The transformative impact of AI on the logistics and supply chain sectors
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries worldwide, and its impact on the logistics and supply chain sectors cannot be overstated. From streamlining operations to enhancing efficiency, AI-powered technologies are transforming how goods are transported, stored, and delivered. This article explores the ways in which AI is impacting the logistics and supply chain sectors, revolutionising the […]
Revealed: The solutions supply chain and logistics professionals need in 2023
3PL, Distribution and Logistics Management top the list of services the UK’s leading supply chain and logistics professionals are sourcing in 2023. The findings have been revealed ahead of next week’s Total Supply Chain Summit and are based on delegate requirements at the first of two events in this year. Delegates registering to attend were […]
OPINION: ‘Data-fication’ set to drive transformation in Transport and logistics
By Kirstie van Oerle, Partner, Netcompany As we look ahead to this year, it is from the position of continuous volatility that the past twelve months have brought. Transport and logistics companies, still in COVID recovery mode, face a raft of challenges as external factors combine to ensure that the road before us is anything […]
65% of companies plan to accelerate supply chain and logistics innovation investment
More than two-thirds of organisations plan to increase their technology spending over the next two years, though 87% indicated they still face internal inhibitors to supply chain and logistics innovation. That’s according to a Descartes study Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation Accelerates, but Has Long Way to Go, which examined how technology innovation is changing […]
How retailers can improve sustainability and profitability in home delivery
Today, home delivery and sustainability are coming together in consumers’ minds. Descartes recently conducted a comprehensive study to help retailers understand not only how this convergence is changing consumer home delivery preferences; but also how retailers can take advantage of these evolving preferences to help themselves and the environment. The good news is that consumers […]
FMCG giants ramp sustainable packaging efforts
Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are increasingly pledging to bring the environmental, social and governance (ESG) element into packaging with an aim to address various environmental challenges. Amid mounting pressure from customers, investors, and governments, they are making forward-thinking moves to improve the world by offering ethical, sustainable purchase choices to consumers, says GlobalData. GlobalData’s […]
Ensuring resilient warehouses with high-performance bonded internet
If there is one word to define 2022, it is ‘unpredictable.’ The European logistics industry, in particular, has had a rollercoaster of a year so far, and, as a result, supply chain agility has proven to be of utmost importance. The ability to react quickly to changes in the market, unexpected hurdles and fluctuating customer […]
Achieving eCommerce growth in a recession
How do some businesses not only survive recession but thrive? According to Bain, 10% of organisations did well during previous recessions – and while 17% of public companies suffered, 9% bounced back stronger. But how? As James Hyde, Chief Product Officer & Founder, James and James Fulfilment explains, eCommerce retailers that prioritise core operational issues […]
Invoices: The key to faster supply chain transformation?
Smarter, data-driven supply chains benefit everyone. But how do you get there? Although it may seem like a hefty task, getting started doesn’t have to be complicated. It can even start with just one step. Your invoices. Invoices, which are a big effort to manage at the best of times, are a source of both […]
How electrification is affecting automotive supply chains
The increasing demand for electric vehicles has led to automotive manufacturers offering customers a wide range of options for electric vehicles whilst maintaining the traditional combustion engine vehicles. This approach indicates significant growth in the number of electric vehicle models being developed and launched in the market. Here’s how electrification is affecting automotive supply chains. […]