productHuman rights failure can be ‘existential risk’ to companies
Consultancy issues warning as key UK online retailer is embroiled in a supply chain scandal.
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newsScurri raises €1.5m
The 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.
productFast data logging as Hörmann integrates RFID into dock levellers
Designed 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.
newsNearshoring trend ramps up suggests Gartner survey
A 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.
articleChance of Brexit transition extension close to zero
HSS 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.
productRental scheme for supply chain software suite
TouchPath 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.
newsMajor DPD investment in response to new normal
DPD 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.
productHigh performance data logger systems
T&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.
newsStudy: 59% of warehouse operatives were affected by COVID-19
Workforce issues were dominant in how the retail supply chain responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
newsDigital freight forwarder raises cash
UK-based Beacon has raised $15 million in Series A funding, including investment from Jeff Bezos and US venture capital firm 8VC.
productPandemic leads CMA to clear Amazon investment in Deliveroo
In 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.
productTough vehicle PCs
Reducing 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.
productDrive-thru shopping
Commenting on the Selfridges’ new ‘drive-thru’ shopping offering, Darrel Williams, regional director, Northern Europe & South Africa for Vocollect, said:
productAward winning
Cirrus 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.
productSafe docking system
Decreasing 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.
productTrack & trace app
Pallet network UPN has announced the launch of its first mobile application, to provide full track & trace facilities to customers and depots.
productOn-screen trailer status
A logistics provider specialising in transportation services between the UK and Scandinavia has recently switched to using the T Cards Online system to improve management of trailer movement in and out of some twenty different port locations.
newsEcommerce pioneer sets up Brand Supply Chain Club
vente-privee.com has set up a Brand Supply Chain Club to help optimise collaboration and ease the flow of products between the online flash sales pioneer and its 2,000 partner brands.
newsCloud-enabled IT to help HP transform its supply chain
Computer and printing giant HP is transforming its global supply chain with cloud-based IT technology, with cloud-based supply chain software specialist GT Nexus signed up as a partner.
articleDrop-shipping – don’t make it a high risk business
Businesses operating in the retail sector should consider drop-shipping as a part of their supply chain and multichannel strategy says Denise Oakley, International Marketing Director, GXS.
