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Why and how to use Green Radar Supply Chain?

This publication, at the crossroads of Labs SupplyChain4Good and Digital&Technologies, meets the expectations of companies who no longer wish to choose between competitiveness and sustainability. To complete the scan of the 120 solutions on this radar, we organized a Webinar. Florian Borgobello, manager of Wavestone's Supply Chain practice, and Gilles Verdier, Supply Chain Leader Innovation at Michelin, explained their objectives, their approach and their use of the tool.

Solution radar: what for?

Companies are faced with the real challenge of decarbonizing their supply chains. To achieve this, there are many technical solutions available, but not all of them are equal. To provide a clearer picture, France Supply Chain and Wavestone have identified more than 120 offers and services on the market that meet a direct decarbonization objective.

We have focused on what we call primary and committed solutions. The former are easy to implement and mature, but do not benefit from a strong leverage effect on carbon emission reduction targets. The latter are committed and therefore more complex to deploy, requiring greater investment, but generating much greater results.

Classification of solution types according to impact, maturity, ease of implementation and cost criteria

The editors of the radar emphasized that the solution-oriented approach to decarbonizing the supply chain, which this publication is partly based on, is no substitute for deeper considerations, such as overhauling organizational models. Nonetheless, it remains a prerequisite if decarbonization plans are even to become a reality.

What does this publication contain?

The radar presents companies (start-ups, major groups, pure players) offering marketable solutions and services, as well as inspiring initiatives specific to certain companies. The geographic scope of the analysis is France and Europe.

There are over 120 ideas to choose from, classified into 8 fields of application. Florian Borgobello, leader in the research and construction of the radar, recommends that you take stock of the situation using the tools listed in the "Measuring CO2 emissions" section, then implement your decarbonization plan based on the results gathered, and finally select solutions to meet this prioritized action plan, from the following categories:

Measuring CO2 emissions

Tools for analyzing and tracking greenhouse gas emissions (and other emissions) throughout the supply chain.

Green equipment for logistics

Technical solutions to reduce the environmental impact of intralogistics.

Green vehicles

Vehicle or means of transport (commercial vehicles and heavy goods vehicles) featuring technology that reduces the carbon footprint of a journey.

Sharing platform

Technology or service offering greater mutualization in the supply chain (last-mile delivery, reduction in empty transport, etc.).

Packaging

Technical solutions to reduce the environmental impact of packaging (excluding primary packaging).

Reverse logistics

Services or systems to implement and operate a circular flow logic (return flow management, etc.).

Building energy efficiency

Tools for monitoring and optimizing the energy consumption of logistics buildings to reduce their environmental impact.

Other

Solutions which are not included in the previous categories, but which offer significant advantages from a Green Supply Chain perspective.

The benefits of such a tool for a company: Michelin's testimonial

We're all trying to reconcile sustainable performance, innovation and resilience, and this radar helps us to do just that," says Gilles Verdier. "It has enabled me to identify potential partners in the jungle of supply. I'm constantly being asked to come up with solutions. This work gives me a clearer idea of what's going on. It has built up trust with players I didn't know, or some I knew a little bit about by looking at their pedigree."

He also explains that at Michelin, working in an ecosystem is seen as a strength. Whether with experts or companies of all sizes, knowing how to work with different partners on different themes is very important. "The whole benefit of the association and this type of sharing is that it's accessible, it's clear and it allows you to quickly get in touch."

The use of Green Radar Supply Chain is an essential response to contemporary business imperatives, urging companies to reconcile competitiveness and sustainability. Faced with the challenge of decarbonizing the Supply Chain, characterized by a myriad of technical solutions, this radar offers a valuable cartography, listing over 120 options. Testimonials, notably from Michelin, underline the usefulness of this tool as a catalyst facilitating the transition to a Green Supply Chain, fostering fruitful collaborations and thus helping to shape a more sustainable future for companies and the planet.

Have you worked with a company that doesn't appear on this radar? Would you like to share your recent experience with us? Don't hesitate to contact us.

 

Supply chain risk barometer - 5th edition

Geopolitics, economics, climate, consumption, regulations... in an increasingly unstable environment, the very model of globalization and globalized supply chains has been called into question for several years.

Companies have realized that the complexity and rigidity of their Supply Chain could represent an existential risk in the event of the failure of a single link. The challenge now is to adapt their strategy in order to regain control in a world of uncertainty, where agility will be decisive!

This 5th edition of the KYU Supply Chain Risk Barometer, carried out in partnership with Arts & Métiers, France Supply Chain and AMRAE, is an opportunity to take the pulse of the Supply Chain, measure the evolution of the risks to which it is exposed, assess the maturity of organizations to face new challenges, identify and share trends and best practices.

Complete the questionnaire and receive a preview of the new editionat the end of January 2024

Participate

  • No questions are mandatory, and all data will be anonymized to guarantee the confidentiality of your contribution.

    If you don't have enough time to complete the whole questionnaire, your answers will be saved at the end of each page, and you can return to them at any time by clicking on the link above.

The results will be published in early February 2024.
  • In the meantime, we invite you to (re)discover the4th edition of the barometer. 

