Is staff scheduling causing you stress? New report offers invaluable employee insights and retention tips
An insightful new report from workforce management solution Quinyx is shining a spotlight on the experiences of employees within the UK shipping industry, and offering invaluable advice for employers hoping to boost staff retention in 2022. The report, part of Quinyx’s State of the Deskless Workforce global study of 11,000 workers, highlights shipping and distribution […]
Join your peers at May’s Total Supply Chain Summit
The next Total Supply Chain Summit is taking place on the 23rd & 24th May 2022 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow – Reconnect with the industry with a free delegate place! This two-day event allows you to explore the latest insights and solutions within the industry to help you prepare for every eventuality. 23rd […]
1 in 5 transport & logistics employees considering quitting due to excessive stress
Nearly one in five employees (17%) in the transport and logistics sector are considering leaving their job role because of excessive stress experienced in the last year. One in ten employees in the sector (10%) have already left their job role due to excessive stress over the last year — this is double the number […]
The future of warehousing: Automation, robotics and energy efficiency
The rise of e-commerce is underway and impacting our highstreets – even before the rise of Covid-19. Due to the pandemic, the shift from physical shops towards online spending has accelerated by an average of five years. In 2020, 87% of UK households made purchases online and recent statistics show that 70% now prefer it. […]
Join us at next year’s Total Supply Chain Summit
You’re invited to attend our upcoming Total Supply Chain Summit, which is taking place on the 23rd & 24th May 2022 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow. This two-day event allows you to explore the latest insights and solutions within the industry to help you prepare for every eventuality. 23rd & 24th May 2022 […]
Do you specialise in Delivery 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 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 specialise in Delivery […]
Why your supply chain needs a dynamic cost model
By Zencargo The last 18 months have seen the freight market at its most turbulent — and expensive — in living memory. While most shippers know that they’re paying more, monitoring exactly how much more and how it affects profitability remains a challenge. However, by moving to a dynamic cost model, logistics managers can adapt […]
DOWNLOAD: Shipping and Distribution – The State of the Deskless Workforce
Are staffing problems leaving your business high and dry? Download Quinyx’s new report for invaluable employee retention and scheduling advice. Current worker shortages in the UK are continuing to cause problems. Many firms are desperately trying to avoid business disruption as they attempt to plug staffing gaps, whilst running the risk of overworking existing team members […]
5 Minutes With… Dassault Systèmes’ Adrian Wood
For the latest instalment of our supply chain industry executive interview series we spoke to Adrian Wood Director, Strategy & Marketing at Dassault Systèmes, about the company, the ongoing effects of the pandemic on the industry, the rise of the remote workforce, automation and the importance of listening… Tell us about your company, products and services. […]
Why financial inclusion in emerging markets is the backbone of a strong global supply chain
By Stephan Wolf, CEO, Global LEI Foundation (GLEIF) LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group), Zimbabwe’s NMB Bank Limited, GLEIF, Cenfri and Cornerstone Advisory Plus recently collaborated to launch the first iteration of GLEIF’s digital business identity initiative in Africa. This has been a success for all involved, making it a model showcase for how small and […]
