SLG Brands: Enabling better supply chain visibility
By Zencargo SLG Brands is a design-driven beauty company, whose products are found in the UK’s biggest high street retailers. Key to their brand is ensuring availability for in-demand items. Working with Zencargo, SLG were able to take control of origin operations to manage costs and drive revenue. Challenge Working with disconnected systems, SLG were […]
Reusing 10% will stop 50% of plastic waste from entering the ocean
It is possible to prevent almost half of annual plastic ocean waste by reusing just 10% of our plastics products – just one of the key findings of The Future of Reusable Consumption Models Report. The report is a collaboration between the World Economic Forum and Kearney and suggests that shifting from single use towards […]
WEBINAR: Retail profitability the focus of new event collaboration between Zencargo and Bis Henderson
Retail margins are under increasing threat from soaring freight rates, poor carrier reliability and fluctuating demand. In response, Zencargo, the digital freight forwarder has announced a new online forum to analyse end-to-end retail profitability. Scheduled for 14:00 on the 12th August, Guarding profitability through disruption: the retailers guide is being delivered in collaboration with Louisa […]
Supply chain management & planning solutions – 2021 buying trends revealed
Distribution, Logistics Management and Operations Management top the list of services the UK’s leading supply chain professionals are sourcing in 2021. The findings have been revealed by the Total Supply Chain Summit and are based on delegate requirements at this year’s events. Delegates registering to attend are asked which areas they needed to invest in during […]
71% of supply chain IoT projects only ‘somewhat successful’
UK organisations are being challenged with connectivity, device deployment and rollout to a greater extent than their US counterparts, according to a new State of IoT Adoption Study published by global IoT connectivity specialist Eseye. 41% of UK respondents said connectivity was a top challenge compared to 29% in the US. Likewise, 36% of UK respondents […]
Warehouse labour shortages – are robots the answer?
Collaborative robots could help tackle a looming labour shortage in UK warehouses by addressing the barriers deterring people from working in the sector, according to a new survey by fulfilment specialist 6 River Systems. The labour shortage is already impacting the hospitality and logistics sectors due to EU nationals returning to their home countries as a […]
SAVE THE DATE: Total Supply Chain Summit – November 2021
If you couldn’t make July’s Total Supply Chain Summit, don’t panic! The second of our 2021 events will take place on November 1st & 2nd. 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 place […]
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 […]
Zencargo announces online event to address the new world of peak rates
As freight rates from Asia to Europe pass the $20,000 per 40ft mark, Zencargo, the digital freight forwarder has announced a new online forum to discuss what shippers can do to manage disruption in their supply chains. Scheduled for 14:00 on the 8th July, Surviving Peak Freight is being delivered in collaboration with Lars Jensen, […]
Easing of lockdown and effect on the supply chain
With Step 4 of the Government’s ‘Roadmap out of Lockdown’ delayed beyond June 21st, Oliver Hall, Managing Director at allmanhall, the independently owned food procurement experts, comments on its effect on the supply chain and the foodservice sector… After a challenging fifteen months, the food service sector is trying to remobilise and welcome back customers but is facing added […]