    Read the publication 

    If you'd like to find out more about KYU, please visit their website.

We thank you in advance for your contribution and remain at your disposal for any questions or problems you may encounter at the following address risksupplychain@kyu.fr

The personal information collected by KYU Associés is processed in a totally anonymous manner, for the sole purpose of producing the results of the survey. The data will be kept by KYU Associés for the time required to produce the survey results, and will then be destroyed.

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of personal data (RGPD), you have the following rights over your data: right of access, right of rectification, right to erasure (right to be forgotten), right of opposition, right to limit processing, right to portability. You may also define directives concerning the conservation, deletion and communication of your personal data after your death. You may, for reasons relating to your particular situation, object to the processing of data concerning you.

To exercise your rights, please send your request to risksupplychain@kyu.fr. A copy of your identity card may be requested. If you do not-respect of these obligations, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the CNIL.

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Supply Chain Risk Management now has its own community of experts

Risk management is a profession, a set of skills and a state of mind that organizations need to develop. Does this profession already exist in your company? By creating a dedicated community, co-hosted with Renault Group and the consulting firm Wavestone, we hope to help the profession collectively develop its skills, thanks to feedback from the various participants and the methodological insights of our facilitators.

In this article, we look back at the community's first workshop on Supply Chain risk classification and the associated rating methodology .

Enterprise risk management, a prerequisite for speed and resilience

"The Covid-19 crisis and the war in Ukraine were the catalysts for the loss of control over supply chains. They revealed our customers' lack of anticipation and preparation for risk management". Wavestone's testimony on risk management within organizations sheds light on how far we still have to go.

The growing number of crises and the uncertainty that accompanies them have prompted companies to strengthen their crisis management processes. Nevertheless, these efforts are mainly focused on reacting to proven risks, rather than on preventive measures to mitigate exposure to risk and know how to act accordingly.

Supply Chain risk management is part of the company's overall risk management. It involves controlling risk factors, events and circumstances that could compromise the Supply Chain in all its activities.

Supply Chain risk management as part of overall corporate risk management

Implementing a risk management process is becoming a prerequisite for a sustainable business model. It is a response to the challenge of controlling the supply chain, but also to economic issues (control of industry costs), commercial issues (service levels and relations with partners) and issues of national sovereignty (relocation of production and independence of the French model).

Renault Supply Chain challenges:1st feedback from the community

"The risk of product shortages linked to capacity limits, lack of raw materials and manpower" represents the number 1 risk for organizations in 2023" (Source: KYU,4th Risk Barometer), which means that companies will need to monitor their supplier relations more closely.

Thierry Blein, SupplyChain governance, performance & risks officer at Groupe Renault, adds that the current context is characterized by an upsurge in risks:

  1. Climatic risks , with the example of flooding in Slovenia forcing some automakers to close their sites for a time.
  2. Scarcity of raw materials such as copper, demand for which is around 4 times greater than the volume mined.
  3. Loss of talent , with a general increase in the number of people leaving the supply chain and a lack of attractiveness of the field, which is struggling to recruit.
  4. Operational due to rising transport costs, container shortages and capacity risks.

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One principle: Learn to navigate the New Normal

To cope with this new environment, we need to change our corporate philosophy. From now on, we need to take into account the level of risk and resilience of the Supply Chain in our sourcing decisions. The automotive manufacturer also indicates that it is working on the major issues of product standardization to reduce the complexity of its Supply Chain, better capacity management and more reliable forecasting.

Risk mapping and rating methodology: the fundamentals of good risk management

The aim of this first meeting was to present Renault's approach to risk mapping and management. The upstream identification phase is based on a census of the main risks that could hinder the achievement of the organization's objectives. This approach is replicated at the level of each department.

For each element detected, a risk tolerance rating scale is set up and translated into a highly visual mapping.

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The Renault risk map

Once the situation has been assessed, success can be summed up in two words: governance and management. The Group has therefore decided to position the Supply Chain function at the highest corporate level (CEO-1). This allows for a more cross-functional approach and a holistic view of risks. The decompartmentalization of data also leads to cross-functional decision-making governance.

In concrete terms, risk management action plans are monitored 2 or 3 times a year by the SCM CODIR, and each department (business line) is responsible for managing the risks associated with its activity, through the appointment of a Risk Owner. For example, the risk of talent attrition is managed by the HR department. Similarly, the "transport capacity" risk is the responsibility of the Logistics Engineering Department.

Upcoming group sessions: climate, technological and cybersecurity risks

Session #2 on 18/10: Supplier relationship management, led by Wavestone, with feedback from Sopra Steria in the aeronautics sector.

Session #3 on 29/11: Technological risk management & Cybersecurity, led by Wavestone

Session #4 - date to be confirmed: Climate risk management, led by Wavestone and France Supply Chain

Communitiesare self-help and experience-sharing groupswhere confidentiality and non-commerciality are paramount. They provide aprivileged forum for exchanges between professionals from all sectors of activity. Since 2023, they have been growing in popularity among our members.

