actions

Written by webm@ster the April 3, 2025. Published in News-semi-public-privees, Prod/article phare Home.

I think there's a kind of myth behind resilience, and I think that when we got into the subject, we were actually looking for a score, we were looking for a champion, we were looking for the best, and so on. And I remember that we had a few sessions with the COPIL where it was quite tense because, ultimately, what we were looking for were best practices in order to highlight and share them.

With these words from Yann de Feraudy, President of France Supply Chain, we opened the evening's presentation of our White Paper: Supply Chain Resilience.

With this France Supply Chain/Sopra Steria Next co-publication, what we're interested in is the dynamic that companies are becoming part of. We also wanted to establish indicators of this resilience, because things that are measured are managed! That's why we've decided to build on this initial study to create an observatory of corporate resilience, the first of its kind, with the aim of :

Take regular stock of the situation, using an "index" of business resilience
Identify best practices
Offer feedback and expert advice
Provide food for thought with a compendium of outstanding studies and analyses
Share this with the supply chain community

Assessing company maturity

The study is based on well-known supply chain benchmarks, examining planning, purchasing, production and distribution functions, as well as surrounding functions such as information systems and sustainability. "Companies are assessed on a maturity scale of 1 to 4, where 4 represents a competitive advantage. Resilience starts at maturity 3," explains Philippe Armandon, Director of Sopra Steria Next's Industrial Operations and Supply Chain Excellence practice, and leader of the study. Of the 39 companies that responded to the questionnaire, only 26 completed all the maturity questions. This dual approach enables us to obtain a global sample of organizational practices, and a smaller sample for detailed maturity analysis.

The results show that the average maturity score is 2.59, with only 6 companies reaching level 3, the threshold at which resilience becomes a strategic lever. The most advanced companies in this field regularly address supply chain issues at COMEX level, demonstrating the importance of integrated governance. As a link to the rest of this article, it is interesting to note that only 10% of companies have visibility over several levels of their supply chain, with complexity increasing significantly with lower-ranking suppliers.

Risk versus resilience

Before getting down to the nitty-gritty of the discussions, participants wanted to go back over the definition of these 2 terms. "Risk and resilience are notions that are a little different; there's an amalgam between the notions of risk and resilience. The essential distinction lies in the approach taken to events. When it comes to risk, the analysis focuses primarily on the events themselves and the vulnerability they may engender, whether in terms of climate risks, cybersecurity or other threats. This perspective emphasizes the identification and assessment of immediate threats likely to disrupt the business.

Resilience, on the other hand, is based on the assessment and strengthening of long-term capabilities. This approach includes in-depth consideration of capabilities in the broadest sense, encompassing planning, production, supply, distribution and communication.

These two notions are complementary. You have to start with risk analysis, because it provides the basis of vulnerability on which a layer of resilience can be added. And if we want to be truly resilient, there needs to be an alignment between vulnerability and the level of resilience invested.

explains Walid Kibli, Research Professor at ISLI KEDGE, associated with MIT. This link ensures proactive, adaptable management in the face of hazards.

Renault's risk strategy

Thierry Blein, GM Supply Chain Risks and Business Continuity Plan, began by describing the complexity of Renault's supply chain. Production reaches 15,000 vehicles a day, with each car made up of around 2,000 parts from 4,000 first-tier suppliers. In depth, Renault works with almost 60,000 suppliers. Downstream, 2,000 trucks or ships transport vehicles daily to 5,000 sales outlets in 130 countries. This global, interconnected organization makes exposure to disruptions inevitable: "in 2024, in 7 months, we suffered 10 floods that impacted operations".

To strengthen its resilience, the Group has taken some structuring strategic decisions in recent years, notably by attaching the Supply Chain function to the CEO and investing in digitalization. This transformation has enabled us to decompartmentalize data and obtain a global view of supplier risks. Rather than focusing on the probability of risks occurring, Renault assesses their potential impact on the business. A cross-functional team, with a dedicated budget, analyzes vulnerabilities and anticipates crises by monitoring critical suppliers.

Renault has also set up a single risk management repository accessible to all stakeholders. This approach makes it possible to identify suppliers with multiple risk factors, and to assess the potential impact on production in the event of disruption. This methodology, focused on business impact, reveals vulnerabilities invisible with traditional probability-based approaches.

The complex subject of investing in resilience

"When you talk to people in the supply chain, they know what to do: they know where to invest, where to put flexibility, or strategic stocks. But there's a real difficulty in justifying these investments to top management." This observation highlights a fundamental paradox: investing in resilience means allocating resources to prevent events that we hope will never happen. In this context, conventional financial methods, such as return on investment (ROI) or net present value (NPV) analysis, often prove inadequate.

An alternative approach is to incorporate option theory, already used in technology sectors such as HP and Boeing. This theoretical framework introduces the principle of "the right and not the duty", offering the possibility of acting without immediate commitment. This method enhances the flexibility of decisions by taking future uncertainties into account. Adopting a logic of options enables companies to take preparatory measures (reservations, pre-actions) that facilitate a rapid response to crises when they occur. This approach reflects dynamic, adaptive risk management.

