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More than ever, the Supply Chain is an essential lever for the sustainable growth of companies and its experts are particularly sought after by companies wishing to remain competitive and in phase with the new expectations of consumers.
In order to better support you in your career, we are launching a new survey on the salaries of supply professionals.
Our objective? To provide you with an unprecedented overview of compensation (fixed, variable, % increase) by function, sector and company size.
The anonymity of your answers is guaranteed and the detailed results will be sent to you on request at the end of the questionnaire. (Indicative response time: less than 5 minutes)
On December 8, 2022, France Supply Chain celebrated 50 years of collaboration and collective intelligence with its members. 50 years that we share our Supply Chain to transform companies through ideas and avant-garde projects.
This evening was resolutely turned towards the future with exceptional interventions.
Back to the genesis of the concepts of logistics and supply chain and the rich history of the association with Aurélien Rouquet, Professor of Logistics at Neoma Business School and Secretary General of the AIRL-SCM.
"In the machine age, staying human will require companies to become partners in helping humans stay relevant in the digital age. Supply chain plays a critical role in transforming companies to meet this new challenge."
A thought-provoking keynote on the evolution of the world and society by Olivier Babeau, Economist and founding President of the Sapiens Institute.
"We believe that we can collectively contribute to improving the world and our practices through the generous and passionate commitment of our members."
Which strategic orientations for France Supply Chain in the years to come, presented by our president Yann De Feraudy.
"Talking about innovation outside of technological innovation [...] talking about solidarity" Hervé Dechene Cofounder & VP Strategy
Startups session led by our partner SprintProject with Shopopop, Agrikolis and Viabeez.
Promotion of Supply Chain professions by LAB Jeunes students
For this occasion, Radio Supply Chain was present and recorded several podcasts with our members. You will discover the initiatives and works of the different LABS of France Supply Chain as well as the good mood and the communicative passion of the interviewees. We will soon share with you the different podcasts recorded.
Thanks to all our partners (Wavestone, SAP, Generix, BlueYonder, EOL, PTV Group, SprintProject and SopraSteria Next) for accompanying us during this year 2022 and during this event.
We are convinced that together we can design today's Supply Chain to offer a sustainable future to all.
And last but not least, we would like to warmly thank our members for this privileged moment of sharing and reflection.
Within the framework of the Lab Supply Chain 4 Good and in the continuity of the Manifesto, France Supply Chain launches the 2023 edition of the Best Article Award in Sustainable Supply Chain in association with the International Association for Research in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (AIRL-SCM).
The objective of this initiative is to reward a scientific publication that makes a significant contribution to the field of sustainable supply chain management. This operation allows to highlight academic works of excellence in the specific fields of logistics management and Supply Chain Management.
Who can participate?
The 2023 edition of this prize concerns teacher-researchers who have published an article in one of the two journals associated with theAIRL-SCM or in a peer-reviewed scientific journal in the field of Supply Chain Management between January1, 2022 and December 31, 2022. The paper may be in French or English. For those in English, candidates will have to produce a long abstract in French (1000 words).
What are the evaluation criteria?
A jury, made up of teacher-researchers who are members of France Supply Chain and members of the AIRL-SCM, will evaluate the articles according to the following criteria:
Potential impact of results(e.g., potential to influence decisions in business or public organizations)
Nature of research contributions: academic, methodological, managerial
Innovative nature of the research
Practical application and consideration of ecosystems
The winner(s) will receive a prize of 2000€ given by France Supply Chain during a ceremony which will take place during the 20 years of the AIRL-SCM in Paris from 04 to 05 April 2023.
How and when to apply?
The applications for this "Prize for the best article in Sustainable Supply Chain -Edition 2023" are made up of an electronic file including:
The application form
A short curriculum vitae of each author with a list of recent publications
Thepaper submitted for the award, giving full publication references
For articles in English, a long abstract in French of 1,000 words announcing the main contributions
The 2023 winners
Among 11 entries, the Best Article in Sustainable Supply Chain was awarded to Antoine Robichet, Patrick Nierat and Francois Combes for their article " First and Last Miles by Cargo Bikes: Ecological Commitment or Economically Feasible? The Case of a Parcel Service Company in Paris ".