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A Replay to understand biomethane: a mature alternative energy source

Our aim with this new webinar is to continue educating our members and beyond, logistics and supply chain professionals about the various green fuels. Biomethane in particular is a renewable energy at the crossroads of our country's energy, ecological and economic challenges, enabling us to obtain a renewable fuel called bioGNV. Our guests share their expertise on green gases and answer your questions: where to buy and at what cost? How efficient is it for mobility? Discover the many advantages and prospects of this alternative fuel for decarbonizing our supply chains.

Ambitions: to generate nearly 20% green gas in the French gas mix by 2030 and 100% by 2050

Our speakers :

  • Élodie Dupray, Head of the BioNGV/NGV Mobility Division at GRDF
  • Rami Hariri, Biomethane Delegate at GRDF

Green gas production methods and their maturity

There are several green or biogenic gases. They are made up of the same chemical molecules as fossil gas, but are produced in a faster, sometimes synthetic cycle. The first method of obtaining biogas is methanization, based on the anaerobic digestion of organic matter.

The different green gas production processes

In France, there are a number of different green gas production processes with varying degrees of maturity. For example, hydrothermal gasification, which uses wet biomass, slurry, sludge or microalgae, will go from R&D to the 1st network injection projects in 2025. Conversely, electrolysis with or without methanation will reach theindustrialization stage over the same timeframe.

Focus on biomethane

Biomethane is already circulating in our networks and is developing strongly thanks to mature technology. In the digester, we recreate the internal conditions of a cow's rumen: heat and agitation. The gases released by the decomposing organic matter are collected with virtually no loss of yield. The special feature of methanization is that it produces 2 products:

  • biomethane ;
  • digestate, which can be used as fertilizer instead of chemical fertilizer by farmers.

Methanization production capacity has grown exponentially in France thanks to a new regulatory framework. The distribution of production sites (mainly in Brittany and the north of France) highlights its links with the agricultural world and the agri-food industry.

How can biogas help us meet our Fit For 55 targets?

Studies show that our gas consumption will continue to fall as a result of behavioral changes (sobriety) and efficiency improvements (processes, technology, buildings). At the same time, French green gas production will grow to cover our total gas needs by 2050.

Renewable energy for mobility

Some territories already have 20% of green gas molecules in their network, while others have only 3%. It is therefore essential to bring usage and production closer together, in order to meet demand and enable people throughout France to run on biomethane fuel.

Based on a lifecycle analysis, a truck running on bioNGV reduces its GHG emissions by 80% (ADEME carbon base).

90% of goods flows can be carried out using BioGNV, thanks to its long range (up to 700 km, equivalent to a driver's tour) and its wide range of vehicles: heavy vehicles (goods, waste and passenger transport) as well as industrial trucks.

Vehicle ranges suitable for BioNGV/GNV

Inputs already widely available

The organic matter used to generate bioNGV does not compete with the needs of biofuel production, for example. Furthermore, the use of inputs and the need for agricultural land are highly controlled and limited. More than 90% of needs are covered by livestock effluents, intercrops that do not use biomass, and waste from the agrifood industry.

How to run on biomethane, and at what price?

There is indeed an additional cost to purchasing a CNG vehicle, but this is offset by :

  • a more accessible fuel ;
  • regional or local aid ;
  • free vehicle registration (or half price);
  • bonus depreciation.

To answer this question fully, several factors need to be taken into account, including how production is financed and legislative incentives. Tools have been developed to calculate the TCO and compare the cost of a biogas vehicle with other energies (electric, bio-fuel or diesel).

To find out more about the challenges of biogas (grid flexibility, connection, etc.), its cost and its impact on your decarbonization strategy, we invite you to watch the replay. This members-only video features a timeline so you can view only the parts that interest you.

To remember

It is estimated that biomethane provides a partial response to 3 major challenges:

  1. decarbonizing our energy ;
  2. decarbonizing our agriculture;
  3. waste management.

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Answers to the questions asked at this conference:

  • One of the challenges is to connect agricultural methanizers to the gas network.

    Today, with 12TWh, the gas network is up to the task, and its development and reinforcement have not posed any problems. The problems are under control of the gas operators.

  • Do you see a future for trucks filling up with biogas directly at the methanization site, or will everything be done via the grid?

    Most of these will be network stations, but on-farm distribution will be widespread in rural areas.

  • What is ETS?

    ETS stands for Emission Trading Scheme. This is a system for measuring CO2 emissions by companies, with the possibility for the most efficient to sell their unused CO2 emission allowances to the most polluting companies.

  • In the event of a very high demand for biomethane, could there be conflicts over the use of agricultural products (if there is not enough waste in the anaerobic digester)?

    The biomass used for biomethane does not come into any conflict of use. The vast majority of biomass used for biomethane is not in competition with other uses, and is not the same input as agrofuels, for example.

  • On a fifteen-hectare site in Cérilly, near Châtillon-sur-Seine, a methanizer is rising from the ground. The plant, for which the project was born in 2018, will be fuelled by forage rye, an intermediate crop grown for energy purposes. A total of 150 local farmers have committed to producing cereals, in return for payment of course, to provide enough material for the plant to run smoothly. Some sites will pool several farmers, but in France the size remains average, even small: 3-4 producers. Sites are 10 to 6 times smaller than in other countries (Germany or Denmark). Is this example in conflict?

