The importance of having an ethical supply chain
A recent Accenture Strategy survey of nearly 30,000 consumers in 35 countries found that more than half of UK customers “want companies to take a stand on issues they care about such as sustainability, transparency and fair employment practices.” In today’s world consumers expect products that are safe, sustainable, and responsibly sourced. They want to buy and connect with […]
Why your supply chain needs a dynamic cost model
By Zencargo The last 18 months have seen the freight market at its most turbulent — and expensive — in living memory. While most shippers know that they’re paying more, monitoring exactly how much more and how it affects profitability remains a challenge. However, by moving to a dynamic cost model, logistics managers can adapt […]
DOWNLOAD: Shipping and Distribution – The State of the Deskless Workforce
Are staffing problems leaving your business high and dry? Download Quinyx’s new report for invaluable employee retention and scheduling advice. Current worker shortages in the UK are continuing to cause problems. Many firms are desperately trying to avoid business disruption as they attempt to plug staffing gaps, whilst running the risk of overworking existing team members […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: T S Europe helps you manage logistics uncertainty
The lorry driver shortage is making headlines again. Grocery store shelves are empty, the prices of goods are increasing, and businesses are beginning to worry. The logistics world is volatile as industries are faced with the challenge of acclimating to the new, demanding changes. Amid the chaos, Transport Services Europe has embraced the storm and […]
What does good subscription box fulfilment look like?
By Prolog Fulfilment Back in 2017 the Royal Mail report on subscription boxes predicted a rapid growth in demand over the next 4 years. Now, post pandemic, the latest report sees the value of the UK market having more than doubled in that period: The subscription box market has grown by 135% since 2017. Shoppers […]
Zencargo announces online event to address the new world of peak rates
As freight rates from Asia to Europe pass the $20,000 per 40ft mark, Zencargo, the digital freight forwarder has announced a new online forum to discuss what shippers can do to manage disruption in their supply chains. Scheduled for 14:00 on the 8th July, Surviving Peak Freight is being delivered in collaboration with Lars Jensen, […]
Easing of lockdown and effect on the supply chain
With Step 4 of the Government’s ‘Roadmap out of Lockdown’ delayed beyond June 21st, Oliver Hall, Managing Director at allmanhall, the independently owned food procurement experts, comments on its effect on the supply chain and the foodservice sector… After a challenging fifteen months, the food service sector is trying to remobilise and welcome back customers but is facing added […]
Digitalisation in the supply chain – Better solutions made easier
By Kevin Rogers, Managing Director, Elanders UK The COVID pandemic has resulted in much being written about the importance of a robust supply chain and how it is managed and controlled. In that context, what has the past 18 months taught us as consumers and as managers in the supply chain? Amongst many: The need […]
The rise of the virtual supply chain
By Adam Bimson, Chief Customer Officer, Vuealta How do you deal with a business that will sell your products, use data and algorithms to adjust product costs, and get said products to your customers in a manner that’s faster, more efficient and far superior to anything you could do yourself? This is a question that publishers […]
EU VAT changes – is your eCommerce business ready?
Doing business with Europe has become so expensive and onerous since Brexit that a vast number of UK eCommerce businesses have simply turned off all EU activities. Managing the different VAT thresholds and rates across each EU country has certainly added to the admin burden and cost of doing business – so how much difference will the […]
