Veratrack eyes pharma supply chain digitisation
A London-based start-up has picked up £1 million in seed funding to help realise the company’s ambitions of digitising the pharmaceutical supply chain. Techcrunch reports Veratrack has secured backing from individual investors including the ex-head of corporate strategy for Microsoft, Charlie Songhurst, Tony Fitzpatrick, EVP of operations at Vectura Group and Antonin de Fougerolles, CEO […]
GUEST BLOG: Technology and the production of jewellery – the perfect match?
Technology has played a significant part in improving the efficiency of the jewellery design and manufacturing process. Here’s how… Computer-aided design CAD is an important piece of technology for many businesses. As more people look for products which are unique, computer-aided design (CAD) has become a key feature of bespoke jewellery design and manufacturing. This […]
Learn from the best at the Total Supply Chain Summit
Join your peers at the Total Supply Chain Summit and you’ll have the opportunity to discover the latest insights in supply chain procedures and tactics. This unique two-day event takes place on May 20th & 21st at Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire and is entirely FREE for you to attend. Your VIP pass includes access to a […]
McDonald’s acquisition will improve supply chain
Fast food giant McDonald’s is acquiring Dynamic Yield in $300m deal that has big implications for its supply chain set up. McDonald’s says it will utilise Dynamic Yield’s technology to provide an even more personalised customer experience, icluding varying outdoor digital Drive Thru menu displays to show food based on time of day, weather, current […]
Fleets should keep sight of petrol and diesel ‘basics’
Fleets need to ensure that they keep on top of petrol and diesel management basics as focus in the industry turns to a more diverse fuel mix. That’s the view of Arval, which believes that while fleets should – and will – adopt large numbers of plug-in cars and vans of all kinds during the […]
Do you specialise in Warehouse Management software? 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 April we’ll be focussing on Warehouse Management Software. 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 […]
Freight trade welcomes HMRC’s ‘no deal’ TSP extension
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed the decision by HMRC to extend Transitional Simplified Procedures (TSP) in the event of a no-deal Brexit. “Having criticised HMRC when it originally published its Transitional Simplified Procedures in February, we now welcome the news that, in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the date when the […]
Don’t miss out on the Total Supply Chain Summit
Registration will be closing soon for the Total Supply Chain Summit, which takes place on May 20th & 21st at Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire. The Summit is a highly-focused event that brings senior logistics and distribution professionals together for one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and valuable networking opportunities. Over two working days delegates will meet with credible […]
Temporary tariff regime as ‘no deal’ Brexit looms large
Government has published details of the UK’s temporary tariff regime for no deal, designed to minimise costs to business and consumers while protecting vulnerable industries as the risk of a no deal Brexit increases. This regime is temporary, and the government says it would closely monitor the effects of these tariffs on the UK economy. […]
Don’t miss out on the Fleet Services Management Summit
The Fleet Services Management Summit is taking place on November 11th & 12th at Whittlebury Hall – and registration is now open for delegates and exhibitors. Ensure you have a delegate place by registering for your free VIP ticket. As a VIP guest, you will be benefit from: A personalised itinerary of face-to-face meetings with innovative suppliers […]