    There's no conflict, as it's an intermediate crop between the main crops. No competition for use.

  • You mentioned CO2 capture during biogas production. What progress has been made? Is this planned for both bioNGCC and bioLNG?

    Today, all anaerobic digestion sites operate in a gaseous state, none in a liquid state. Projects are underway to capture CO2 from the anaerobic digestion process.

  • The GHG Protocol would like to adjust the overall gas emission factor as the share of biogas increases.

    Discussions are underway with the GHG protocol, because in some areas with a lot of green gas (sometimes 100%), this principle makes no sense at all.

  • Are these TCO tools available?

    TCO tools can be requested from GRDF for a flow study.

  • You were talking about organizing tours, is that with you?

    Yes, we'll be organizing a visit with France Supply Chain.

  • You talk about a 120% to 160% bonus, I thought it was 140%... how is this defined? Thank you.

    It is 20% for models between 2.6 and 3.5 tonnes, 60% between 3.5t and 16 tonnes, and 40% above.

  • How do you explain the discrepancy between freight and passenger transport, other than the profitability imperative imposed on the private sector?

    Of course, there's a profitability imperative, but the routes are the same every day for TRV and we're on a private station model. It's more complex for TRM, but it's a mature alternative solution.

  • Why don't some stations make bio-CNG when they do make CNG?

    Stations need to be connected to gas networks. Some LNG stations heat the gas to obtain CNG, and these cannot offer Bio.

  • Hello, is bio LNG really green if we take into account the energy required to liquefy and transport it? Thank you

    In France today, there is no such thing as BioGNL, nor is it listed in ADEME's footprint database.

  • Does bio LNG exist? I understand it's extremely rare.

    In France today, there is no such thing as BioGNL, nor is it listed in ADEME's footprint database.

  • Compressing biogas generates what kind of yield losses?

    Around 10%.

  • Switching to biogas cuts CO2 emissions in my carbon footprint?

    80% less CO2 emissions than diesel.

  • What's the price difference between biomethane and standard natural gas?

    Between 5% and 10% more expensive.

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What is Innovation@scale? Take a behind-the-scenes look at the group's latest meeting on AI for forecasting.

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In this 30-minute replay, find out how Michelin successfully deployed AI in its Supply Chain for 15 stores in Europe and 4,000 different products. Focus on machine learning for long-term, item-level production and supply forecasting.

Dive into the heart of an Innovation@SCALE meeting

The Digital and Technologies Lab has set up a working group called Innovation@SCALE. This team is made up of members in charge of driving innovation in the Supply Chain in their companies. Every 6 weeks, for 1 hour, they talk about their successes and failures in scaling up.

To better understand what it means to share experiences in industrializing scale-up, we decided to film an extract (half) of the last meeting and give you access to it via a replay with timeline. Today, the site is a forum for exchanging use cases for inspiration and improvement.

One-click access to the desired chapter

Since its creation in February 2023, Renault, Deret, Geopost and Michelin have presented their innovation governance, i.e. how they steer the large-scale deployment of their projects, but also the more forward-looking part of innovation.

Understanding why and how Michelin deploys AI for its Supply Chain.

The presentation begins with a definition of the department's activities by Pierre Cordina, Supply Chain/IA leader at Michelin and today's speaker. This department works on Artificial Intelligence, Business Intelligence (BI) and advanced analysis reports, even proposing solutions to humans.

Michelin deploys Artificial Intelligence (AI) at various stages of its Supply Chain so that machines can make autonomous decisions for people. In this video, we focus on machine learning to forecast tire production and supply requirements.

Forecast error reduced by 5-10%, equivalent to 1-2 days' inventory

AI results (scope - passenger car tires in Europe)

As of 2019, this so-called tacticalforecasting solution provides long-term monthly forecasts for factory staff. It helps determine the quantity of tires to be produced (for countries with a factory) or imported (for countries without).

The D@ril platform, a key factor in the success of the project's international deployment

Encouraged by the success of an initial machine (s@@m) that detects stock outs in the network, and suggests and corrects situations, Michelin's teams applied the same 6-step approach to scale up the forecast solution:

  1. Collecting data
  2. Data cleansing
  3. Teaching the past to the machine
  4. Shaping the machine
  5. Testing the machine
  6. Predicting the future

Phase 5 is a double runi.e. the machine is tested, while human predictions continue in parallel. This is done in order to compare conclusions, but above all to facilitate adoption by operators. In fact, on the basis of tests on a growing number of items and good results observed by the teams, confidence in the solution is built up.

The D@RIL AI forecasting solution today

Today, a machine is always coupled with a forecast manager, i.e. an operative. They are very well received throughout the world, thanks to better results than either the human or the machine alone. It has been observed that, for a particular type of product, the team member has additional and decisive information that improves the machine's balance sheet.

If you'd like to find out more about how the solution works and how Michelin is scaling up its innovation, you have 2 options: watch the members-only replay or ask us your questions. And if you're involved in innovation in your company, you can join the group by contacting us by e-mail.


