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Regular Industry Development Updates, Opinions and Talking Points relating to Manufacturing, the Supply Chain and Logistics.

Transforming Finance: The Intelligent CX Revolution

In today’s fast-evolving economic landscape, financial services organisations are feeling the pressure to innovate. With global inflation, rising living costs,...

As the UK braces for new Northern Ireland parcel rules, costs are already rising & volumes falling

The next round of changes for shipments to Northern Ireland take effect on 31 March after being delayed from last...

Is a Lack of Supply Chain Visibility Undermining Board-Level Confidence in Cyber Security Programmes?

As 2025 begins, organisations must focus on bolstering operational resilience and addressing third-party risks, driven not only by commercial imperatives...

Strong year of dealmaking for logistics in 2024, despite dip in Q4

Deal volumes in the UK logistics and supply chain management sector hit a record high in 2024 in a strong...

Dangers of using WhatsApp for business communication

WhatsApp was launched in 2009 as a simple messaging app, but its user-friendly interface, ad-free design and cost-free messaging over...

Turning Returns into Revenue: The New Peak Season Strategy?

The return process is an inevitable part of ecommerce, and sometimes it is perceived as a drain on resources and...

Mobilising the privacy tools available to us is key

Safer Internet Day serves as a reminder to us all – businesses and consumers alike – to stay vigilant when...

Trump’s tariff turbulence could be good news for UK exporters

US President Donald Trump’s first dramatic weeks in power could create new sales opportunities for UK SME exporters. Sellers from China,...

Embracing Digital Evolution: Overcoming Legacy System Challenges in Fashion

The fashion industry is at the forefront of a digital revolution, with rising consumer demands for sustainability, transparency, and innovation...

Delivery Efficiency is Paramount for Profitability during a Challenging 2025

The outlook for 2025 is challenging for any business involved in the retail fulfilment process – from online retailers to...

Smoothing the Peaks: Navigating Capacity Optimisation in Retail

Retail supply chains are in for an uncertain year. The BDO’s recent survey of business leaders gave a stark message:...

How Complex U.S. Manufacturing Can Prepare for Upcoming Tariffs

The New Year has brought newly proposed U.S. economic policy to the forefront of business discussions. The proposed tariff changes...

The Core Pillars of Cyber Resiliency

As we enter a new era of cybersecurity threats, which has prompted the evolution of new vulnerabilities, organisations are challenged...

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