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By Greg Forster, freelance writer.

In a world that's constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation and efficiency, particularly within the logistics and supply chain industries, a rather fascinating player comes into the limelight – the world of engineered fabric buildings. Nestled right in the bustling heart of logistical management, these structures offer an intriguing blend of robustness and portability, unlike any traditional edifice.

Descartes Systems Group has released findings from its study How Bad Is the Supply Chain and Logistics Workforce Challenge?, which indicate that 76% of the supply chain and logistics leaders surveyed are experiencing notable workforce shortages in their operations.

By Daniel Jackson, freelance writer.

In the intricate web of today's digital economy, the resilience of supply chains stands as a critical pillar of success for businesses worldwide. A robust supply chain not only ensures the smooth flow of goods and services but also fortifies businesses against the unpredictable tides of market demands and global disruptions.

Scott Sutcliffe, Group Purchasing Director at McBride, the European manufacturer and supplier of Private Label and Contract Manufactured cleaning products, discusses supply chain resiliency and the implementation of robust sourcing strategies.

Zebra Technologies Corporation, the digital solution provider enabling businesses to intelligently connect data, assets, and people, has found that warehousing operators are getting serious about a range of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, as industry disruption looms large, according to the Zebra 2023 Making Modern Warehousing a Reality: Supply Chain Resiliency & Agility research paper.

ERNRIDE is furthering the use of autonomous, electric trucking within logistics centres, production facilities, intermodal and maritime terminals, enabling its customers to immediately and significantly improve productivity, sustainability and worker safety.

A new parcel sorting system featuring some 160 LiBiao ‘Mini Yellow’ autonomous guided robots has gone live at South-East Asian supply chain solutions specialist Viettel Post’s storage and distribution hub, which is located on the outskirts of Hanoi.

The UK’s next government must appoint a Minister for Logistics and Supply Chain if future growth is to be driven across the whole economy, according to business group Logistics UK.

International procurement and supply chain management consultancy INVERTO, part of Boston Consulting Group, says that there are four megatrends that will dominate the procurement landscape in 2024

Blue Yonder, the supply chain solutions provider, has released its largest product update in the history of the company, launching what it describes as the first set of interoperable solutions across the entire supply chain – from planning to warehouse, transportation, and commerce – delivered on the company’s Luminate Cognitive Platform.