Automotive Date published: 4/06/2020 Digital Twinning: Helping Supply Chains Build Resilience The emergence of Digital Twinning has opened up the ground-breaking capabilities to plan, track and analyse scenarios in the digital world in advance of incorporating them into supply chains.
Automotive Date published: 17/01/2020 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
E-Commerce Date published: 17/01/2020 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
Digital Date published: 17/01/2020 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 Date published: 23/10/2019 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 Date published: 16/09/2019 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 Date published: 16/09/2019 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 Date published: 6/08/2019 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
Automotive Date published: 11/05/2019 6 Business and Social Trends Reshaping the Supply Chain The supply chain landscape is changing. Discover the six business and social trends responsible and what they could mean for your logistics operations. It’s only to be expected that an industry built on moving goods and services should also have to shift as technology and consumer tastes reshape the economic landscape. As revealed by industry