Antoine Robichet, Karine Samuel (AIRL-SCM), Yann de Feraudy and Aimé-Frédéric Rosenzweig (France Supply Chain) at the award ceremony
From January 2023, the Digital Lab of France Supply Chain will launch a series of workshops on RPA (Robotic Process Automation) in the Supply Chain.
These monthly workshops (every second Tuesday of the month, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm) will be an opportunity to go through the issues and impacts of RPA in the processes, but especially to be able to exchange in a pragmatic way on the best practices, the methodology and the tools related to the implementation of automation in companies.
Each workshop will be dedicated to a specific theme on which everyone will be able to share their experience, their questions, their knowledge and their curiosity, the goal being to create a real place for dialogue, accelerating performance.
Here is a sample of the topics that will be covered this year:
Automation journey: best practices for a successful start-up
How to capitalize on RPA by coupling it with other technologies
OCR (Optical Character Recognition), AI, Data & GCP (Cloud Platform), Python developments, Talend, chatbots, etc.
RPA as a lever for today's and tomorrow's HR challenges
How to create a harmonious and performing human+digital environment, RPA to overcome the lack of manpower, to remove drudgery at work, to attract talents, to identify new skills, etc.
And many more...
You can find all the possible themes in the attached document, which will be selected and prioritized by the working group during the workshops. In addition, there will be webinars will be planned during the year, which will be essentially oriented on Supply Chain use cases.
We count on you to join this initiative and bring your rich contribution. The RPA site will be managed by Virginie Fongond - FM LOGISTIC.
War in Ukraine, increasing natural disasters, lock down in China, tensions around Taiwan and Korea, shortages of materials and components, increasing energy prices, return of inflation, threats of recession, rise of nationalism... in an increasingly uncertain environment, it is the very model of Globalization and globalized Supply Chain that is being questioned.
If companies have become aware of the complexity of their Supply Chain, of their fragility and their dependence, or even of their unpreparedness to face events, the time has come to adapt in order to regain control in the face of the new challenges of geopolitics and global warming.
This4th 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, to measure the evolution of the risks to which it is exposed, to evaluate the maturity of organizations to face the new challenges, to identify and share trends and best practices.
By answering our questionnaire via the generic link below, you will receive a preview of the new edition in early 2023
No questions are mandatory and all data will be anonymized to ensure the confidentiality of your contribution. If you do not have enough time to complete the entire questionnaire, your answers will be saved at the end of each page and you will be able to return to them at any time by clicking on the link above.
If you wish, you can forward the questionnaire to other people in your organization or elsewhere by forwarding this email. We thank you in advance for your contribution and remain at your disposal for any questions or problems you may encounter.
If you would like to know more about KYU and consult the previous edition of the Barometer, we invite you to visit their website by clicking on the following link
While France Supply Chain accelerates its international development through its Chapters, on September 22, 2022 a focus on Africa was presented by Xavier Personnic, GO to Africa Expert.
Reminder of some fundamentals AFRICA
Africa is often cited as a land of opportunity and therefore a market worth exploring for companies seeking growth, but ultimately difficult to characterize because its business and operational models are largely unknown.
It is difficult to strike a balance between sometimes naive "Afro-optimism" and "Afro-pessimism," which reflects a lack of understanding of local economies.
The deployment of B2C/B2B solutions is often impossible to "copy and paste" from mature Western models, and it is clear that the economic models that have been Asia's strength for 25 years are not or can only be replicated to a limited extent in Africa (the continent will not be the new "world factory").
This conference was divided into several parts:
Presentation of a realistic image of the continent between "afro-optimists" and "afro-pessimists
with Momar Nguer, President of the Africa Committee of MEDEF INTERNATIONAL
Development models in Africa and the impact of human resources
with Youssouf Camara, Director General of the Maison de l'Afrique
International Chapters of France Supply Chain
with Ali Berrada, President of Logismed and Jean-Michel Guarneri, President of France Supply Chain International
Concrete cases of Africa roadmaps with their Supply Chain impact
with Xavier Ameil, Supply Chain Director Decathlon Kenya 2018-2021, Jérôme Grimprel Operations Director Africa, Middle East, Turkey 2015-2021 Essilor, Jean-Claude Lasserre CEO Sub-Saharan Africa Saint-Gobain and Driss Merbouh Member of the Executive Board at L'Oréal Morocco
You can find all the summaries and replays of this conference on our Youtube channel.
