The Hut Group readies £31m Manchester logistics site
A new £31m development housing The Hut Group’s new 168,000 sq ft warehouse and 104,000 sq ft office space next to Manchester Airport has been approved. The project will be delivered by Icon Industrial at its 45-acre warehouse and logistics site at the airport, including a new 280,000 sq ft office building at Airport City […]
Supply chain businesses join forces to support the Northampton Hope Centre’s Big Sleep Out
PALLITE and Kingsley Consulting joined forces for a second year to support the Northampton Hope Centre’s Big Sleep Out on Friday 1st February. The Northampton Hope Centre’s Big Sleep Out is designed to help raise awareness and understanding of the realities of living on the streets, whilst raising thousands for the charity, which supports homelessness […]
If you tick these boxes, you need to be at the Total Supply Chain Summit
Are you a senior professional working in Supply Chain, Logistics, Distribution or Operations? Do you have any upcoming projects? Are you looking to reduce your expenditure? Would you like to learn about new innovations and trends in the sector? If you’ve answered ‘Yes’ to any of these questions, we’d like to invite you to the […]
Investors pile sustainability pressure on fast food supply chains
Global investors representing more than $6.5 trillion have called on six of the largest companies in the $570 billion global fast-food sector to act urgently on the climate and water risks in their supply chains. The investors have sent letters to Domino’s Pizza, McDonald’s, Restaurant Brands International (owners of Burger King), Chipotle Mexican Grill, Wendy’s […]
University of London unveils supply chain management degree
A brand new degree from the University of London, delivered in partnership with City – University of London’s Cass Business School – aims to give students a 360 degree perspective and learn about the managerial and analytical tools to manage global supply chains. The MSc in Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics will also help […]
Retailers warn over ‘no deal’ Brexit food supply chain risks
Sainsbury’s, Asda, Waitrose and M&S are among UK retailers to have warned about the devastating impact a so-called ‘no deal’ Brexit will have on food security and supply in the UK. In an open letter to MPs, send by the British Retail Consortium trade body, the CEOs of the country’s biggest food retailers called on […]
Do you specialise in Supply Chain Distribution systems? 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 February we’ll be focussing on Distribution systems. 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 […]
Plan beyond Brexit at the Total Supply Chain Summit…
We know that Brexit in any form is top-of-mind for any supply chain professional right now. But we’d like you to think beyond March 29th for one moment – and join us at the Total Supply Chain Summit. 20 & 21 May 2019 – Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire This two-day event will give you the opportunity […]
JDA and Panasonic collaborate on digital supply chain solutions
JDA Software and Panasonic have partnered to develop digital solutions within the manufacturing, logistics, and retail industries. The firms say they will be working together to incorporate SaaS, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), real-time sensing technologies and advanced analytics. The joint solutions will focus on optimising production plans, supply […]
Carrefour optimises supply chain with Artificial Intelligence
Carrefour has become the first French retailer to use artificial intelligence to optimise inventory management and reduce waste by integrating software developed by SAS into its supply chain. Drawing on the €2 billion annual investment budget included in the “Carrefour 2022” transformation plan, mainly for IT and digital technology projects, Carrefour Supply Chain ultimately selected […]
