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This holiday season, we wish you moments of joy, plenty of laughter, and time to recharge. May your days be filled with peace and the promise of exciting opportunities ahead. ✨ Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at AIMMS!

Trade policies are shifting. Are your supply chain strategies ready to keep up? Join us for an insightful webinar by AIMMS and Iter Consulting where we’ll dive into the complexities of global supply chain planning in the face of shifting trade policies under Donald Trump's second term. 📅 Wednesday, January 15, 2025 🕟 4:30 - 5:30 PM CET | 10:30 - 11:30 AM EST Why should you attend? - Get insights on US supply chain vulnerabilities and China’s strategic responses. - Understand reshoring’s impact on US domestic sourcing. - Know the role of scenario planning in managing tariff-related risks. - Explore emerging manufacturing hubs and trade dynamics. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eGBM6esS

Rising energy costs, stagnant productivity, missed innovation opportunities! Mario Draghi's recent report paints a stark picture of the EU's competitive landscape—but it also outlines a pathway for change. For supply chain leaders in energy-intensive industries, these challenges bring opportunities to lead the charge toward a more sustainable and resilient Europe. By prioritizing energy efficiency, decarbonization, and supply chain resilience, leaders can help redefine the EU’s industrial future. Read our latest blog to discover actionable insights from Draghi’s report and explore how supply chains can contribute to strengthening the EU’s competitive position. ⤵️

Last week, our office turned into a warm, festive space as the entire AIMMS team came together for a cozy Christmas dinner. 🎄 Twinkling lights, great food, and plenty of laughter made it a night to remember. Huge thank you to Pauline Nobel, Niels van den Nouwland, and Leonne Verbruggen for organizing the Christmas dinner—you nailed it! (Some of us are still talking about the desserts. 🍰😉) It’s moments like these that remind us that work is so much better when you’re surrounded by great people. Here’s to more of this in 2025! ✨

When it comes to distribution center locations, decisions driven solely by short-term cost savings can have unintended consequences. Think of inefficiencies, higher risks, and missed opportunities to align with long-term goals. You must look beyond the basics and factor in labor conditions, transport access, and business objectives. Gartner’s latest report "Key Factors to Evaluate in Distribution Center Site Selection" dives into how supply chain leaders can make better decisions that optimize costs, strengthen network resilience, and support future growth. Build a more strategic approach to site selection. Download this complimentary Gartner®report for expert insights. ⤵️

AIMMS is happy to welcome Cushman & Wakefield as a new customer! Cushman & Wakefield is leveraging AIMMS SC Navigator to drive smarter, more sustainable decisions for their clients. By combining their deep supply chain expertise with our supply chain design application, they’re creating measurable impact—helping businesses reduce costs, improve service levels, and minimize environmental impact. Tim Foster, Head of Supply Chain & Logistics Advisory at Cushman & Wakefield, summed it up perfectly, “The software enables us to evaluate our client’s supply chain and real estate strategy holistically and help them make data-driven decisions by simulating various scenarios.” Kudos to our teams for working closely together to deliver insights and solutions that make a difference! 👏

Before the year ends, we’re excited to share a new feature available to our SC Navigator customers—but it’s something all supply chain professionals will want to know about. What if you could explore every possibility, combine different scenarios, and make data-driven decisions with complete confidence—all while saving time? With the new Scenario Navigator in AIMMS SC Navigator, you can move beyond ad-hoc analyses to structured scenario planning. Standardize your processes, streamline collaboration, and uncover the optimal configuration for your supply chain with ease. Discover how Scenario Navigator is built to make your supply chain analysis smarter, faster, and more structured. ⤵️

The global semiconductor supply chain is one of the most complex systems in the world, and recent challenges have underscored its vulnerabilities. When a leading semiconductor manufacturer faced disruptions like rising costs, delivery delays, and COVID-induced shutdowns, they knew they needed a better way to navigate uncertainty. That’s where AIMMS came in. By leveraging the AIMMS Network Design application, the company built a digital twin of their supply chain—allowing them to: - Optimize their distribution network for current and new products - Reduce end-to-end throughput times - Incorporate carbon emissions into decision-making - React swiftly to disruptions, like the three-month closure of their Shanghai distribution center The results? Better business continuity planning, improved service levels, and a proactive approach to sustainability. Read the full case study here. ⤵️

Where you place your distribution centers isn’t just about cost—it’s about balancing efficiency, resilience, and growth. Too often, decisions are made based on land or labor costs alone, leading to issues down the line—higher long-term costs, inefficiencies, or facilities that don’t align with business needs. This Gartner® report offers a fresh perspective on site selection, guiding you to evaluate total costs, prioritize business objectives, and account for local conditions like labor availability and transportation access. If you’re looking to make smarter, future-ready site decisions, this is a must-read. Download your complimentary copy now. ⤵️

Supply chains are becoming more intricate than ever, and with 2025 on the horizon, the need to act is clear. This raises an important question: When do you need a supply chain network design solution? The truth is, there’s no single moment—it’s when your supply chain stops feeling like a straightforward chain and starts behaving like a tangled web. At that point, it’s not just about optimizing what you have; it’s about redesigning for resilience and smarter decision-making. We’ve put together 10 practical things to consider when choosing a supply chain network design application. Take a look and see if your supply chain is ready for what’s next. 👇 What’s the biggest challenge your supply chain faces today? Let us know in the comments below.