New drone technology transforms ABP’s asset management, in partnership with PWC and Aerodyne
Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading and best-connected port owner and operator, announced it has successfully embedded drone technology into its asset management practices and policies, following an 18 month program It utilised PwC’s specialist drone digital transformation team to support drone adoption and transformation in asset management, while Aerodyne Group, a DT3 (Drone Tech, […]
82% of supply chain managers frustrated by AI systems during COVID-19 pandemic
82% of supply chain decision-makers have been left frustrated by AI-powered systems and tools during the COVID-19 crisis. That’s according to Secondmind-commissioned independent global research, carried out by Censuswide, to survey over 500 supply chain planners and managers across Europe and the USA to learn how AI was helping or hindering their decision-making. The results show that despite the frustration, belief […]
This November’s Total Supply Chain Summit is VIRTUAL – Register today!
The next Total Supply Chain Summit will be a virtual event, taking place on Monday 2nd November – places are extremely limited, so make sure you claim yours today! Your free virtual pass will still offer all the same benefits, as the live event. The Summit will bring you together with top industry suppliers for business collaboration. Benefits include; Prepare […]
OPINION: UK Business ill-prepared for post-Brexit Customs Complexity
2020 was meant to be the year of ‘Brexit Preparation’. When the UK left the EU on January 1st2020, firms involved in trade with the EU were set to spend 12 months on robust planning, maximising the 12 month Brexit transition period to understand the new trade and customs requirements. The transition period provided time […]
Never mind the kilos… what’s your film costing per pallet?
By Hazel 4D Usually when we talk to clients about how much they spend on stretch film, we’ll hear an answer about cost per kilo. What we hear less often is how far that weight goes – how many pallets can a kilo wrap? Yet that is the only way we’ll know the value that […]
The Total Supply Chain Summit has gone VIRTUAL!
The Summit will be held as a virtual event – bringing the industry’s leading buyers and suppliers together for business collaboration. Date: Monday 1st October During such challenging and uncertain times, it is key to stay up-to-date with the all the latest industry news and source new solutions for every eventuality. Your bespoke place is entirely free […]
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’re a […]
ABP invests in Port of Lowestoft to support UK Southern North Sea energy sector
Associated British Ports (ABP), the owner and operator of the Port of Lowestoft has invested more than £250,000 in the construction of a new fuel bunkering facility to support the UK Southern North Sea (SNS) energy sector. Yesterday, the bunkering facility received its first fuel from the vessel, Thun Grace, which called at the Port […]
The steps to deliver warehouse automation
By BoxLogic BoxLogic offer expert logistics consultancy support for businesses looking to transform their operations and reduce costs, increase capacity, or improve service. Warehouse automation is one area of specialisation for our consultants where we use our extensive experience to support our clients develop a costed concept design through to tendering and implementation. While the […]
Automate to tackle peak season challenges
By Quadient How can e-commerce companies successfully navigate recent extreme purchasing peaks when labour resources are reduced or unavailable, social distancing guidelines are in place, shipping prices are increasing, and demand just keeps growing? Labour and shipping costs coupled with pressure to meet fast delivery demands has left companies striving for lower costs. Often, packaging […]