Technology and AI take center stage

The use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence is essential to ensure accurate monitoring of supplier risks and early detection of weak signals, "A massive investment over 3 years has been made to digitize and de-risk our most impacting suppliers". Thanks to digital tools, Renault is able to continuously monitor its entire supply chain and detect the first signs of fragility among its suppliers. For example, AI-based risk management solutions can identify social tensions, environmental problems or financial difficulties that could affect suppliers.

Renault relies on two pillars to improve anticipation: visibility and agility. Visibility is based on real-time knowledge of logistics flows, thanks in particular to GPS tracking of trucks and ships. This constant monitoring makes it possible to quickly identify any climatic or logistical risks, and to adapt production forecasts according to recalculated ETAs (Estimated Time of Arrival) versus factory safety stocks. Agility, on the other hand, consists of developing pre-configured scenarios for dealing with disruptions, such as the use of interchangeable parts or alternative suppliers. These scenarios are centralized in a "Control Tower", facilitating real-time operational decision-making.

For further reflection

The importance of keeping one's feet on the ground and shortening the decision-making chain

Direct coordination of Supply Chain crises is essential to maintain a concrete understanding of risks. Being in the field enables us to quickly identify malfunctions and assess whether better risk mapping would have enabled us to anticipate them. This dual role, both operational and strategic, promotes faster, more effective corrective loops.
The importance of simplifying the supply chain to improve resilience

Multiplying suppliers to diversify sources of supply may seem an obvious solution, but it complicates operational management considerably. Without appropriate digital tools, it becomes difficult to locate suppliers precisely and detect signs of failure. Warehouse automation and mechanization also add complexity. Targeted simplification, supported by monitoring and analysis technologies, is essential to ensure lasting resilience, while avoiding the creation of overly cumbersome structures that are difficult to manage.

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A circular supply chain at scale: Retex from Manutan and Orange

Written by webm@ster the March 20, 2025. Published in News-semi-public-privees.

Webinar speakers :

Alexandra SAMYN

Director of Circular Economy Operations

MANUTAN
Jean-Claude CAQUELOT

Supply Chain Performance and Projects Director

ORANGE SA
Anaïs LEBLANC

Executive Partner

CITWELL

Implementing a circular Supply Chain on an industrial scale is a major challenge for companies. In a fascinating webinar, Manutan and Orange shared their experience of this transformation, which relies among other things on the right organization, optimized logistics sizing and solid partnerships. A structured approach to sourcing and the adoption of traceability tools are also key success factors. Let's dive into the world of refurbished goods with these two players committed to the circular economy.

How does the circular economy team fit in with a traditional, well-established business?

The circular economy is based on a different organization from the traditional supply chain. Initially, a dedicated team is needed to initiate this transition and test new practices without disrupting existing operations. The aim, however, is to gradually integrate these innovations into the traditional organization. To achieve this, equipment is centralized at national level to optimize skills management and control risks.

"The target is to be absorbed by the "classic" orga, but first you have to innovate on your own."

Alexandra Samyn

Over time, once they have reached maturity, circular processes should become a natural part of the supply chain, guaranteeing their lasting, effective adoption.

Sourcing is a key success factor for refurbished products

The Circular Economy has turned the S&OP approach on its head by integrating the constraints of access to product sources, as well as anticipating production volumes and capacities.

Manutan has developed a structured approach known as the road map of reconditioning, in order to guarantee quality sourcing, but make no mistake, a high-potential source is not necessarily furniture in very good condition. Value recovery potential is one of the 4 decision-making axes of the road map, and the decision is made on the basis of information provided by the Group's sourcing manager. This dedicated person will check potential collections in the field, in order to select sources as far upstream as possible.

Strong collaboration with various players (eco-organizations, brokers, customers) is also essential to ensure the sustainability of supplies. The aim is to access homogeneous batches in large quantities.

Logistics network sizing and multi-locality

Orange's logistics strategy is based on a hybrid organization:

2/3 of stock is kept locally to simplify logistics and sort equipment by condition.
A centralized reconditioning hub in France enables precise diagnosis of used equipment.
Multi-locality is managed at national level to guarantee centralized expertise and optimize logistics.

This approach optimizes flow management while guaranteeing efficient reconditioning. The "test & learn" approach is essential for adjusting these processes in line with feedback from the field.

Partnership and value sharing in the circular economy

Orange has set up a long-term partnership model based on several pillars:

Transparent pricing.
A feedback loop for continuous process improvement.
Strategic outsourcing to compensate for the lack of in-house skills.
A "pay-per-use" approach that enables investment in innovation and research.

This sharing of value enables us to build lasting relationships that benefit all our stakeholders.

Implementing a circular supply chain requires high-performance tools, particularly in terms of traceability and flow management. Rigorous inventory management and tracking of equipment by serial number are essential to ensure quality and profitability. Digitizing the circular supply chain is therefore a key factor in scaling up.

To find out more and discover the details of these strategies, the replay of the event is available to members.

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Le Mensuel de la Supply Chain #27

Written by webm@ster the March 20, 2025. Published in News-semi-public-privees.

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Written by webm@ster the March 7, 2025. Published in News-semi-public-privees.

This video analyzes the results of our survey on the priority use cases for you, Supply Chain players. This survey has resulted in a fact sheet offering a detailed overview of the applications of generative AI in the Supply Chain.

The 3 squad members talk in detail about their work and the most appropriate models and platforms for each use case.

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