What does good subscription box fulfilment look like?
By Prolog Fulfilment Back in 2017 the Royal Mail report on subscription boxes predicted a rapid growth in demand over the next 4 years. Now, post pandemic, the latest report sees the value of the UK market having more than doubled in that period: The subscription box market has grown by 135% since 2017. Shoppers […]
Level up in 2022 with these courses for supply chain professionals
Our selection of online courses tailored specifically for the Supply Chain sector will enable you to both learn new skills and improve existing ones – sign up today! These are specially-curated online courses designed to help you and your team improve expertise and learn new things. The Management, Leadership & Business Operations online learning bundle provides you […]
TotalEnergies Marketing France deploys FuturMaster
TotalEnergies Marketing France (TEMF), the subsidiary of TotalEnergies Marketing & Service in charge of developing petroleum products distribution and services activities in France, has chosen FuturMaster’s Augmented Supply Chain Planning solutions to gain agility and competitiveness. TotalEnergies Marketing France will improve the forecasting of its 2,355 service stations by relying on FuturMaster’s new Demand Planning […]
Pandemic, tech and environment dominating global supply chain thinking
NTT Data’s Third-Party Logistics Study has highlighted intense pressures and new demands on the supply chain. The study, carried out in conjunction with Pennsylvania State University’s Dr. C. John Langley, clinical professor, supply chain information systems and director of development, Center for Supply Chain Research at Smeal College of Business focuses on several areas: the current […]
CEOs upbeat but agree supply chain issues major threat to recovery
CEOs of the world’s largest businesses are increasingly optimistic about the outlook for their own business and despite the Delta variant slowing down the ‘return to normal’ – but remain concerned over problem with supply chains slowing recovery. The KPMG 2021 CEO Outlook, which asked more than 1,300 global CEOs about their strategies and outlook […]
How can the Defense Industrial Base better protect against cybersecurity weaknesses in the supply chain?
By Thomas Lind, Co-Head of Strategic Intelligence, BlueVoyant Securing the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) is a key national security objective of the United States. The task is challenging: it means securing a multi-tiered, interlinking supply chain hundreds of thousands of companies long, ranging from machine shops of a few dozen employees to billion-dollar prime contractors. […]
Top supply chain priorities in light of climate crisis and COVID
Research from Reuters Events Supply Chain in partnership with Blue Yonder has revealed the priority strategies and investments for supply chain execution and risk management within transportation and warehousing. Following a year of intense changes in the logistics industry, The State of Supply Chain Execution Report 2021 analysed the anonymous responses of supply chain professionals and found that the […]
SLG Brands: Enabling better supply chain visibility
By Zencargo SLG Brands is a design-driven beauty company, whose products are found in the UK’s biggest high street retailers. Key to their brand is ensuring availability for in-demand items. Working with Zencargo, SLG were able to take control of origin operations to manage costs and drive revenue. Challenge Working with disconnected systems, SLG were […]
WEBINAR: Retail profitability the focus of new event collaboration between Zencargo and Bis Henderson
Retail margins are under increasing threat from soaring freight rates, poor carrier reliability and fluctuating demand. In response, Zencargo, the digital freight forwarder has announced a new online forum to analyse end-to-end retail profitability. Scheduled for 14:00 on the 12th August, Guarding profitability through disruption: the retailers guide is being delivered in collaboration with Louisa […]
Supply chain management & planning solutions – 2021 buying trends revealed
Distribution, Logistics Management and Operations Management top the list of services the UK’s leading supply chain professionals are sourcing in 2021. The findings have been revealed by the Total Supply Chain Summit and are based on delegate requirements at this year’s events. Delegates registering to attend are asked which areas they needed to invest in during […]