Key success factors

  1. The mistake not to make: don't choose AI subjects for which you don't know how to exploit the results in the field.
  2. Team: its members, autonomy and ability to interact with the business
  3. The 6-step methodology
  4. The D@ril platform
  5. A gradual, locally-driven ramp-up

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Women and Logistics/Supply Chain, what are the challenges in terms of attractiveness and health and safety?

There are roughly the same number of women as men on earth. And yet, according to the latest GARTNER report of 2023, the proportion of women in the supply chain is only 39% . Worse still, their presence in executive Supply Chain positions is dwindling to 26%. At a time when recruitment is putting the logistics and supply chain sectors under strain, it is vital to pay particular attention to the female population.

shed light on the human, social, technological and organizational actions that promote the integration of women

One of the tools of the #femmesensupplychain community is to alert and raise awareness among professionals through specific conferences. It was in this context that Marie-Laure FURGALA, community manager, took part in a fascinating UX-forum organized by the CERCLE ENTREPRISES et SANTÉ at Preventica Toulouse on September 19.

Jacques Bouvet, Chairman, and Anne-Marie de Vaivre, Founder of the CERCLE ENTREPRISES et SANTÉ, reminded us that "the Logistics/Supply Chain sector in France accounts for over 10% of GDP, almost as much as the health sector, with over 1.8 million employees and consolidated sales of over €200 billion. The sector is driving accelerated innovation in robotics, cobotics and organizational design.

The day's speakers brought their insights and experience to bear on these complex issues:

  • Thomas DAUDRE-VIGNIER, BUT Logistics Director.
  • Samya BELLHARI-TRAHIN, Head of Ergonomics, QWL, Job Retention & Disability Management at GXO Logistics.
  • Marie-Laure FURGALA, from L/SC operational functions to ISLI/ Master Director at KEDGE Business School.
  • Baptiste TRUILLET, Ergonomist, with start-up Soter Analytics.

The first solutions for bringing women into the supply chain

Work on making professions more attractive to women

France Supply Chain and its Lab Jeunes are working to change the image of our professions among the younger generations. The aim is for young people, and especially women, to enter the supply chain by choice rather than by chance. To achieve this, the Lab uses modern, high-impact formats such as comic strips.

"They need us": demystifying the supply chain professions through images, a Lab Jeunes 2023 initiative

The association has also chosen to highlight role models through a series of webinars called "Inspiring Women" , featuring women such as Operations Managers, General Managers and COMEX members. Indeed, it has been observed that top-level representation strongly influences the presence of women in management, and then at all levels of an organization.

The question of visibility is central, and it is essential to develop indicators within companies and with research. Although the signals show a positive evolution, we lack data and before 2018, they are almost non-existent. 

Creating special facilities for women 

These arrangements take the form of company-wide agreements designed to help women better manage their work/life balance. For example:

  • full payment of maternity leave and/or its extension, as Géodis does worldwide;
  • flexible working hours for pregnant women (who move to day shifts when working shifts) or for mothers of young children;
  • additional sick days (sick child days, etc.);
  • work flexibility for positions that allow it through telecommuting.

Initiatives to facilitate the integration of female employees

Numerous applications in the field were presented at the round table, aimed at reducing the arduousness of work at handling, manufacturing or preparation stations.

GXO Logistics uses new Tech solutions to prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) and to facilitate tasks. This type of tool is also bearing fruit at But, where 16% of warehouse staff are women, despite the fact that the products handled are large and heavy.

To further enhance the integration of female staff, it is possible to deduce movements via conveyors, collaborative robots (Cobots) that move and bring products to operators, or with "Goods to Man" and robotized cabinet systems.

Another challenge is to reduce the weight handled. To achieve this, there are technological solutions such as the mechanization of warehouses or the deployment of assistive equipment (exoskeletons), as well as organizational solutions such as the revision of standards (maximum pallet height 1800 mm, ideally between 1200 and 1500 mm, maximum parcel weight 7-8 kg, etc.).

For companies that have implemented this type of innovation (SONEPAR or LVMH, for example), the proportion of women in Supply Chain operations is 50%. FM logistic has also told us that the switch to hydrogen-powered forklift trucks has been well received by women, who see recharging as simpler and cleaner.

Ways to build employee loyalty

Once female staff have been recruited, the question arises as to how to retain them. Here's some inspiration for managers and human resources officers:

  • thanks to a genuine policy ofpay equity between men and women (measured and transparent);
  • by promoting commitment via networks of women within companies ("elles VMH") or communities such as ours, to which female employees have access;
  • specific in-house coaching for women (conferences on leadership, career management, burnout prevention, etc.);
  • encourage career development by offering women-specific career paths with cross-functional projects;
  • working on harassmentissues ;
  • with a real policy of parity in Supply Chain recruitment.

These actions are far from exhaustive, and if you're interested in the subject, we invite you to watch the replay of the round table, sequenced by speaker, which will have lifted the veil on a number of approaches and ideas.

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Many thanks to Anne-Marie de Vaivre for organizing and moderating this rich round table, and to Marie-Laure for her notes 😉 and contribution.

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A Public Replay to discover our Labs, Communities and Novelties

A Public Replay to discover our Labs, Communities and Novelties

On September 21, to mark the start of the new school year, we organized a new webinar to present our activities to our new members and perhaps, who knows, a few future ones. It was an opportunity to recall who we are, how we operate and, above all, our raison d'être.

