OPINION: Once the supply chain crisis subsides, we can digitally transform our way to a better future
By Quy Le, Head of Delivery, FPT UK It was impossible to go through 2021 without hearing about the crisis afflicting global supply chains. Back in the first quarter of 2020 the pandemic triggered a catastrophic sequence of events that would ultimately impact how efficiently the world’s distribution networks operated. As Covid-19 ripped across the […]
Learn from the best at the Logistics Business Show
The third staging of the online Logistics Business Show takes place on March 15-17 2022. As in previous events, the Panel Discussions for the March staging of the Logistics Business Show are attracting considerable interest. Once again they will be expertly hosted by Logistics Business Magazine’s Editor Paul Hamblin, and reflect the broad variety of exhibitors signed […]
Five ways UK exporters are bucking the trend and thriving in Ireland
In a market boosted by young consumers with a willingness for cross-border spending online the Irish eCommerce market is predicted to grow to be worth a staggering €7bn in 2022. The latter half of 2021 saw Irish consumers turn in increasing numbers to buying from international retailers. Yet last year exports from the UK to […]
Total Supply Chain Summit: Claim your free place!
Have you claimed your complimentary place at the upcoming Total Supply Chain Summit? Your pass is entirely free and allows you to network with a range of suppliers that can support your current end-to-end challenges and upcoming projects. Plus, you can enjoy free overnight accommodation, lunch, refreshments throughout, an evening dinner / drinks reception and […]
5 Minutes With… Quinyx’s Ken Fernée
In the latest instalment of our supply chain industry executive interview series, we spoke to Quinyx Account Executive Ken Fernée about demand forecasting, the need for agile flexibility, priorities for the coming year and the advantages of a happy workforce… Tell us about your company, products and services Quinyx is a workforce management solution that […]
Six supply chain predictions for 2022
2021 saw many major challenges for logistics and supply chain professionals. With capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortages creating dilemmas for many as well as the increased focus from the industry on environment and machine learning, it was a year that was definitely not without its tests. While reflecting on some of the ways […]
Do you specialise in Distribution? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Supply Chain Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the logistics market – and in February we’ll be focussing on Distribution. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help supply chain industry buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you specialise in Distribution and […]
Is staff scheduling causing you stress? New report offers invaluable employee insights and retention tips
An insightful new report from workforce management solution Quinyx is shining a spotlight on the experiences of employees within the UK shipping industry, and offering invaluable advice for employers hoping to boost staff retention in 2022. The report, part of Quinyx’s State of the Deskless Workforce global study of 11,000 workers, highlights shipping and distribution […]
Join your peers at May’s Total Supply Chain Summit
The next Total Supply Chain Summit is taking place on the 23rd & 24th May 2022 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow – Reconnect with the industry with a free delegate place! This two-day event allows you to explore the latest insights and solutions within the industry to help you prepare for every eventuality. 23rd […]
1 in 5 transport & logistics employees considering quitting due to excessive stress
Nearly one in five employees (17%) in the transport and logistics sector are considering leaving their job role because of excessive stress experienced in the last year. One in ten employees in the sector (10%) have already left their job role due to excessive stress over the last year — this is double the number […]
