New drone technology transforms ABP’s asset management, in partnership with PWC and Aerodyne
Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading and best-connected port owner and operator, announced it has successfully embedded drone technology into its asset management practices and policies, following an 18 month program It utilised PwC’s specialist drone digital transformation team to support drone adoption and transformation in asset management, while Aerodyne Group, a DT3 (Drone Tech, […]
Never mind the kilos… what’s your film costing per pallet?
By Hazel 4D Usually when we talk to clients about how much they spend on stretch film, we’ll hear an answer about cost per kilo. What we hear less often is how far that weight goes – how many pallets can a kilo wrap? Yet that is the only way we’ll know the value that […]
The steps to deliver warehouse automation
By BoxLogic BoxLogic offer expert logistics consultancy support for businesses looking to transform their operations and reduce costs, increase capacity, or improve service. Warehouse automation is one area of specialisation for our consultants where we use our extensive experience to support our clients develop a costed concept design through to tendering and implementation. While the […]
Automate to tackle peak season challenges
By Quadient How can e-commerce companies successfully navigate recent extreme purchasing peaks when labour resources are reduced or unavailable, social distancing guidelines are in place, shipping prices are increasing, and demand just keeps growing? Labour and shipping costs coupled with pressure to meet fast delivery demands has left companies striving for lower costs. Often, packaging […]
The value of global trade insights in navigating COVID-19 supply chain disruptions
By Mark Segner, VP Global Sales, Descartes The Coronavirus pandemic has exposed the fragility of the modern supply chain, as companies struggle to acquire the products and raw materials needed to keep revenue flowing. With many businesses relying heavily on a limited number of trading partners, many located in hard-hit areas like China, the scale of […]
Survival, resilience and growth: A report on the UK’s economic recovery
As lockdown restrictions around the UK are easing, businesses are taking steps on the road to recovery. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted companies of all sectors and sizes, so the chance to revive operations and look to the future is a welcome shift for millions of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). While many businesses haven’t been […]
Five advantages of handing over your IT procurement needs to specialists
By Alex Wilkinson (pictured), Chief Operating Officer, Solutionize Global Every day, modern-day leaders are being challenged to operate within tighter parameters when it comes to productivity, cost and efficiency. These three elements are vital when considering the current strain on the economy following the global crisis – and helping organisations to survive. What this has led […]
Establishing Diversification and Resiliency within the Supply Chain
By Mark Morley, Director, Strategic Product Marketing, OpenText The global pandemic has been wreaking havoc across global business operations, with production stoppages, staff shortages, major event cancelations and concerns about supply chain stability increasing. Approximately, 94% of Fortune 1000 companies are experiencing supply chain disruptions. A recent report by Deloitte described this as a “black swan” event, whereby its impact on […]
The role of Supply Chain in the 21st century
By Oliver Wight EAME For more than 50 years we have been helping some of the world’s best-known companies enhance their supply chain capabilities. In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world, businesses can find it difficult to win the short-lived affections of the 21st century customer. Download our free white paper for guidance on restructuring your end-to-end supply […]
Why digitising supply chains can help pay for itself
By Derek Bryan, VP EMEA, Verizon Connect For some businesses, digital transformation represents an opportunity to improve how it operates and connects with partners and customers; for others, it can seem like a headache with a considerable price tag attached. While it’s true that any change requires careful planning, those in the ‘loathe camp’ may […]
