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

‘Solution Agnostic’ approach to automation brings warehouse agility

Competitive pressures on margins combined with ever greater expectations from customers on service, product choice and speed of delivery, place...

Raising the Defences Against Porch Piracy with Better Delivery Practices

With it being reported that every man, woman, and child in the UK receives, on average, 140 parcels a year,...

Improving Transparency & Traceability within Supply Chain First Mile

Typically, when organisations speak of supply chain transparency, they focus on the last mile: the product journey from “production to...

Racks and robots for future ready warehousing

Fast delivery times and flexibility are vital warehouse capabilities for meeting customer expectations, especially in the intensified environment of e-commerce...

Powering Greener Logistics: Practical Steps to Decarbonise Fleet Operations

As global efforts to combat climate change intensify, the decarbonisation of fleet operations has become a strategic imperative for UK...

GS1 2D Codes: Paving the Way for Increased Productivity in Building & Construction

The global construction industry is a complex landscape characterised by both opportunities and challenges. While growth is expected, firms must navigate...

Under Pressure: The Manufacturing Sector’s Battle with Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

Supply chain attacks are a growing concern. Gartner predicts that in 2025, 45% of organisations worldwide will have experienced attacks...

Finding the ‘Just Right’ Cloud Solution Through MSP Partnership

For IT decision makers, finding the right cloud solution can often be a tug of war between cost and performance....

Talented Women in the Industry: Why teamwork is essential to achieving industry goals

Briefly introduce the company. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for an international company? Flex is a global...

Navigating Cyber Threats in the Retail Sector

The UK retail sector stands at a critical crossroads. In a market where digital agility defines success and consumer trust...

Solving the Lost Trolley Problem: How Ports Are Quietly Getting Smarter with IoT

There’s no shortage of big projects and ideas in the world of ports and logistics, including smart terminals, automated cranes...

UK’s Industrial Strategy targets digital overhaul of UK manufacturing supply chains

Supply chains are the real pressure point of British manufacturing and, with UK car-making at its lowest level for over 70...

Could the Strait of Hormuz Close Amid an Iran–Israel War?

Escalating military exchanges between Iran and Israel have spurred growing unease among shipping and energy markets over the potential closure...

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