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MODAL SHIFT INITIATIVE | RAIL IS TAKING SHAPE : LESSONS LEARNT FROM A COALITION OF SHIPPERS PROMOTING MODAL SHIFT

Écrit par Elorri THICOIPE le . Publié dans Non classé.

The modal shift initiative brought together up to five manufacturers over an 18-month period around a common goal: to accelerate the shift of freight transport from road to rail through the pooling of volumes. Launched along three European corridors—Italy-France, Spain-France, and Poland-France—the initiative aimed to test, under real-world conditions, the technical, operational, and economic feasibility of a pooled approach.

A unique contribution and insights for the deployment of rail transportation

This Proof of Concept (POC) made it possible to document the actual conditions for implementing rail pooling among shippers on a European scale and to highlight the gaps between the initial ambition and the market’s current maturity. In this publication, you will therefore find several concrete recommendations for stakeholders wishing to undertake a similar initiative.

Table of Contents:

  • The initiative and its key milestones
  • The requirements of a “traditional” transformation project
  • Factors specific to a cross-company, multi-shipper transformation dependent on the transportation market
  • What if we had to do it all over again? Key Takeaways

These lessons are aimed at all stakeholders in the ecosystem : shippers, carriers, operators, facilitators, trusted third parties, associations, and institutional bodies.

The initiative led by the SUPPLY CHAIN 4 GOOD endowment fund, Argon & Co and the participating shippers has shown that it is possible to bring together competing manufacturers around a common project, driven by a shared conviction: rail must become a credible option for freight transport in Europe. This conviction remains unchanged. The conditions for making this a reality are now better understood. It is now up to other stakeholders to take up the challenge, build on these lessons, address the limitations, and take things further.
THIS REX IS AN INVITATION TO CARRY ON.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the teams at LEGRAND, Michelin, Renault, and AiCargo for their unwavering support and commitment throughout this initiative.

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Any gender differences exist in the collaborative and innovative mindset of supply managers ?

Écrit par Elorri THICOIPE le . Publié dans Non classé.

This article received the ‘coup de coeur’ prize in Sustainable Supply Chain in 2026.

This prize is awarded jointly by France Supply Chain by Aslog’s Lab SupplyChain4Good and AIRL-SCM, the association of French-speaking researchers in logistics and SCM.

This study examines the influence of gender on collaborative and innovative mindsets in upstream supply chain management (SCM), also considered as supply management. Given the critical role of these mindsets in addressing today’s supply challenges, this research explores how gender impacts these attributes among supply managers. Using a quantitative methodology, the study surveyed 250 junior supply managers in training and conducted a narrow replication with 47 experienced supply managers in the same national context.

The results show significant gender differences in innovative mindset and differences in collaborative mindset among junior managers only. Supported by replication, the study highlights gender dimensions in upstream SCM mindsets. It extends discourse on gender in SCM by linking it to collaboration and innovation. Findings encourage re-evaluating gender biases and their impact on SCM practices. Practitioners and educators can apply these insights to design training programmes that address and leverage gender differences, fostering innovative and collaborative environments.

By Romaric Servajean-Hilst & Salomée Ruel from Kedge Business School and De Vinci Higher Education, France .

Unraveling the Urban Ecosystem: An Ethnographic Study of Logistics Service Providers

Écrit par Elorri THICOIPE le . Publié dans Non classé.

This article received the Best Article Award in Sustainable Supply Chain in 2026

This prize is awarded jointly by France Supply Chain by Aslog’s Lab SupplyChain4Good and AIRL-SCM, the association of French-speaking researchers in logistics and SCM.

Although there is a growing interest in developing sustainable cities, a significant knowledge gap persists regarding the concrete logistics choices necessary to achieve such cities. Grounded in ethnographic research on city logistics, this study examines how logistics service providers (LSPs) navigate sustainability challenges within the urban ecosystem while also meeting the efficiency demands of their business ecosystem. By repositioning LSPs as a sub- ecosystem nested within the broader urban ecosystem, the
article demonstrates how LSPs adeptly address the intricacies of the urban environment and respond to pressures from their business ecosystem.

