productShipping software specialist SmartFreight has formed a partnership with Segmentify, an omnichannel personalisation business. This will give online retailers access to a fully integrated parcel delivery solution.
newsAfter 23 years of entrepreneurial ownership by founder and CEO Peter Thomsen, Consignor Group has received backing from Francisco Partners.
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articleMore than two thirds of supply chain professionals will prioritise supply chain resilience and flexibility when building for the future, according to the findings of the 2020 SCALA Supply Chain Debate.
productConsultancy issues warning as key UK online retailer is embroiled in a supply chain scandal.
newsThe software provider that connects and optimises the eCommerce ordering, shipping, and delivery process, has announced a further €1.5 million investment to support continued growth.
productDesigned to improve warehouse management, minimise operating costs and increase overall efficiency, Hörmann UK’s new Hydraulic Dock Levellers with integrated Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology provides non-contact reliable recording of goods when crossing the dock leveller.
newsA Gartner survey of 260 global supply chain leaders in February and March 2020 found that 33% had moved sourcing and manufacturing activities out of China or plan to do so in the next two to three years.
articleHSS editor Simon Duddy in Q&A with trade and policy analyst Pauline Bastidion focusing on the ongoing Brexit negotiations between the UK and the EU.
productTouchPath is launching a rental scheme for its supply chain systems, so businesses will now be able to rent TouchPath products, typically for three years for the same price as purchase.
newsDPD has announced 6,000 new UK jobs and a major infrastructure investment in response to the unprecedented boom in online shopping caused by Covid-19.
productT&D Corporation designs versatile wireless data logger systems, such as the RTR-500 series, the Bluetooth featured WiFi logger TR-7 series and the easy-to-use Bluetooth logger TR4-series, as well as appropriate software applications.
newsWorkforce issues were dominant in how the retail supply chain responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
newsUK-based Beacon has raised $15 million in Series A funding, including investment from Jeff Bezos and US venture capital firm 8VC.
productIn light of a deterioration in Deliveroo’s financial position as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally cleared Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo.
productReducing fleet costs while enhancing productivity, GPS-based fleet management solutions from Advantech-DLoG transmit real-time data on the vehicle, load, or shipment – securely and in an easy to understand format.
productCommenting on the Selfridges’ new ‘drive-thru’ shopping offering, Darrel Williams, regional director, Northern Europe & South Africa for Vocollect, said:
productCirrus Logistics helped Safelite Group, the leading vehicle glass company in the US, on its project to overhaul its supply chain increasing part availability, accuracy and quality; thereby lowering glass acquisition costs.
productDecreasing downtime, improving safety and product integrity and reducing repair costs, Norbert Dentressangle has invested a six figure sum in a new system to reduce damage to its refrigerated vehicle fleet.
productPallet network UPN has announced the launch of its first mobile application, to provide full track & trace facilities to customers and depots.
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