Automotive
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How to get your supply chain ready for the future of transport

New technology and power sources could revolutionise logistics In retail, much is made of the demand for flexible and even same-day delivery. However, this sector isn’t alone, with the need to find cost-effective solutions and new efficiencies evident throughout the logistics and supply chain industry.  Changes to transport as we know it – such as

Consumer
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Why We Need to Remove Single-Use Plastic from Supply Chains

How to head for a sustainable, cost-effective supply chain future  With over 8 million tons of plastic ending up in the oceans each year, businesses around the world are waking up to the fact that they need to review their corporate responsibility and address the environmental impact of their supply chains. There are benefits to

Automotive
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Battery disposal: big challenges for the supply chain

How can the industry deal with batteries in a safer, less wasteful way?  In February 2019, a recycling site fire in St Helens ignited an area of 50 x 50 metres and sparked public health warnings due to a resulting 30-metre-high smoke plume. It took firefighters a whole weekend to extinguish the blaze, which was

Digital
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Why smart homes are the next technology supply chain challenge

Will you be ready for the next generation of supply, service and technological needs? According to the research and analytics group YouGov, “almost a quarter of Britons now own one or more smart home devices”. The figures refer to smart speakers, thermostats, lighting and security (although they exclude smart meters). Market data analysts Statista predict

Automotive
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Why supply chain managers are turning to new technology

From automation in production to picking and tracking tools, businesses are seeking new ways to streamline and enhance their logistics operations. In an age of heightened demand and greater consumer awareness, there is a growing need for brands to use innovative methods to reach targets, adopt sustainable habits and create a safer, more secure environment

Automotive
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Driving off into the sunset: how blockchain could protect automotive profits

Supporters say the possibilities with blockchain seem endless with a secure, transparent and shared system for automotive supply chains. However, not everyone agrees. Delivery delays, stolen parts and odometer fraud: what can be done about vehicle supply chain problems like these? The answer could be blockchain. According to a 2018 study by IBM, “62% of surveyed executives say blockchain will be

Technology
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How recycled, used and remanufactured electronics will help satisfy customer demand

Why giving used gadgets ‘a new lease of life’ could be great for business It’s been suggested that consumers’ apparent interest in sustainability does not necessarily lead to action. However, the growing market for refurbished and second-hand mobile phones would seem to say something different.  As consumer pressure to be ‘green’ increases, electronics firms are

Automotive
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The security issue: why digital technology should put the automotive sector on guard

Smart technologies are now present throughout automotive supply chains. Is enough being done to protect them from possible cyber threats? On the one hand, new technologies enable more efficient running of automotive supply chains. They make it easier to manage complex processes across a fragmented sector. In addition, manufacturers are producing cars with increased connectivity

Consumer
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Why Returns Spell Success For The Consumer Technology Industry

Effective reverse logistics can satisfy compliance needs, improve the industry’s global impact and bolster profits. For the technology sector, a high performing supply chain is vital in the race to get the latest products into consumers’ hands. Short product life cycles and the high value of returns mean that reverse logistics is a core part