This investigation greatly enhances the understanding of the underlying issues affecting city logistics’ sus tainability. It deepens insight into the concept of city logistics as a sub- ecosystem within the urban ecosystem, highlighting how its sustainability is intertwined with the structure of the urban ecosystem. From a societal perspective, this research conceptualizes city logistics as a business activity and a vital social service that bolsters urban well- being. The findings suggest a need for further research into the role of city logistics actors as key contributors to urban sustainability.

By Hugo de Tarragon and Christina Theodoraki from the IAE Limoges and IAE Aix-Marseille, France.

FACT SHEETS CRITICAL ROLES, SKILLS & RELATED DRIVERS

Écrit par Elorri THICOIPE le . Publié dans Non classé.

22 so-called “critical” roles have been identified and categorised into four clusters based on the nature of the skills required and how they are applied. Key hard and soft skills, bottlenecks and areas for action are then set out in detail in each of the fact sheets produced following two collaborative workshops facilitated by our partner Argon&Co during our RISC 2026 conference. The professionals in attendance helped to review and validate:

  • a common framework for analysis,
  • the list of critical roles and the associated skills.

A role where a vacancy or a skills shortage jeopardises the organisation’s operational performance, the continuity of workflows or its ability to adapt.

A living document

This document serves as an initial working basis, enriched by the discussions held during the RISC conference. It is intended to be expanded and updated as the Human Capital Lab’s work progresses, in conjunction with France Supply Chain’s existing resources: role profiles, training guides, and initiatives to attract talent and promote career pathways.

Members wishing to contribute to its development are invited to contact the Lab team.

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EMPOWERING ORGANIZATIONS IN LOGISTICS : THE KEYS TO SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE

Écrit par Elorri THICOIPE le . Publié dans Non classé.

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This document is a case study based on a visit to a Michelin production site. It compiles concrete, proven solutions for sustainably improving responsiveness, engagement, and collective performance. This methodology can be applied to other areas, such as the supply chain and the service sector.

As part of the work of our Logistics Lab and in partnership with EOL, we invite you to discover this practical guide, which is structured around four areas :

  • Observed Benefits
  • Key Success Factors
  • Rituals and Tools
  • Implementation

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BAROMETER OF TECHNOLOGICAL TRENDS – 2026 EDITION

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The “France Supply Chain Technology Trends Barometer,” in partnership with BearingPoint, aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the digital transformations currently underway in the supply chains’ ecosystem. Its goal is to share best practices as well as the challenges encountered in digitalization projects.

After a few years of silence, this third edition of our overview highlights the emergence of a major focus: circularity. You will, of course, find all the topics related to supply chain digitization (automation, RPA, AI, traceability, etc.).

Through this survey, we sought to understand several things:

WHAT MOTIVATES
INVESTMENTS IN TECH

in other words,
the challenges

USE CASES
AND TECHNOLOGIES
IN PLACE

WHAT DRIVES
THE CHOICE
OF ONE PROJECT

rather than another for each
technology or challenge

PRIORITIES
AND THE VISION
FOR THE FUTURE

This edition includes a qualitative analysis that allowed us to clarify the responses of certain participants through interviews and to provide greater depth and concreteness to this study (stakeholders from various industries and of different sizes).

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Companies are becoming more mature and discerning: they are actively seeking the right use case, in the right place, for the right business.
  • Some technologies have lost their appeal (blockchain)…
  • … while others have established themselves as long-term solutions (RPA, traceability, IoT)…
  • …. or have emerged as new pillars (data platforms, AI-powered image recognition).
  • Some battles now seem to be behind us; the next ones will focus on the increased and smarter automation of physical and decision-making processes, and their scaling up.

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