5 Minutes With… Hazel 4D’s LEE ARMSTRONG
In the latest instalment of our supply chain industry executive interview series, we spoke to Hazel 4D Marketing Director Lee Armstrong about the company, it’s products & services, the ongoing challenges of COVID-19 and Brexit, and upcoming opportunities… Tell us about your company, products and services. At Hazel 4D, we provide a wide range of […]
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’re an Delivery […]
5 reasons to attend the Total Supply Chain Summit
Here are 5 reason why you should attend our next Total Supply Chain Summit – 17th & 18th May 2021 at the Radisson, Heathrow… 1. Enjoy a complimentary pass that includes full hospitality, including overnight accommodation, all meals and refreshments.2. Our cutting-edge software creates you a bespoke itinerary that allows you to meet essential and budget-saving suppliers for […]
Hazel 4D are stretching to meet the plastic waste challenge
By Hazel 4D Pallet-wrapping in the UK uses over 140,000 tonnes of plastic each year and a huge percentage of that is waste. The cost is massive, in money and environmental impact. So, what can we do to minimise plastic usage and waste without compromising stability? Our retail and logistic customers look to us to […]
Achieve greater resilience with integrated logistics
By 3DS Today’s global value chains face disruptions on an unprecedented scale — from reduced workforces, tighter health and safety protocols, to severely restricted movement of goods. Given the sector’s complex, interconnected services and market volatility, logistics firms are under more pressure than ever to adapt to the new landscape, increase competitive advantage and for […]
Playing it cool on storage
By CEVA Logistics CEVA Logistics’ conveniently positioned portside multi temperature 10,000m2 storage facility The Chill Hub, situated at the London Gateway Port way, offers up to 10,000 pallet positions featuring seven independent chambers capable of operating at all temperature ranges, from -25°C through to +16°C. Since opening just over a year ago, the company says […]
Total Supply Chain Summit: registration open for May 2021
The Total Supply Chain Summit is a hybrid event specifically designed for senior end-to-end supply chain professionals like you! 17th & 18th May 2021 – Radisson Heathrow This unique event will take place across two mornings and is the smartest way to gain the latest industry insight and meet with beneficial and essential solution providers. What does hybrid mean? This […]
Retailers to on-shore £4bn of products to the UK as COVID-19 ‘resets’ supply chain strategies
More than £4.2 billion of products will be on-shored to the UK by retailers in the next 12 months in a move that would represent a significant fillip to manufacturing, being equivalent to the country’s entire current clothing manufacturing output. That’s according to a new report by global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal, in partnership […]
Kar-go hits the road as UK’s first autonomous delivery vehicle
The UK’s first autonomous delivery vehicle has hit the roads – giving a glimpse into how technology is set to transform the parcel delivery industry. Kar-go, a self-driving delivery bot built by Academy of Robotics, uses artificial intelligence and a specially developed package management system to provide contact-free delivery. Its vision system means the electric vehicle is […]
Navigating Covid-19 through e-commerce: Lessons learnt
By Michiel Schipperus, CEO at Sana Commerce Covid-19 has had a significant impact on the global retail industry, with sales expected to dip by 5.7% this year. At the same time however, global Amazon sales increased by 26% in Q1 and 40% in Q2, and e-commerce spending in the U.S. grew from 11.8% in Q1 to 16.1% in Q2. In the […]