Petrostates ‘need to bridge $9 trillion gap’ in energy transition
Oil and gas producing countries face a multi-trillion dollar hole in government revenues over the next 20 years as the world decarbonises, with some needing strong international support to diversify their economies and avoid social and political instability. That’s according to a report from Carbon Tracker, which calculates that 40 petrostates could face an average 46% drop in […]
Environmental supply chain risks to cost companies $120 billion by 2026
Companies face up to $120 billion in costs from environmental risks in their supply chains by 2026, according to new research released today by CDP. The report, Transparency to Transformation: A Chain Reaction, analyses data from 8,000+ supplier companies disclosing to their corporate customers via CDP in 2020 and finds a combined $120 billion of increased costs among those companies […]
Big changes ahead as supermarkets embrace smart tech
A study has found that nine in ten Brits now believe the average supermarket will be significantly different in just nine years’ time, with many of the changes that people predict being once the stuff of sci-fi films. The ThoughtWorks research showed that just over a quarter of adults (26%) believed the supermarket checkout will […]
Yodel posts record parcel volumes over Christmas peak as overall market balloons
Yodel says it delivered a record number of parcels over the peak Christmas period, up 37.4% year-on-year between November 15th and January 2nd. The company says it experienced a surge in everyday premium items passing through its network as families settled in for a Christmas at home due to lockdown. Increased demand for alcohol and fresh food in particular […]
How are the UK’s supply chains managing and adapting to COVID-19?
More than 72% of organizations have reported their supply chains being negatively impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, with a vast majority struggling across all aspects of their operations. That’s according to new research from the Capgemini Research Institute, which says the pandemic has forced organisations to prioritise supply chain resilience, with just under two-thirds (60%) stating that their supply chain strategy will need to […]
How subscription models are growing in the manufacturing space
In the latest instalment of our supply chain industry executive interview series, we spoke to John Phillips (pictured), General Manager at Zuora, about the firm’s research into how subscription models are growing in the manufacturing space… Tell us a little about Zuora’s Subscription Economy Index? Zuora’s Subscription Economy Index is an analysis we run twice a year that […]
IRI COVID-19 data reveals impact of pandemic on FMCG and retail
The latest IRI Markets Dashboard report has reviewed the FMCG trends to watch and implications for food and drink brands, retailers and supply chains as the world continues to battle the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. For the first time, the monthly report incorporates US market analysis, in addition to seven Western European countries (France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Netherlands, […]
Logistics Management tops 2020 supply chain buying trends
Logistics Management, Distribution & End-to-End solutions top the list of services the UK’s leading supply chain management professionals are sourcing in 2020. The findings have been revealed by the Total Supply Chain Summit and are based on delegate requirements ahead of this year’s events. Delegates registering to attend the event were asked which areas they needed […]
Survival, resilience and growth: A report on the UK’s economic recovery
As lockdown restrictions around the UK are easing, businesses are taking steps on the road to recovery. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted companies of all sectors and sizes, so the chance to revive operations and look to the future is a welcome shift for millions of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). While many businesses haven’t been […]
Third of supply chain leaders re-evaluating China operations
33% of supply chain leaders globally have either moved sourcing and manufacturing activities out of China or plan to do so in the next two to three years, with the COVID-19 pandemic just one of several disruptions cited that have put global supply chains under pressure. That’s according to new research from Gartner, which surveyed of 260 global […]
