UK launches landmark blueprint for resources and waste
Businesses and manufacturers will pay the full cost of recycling or disposing of their packaging waste, under a major new government strategy. The move will overhaul England’s waste system, putting a legal onus on those responsible for producing damaging waste to take greater responsibility and foot the bill. The announcement forms part of the government’s […]
BIFA: £8m funding for customs training ‘very welcome’
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed the recent news of an £8 million government funding scheme for customs intermediaries and traders. Grants have been made available for all customs intermediaries and traders completing customs declarations. The aim of the grants is to support training and the upgrade of IT systems. According to BIFA, […]
Do you provide Delivery Management 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 and distribution market – and in January we’ll be focussing on Delivery Management. 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 […]
£20m funding available to reduce supply chain emissions
Organisations can now apply for a share of up to £20 million for collaborative projects that reduce emissions and build the UK supply chain. It’s the latest part in a series of funding competitions delivered in partnership by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), Innovate UK and the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. Through […]
Fleet Services Management Summit – Everything you need to know
Make sure you register for the Fleet Services Management Summit – a unique two-day event tailor-made for senior fleet managers. It takes place on November 11th & 12th 2019 at the Whittlebury Hall Hotel in Northamptonshire – and is FREE for you to attend! Simply register your place here. Meet with innovative and budget-saving suppliers based […]
Total Supply Chain Summit – All your needs in one place, across two days
The Total Supply Chain Summit is a bespoke and highly-targeted two-day event created specifically for senior supply chain, logistics and distribution professionals. It is entirely FREE for you to attend. Simply register your place here. When:20 & 21 May 2019 Where:Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire Format:Corporate ‘speed-dating’. As a VIP guest, you will be provided with a […]
‘Only one in seven’ organisations are able to scale digital supply chain initiatives
A new study from Capgemini has identified a ‘clear gap’ between expectations of what supply chain digitisation can deliver, and the reality of what companies are currently achieving. While exactly half of the organisations surveyed consider supply chain digitisation to be one of their top three corporate priorities, most are still struggling to get projects beyond […]
GUEST BLOG: Enforcing packaging standards delivers ethical and financial value
Switched on brands are becoming ever more aware of the importance of packaging when it comes to consumer experience. Far too few, however, have yet to address the extraordinary packaging inefficiencies that exist throughout the supply chain. Where is the consistency in packaging types -both material and size – that can not only enforce sustainability and ethical standards but also enable cost saving optimisation of pallets, containers and warehouse space? David Griffiths, Product Marketing Manager, Adjuno, outlines the value of enforcing robust packaging standards across the global supply chain… Packing, Shipping and Storing Air Minimalist packaging may be the new black […]
Drone deliveries? Not until 2022 at least
The impact of drone technology within the supply chain has been well documented – as far back as 2013 the word ‘Octocopter’ was being banded about willy-nilly by Amazon executives. In recent months the focus has shifted from consumer drone delivery towards drone use in the warehouse space, delivery of healthcare materials and agricultural applications. […]
Total Supply Chain Summit 2019 – Everything you need to know
The Total Supply Chain Summit returns in 2019 after a super successful autumn event. 20 & 21 May 2019 – Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire Join for FREE as a VIP guest – simply register your place here to:- Connect with innovative and budget-saving suppliers based on your own requirements and upcoming projects – no hard sell […]
