More than half of UK businesses (54 percent) say Brexit has presented them with data access and management challenges, according to research from integration and API platform provider, MuleSoft.
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.
More than half of UK businesses say Brexit created data access and management challenges
Sep 20, 2021 Comments (0)
8 Reasons to Use Air Freight Services for Your Business
Sep 16, 2021 Comments (0)
By Ken Jackson, freelance writer
If your business requires shipping high value but low volume cargo, you’re probably considering air freight services. But there is often understandable hesitancy about actually following through with this idea.
How ‘vehicle platooning’ could solve our haulage hardship
Sep 15, 2021 Comments (0)
By Jamil Ahmed, Distinguished Engineer at Solace.
Brexit and COVID continue to cause ripples across the UK, with the record shortage of haulage drivers causing havoc for the country’s businesses. With a shortage of over 100,000 drivers, it’s not surprising the economy is suffering. Heavyweights like Wetherspoons and McDonalds, and Ikea have all reported missing inventory and delivery issues in the last few weeks.
UK launches data reform to boost innovation, economic growth and protect the public
Sep 15, 2021 Comments (0)
The Government's newly announced ‘data reform’ programme aims to “boost innovation, economic growth and protect the public”.
Cybersecurity Is not a one-stop shop
Sep 14, 2021 Comments (0)
Since the start of the pandemic, the way business is conducted has changed permanently, with many workforces continuing to work remotely as restrictions have eased. As companies relax and rules have eased, life is expected to return to a form of ‘new normal.’ But, the issues around cybersecurity are here to stay, and the gas pedal must not be eased – especially with the increased risks associated with continued remote working.
Why RFID is the future: Working more efficiently with DENSO
Sep 09, 2021 Comments (0)
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) provides new and profitable opportunities for increasing organisational, financial and operational performance. For instance, the retail and logistics industries can benefit from the superior RFID technology. DENSO explains why.
Manufacturing M&A shows positive signs after COVID lockdowns
Sep 08, 2021 Comments (0)
Levels of M&A involving UK manufacturers increased by 5% in the first six months of this year compared with the second half of 2020 boosted by greater interest from US buyers, according to analysis by Irwin Mitchell.
Cross-border demand for luxury purchases driving post-Covid recovery as global D2C demand increases by 50% in 2021
Sep 08, 2021 Comments (0)
Luxury goods were the fastest growing cross-border ecommerce category in the first half of 2021, increasing by 50% compared to the end of 2020. With global demand for luxury being driven by shoppers from China, UAE, South Korea and India, increasingly consumers are now happy to forego the ‘white-glove’ in-store experience for online convenience, the latest data from eShopWorld (ESW) reveals.
`Taking stock of technology could help SMEs build resilience amid supply chain volatility,` states Thrasio
Sep 08, 2021 Comments (0)
As businesses around the UK continue to contend with unprecedented global supply shortages, Thrasio has been quick to assert the importance of a technological-driven approach to supply chain management in order to build resilience.
Could there be a green solution to the food supply chain chaos?
Sep 07, 2021 Comments (0)
By Paul Empson, General Manager, Bakers Basco.
Barely a day goes by without news alerts pinging up with another new development on the current national driver shortage crisis sweeping across the nation. From Nando’s chicken to McDonald’s milkshakes to Haribo sweets, the food industry’s battle continues, wreaking havoc across the supply chain as companies and hauliers warn that they can no longer guarantee all pick-ups and deliveries.
