Hospitality supply chain ‘on verge of collapse’
The UK’s hospitality sector supply chain is facing devastation with 324,000 jobs at risk unless businesses receive immediate financial support from the Government, according to new research. UKHospitality’s Supplier Alliance has released data highlighting the impact of the COVID crisis on the hospitality supply chain and the lack of financial support that has been received […]
5 Minutes With… Richard Aldridge, National Accounts Manager, UniCarriers UK
In the latest instalment of our supply chain industry executive interview series we spoke to Richard Aldridge, National Accounts Manager at UniCarriers UK, about the company, the joint impacts of COVID-19 and Brexit, market opportunities and the potential for automation… Tell us about your company, products and services. UniCarriers have been a global supplier of […]
CALL FOR SPEAKERS! Would you like to talk at our supply chain industry events?
We’re looking for supply chain industry thought-leaders to share their knowledge at the upcoming Total Supply Chain Summits, which are taking place on July 12th & 13th and November 1st & 2nd. If you’re available on those dates and would like to take part in this unmissable industry event, simply contact Nick Stannard on 01992 […]
Do you specialise in Supply Chain Forecasting? 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 March we’ll be focussing on Forecasting. 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 Forecasting specialist […]
Oxfordshire sees record take-up of industrial space in 2020
According to Savills, take up of industrial space in Oxfordshire hit 1.6 million sq ft (148,644 sq m) in 2020, a record year for the region and a 113% increase on the long term average. This can be attributed to a significant increase in demand, particularly from online retailers who accounted for 70% of all […]
Environmental supply chain risks to cost companies $120 billion by 2026
Companies face up to $120 billion in costs from environmental risks in their supply chains by 2026, according to new research released today by CDP. The report, Transparency to Transformation: A Chain Reaction, analyses data from 8,000+ supplier companies disclosing to their corporate customers via CDP in 2020 and finds a combined $120 billion of increased costs among those companies […]
New low lifting pallet trucks by UniCarriers: Safe and comfortable loading and unloading
UniCarriers introduces three new low lifting pallet truck models with a special focus on ergonomics and a multitude of customisation options. The global manufacturer of industrial trucks now offers the PLF, PLR and PLS models in three distinct lengths and with two different load capacities. The trucks were designed to assist loading and unloading, cross-docking, […]
Total Supply Chain Summit: Everything you need to know!
We don’t want you to miss out on a place at this May’s big supply chain industry event – so here’s all the key information. Date & Time: 17th & 18th May – Radisson Red, Heathrow Event Type: Live Event – Virtual attendance options are available Free pass includes: Overnight accommodation, all meals and refreshments throughout the event. Key […]
Fleets ‘need to be aware of growing impact of pandemic on driver mental health’
Fleets need to be aware of the growing impact of the pandemic on mental health and any subsequent safety risks to drivers, FleetCheck is warning. Peter Golding, Managing Director at the fleet software specialist, pointed to a new poll that showed 40% of people believed their mental health had become worse during the crisis. He […]
Big changes ahead as supermarkets embrace smart tech
A study has found that nine in ten Brits now believe the average supermarket will be significantly different in just nine years’ time, with many of the changes that people predict being once the stuff of sci-fi films. The ThoughtWorks research showed that just over a quarter of adults (26%) believed the supermarket checkout will […]
