Action demanded on UK’s LGV driver shortage
Two of the UK’s biggest business groups, Logistics UK and British Retail Consortium (BRC) have written to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to outline key three steps the government can take to overcome the national HGV driver shortage problem and protect the supply chain. According to the groups, which together represent more than 23,000 […]
How can the Defense Industrial Base better protect against cybersecurity weaknesses in the supply chain?
By Thomas Lind, Co-Head of Strategic Intelligence, BlueVoyant Securing the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) is a key national security objective of the United States. The task is challenging: it means securing a multi-tiered, interlinking supply chain hundreds of thousands of companies long, ranging from machine shops of a few dozen employees to billion-dollar prime contractors. […]
Do you specialise in 3PL & 4PL? 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 September we’ll be focussing on 3PL & 4PL. 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’re a […]
Brexit & COVID in focus at the Total Supply Chain Summit
Effects from Brexit, coping with the relaxation of Covid restrictions and sourcing the latest tech help are currently hot topic’s within the industry – The Total Supply Chain Summit can help you to explore the latest innovations, including: Warehousing, Automation, Demand Planning, Distribution, Brexit and many more. DATE: 1st & 2nd November VENUE: The Queens Hotel, Leeds Your reserved […]
Half of UK firms decrease R&D as a result of Covid-19
45% of UK firms have decreased their research and development initiatives during the covid-19 pandemic, with even 18% of firms halting theirs altogether, according to new research from Durham University Business School. However, 40% of firms have invested in their ICT, likely to be the result of firms having to facilitate working from home and […]
Top supply chain priorities in light of climate crisis and COVID
Research from Reuters Events Supply Chain in partnership with Blue Yonder has revealed the priority strategies and investments for supply chain execution and risk management within transportation and warehousing. Following a year of intense changes in the logistics industry, The State of Supply Chain Execution Report 2021 analysed the anonymous responses of supply chain professionals and found that the […]
Total Supply Chain Summit: Secure your place at November’s event!
Will you be joining us in Leeds this November for the next Total Supply Chain Summit? Date: 1st & 2nd November Venue: The Queens Hotel, Leeds Your complimentary reserved place includes; – Overnight accommodation at the venue – free of charge – A corporate “speed-dating” itinerary of one-to-one meetings with solution providers – A seat at all […]
SLG Brands: Enabling better supply chain visibility
By Zencargo SLG Brands is a design-driven beauty company, whose products are found in the UK’s biggest high street retailers. Key to their brand is ensuring availability for in-demand items. Working with Zencargo, SLG were able to take control of origin operations to manage costs and drive revenue. Challenge Working with disconnected systems, SLG were […]
Reusing 10% will stop 50% of plastic waste from entering the ocean
It is possible to prevent almost half of annual plastic ocean waste by reusing just 10% of our plastics products – just one of the key findings of The Future of Reusable Consumption Models Report. The report is a collaboration between the World Economic Forum and Kearney and suggests that shifting from single use towards […]
WEBINAR: Retail profitability the focus of new event collaboration between Zencargo and Bis Henderson
Retail margins are under increasing threat from soaring freight rates, poor carrier reliability and fluctuating demand. In response, Zencargo, the digital freight forwarder has announced a new online forum to analyse end-to-end retail profitability. Scheduled for 14:00 on the 12th August, Guarding profitability through disruption: the retailers guide is being delivered in collaboration with Louisa […]