One-click access to the desired video chapter

For all those who couldn't join us live (September is intense for many of us), we've decided to give free access to the replay of the event. The video features a timeline, so you can view only the passages that interest you.

This session also enabled us to unveil some new community initiatives. Starting with the young people's initiative, embodied by Rodrigue Branchet-Fauvet, an SCM student at KEDGE ISLI and PMO of Lab Jeunes.

  • Comics to demystify supply chain professions

  • Motions videos to showcase Supply Chain best practices and their implementation

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Another important focus was the presentation of the #community by Marie-Laure Furgala, Director of the ISLI MS/MSC in Global Supply Chain at KEDGE BUSINESS SCHOOL. What is the aim of this sphere of exchange? What do we talk about? A concrete example of the benefits for members who have joined a community.

France Supply Chain offers many advantages, including a new resource bank. This private platform brings together all our Labs and Communities productions, including over 60 subtitled replays of our webinars and 200 publications, as well as best-practice fact sheets, job descriptions and podcasts. To access it, we've prepared a quick video tutorial, which you can discover in the " Focus on Member Benefits" section of the replay.

Finally, the Labs leaders take turns presenting their latest news and productions in sequences lasting just 10 to 15 minutes :

    • Who are we? What are we going to talk about today?
    • Focus on Member Benefits
    • Why Labs and Communities? What are FSC's communities today?
    • Lab SupplyChain4Good (foresight: impact of climate change on the supply chain; circular economy: working group launched; CO2 counter: face-to-face workshop in Paris; etc.).
    • Lab Richesses Humaines (how to recruit internally for Supply Chain functions; warehouse drudgery; onboarding work-study students; interim management)
    • Lab Digital et Technologies (results of the "What are your SC Digital priorities?" survey; work on international and inter-lab use cases)
    • Lab ETI / PME (the Lab's raison d'être; tools adapted to the problems faced by ETIs and SMEs)
    • Lab Jeunes (the podcast that gives a voice to young people; initiatives to make supply chain jobs more attractive)

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    Testimonials from Inspiring Women: review of the 2nd webinar

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    For the2nd time, the community of women in Supply Chain tackled the enormous challenge of making our professions more visible to their female counterparts. Its second objective with this Webinar was to boost their self-confidence, so that more women would move into management positions and take on responsibility. We're convinced that by introducing them to role models such as Laetitia, Latifa, Stéphanie and Annie (see Episode1 ), more and more women will choose Supply and take over the reins.

    The principle remains the same: 1 hour of frank, straightforward discussion, organized around questions in a choice of 4 categories:

    • Council

    • Career management

    • Inspiration

    • Getting to know you better

    As our guest Laetitia so aptly and modestly put it:

    "the format and mindset are inspiring in their own right, so we're going to try to be a little bit too".

    Marie-Laure Furgala, Director of the ISLI MS/MSC in Global Supply Chain at KEDGE BUSINESS SCHOOL, and FSC administrator in charge of the women's community, put her questions to our 2 new guests: Laetitia Balac-Ruscher, Supply Chain and Logistics Director/Member of the Comex of Groupe Monoprix and Latifa Gahbiche, General Manager SULO France & Switzerland, discover here a glimpse of their answers.

    How did they come to Supply Chain?

    As we're always saying, the supply chain professions are varied and open up a wealth of career opportunities. The range of possibilities is enormous, as demonstrated by the surprising career paths of our 2 interviewees.

    In the replay of the event, you'll discover that it's just as easy to come from a background in finance, and more specifically in management control, as it is to come from a background in commerce, with a background in both marketing and mathematics with its constrained optimization algorithms.

    The keys to a successful career today and tomorrow

    Determination and perseverance are a leitmotiv. Never give up. On the other hand, as our businesses and activities evolve, so does our ability to analyze systemically and analytically, and to demonstrate finesse.

    But these are not the only ingredients in their recipe for success. To find out all about it, dive into the replay!

    "I think we women have a bit of a glass ceiling. We think we have to do a lot, 10 times more to be recognized. [...] Instead of 150%, maybe just 120% would have been enough".

    Latifa Gahbiche

    Who are they? A sketchnote CREATED BY MYRIAM DUMANCHIN-MAKNI

    Family, well-being and career? How do they do it?

    Advice on work/life balance was particularly eagerly awaited, and organization remains the keystone. But that's not all! The question-and-answer session showed thatself-knowledge and self-acceptance are essential to creating a harmonious life, but also to setting an example for your team.

    The "pause button" has made a comeback, and we've put our finger on some inspiring personal techniques to apply to our daily lives. Schedule these rejuvenating moments in your diary, because they're just as important as your meetings. They're not an option! Your well-being is sacred.

    What about mentoring?

    At different stages of their careers, Laetitia and Latifa have been able to call on coaches or rely on networks of women within the company, but also externally to avoid any conflict of interest. They were able to count on mentors to shake them up and challenge them, as well as on figures who inspired them.

