Retail woes ‘increase supply chain risk’
A new report suggests that growing pressure on the retail sector could increase risk-taking in the supply chain, resulting in further store closures and collapse of well-known brands. The analysis, published by Cranfield School of Management and Dun & Bradsheet: ‘Global Supply Chain Risk Report,’ cites the fact more than 7,500 stores closed in 2018, […]
Logistics facing ‘time bomb’ skills deficit
A ‘time bomb’ of logistics skills deficits could bring the whole nation to a grinding halt, according to a new report. The research, published by specialist recruitment and development company Talent In Logistics, reveals that only eight percent of young people consider the sector to be an attractive career option, while an astounding 42 percent […]
Claim your free VIP place at the Fleet Services Management Summit
There’s a free VIP place reserved for you at this autumn’s Fleet Services Management Summit on November 11th & 12th. Can you confirm you will be joining us? This unique event takes place at Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire. The Summit will give you access to innovative and budget-saving suppliers for a series of pre-arranged, face-to-face meetings […]
SAVE THE DATE: Total Supply Chain Summit
The second Total Supply Chain Summit of 2019 will take place on November 4th & 5th in Manchester – Register your VIP delegate place! Attending as one of just 60 senior supply chain professionals will enable you to:- Source innovative and budget-saving suppliers Attend insightful and inspirational seminar sessions Network with like-minded peers Enjoy complimentary overnight […]
Can blockchain bring the supply chain into the 21st century?
By Richard Shakespeare, Opus Energy The supply chain has existed since the industrial revolution, and little has been done to streamline its processes, particularly in the last 50 years. It has also become more than simply moving products from A to B. In today’s industry, supply chains are now more fragmented, complicated and in some cases […]
Why crunching data is not the same as making decisions
By Ed Crawford, Product Manager at Atheon Analytics Many retail businesses feel that they are drowning in data, but also don’t have information in the right format to make it easy to use. For many individuals in sales or supply-chain roles within the retail sector, much of their job involves downloading, manipulating and formatting data. But is this […]
Revealed: 2019 fleet management buying trends
The 60 senior fleet professionals attending this autumn’s Fleet Services Management Summit have revealed their purchasing priorities for the next 12 months. Specifically, these buyers are looking for suppliers in the following categories (% of delegates looking for those solutions): Accident Management – 42% Car & Van Manufacturers – 46% Contract Hire & Leasing (Long […]
Do you specialise in Cost Reduction solutions? 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 and distribution market – and in June we’ll be focussing on supply chain Cost Reduction Solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help supply chain industry buyers find the best products and services available today. […]
Are retailers waking up to the supply chain visibility imperative?
By Amir Harel, General Manager of Visibility Solutions, Zetes Customer demands are a significant contributor to the added complexity, cost and waste, that retailers are seeing in their supply chains. As companies cite more flexible returns, faster delivery and real time delivery updates as the key causes, new research from retail decision makers reinforces the undisputed need […]
PALLITE environmental credentials secure major endorsement
PALLITE has received a rubber stamp on its sustainability goals following an evaluation by Giraffe Innovation. The paper-based transit and storage packaging specialist commissioned Giraffe Innovation to evaluate the environmental impact of its product range to support current and future customers in reaching their sustainability goals. The report addresses Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of PALLITE […]
