Consortiums key to organisations hitting net-zero goals
Due to a dearth of low-cost innovative solutions and scalability issues, companies are failing to achieve their ambitious net-zero goals. However, consortiums, with a collective goal of reducing carbon emissions, can address these challenges and attract investment from big companies to accelerate and support the implementation of decarbonization strategies, says GlobalData, a leading data and […]
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 October 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 specialise […]
How health and safety is raising standards in supply chains
Every year, more than 2 million workers die from work-related accidents, and more than 300 million are victims of non-fatal accidents. These are a result of unsafe and unhealthy working conditions. Although Occupational Safety and Health hazards are inherent to all workplaces, supply chains offer opportunities to promote good health and safety practices, particularly in […]
Building a data-driven supply chain – how can you do it?
By Zencargo Adopting a data-driven approach to the supply chain will help teams get the right goods to the right places. But what is a data-driven supply chain and how do you build one? A data-driven supply chain is when teams have a fully integrated view of what’s happening at every stage of a product’s journey. […]
How electrification is affecting automotive supply chains
The increasing demand for electric vehicles has led to automotive manufacturers offering customers a wide range of options for electric vehicles whilst maintaining the traditional combustion engine vehicles. This approach indicates significant growth in the number of electric vehicle models being developed and launched in the market. Here’s how electrification is affecting automotive supply chains. […]
Data-driven supply chains are for everyone
We believe data-driven supply chains benefit everyone. Supply chains have a crucial role to play in building the future. From addressing business and customer needs to their impact on the planet. And, at 7bridges, we know that data is pivotal to that. Logistics and supply chains need to become sustainable, resilient and autonomous by optimising […]
CFOs ‘focusing on automation investments’ to drive down costs
CFOs plan to protect their digital investments as they cut costs elsewhere in the business, and have particularly prioritised back-office automation as a key to driving down costs in the face of ongoing inflation. A July 2022 survey of 226 CFOs undertaken by Gartner found that digital acceleration was the top spending priority for CFOs […]
CDS is here – And this time, it’s for real
By Martin Meacock, Vice-President of Product Management, Descartes With a global pandemic, chaos at the borders, an HGV driver shortage and ensuing supply chain chaos, compounded by political uncertainty, inflation and a fuel and energy crisis – it’s fair to say UK business has had a challenging few years. And that’s not to mention Brexit. Since […]
Join peers from these companies at the Total Supply Chain Summit
Don’t miss out on the chance to join other senior logistics and supply chain professionals this November at the Total Supply Chain Summit. It is FREE for you to attend, and takes place on the 7th and 8th November at the Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport. Register here to secure your place. You’ll be in good company – confirmed […]
£1bn: The estimated trade impact of logistics network strikes
Home delivery specialist ParcelHero has warned the combined ‘perfect storm’ of logistics-network strikes will impact on £1bn of trade and deliver a blow to shoppers, retailers and manufacturers alike. ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research, David Jinks M.I.L.T., says: ‘The “triple whammy” of industrial actions at ports, postal networks and e-commerce giants means serious disruption. Home deliveries will […]
