The Tough Decisions Supply Chain Leaders are Facing in 2024
By David Strauss, AVP, Strategic Partner Development, e2open We’re three months into 2024, but it hasn’t been an easy start to the year for businesses. Thanks to geo-political conflict, the continued cost-of-living crisis, and the impact of extreme weather events, enterprises continue to face unprecedented challenges in supply and demand. Securing inventories, meeting demanding ESG […]
FORECASTING MONTH: Navigating Ecommerce Growth – Choosing the right tech stack beyond ERP
Selecting the right technologies plays a pivotal role in facilitating connectivity, driving efficiencies, and ensuring seamless operations as businesses scale and become more complex. A key consideration for many large-scale enterprises is the adoption of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. However, the question arises: is an ERP solution really the right technology solution for […]
OPINION: Red Sea Crisis underlines the need for greater data transparency
The speed with which shipping companies have responded to the crisis in the Red Sea underlines the growth of digitisation and utilisation of diverse data resources to support complex decision making. But data issues, from ownership to a lack of open integration, remain a challenge explains Captain Steve Bomgardner, Vice President – Shipping & Offshore, […]
Dedication to distribution
The challenges of distribution are manyfold. Whether that is looking at your carbon emissions, route planning or team availability, distribution is at the heart of any supply chain. So, from a planning point of view, you need to ensure that once your stock leaves your depot or distribution centre, it is not going to come […]
Returns to Normal
January is a difficult time for retailers and supply chains in general. The dramatic shift from depleted stock to rebuilding inventory causes a strain upon the entire distribution operation. All this, whilst at the same time trying to run business as usual and maintaining customer service levels. This strain is further compounded by the increase […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: PODStar – EPOD & so much more
At its simplest level PODStar is an Electronic Proof of Delivery System (EPOD). Using an Android smart phone or mobile computer, your van or HGV driver can obtain an electronic signature from your client which confirms receipt of the goods or service delivered. If further evidence is required, the driver can take a confirmatory photograph or […]
Can the logistics transportation industry thrive by connecting the physical and digital worlds?
Earlier this year, Trimble completed its acquisition of Transporeon, combining the two companies’ North American and European expertise, and enabling the creation of a unified, global transportation management platform that transforms the way the world works. Christopher Keating, Senior Vice President of Trimble Transportation Europe explores this connection in the following byline, as he looks […]
Combatting a new era of maritime sanctions evasion
Recent years have seen a notable increase in deceptive shipping practices (DSPs), particularly in the form of AIS spoofing and dark fleet activity. The implementation of Russia-related sanctions and a price cap on the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products has led threat actors to turn towards more sophisticated forms of sanctions evasion. Their […]
Carbon reduction vs carbon offsetting: Choosing the right route for freight decarbonisation
By Serge Schamschula, Head of Ecosystem at Transporeon In light of the European Commission’s recent ambitious proposals to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of freight transport across Europe, the need to decarbonise has reached a critical juncture. This urgency is fueled by the growing concerns of the British public regarding the climate crisis. Consequently, all […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Staci – Multichannel logistics powered by experts
Staci provides UK and global multichannel logistics services to some of the worlds best loved and fastest growing brands and retailers. With 78 fulfilment centres across UK, US, Europe and Asia, Staci offers eCommerce fulfilment, multichannel logistics and spare parts fulfilment. Staci’s strengths of flexibility and expertise creates custom built logistics solutions for every client, […]
