Are these the top trends in supply chain tech for 2024?
Advancements in technology will provide supply chain technology leaders and chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) with opportunities to support new business models, augment and automate decision making and foster ecosystem collaboration, according to Gartner. With these emerging opportunities, the market analyst has identified the top eight strategic supply chain technology trends for 2024 that will […]
Navigating the Future: Emerging trends in supply chain and logistics
As the backbone of global commerce, supply chain and logistics sectors are in a constant state of flux, shaped by technological advancements, economic shifts, and consumer behaviours. As we move further into the digital age, several key trends are emerging that promise to redefine these critical industries. Firstly, the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and […]
Supply chain productivity declines ‘cannot be solved by technology alone’
New technologies ranging from smart robotics to actionable AI have the potential to transform the supply chain function, but they will fail to lift historically low levels of labor productivity unless utilised as part of a broader strategy. Gartner experts shared those findings during the opening keynote presentation at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo EMEA, […]
OPINION: Once the supply chain crisis subsides, we can digitally transform our way to a better future
By Quy Le, Head of Delivery, FPT UK It was impossible to go through 2021 without hearing about the crisis afflicting global supply chains. Back in the first quarter of 2020 the pandemic triggered a catastrophic sequence of events that would ultimately impact how efficiently the world’s distribution networks operated. As Covid-19 ripped across the […]
The rise of the virtual supply chain
By Adam Bimson, Chief Customer Officer, Vuealta How do you deal with a business that will sell your products, use data and algorithms to adjust product costs, and get said products to your customers in a manner that’s faster, more efficient and far superior to anything you could do yourself? This is a question that publishers […]
Why digitising supply chains can help pay for itself
By Derek Bryan, VP EMEA, Verizon Connect For some businesses, digital transformation represents an opportunity to improve how it operates and connects with partners and customers; for others, it can seem like a headache with a considerable price tag attached. While it’s true that any change requires careful planning, those in the ‘loathe camp’ may […]
Fighting plastic pollution with technology
Returnable and re-useable transit packaging and equipment is a key business and environmental asset; unfortunately, a huge amount is lost or stolen each year. Warren Harris, Insight and BD Manager at Bakers Basco tells us how they’re using to tech to cut down on attrition and catch thieves in the act… A major part of the issue […]
FTA sceptical on smart tachograph financial benefits
Smart Tachographs will aid compliance with drivers’ hours rules but any claims of financial benefits to businesses are misguided, according to FTA. The business organisation, which represents the interests of the logistics sector, refutes claims made by the European Commission when the law making the new devices mandatory was made in 2014 that it will save logistics businesses a total of […]
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 […]
