Amid inflationary pressures, changing consumer behavior, and rising sustainability awareness, Supply Chain Management (SCM) has evolved from a logistical function into a core driver of business strategy. Companies no longer see SCM merely as a cost-control tool. Instead, they are adopting automation and smart technologies to improve visibility and process efficiency, turning it into a key driver of pricing strategy, customer experience, and service flexibility (KPMG, 2025). Today, SCM plays a critical role in driving business growth and organizational resilience.

For a global beverage leader like Heineken, maintaining world-class hygiene and quality standards is essential. When Heineken Lao Brewery needed a reliable and efficient solution for hygiene verification, they turned to Hygiena EnSURE Touch, distributed locally by DKSH – a tool that helps production facilities improve cleanliness and efficiency simultaneously. This partnership not only strengthened their hygiene monitoring process but also ensured consistency, speed, and data reliability across operations.

The European Commission’s Regulation (EU) 2023/2055, enforced on 17th October 2023, marks a major step forward in reducing microplastic pollution generated by personal care products. This legislation targets intentionally added synthetic polymer microparticles—commonly known as microplastics—in consumer products with the aim of preventing the release of more than 500 000 tons of microplastics into the ocean by 2055.