Have you booked your place at this October’s Total Supply Chain Summit?
The essential Total Supply Chain Summit is free to attend and gives you access to 1-2-1 meetings with innovative suppliers, networking opportunities with other professionals and a series of seminar sessions. 16th & 17th October, Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport Also included is overnight accommodation, all meals and refreshments throughout, as well as a 3-course […]
Do you specialise in Logistics & Operations Management? 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 August we’ll be focussing on Logistics & Operations 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 […]
Meetings and events industry experiencing less supply chain headaches
Two-thirds of organisations are no longer experiencing issues with their supply chain, according to the Meetings Industry Association’s (mia) latest research. The June 2023 edition of mia Insights found that the previously well-documented supply chain issues have eased in the last three months for more than half (58%) of the 112 event venues and suppliers surveyed. […]
Navigating the Future: Emerging trends in supply chain and logistics
As the backbone of global commerce, supply chain and logistics sectors are in a constant state of flux, shaped by technological advancements, economic shifts, and consumer behaviours. As we move further into the digital age, several key trends are emerging that promise to redefine these critical industries. Firstly, the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and […]
Quarter of supply chain C-Suite roles filled by women
Women have made a strong comeback to the supply chain workforce in 2023, with gains at nearly every level of leadership, but particularly prominent at the C-Suite and executive level, where 26% of those roles (CSCO, SVP, EVP, CPO) are now filled by women, an all-time high and up from 19% in 2022. Gartner’s eighth […]
The transformative impact of AI on the logistics and supply chain sectors
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries worldwide, and its impact on the logistics and supply chain sectors cannot be overstated. From streamlining operations to enhancing efficiency, AI-powered technologies are transforming how goods are transported, stored, and delivered. This article explores the ways in which AI is impacting the logistics and supply chain sectors, revolutionising the […]
Consumers want retailers to have sustainable home delivery services
43% of consumers feel retailers are doing a good job of using sustainable delivery practices, while more than 60% indicate they are quite/very interested in environmentally friendly delivery methods. That’s according to Descartes’ 2023 Home Delivery Sustainability Report: Consumers Expect More! survey, which examined consumer sentiment of retailers’ sustainability practices around their delivery operations. Additionally, […]
Join the UK’s leading logistics, supply chain and warehouse managers in Manchester this October
You’re invited to attend the Total Supply Chain Summit, which will provide you with a rare day and a half of industry networking, learning and connection building. Built for Logistics, Supply Chain and Warehouse Professionals, this unique event will enable you to lay the groundwork for your future projects for 2024 and beyond. 16th & 17th October Radisson […]
Do you specialise in Supply Chain 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 July we’ll be focussing on Supply Chain 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’re a […]
Supply chain productivity declines ‘cannot be solved by technology alone’
New technologies ranging from smart robotics to actionable AI have the potential to transform the supply chain function, but they will fail to lift historically low levels of labor productivity unless utilised as part of a broader strategy. Gartner experts shared those findings during the opening keynote presentation at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo EMEA, […]
