World Supply Chain Day: Creativity in the electronics industry will counter chip shortages
Thanks to Brexit, the pandemic and now the Russia/Ukraine war, the risks and shortfalls in our global supply chains have become front and centre for most companies over the last two years, especially for the electronics industry. Supply chains are increasingly recognised as a key component to business survival, success and growth, as ByteSnap found […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: High-speed automated packaging by Sparck Technologies
Say goodbye to labour intensive, time-consuming, excess packaging. Boost your fulfilment with fit-to-size fully automated packaging power. Savvy shippers know their parcel packaging processes are complex and unique, and for that, you need the only company with unmatched support and service when it comes to automated packaging. Sparck Technologies has over a decade of experience […]
Do you specialise in Total End-to-End Solutions? 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 May we’ll be focussing on Total End-to-End Solutions. 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 […]
Lowering supply chain carbon emissions with advanced data capabilities
In a world where sustainability has become a staple concern, consumers are looking to businesses to lower their carbon emissions. As 23% of total greenhouse gas emissions are a result of transportation, starting with your supply chain is the perfect opportunity to become more sustainable. But in a complex market, how can you lower carbon […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Right-sized automated packaging by Sparck Technologies
Say goodbye to labour intensive, time-consuming, excess packaging. Boost your fulfilment with fit-to-size fully automated packaging power. Savvy shippers know their parcel packaging processes are complex and unique, and for that, you need the only company with unmatched support and service when it comes to automated packaging. Sparck Technologies has over a decade of experience […]
Learn from the best at the Total Supply Chain Summit this May
We have expert speakers lined up from the University of Oxford, AutoStore Systems and sofco – make sure you register today for access to three insightful seminars from supply chain industry thought leaders. 23rd & 24th May – Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow Your pass as a supply chain professional is entirely complimentary […]
Future economy relies on business-university interaction, but untapped opportunities for collaboration remain
Businesses work with universities to solve a wide array of problems to unlock new opportunities and drive up productivity, according to new research by the Centre for Business Research at the University of Cambridge and the National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB). However, collaboration is hindered by a businesses’ own lack of capacity to […]
UK has second-highest number of B Corps in the world
Research by green energy experts Uswitch has revealed Moodle, an online educational platform designed for distance learning, is the world’s most popular B Corp business, followed by Coursera and TOMS. B Corp certification is awarded to businesses that meet the highest standards of accountability when it comes to their social and environmental impact, and there are […]
Do you specialise in Warehouse Management Software? 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 April we’ll be focussing on Warehouse Management Software. 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 […]
INSIGHT: Russia export disruptions to shift global trade flows, future capacities threatened
By Joseph Chang, Global Editor, ICIS Disruptions to Russia’s chemicals and polymers exports will change trade flows, particularly to Europe and Asia, as international sanctions, lack of logistics and even “self-sanctions” limit volumes. While Russia’s capacities are relatively small on a global scale, they can still have a significant impact on regional markets if these […]