The UK manufacturing industry is in crisis due to the low cost of Chinese imports and the strong pound. But, what can manufacturers do to help future-proof themselves against these external pressures?
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Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas deliveries; what can possibly go wrong?
Oct 20, 2015 Comments (0)
Black Friday 2014 will be forever remembered by those retailers and manufacturers who ran hugely successful promotions generating increased sales but who failed to have the appropriate supply chain logistics in place.
Social economy vs. Internet of Things - How logistics is joining the sharing economy
Sep 29, 2015 Comments (0)
Crowdsourcing and crowdfunding, collaborative consumption: The sharing economy bets on people. Cyber-physical systems passing autonomously through networks: The “Internet of Things” bets on machines. How are the two trends transforming logistics?
5 reasons Logistics Managers struggle to recruit HGV drivers
Sep 25, 2015 Comments (0)
Outlining problems that many Logistics/Transport managers are currently facing with recruiting HGV drivers due to the recent crisis within the industry. This blog also offers a solution.
Malicious mayhem: Why manufacturing is about to face a new breed of cyber attack
Sep 18, 2015 Comments (0)
A recent report suggests the manufacturing sector is poised on the brink of a whole new era of cyber war. So what are the drivers behind these attacks and what can manufacturers do to prepare?
Urban myths, smart goldfish, and US export controls
Sep 17, 2015 Comments (0)
It’s amazing how often something I have believed for years eventually turns out not to wrong. Maybe our conventional wisdom about export controls isn’t always right either.
Why Telematics & CCTV are not delivering the insurance and collision reductions you expected.
Sep 16, 2015 Comments (0)
For the first time in 17 years the UK witnessed a 6% increase in road casualties from 2013, reversing what has been a steady decline in road casualties since 1997.
Is it time for warehouses to turn to augmented reality?
Sep 14, 2015 Comments (0)
This blog looks at the development of augmented reality technology and discusses whether it is ready for use in warehouses.
Supply Chain Optimization in Simple Steps
Sep 01, 2015 Comments (0)
Supply chain optimization increases profits, meets consumer demands and allows for smoother overall operation. Taking simple steps can increase the productivity of the supply chain reduce costs and increase revenue for everyone involved in the chain.
Exploring US export controls. And why they matter.
Aug 31, 2015 Comments (0)
Trade with the U.S. also means dealing with U.S. laws and regulations. Interestingly, they can even apply without directly trading with or shipping to the U.S. It’s a complex task to ensure compliance and keep a competitive edge.