Updated on December 8, 2026
Questioning this African market as a whole is a challenge. Indeed:
The continent's area is larger than the combined surface area of the United States, China, India, Japan, and all of Western Europe.
Among the 54 countries, there are significant disparities in size, economic situation, population, education system, political governance, financial system, and access to financing (with rates that are too often "usurious"), culture, food self-sufficiency, reserves of "global" raw materials, arable land and forest area, access to the sea, and finally, maturity in transport & logistics/supply chain, etc.
Seven countries accounted for ~70% of Africa's GDP in 2024; conversely, 37 countries accounted for only 12.5% of the continent's ~$3 trillion GDP (comparable to that of France).
The demographic outlook over the next 25 years is unique in the world (a generation to go from 1.2 billion inhabitants in Africa to 2.5 billion in 2050), with again significant differences in terms of demographic transition.
There has been a diversification of partnerships with the rest of the world, limiting its dependencies, but again with a wide variety of interests depending on the country.
Each country must therefore be addressed specifically. However, certain countries play a more central role due to their geographical and economic positioning. This regional perspective can therefore be a major factor in the development of certain sectors of activity.
It is important to note that the "Cost To Serve" in Africa is generally much higher than in Europe, the US, or Asia. This "Cost To Serve" is influenced by specific Supply Chain criteria and the so-called "traditional" GO TO MARKET criteria presented below.
Presentation of a realistic image of the continent between "afro-optimists" and "afro-pessimists" with Momar Nguer
Rational of the global footprint Africa and Supply Chain zoom on air transport operations to and in Africa with Jerome Grimprel
Rational of the global footprint Africa and focus on regional industrial operations in Southern Africa with Jean Claude Lasserre
Global footprint Africa and Supply Chain Morocco maturity zoom with Driss Merbouh
Rational of the global footprint Africa and Supply Chain zoom on regional hub Africa Tangier Med and Mauritius and context East Africa with Xavier Ameil
Development models in Africa and the impact of human resources with Youssouf Camara
International Chapters of France Supply Chain with Ali Berrada and Jean Michel Guarneri
"We have gone even further in listing all the training courses in France, providing as much detail as possible in an explanatory sheet and offering a professional opinion" Xavier DERYCKE, Supply Chain Director of the Rexel Group
This guide to higher education in Supply Chain aims to make the richness of the curriculum known to companies (Supply Chain management, human resources management, logistics management, etc.), but also to students and professionals who wish to move towards these professions or develop new skills.
You will find in this guide :
141 training courses
103 detailed sheets
100+ schools interviewed
For this new edition, a segmentation by type of training organization has been added to facilitate your search. The training courses will be classified :
By type of function sought
By geographical area
By type of organization (business schools, engineering schools, universities and others)
The Shippers' Association, under the aegis of France Supply Chain and the Association of Freight Transport Users (AUTF), selected in early July 2022 the candidate following the call for tenders launched in early February 2022 to deploy container transport solutions by velocity-powered freighters as early as 2024. The aim of this approach is to accelerate the decarbonization of maritime transport on a global scale, for a more sustainable future.
The 17-memberShippers' Association for Carbon-Free Maritime Transport conducted a call for tenders between the beginning of February 2022 and the beginning of July 2022, with the aim of deploying two weekly transatlantic routes between Europe and North America, operated from 2024 onwards by container ships powered mainly by wind power. The ambition is to reduceCO2 emissions by at least half compared to conventional transport.
Following a selection process, the two lines were awarded to Zéphyr & Borée. This company showed strong motivation to build an offer that met the various criteria of the shippers: ship size 600 containers 20 feet, weekly departure, use of wind at more than 50% for the main propulsion and reduction ofCO2 emissions by half compared to the market standard.
This selection is only a first step towards the deployment of the line. Indeed, the Shippers must now finalize their commitment in order to allow the complete filling of the ships. The Shippers Association calls for the mobilization of international players to join the coalition and become actors of a responsible maritime fleet. This is a crucial step in the initiative, which must be finalized before the end of 2022 to allow the start of the construction of the vessels (between 10 and 12) and meet the objective of deploying the first vessel by the end of 2024.