    The benefits of mentoring are manifold, both for the mentee and for the (more experienced) mentor, as well as for the organization in which it takes place. For example:

    • For the mentee: accelerated professional development, help with career orientation, networking, self-confidence and support in the face of professional challenges.
    • For the mentor: rewarding experience, enhanced leadership skills.
    • For the organization: talent retention and development, transmission of corporate values and culture, better integration, improved performance.

    Dealing with inappropriate behavior at work

    On this subject, our 2 speakers, like their predecessors, are categorical: by reporting such behavior and taking appropriate action, you are helping to create a healthy and respectful working environment for yourself and your colleagues.

    Communicate clearly, speaking directly to the person responsible for the inappropriate behavior if you feel safe to do so. Express your discomfort respectfully, using "I" phrases to avoid sounding accusatory.

    If direct communication doesn't solve the problem, or if you're not comfortable addressing it, use internal communication channels. Report the behavior to your supervisor, human resources department or designated manager. Follow the company's internal procedures for reporting such problems.

    This article only touches on some of the many fascinating topics covered during the webinar. If you'd like to go further and discover their mottos and recommendations, we've made a replay available to our members. This video features a timeline so you can jump straight to the part that interests you.

    Ladies, thank you for your trust, your time and your frank testimonials, and thank you to Marie-Laure, our ambassador and host, for creating an environment conducive to confidence.

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    Report from the heart of Supply Chain Day 2023

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    On Thursday June 29, over 100 people gathered at the Parc de Tréville, headquarters of Groupe Les Mousquetaires in Bondoufle, to take part in Supply Chain Day 2023. The Group's Executive Director, Ali Khosrovi, honored us with his presence and paid tribute to Éric Le Mignon, General Supply Chain Director at Intermarché and member of the association, on the occasion of his retirement.   

    The morning was hosted by the sparkling Fabrice Lundy, talented business columnist, presenter and interviewer. President Yann de Feraudy was on hand to talk about the future of France Supply Chain, while leaders of Labs, projects and communities told the assembly about some of the issues that are driving them in 2023.

    A retrospective with a strong CSR flavour

    Social and Environmental Responsibility means LAB SupplyChain4GOOD with Aimé-Frédéric Rosenzweig, Supply Chain Expert Leader at Renault Group and Camille Demarquilly, VP Global Supply Chain Engineering at Michelin at the helm, joined successively by :

    • Romain Chevallet, Group Occupational Health & Wellbeing Manager at FM Logistic, and Benjamin Muller, Ergonomics and Disability Manager at Groupe Rocher, to focus on the Toolbook of best practices . Reducing drudgery in the warehouse.
    • Géraud Pellat de Villedon, General Secretary of SCLCMT and Michelin's CSR Supply Chain Manager, was on hand to announce the start of production of the first SCLCMT shippers' association's roto-propelled container ships.
    • Reuben Fischer of The Shift Project in an interview recorded before the event.

          The round-table of sustainable projects ended with the EVOLUE project (Engagement volontaire pour des logistiques urbaines efficientes), which focuses on urban distribution, with France Supply Chain, Club Demeter,Institut du Commerce (Xavier Hua, Managing Director) and SprintProject ( Eymeric de Pelleport, EVOLUE Project Manager, Development Director).

          As the data collection phase draws to a close (it is still possible to complete this panel), the first results will be published at the end of September 2023 and will serve as a basis for proposing optimizations to professionals, such as alternatives on existing infrastructures, mutualization or co-transportation. Prospective studies will then be carried out.

    How can we decarbonize freight? Reuben Fisher, Freight Project Manager at The Shift Project and CSR & Sustainable Development Director at HOPPS GROUP, talks to business columnist Fabrice Lundy.

    A new approach for Lab Digital

    The LAB Digital et Technologies with Arnaud de Moissac, CEO of DcBrain shared the 1st results of the survey on priority use cases in digital Supply Chain.

    Optimizing flows, logistics sites and product management is the major concern of respondents. Closely followed by the need to make the right decisions and take action thanks to good data management. The survey also reveals expectations in terms of Dashboards and KPIs, tools which the Lab will have to address in the future in order to propose solutions to members.

    Digital then gave way to human. Xavier Derycke, Lab RH leader, in the midst of handing over to Denis Deumier, Group Supply Chain Director for Rexel Group , reviewed the achievements of Lab Richesses Humaines, a name that echoed Les Mousquetaires' slogan: "Il n'est de richesse que d'Hommes". Jean Bodin, philosopher.

    Good to know: anonymized reports on practices and experiments carried out in companies and/or schools will soon be available to members in the site's "Resource Bank".

    Where there's human, there's youth, with the presence of 2 members of Lab Jeunes,2nd promotion: Rodrigue Branchet-Fauvet, PMO of the Lab and Nathan Guilbert of the Pôle Radio Supply Chain. These committed KEDGE ISLI students, eager to learn and meet new people, demonstrated that Supply Chain can be a passion for students. It's up to us to introduce them to it.

    When SMEs and start-ups shake up the supply chain

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    Emmanuel Gioux, Supplier Responsiveness Program Director at L'Oréal, and William Zanotti, President of DigiLence, then took to the stage to present the program designed for ETIs and SMEs. To illustrate this, let's cite a fine example: a L'Oréal supplier who followed the personalized support program in its test version. After 6 months, he has :

    • created and recruited a Supply Chain Manager;
    • created a full-fledged Supply Chain department and hired ;
    • designed new processes.

