A survey by Gartner, Inc. among 199 CEOs and senior business executives in supply-chain-intensive industries showed that 17% see cost optimisation as the No. 1 issue that chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) should focus on in the near future, followed by supply chain resilience (16%).
Critical Issues Manufacturing/Supply Chain
Critical issues are thought provoking articles relating to strategy, legislation, technology, best practice and some of the most challenging business topics in the world of manufacturing and supply chain information technology. The articles in this section have been contributed by leading vendors, industry leaders, research analysts, trade associations and consultancies.
This collection of articles cover a variety of topics relating to the manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, transportation and distribution marketplace across Europe. They look at market trends, improvements in technology and some thought provoking comment on all aspects of optimising and improving efficiencies throughout the supply chain from raw material to finished product.
Other important topics covered in this section concern Health and Safety in Logistics with articles from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).Taxation, government policy, climate change, recruitment and training schemes are all covered, as well as educational opportunities at various UK logistics educational facilities such at Cranfield University.
Gartner CEO survey reveals cost optimisation as top issue that chief supply chain officers should focus on in the near future
Jul 28, 2021 Comments (0)
Encouraging women into tech roles should be a priority for business - according to new book from BCS
Jul 28, 2021 Comments (0)
Increasing the number of women in digital jobs is an urgent priority to ensure the diverse mix of skills the tech industry needs to benefit society and the economy - according to the latest book to be published by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
Digital transformation is the key to evolving the manufacturing workforce, says InfinityQS
Jul 27, 2021 Comments (0)
As younger workers enter the manufacturing sector, it is imperative that manufacturers enhance their digital transformation initiatives if they want to attract the best talent. This is according to Jason Chester, Director of Global Channel Programs at InfinityQS.
Lack of endpoint visibility costs a UK organisation £1.8 million over three years
Jul 26, 2021 Comments (0)
Tanium, the provider of endpoint management and security built for the world’s most demanding IT environments, has released findings of a study that highlights the potential savings that public and private sector European organisations could realise by improving endpoint visibility and control across their IT estates.
Health & Safety Considerations For Food Manufacturing
Jul 23, 2021 Comments (0)
By Ed Smith, freelance journalist.
People have become much more aware about health and safety in recent times as a result of the pandemic, but this is nothing new and particularly in areas like food production where a lack of health and safety could have very serious reper-cussions for public health.
3D printing – empowering mobility at the highest levels
Jul 21, 2021 Comments (0)
By Jeremy Drew, engineering applications manager, Markforged EMEA.
With the Paralympics fast approaching, countries are playing catch up from the myriad of delays caused by COVID and deciding their national teams to compete in Tokyo this year.
Golden opportunity for peak period performance
Jul 20, 2021 Comments (0)
The pandemic has changed the way we shop forever, with e-commerce convenience here to stay, but there’s still time to get onboard for the so-called ‘Golden Quarter’ – says the Chief Product & Delivery Officer of WMS technology innovator, SnapFulfil.
Trakm8: Telematics overhaul needed to combat driver shortages
Jul 20, 2021 Comments (0)
As the UK government continues to hold talks with hauliers over driver shortages which are affecting critical supply chains, Trakm8 is urging logistics firms to redouble efforts to drive up efficiency in existing fleets.
Mobile technology will be critical to deliveries in just five years’ time, 77% of UK T&L leaders agree
Jul 20, 2021 Comments (0)
Two-thirds (77%) of the UK’s transportation and logistics (T&L) leaders (71% globally), believe that mobile-first technology will be critical to deliveries in just five years’ time, new global research from mobile and IoT management solutions provider, SOTI, has found.
Sustainability as a business imperative in supply chain management increases, according to new report
Jul 20, 2021 Comments (0)
The 2021 State of Supply Chain Sustainability Report, explores how supply chain sustainability (SCS) practices are being implemented globally and what that means for professionals, enterprises, industries, and the planet.
