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articleSupply chain strategies for the construction sector
If you’re running a business in the construction sector, then getting your supply chain right is absolutely critical.
newsTesco tracks and analyses container journeys
The retailer is using Roambee’s supply chain visibility platform to work towards achieving a reduction in dwell times and enhanced stock accuracy across 3,000 locations.
news‘New Cold War’ means shifting sands for supply chains
Businesses are accelerating reshoring and near-shoring amid heightened geopolitical uncertainties and rising costs, says Bain & Company.
articlePushing the fulfilment process is an end-to-end endeavour
THG co-founder and COO John Gallemore explores the operational considerations necessary to deliver a 1am Next Day cut off and why it matters.
articleNew Awards puts the focus firmly on warehouse transformation
LOGISTICS MATTERS is excited to announce the launch of the new Warehouse Transformation Awards.
productFoldable shipping container launches
Compact Container Systems (CCS) has launched the SeaFold HC 40’ container.
productZetes buys 50% stake in AMR firm
The specialist in supply chain execution solutions is part of the Panasonic Group, and has invested in Robotize, a Danish robotics company.
productAchieving data-driven operational control
Tecsys has expanded the capabilities of its Elite software platform, with particular emphasis on data-driven optimisation for healthcare logistics.
articleResearch slices and dices returns patterns
The silent crisis of ‘serial returns’ is eroding retail profit margins as uncovered in the Annual Returns Benchmark Report 2024.
articleGartner survey suggests ’embrace resistance’
THE SURVEY found 76% of logistics transformations never fully succeed, failing to meet critical budget, timeline or key performance indicator (KPI) metrics.
articleDo tighter returns policies backfire?
RESEARCH SHOWS over half of consumers are deterred by strict returns policies, highlighting increased urgency for retailers to balance cost reduction with customer centricity, says Blue Yonder.
articleLeaders don’t get tech and it’s holding back supply chains
A new research report has revealed a contradiction in supply chain technology adoption, with 62% of supply chain decision makers citing technology as a key driver for business growth, yet 45% are struggling to effectively implement these solutions in daily operations.
articleA guide to AI in intralogistics
Clare Bottle, chief executive of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), was recently a panellist on a webinar, hosted by Linde Material Handling, entitled “Putting the AI into intralogistics’. Here Clare looks at the big prize presented by AI for this pivotal area of the supply chain.
productForterro launches Orderwise Cloud
THE EUROPEAN provider of software solutions to the industrial midmarket, has tailored it to the specific requirements of retail, wholesale, warehousing and e-commerce companies.
articleAn event not to be missed
Check out a wealth of expert speakers and 50+ innovative exhibitors at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester on 2 October. The conference will provide answers to your warehouse transformation questions.
newsHear Boohoo talk eComm John Lewis on automation and much more
Content is the focus at the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester event on October 2 at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
newsRansomware attacks on the rise
42% of critical infrastructure organisations have suffered a data breach, with 93% observing an increase in attacks, says Thales UK.
newsKörber Supply Chain Software acquires TMS firm
The IT firm, a joint venture between Körber AG and KKR, signed a binding agreement to acquire MercuryGate International, a provider of transportation management systems (TMS).
productSkateHut ramped up for 2024 Olympics
THE SKATEBOARDING retailer invested in warehouse tech ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