At a time when the world must reinvent itself in the face of major environmental challenges, the Supply Chain, the true nervous system of the economy, once again bears witness to the fact that it is one of the keys to sustainable renewal.
About France Supply Chain
In an increasingly complex world, making the Supply Chain a lever for a more sustainable world is an essential challenge for all companies. This is why France Supply Chain brings relevant solutions to all Supply Chain actors, thanks to its network of 450 affiliated companies and an approach based on collective intelligence.
About the Association of Freight Transport Users (AUTF)
AUTF is a professional association of shippers, representing industrial and commercial companies in their role as transport contractors. Multi-sectoral and resolutely multimodal, AUTF's action is part of a global approach to improving the economic and environmental performance of transport chains in order to improve the competitiveness of companies and the attractiveness of the territory.
Blockchain has been gaining interest for several years in several sectors of activity such as finance with crypto-currencies or the art world with NFTs. But how does blockchain open the doors to new use cases in the supply chain?
After the publication of the White Paper Supply Chain x Blockchain and a first webinar in June 2021 explaining the principles of blockchain and its use in the supply chain, a second webinar was held on 8 July 2022. Two companies were present to present their concrete use cases of blockchain in their Supply Chain.
Improve traceability of mica supply chains to ensure sustainable sourcing and eradicate child labour
Another example on the traceability of 3TG (ore)
Use case on milk and supply chain traceability to make flows and stocks visible
Example of increasing transparency to the consumer
Answers to the questions asked at this conference:
How does blockchain enable full auditability better than without?
Matthieu Hug (Tilkal): A blockchain network acts like a decentralised database. It allows different actors to write data completely independently of each other, and without anyone being able to modify the written data. Each piece of data is electronically signed by the sender. The network records a fingerprint of each piece of data and copies it to each participant. Thus each participant in the network has an independent copy of these fingerprints (the database or register of the blockchain), which constitutes an independent and unalterable proof of the sending of each piece of data, by whom and when. All data uploads are therefore independently auditable, without a centralizing third party having the technical capacity to modify the data.
This is simply not possible today without blockchain or similar technology.
Is the issue of traceability discussed with the States? If we take the example of traceability, in particular to ensure that the origin of the product does not involve child labour, blockchain will not solve the basic problem.
Olivier Dubourdieu (RMI): Indeed, traceability is only a tool, serving the objective of eradicating child labour. In itself, blockchain will not solve anything on its own. On the other hand, traceability (based on blockchain technology) is an excellent tool for measuring, monitoring and evaluating progress towards the complete eradication of child labour (and other human rights violations).
To answer the first part of the question, the RMI's approach is holistic. Thus, the issue of child labour is discussed with the States, but the initiative also implements programmes to support the communities of artisanal mica miners, to diversify and improve their sources of income, to guarantee access to quality education, to ensure an acceptable level of health and nutrition, etc. The causes of child labour are numerous and the initiative's objective is to address them all effectively. Once these programmes have been set up, the objective is to include the States in the reflection when it comes to traceability and performance monitoring, and also to include the communities (via cooperatives, mining groups, etc.).
With the Tilkal approach can you trace the carbon footprint from upstream to downstream?
Matthieu Hug (Tilkal): Yes, Tilkal can trace carbon emission data, as well as any other type of data relating to the value chain, from upstream to downstream. For example, we track environmental data of this type as part of a vertical offer that we have developed with a partner for the textile sector (Footbridge).
Is it possible to see Tilkal's PF traceability live?
Olivier Dubourdieu (RMI): unfortunately, the RMI platform already contains confidential data, but I'm sure Matthieu (CEO of Tilkal) will be able to offer you a demo!
Matthieu Hug (Tilkal): with pleasure! Just contact us www.tilkal.com
Some actors must want to protect their information, is the blockchain 100% private or hybrid?
Matthieu Hug (Tilkal) : Especially not private: a "private blockchain" (i.e. controlled by a single actor) has in essence no auditability properties because the single actor who controls it can technically modify all the data.