    As Emmanuel Gioux sums up, "the idea is: we'll be stronger together [...] as a customer of this supplier, we can see the concrete benefits for us ".

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    Hervé Dechene, Cofounder VP Strategy at SprintProject, led the Start-up Session, an exercise that continues to enthrall the audience. This year, they tackled the subject of the Circular Supply Chain, and in particular reusable containers, with :

    • Anne-Sophie Raoult of Hipli (reusable packaging for e-commerce);
    • Shu Zhang of Pandobac (turnkey service for reusable transport packaging for the catering industry);
    • François des Beauvais from Pyxo (reuse solution for catering packaging).

    A growing association

    Supply Chain Day also provided an opportunity to review the internationalization of the association, and in particular its growing involvement in the new development of a European logistics and supply chain management community. Indeed, Didier Granger, CEO of OEMServices, was recently elected vice-president of ELA (European Logistics Association), where he represents France Supply Chain.

    Before moving on to the legal aspects of this annual event, the Chairman wished to emphasize thesuccess and power of communities . This new concept differs from Labs in its approach and purpose. Labs are formal groupings where people work together to produce structured content that will benefit all members and beyond.

    Communities, on the other hand, are informal groups with nothing more to offer than mutual support and the exchange of experiences and even situations. Yann de Feraudy has commissioned Marie-Laure Furgala, Director of KEDGEISLI , to lead a community of over 200 members, the women in Supply Chain community.

    The diversity of our members is an inexhaustible source of knowledge, so make the most of it!

     Join one of our communities

    • Warehouse experts

    • Customs experts

    • Battery-electric trucks (BEV)

    • Supply Chain Risk Management

    • Women in Supply Chain

    At the end of the morning, hosted the association's general meeting , with the presentation of the annual report, the accounts and the election of the new Board of Directors, followed by an excellent cocktail reception in a bucolic setting.

    Once again, we'd like to thank Groupe les Mousquetaires for hosting the event, and all the members, partners and speakers who took part in Supply Chain Day.
    • Backstage

    • Benjamin Muller, Romain Chevallet, Fabrice Lundy, Camille Demarquilly, Aimé-Frédéric Rosenzweig,

    • Géraud Pellat de Villedon, Fabrice Lundy, Camille Demarquilly, Aimé-Frédéric Rosenzweig

    • Fabrice Lundy and Arnaud de Moissac

    • Rodrigue Branchet-Fauvet, Nathan Guilbert, F.L, Denis Deumier, Xavier Derycke

    • Didier Granger, F.L, Eric Javellaud, Jean-Michel Guarneri

    • F.L, Eymeric de Pelleport, Xavier Hua

    • Yann de Feraudy, F.L, Marie-Laure Furgala

    • The cocktail



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    Inspiring Women's Stories - Episode #1

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    At the end of the day on June 7, the Communauté des Femmes en Supply Chain, numerous women and even a few men took part in an exceptional Webinar. Annie Saillard, Vice President Operation Digital & Integrated Solutions at ALSTOM and Stéphanie Rott, Director of Operations at GUERLAIN answered questions from Marie-Laure Furgala, Director of ISLI. Participants discovered authentic, accessible and inspiring women.

    This question-and-answer game focused on :

    1. career management ;
    2. advice from one professional to another, but also from one woman to another;
    3. what inspires them every day;
    4. who they are.

    Finally, Annie and Stéphanie answered questions from several participants on equal pay, career development, working abroad or on the contrary working in France as a foreigner, and also on how to balance family and professional life with responsibilities and even travel.

    These 2 testimonials are intended to nourish, enrich and inspire as many women as possible, whether they are working, studying or looking for career guidance. We also believe that these exchanges and this moment of sharing can be of benefit to men, employees, managers and recruiters in the Supply Chain.

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    What better way to capture the essence of these stories than with a pencil? Talented sketch by Myriam DUMANCHIN-MAKNI.

    So why join a women's professional network? What are the advantages for career advancement? Here are just some of the reasons put forward by the recently formed Women in Supply Chain community:

    • Support and mentoring: a space where women can support each other, share experiences and challenges, and receive advice and mentoring from successful women in their field. These interactions can boost self-confidence, offer unique perspectives and help overcome professional obstacles.
    • Professional development: the opportunity to take part in workshops, conferences or private physical events. These opportunities enable women to acquire new skills, career advice, exclusive information, improve their knowledge and develop their network.
    • Networking: the chance to cultivate your network with other women in leadership or influential positions in various fields. These relationships can foster collaborations, employment opportunities, partnerships and the exchange of resources.
    • Advocacy and empowerment: women's professional networks often play a key role in promoting gender equality and empowering women in the world of work. They can help raise awareness of the specific issues facing women, defend their rights and create a more inclusive working environment.

    It's important to note that joining a women's professional network isn't exclusive, and doesn't mean opting out of mixed networks. Rather, it's about complementing your existing network and benefiting from a specific space to exchange and connect with other women with similar experiences.

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