In the last 18 months, Covid-19 has taught us that we don’t know what the future holds. We have been exposed to severe supply shortages and great operational risks which have left some businesses unable to fulfill customer demand. In manufacturing supply chains, the disruptions have caused some companies to shift their focus towards embracing…
Do you know how to make Logistics Outsourcing work for you? Many companies choose to outsource some or all of their physical operations for different reasons. They often prefer to focus on their core business, especially if they do not have the expertise in warehouse management or transport logistics. They may lack the staff numbers…
Last year has been full of unexpected events and new challenges that nobody had foreseen to say the least. But, as challenging as it was, SCCG has achieved excellent results, completing a broad range of projects with clients old and new. As a result of this continued business growth, we have continued to develop our…
Read Part 1 Here Customer product returns resulting from online purchases are here to stay. Globally, eCommerce returns represent around 20% of all purchases, much higher than returns to stores. Statistics show that over 10,000 tons of returned goods end up in landfills each year. Products that require a certain fit, like apparel and footwear have…
Our aim in our four part series has been to get away from the hype and complexities surrounding Blockchain, and excite supply chain professionals not just about efficiencies and the opportunities for friction-free trading but by showing how the technology can leveraged to underpin a company’s brand values and consumer perceptions of authenticity, corporate responsibility, sustainability and ethical trading. What’s more, these values and a brand’s rich heritage and…
Managing returns is a growing problem within eCommerce Logistics Read Part 2 Here Managing returns from online purchases is becoming onerous and expensive. Even though the fast rate of growth of eCommerce sales is slowing, the rate at which customers are returning purchases is rising. This is a new experience for some newer online retailers…
We started our Blockchain series by focussing on two key concepts which are critical to realising the benefits of Blockchain. The first is “authenticity”, and if Blockchain is to be utilised as an effective means of storing and communicating information throughout the supply chain, then product authentication at source is vital to ensure what is…
What is Happening in Transport Management Today? How to effectively manage transport logistics has become a key topic of conversation among both shippers and carriers. Freight costs are rising, capacity is tight and changing customer buying behaviours are having a direct impact on operations. The landscape looks very different from a few years ago, there…
How Businesses Are Outsourcing Their Logistics Operations More companies are realising that outsourcing their logistics to one or even two trusted partners may be the solution to their needs. The landscape has changed: distribution has become more complex, new technologies are being used to manage every aspect of the transportation of goods. Many distributors and…
How Digital Asset creation on Blockchain is fundamental to data-driven change A 2020 report by KPMG emphasised that “Organisations must fundamentally change how they view and use data, to capitalise on data’s full potential.” In effect, this requires a shift in perceptions of data infrastructure from a cost to a profit centre as well as a…