The network deployed by Tilkal is said to be "permissioned": its access is reserved for identified and authorised B2B actors. Moreover, the confidentiality of the data is total because the blockchain network only contains "fingerprints" of the data: these are sufficient for the objective of auditability, but it is impossible to guess the original document from these fingerprints.
Do you have any use cases in agriculture, on how certain agricultural materials are grown, or how certain animals are raised?
Matthieu Hug (Tilkal): Yes, several: milk collections, origin of vegetable milks (soya, almonds), fish and shrimps, and transport of livestock (sheep, cattle, pigs, goats) to an African country.
By whom and how is the source information (product origin) integrated into the blockchain? Did the traceability system require the equipment of certain stakeholders?
Matthieu Hug (Tilkal): Each stakeholder writes the data that concerns them. This is done in different ways depending on the context: via API with existing systems or via simple mobile applications (provided and adapted to the use case) or via web forms or via IoT sensors. From the point of view of the operators capturing the data, the blockchain is invisible.
How do you ensure that the information entered by the suppliers is reliable? I can very well say that I hardly make the children work when I do? It's still a tool that hardly works on its own.
Olivier Dubourdieu (RMI): Indeed, on the RMI side, it remains a declarative tool, where the veracity of the data entered is not guaranteed. That said, several safeguards have been put in place to ensure reliable data:
The data is reported by all members of the RMI, i.e. by both suppliers and their customers. We are able to compare the reported data and identify potential differences.
The blockchain, because it guarantees the link between the date, the identity of the person who shared the data, and the shared data itself, makes the data auditable. Thus, anyone who has a doubt about a piece of data shared on the platform can request an audit of the data and identify any inconsistencies.
Is it possible to see the RMI traceability platform live?
Olivier Dubourdieu (RMI): unfortunately, the RMI platform already contains confidential data, but I'm sure Matthieu (CEO of Tilkal) will be able to offer you a demo!
What has blockchain technology enabled that not using blockchain could not?
Matthieu Hug (Tilkal): data auditability, which makes it possible to create the traceability proof mechanism, which is increasingly required by new regulations in Europe and the US in particular (duty of care and reversal of the burden of proof). The Tilkal platform adds real time tracking and sharing while maintaining confidentiality.
What is the blockchain used by this platform? Is it private or public?
Matthieu Hug (Tilkal): Blockchain network deployed by Tilkal. 74 independent nodes currently deployed, managed by our clients and some of their suppliers. This is a strictly B2B network, known as "permissioned" (authorised and authenticated access, subject to terms of use).
What is the name of this digital tool please? Platform used by Olivier.
Olivier Dubourdieu (RMI): We use the traceability platform developed by Tilkal, which is based on blockchain technology. I'm sure Matthieu can tell you more!
Can we say that digital (via blockchain in particular) is a lever for a transition towards a greener supply chain?
Olivier Dubourdieu (RMI): traceability based on blockchain technology allows (among other things) two things:
To emphasise that the solution to child labour upstream of a supply chain is everyone's business, that each actor in the chain shares a part of the responsibility for the problem, but also and above all for the solution.
Monitor and evaluate the impacts of actions implemented by supply chain actors engaged in transformation.
Matthieu Hug (Tilkal): To talk about the transition to a greener supply chain, you have to be able to measure the supply chain permanently and end to end. It is therefore necessary to be able to trace the supply chain end to end, including in "scope 3" to use the terminology related to carbon emissions. However, such traceability is massively lacking today, or is very difficult to access and use (paper). In this sense, digital technology (and in particular blockchain) makes it possible to resolve the issue of end-to-end traceability, and therefore to measure the supply chain and assess its impact.
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Customer experience, resilience, performance, environment... Transport is at the heart of your supply chain challenges. Faced with these challenges, many of you are accelerating the digitalisation of your transport operations.
For several months, the Digital Transport Lab has been collecting data on the digital tools that companies use to help them in this digitalisation process.
In order to go further, France Supply Chain organised a webinar on 30 June to enlighten companies on possible solutions, gains to be achieved and good practices. A radar of available offers, the results of the survey and concrete feedback from Nexans and Lesieur were shared during this meeting.
Answers to the questions asked at this conference:
How many carriers are managed in the TMS?
Between 30 and 80 carriers for the cases presented.
How many people manage the planning of WO? Is it centralised?
