FMCG giants ramp sustainable packaging efforts
Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are increasingly pledging to bring the environmental, social and governance (ESG) element into packaging with an aim to address various environmental challenges. Amid mounting pressure from customers, investors, and governments, they are making forward-thinking moves to improve the world by offering ethical, sustainable purchase choices to consumers, says GlobalData. GlobalData’s […]
Ensuring resilient warehouses with high-performance bonded internet
If there is one word to define 2022, it is ‘unpredictable.’ The European logistics industry, in particular, has had a rollercoaster of a year so far, and, as a result, supply chain agility has proven to be of utmost importance. The ability to react quickly to changes in the market, unexpected hurdles and fluctuating customer […]
Take your supply chain career to the next level with these excellent online courses
Our selection of online courses tailored specifically for the Supply Chain sector will enable you to both learn new skills and improve existing ones in 2023 and beyond – sign up today! These are specially-curated online courses designed to help you and your team improve expertise and learn new things. The Management, Leadership & Business Operations online […]
Registration is now open for May’s Total Supply Chain Summit
This unique event has been created to help you build business connections directly with the UK’s leading supply chain solution providers via your own bespoke itinerary of 1-2-1 meetings. It’s free for you to attend and could help you reduce your expenditure by matching you up with innovative suppliers who match your business requirements. So register […]
Achieving eCommerce growth in a recession
How do some businesses not only survive recession but thrive? According to Bain, 10% of organisations did well during previous recessions – and while 17% of public companies suffered, 9% bounced back stronger. But how? As James Hyde, Chief Product Officer & Founder, James and James Fulfilment explains, eCommerce retailers that prioritise core operational issues […]
87% of business leaders expect to increase sustainability investment
87% of business leaders expect to increase their organization’s investment in sustainability over the next two years. Customers are the primary stakeholder group creating pressure for organizations to invest or act on sustainability issues, selected by 80% of executives, followed by investors (60%) and regulators (55%). “Sustainability enables businesses to cope with disruption,” said Kristin […]
5 Minutes With… Cory Haley, Solutions Engineer at 7bridges…
In the latest instalment of our supply chain industry executive interview series we spoke to 7bridges Solution Engineer Cory Haley (pictured, right) about supply chain resilience, the importance of being data led and why we should learn from historical trends… What have been the biggest challenges the Supply Chain industry has faced over the past […]
Do you specialise in Transport Planning & Load Optimisation? 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 December we’ll be focussing on Transport Planning & Load Optimisation. 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 […]
SAVE THE DATE: Total Supply Chain Summit – May 2023
If you couldn’t make last week’s Total Supply Chain Summit, don’t panic! The first of our 2023 events will take place on May 22nd & 23rd. It’s free for you to attend and could help you reduce your expenditure by matching you up with innovative suppliers who match your business requirements. So register today to secure your […]
Heard of a diversified rate strategy? Here’s how to build one
By Zencargo The past two years has seen the rate market fluctuate and it has not been until recently where we’ve seen a shift as rates have declined on major trade lanes. Given the market volatility, how should you build a rates strategy to make your supply chain more resilient and agile against market volatility? To […]
