INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Sofco End-to-End Planning Solutions
sofco is a leading provider of integrated and collaborative End-to-End Planning Solutions for the Consumer Goods and Manufacturing sectors. Comprised of the existing management core and industry-experienced consultants and technical specialists, the team at sofco were an integral part of TXT Perform. Collectively, we continue to bring deep domain knowledge of the supply chain market […]
Women in STEM: Empowerment in employment
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) sectors are largely occupied by men. The number of women in these industries is particularly low — findings from 2017 reported that only 23 per cent of STEM employees are women. This is undoubtedly low, however is 105,470 higher than rates in 2016. Attitudes appear to be changing towards […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Elanders E2E solutions
Elanders offers global E2E solutions in supply chain management. Elanders can take an overall responsibility for complex and global deliveries encompassing procurement, transportation, warehousing, configuration, production, pick/pack and distribution. Our offer also includes e-commerce services, order management, payment solutions and after sales services for our clients. Elanders business concept is to be a global, strategic and […]
Tackling the changing nature of retail with a well-prepared supply chain
By Ian Stone, CEO, Vuealta Debenhams, House of Fraser, Arcadia – these are just a handful of once-reliable High Street retailers and brand groups who now find themselves battling for their place on Britain’s high streets. With shops closing at a rate of 14 a day, traditional high-street players are now facing unprecedented levels of competition […]
Living the dream: How changing your pallet choice could save money AND the environment
By Pallite Transit packaging that does the job you need it to do while saving you money and safeguarding the environment may sound like a dream that’s too good to be true, but one company has had more success than most turning that dream into a reality. PALLITE’s lightweight yet strong, paper-based packaging products – […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Elanders electronics
The market for electronics is growing dramatically. Consumption is on the rise because of a growing middle class and the fact that prices for home electronics have dropped in the last few years. The electronics industry is generally characterized by sensitive technology that requires special treatment and infrastructure in order to protect fragile units and […]
Elanders supply chain supporting high-profile brands in Fashion & Lifestyle
By Elanders If one thing fits like a glove, then it’s our tailor-made concepts in textile logistics for the Fashion & Life Style sector. A portfolio of global fashion services from Elanders Group ensures you receive integrated solutions from a single source. Our clients retain full control, from pre-production through to suppliers and all the […]
STEM – Is it too late to plug the gender gap?
It may seem like a fairly complex task to sell supply chain and logistics to women – what can we do to encourage more to consider our industry for their career path? In order to want to fill a job, you must be able to envisage yourself in it first. For a woman, looking at […]
How to easily master logistical challenges in the food and chemical industry
Different kind of freight brings different kind of logistical challenges and aspects to be taken in consideration. But they all have one thing in common: the need for reliability. Logistics of fast-mover shipments such as fruit and vegetables require maximum punctuality and professionalism. The suppliers must also respond flexibly to the actions of businesses and sometimes […]
Elanders Value Recovery service – Generate 30% extra revenue from your old IT assets
By Elanders Discover Elanders’ unique IT Asset Value Recovery service. Our innovative software solution compares the market to unlock the hidden value of IT assets and achieves the best price for our clients. We help companies increase the value of their old IT Assets by up to 30%. Elanders’ offer is completely transparent regarding market value. We have […]