5 to 10 people manage the OT planning. Planning is centralised for Nexans.
How are SPOTs managed in your TMS? Do you have a market price?
The TMS used by Lesieur and Nexans allow them to request spot quotes from the referenced carriers.
How do you manage the back-up in case of refusal by the carrier?
The automation of the chartering process makes it possible to achieve a very high rate of acceptance of the WO by the carriers. In the event of refusal, a TMS can be used to plan a scheme or an alternative service provider.
What are the limits of this tool in operational decisions (anticipation, decision scenarios...)?
These tools automate and accelerate the processing of tasks performed daily by operational staff, but also give them the means to work by exception: operational staff can focus on actions that require human intervention.
What uses are made of the data collected and in what timeframe (weeks, months, etc.)? In your presentation, I did not see any reference to dashboards and monitoring of performance indicators (cost, quality, deadline,CO2, etc.). Are there dashboards in these different tools? Do you have any examples to share?
The digital solutions include dashboards and the calculation of KPIs. The areas covered are generally operational (flows, quality, punctuality, filling, etc.), financial (budget monitoring, cost allocation) and CO2 emissions.
In the multitude of shippers' TMSs (for example), how to choose the one that would be suitable, how to perceive the differentiating element between a DDS, Generix, CJM... Why choose Oracle and DDS rather than another?
Some answers provided during the webinar: the elements of differentiation are not only functional. Also assess the ability to integrate with the existing IS while meeting the security standards recommended by the organisation (which themselves must be compatible with the performance requirements imposed by the operational constraints of transport). Also take into account the project aspect and in particular the deployment lead-times announced by the various suppliers.
The choice of Nexans (DDS) was made in 2004, I think we had other criteria at the time. Today, the choice of the right tool is very important because it is very engaging, it is imperative to define the need in detail and to have relatively precise quantitative data, the involvement of your IT is also the key to the success of the implementation! Don't hesitate to talk to users.
What resources did you rely on to identify the best options for this exponential number of modular solutions?
The radar lists the main solutions available to shippers on the French market (it does not claim to be exhaustive), to give an initial insight into the field of possibilities. It is based on the expertise and knowledge of the market provided by the members of France Supply Chain who contributed to this project.
In terms of traceability, do you have feedback from your carriers (Batch or Courier) on delivery events, in particular before departure: Scheduled delivery time slot. After departure: Possible delay with a new time slot on the same day or delivery postponed to the next day
These digital solutions offer different possibilities to transporters to make these returns: web portal, mobile application, EDI, visibility platform.
10- Do Lesieur and Nexans use a "Visibility & Analytics" system in addition to their TMS (like Project 44 / Shippeo)? If yes, why this choice and what is the real gain vs. track & trace via the TMS? What are the decision criteria for the selection of traceability/ tracking/ in-transit visibility tools (Project44, Shippeo, Wadeo ...) and are these systems integrated with the TMS? What percentage of your routes can you trace?
The connection of the TMS to a tracking tool is planned for Lesieur and done for Nexans. The criteria for choosing these tools are generally the coverage of transport modes and the number of carriers already connected. These visibility tools are often connected to the TMS.
You will perform a self-assessment of your Supply Chain maturity.
This self-diagnosis, created by the LAB ETI/PME of France Supply Chain from a selection of 22 questions of the Reference frame of Excellence of France Supply Chain, has for only objective to provide an evaluation of the degree of maturity of the fundamentals of your Supply Chain and to position you compared to the best practices of the field.
The data provided are for the exclusive use of France Supply Chain to feed a database allowing each respondent company to compare itself against anonymized averages.
In order to allow you to make this comparison, the filling of this diagnosis requires the collection of your contact information.
You will perform a self-assessment of your Supply Chain maturity.
This self-diagnosis, created by the LAB ETI/PME of France Supply Chain from a selection of 22 questions of the Reference frame of Excellence of France Supply Chain, has for only objective to provide an evaluation of the degree of maturity of the fundamentals of your Supply Chain and to position you compared to the best practices of the field.
The data provided are for the exclusive use of France Supply Chain to feed a database allowing each respondent company to compare itself against anonymized averages.
In order to allow you to make this comparison, the filling of this diagnosis requires the collection of your contact information.
