newsBankruptcy alerts see spike
A report from risk monitoring firm Resilinc has revealed the biggest disruptions impacting the supply chain.
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productMoody’s: businesses lacking visibility
Research from Moody’s Analytics has found 69% of businesses say they do not have the necessary visibility over their supply chains to uncover risk in their organisational networks to avoid reputational harm.
articleWomen in Logistics – driving positive change
Although the disparity in gender equality in the UK continues, there is definitely a positive trend suggesting that women are making substantial progress in entering the workforce.
newsProject launches highlighting advanced cold chain tech
A UK Government-backed consortium of leading food manufacturers, technology specialists and academics have today announced the launch of the Digital Sandwich following a two-year development project.
productLogistics sector seeking more migrants
A law firm has reported a rise in immigration enquiries from warehousing and logistics firms looking to employ foreign workers, as the UK’s post-Brexit skills shortage continues.
newsDegree apprenticeships target skills gap
Logistics businesses should consider investing in training and upskilling to ensure they retain talent and protect the long-term future of their operations, argues Caroline Evans.
newsAsendia survey sheds light on green delivery challenge
Honesty about carbon impact of delivery is what eCommerce customers crave, says Clara Philpin.
articleSainsbury’s shifts significant logistics operations to 3PLs
THE GROCER announced plans to ‘transform and simplify its logistics operations’ by working more extensively with partners who already run significant parts of its network.
productValue-add for Anglepoise in Delamode partnership
The logistics specialist will now manage 100% of warehousing and logistics for the UK and Continental European markets for the iconic brand.
newsWincanton and Sainsbury’s expand relationship
Wincanton has been awarded a five-year contract renewal and expansion with J Sainsbury plc (Sainsbury’s) which sees it become the lead provider of transport services for the retailer.
productHGV driver shortages to continue
A RECENT report from the International Road Transport Union (IRU) describes a worrying outlook for European road haulage with HGV driver shortages set to worsen over the next four years.
newsProject aims to reduce empty running
The UK’s Digital Catapult has launched the Logistics Living Lab, a project that aims to reduce carbon emissions from empty and near-empty delivery trucks.
articleCoffee farmers overcome packaging challenges
DP World’s e-commerce platform, DUBUY.com, recently helped Rwandan coffee farmers overcome their packaging challenges, highlighting the critical role of technology solutions in supporting communities globally. Mike Bhaskaran explains.
articleConsider tech to manage pricing and rebates
Manufacturers can use intelligent pricing to withstand demand highs, lows and cancellations, says John Moss.
newsNew border controls risk fresh food inflation
THE COLD Chain Federation has warned that the UK government’s new food import controls for goods from the EU will cause shortages and price inflation, particularly affecting small businesses.
productUnmarked HGV cops on prowl
Police officers patrolling the M1 in unmarked HGV cabs spotted almost 700 offences in one week.
productReputation and reality clash
THE MAJORITY of UK fleets are not adequately assessing their driver’s risk profiles, says driver training provider, TTC.
newsProgress needed on greener large logistics vehicles
Following the government’s Net Zero announcement, Logistics UK welcomed progress on green energy and energy security but expressed disappointment at the continued lack of a plan for a green transition for larger logistics vehicles.
newsIndustry reacts to Asia trade deal
The UK has signed a deal to join the he Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) with 11 Asia and Pacific nations.
articleWar disruption: Chemical supply chain analysed
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has had a significant impact on the chemical supply chain. Chemical supply chains both within Europe and globally have been compromised and many long-established routes have been disrupted, says Suttons International. The company says it can analyse the short-term impact, but the long-term effects are yet to be fully understood.
