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How Brexit and a Possible Recession Could Impact the Supply Chain Industry
According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the UK risks facing its first recession, since the Economic Crisis which hit, in 2008.…
Monitoring Cold Chain within the Supply Chain
All over the world, it is estimated that around one third of the food produced for human consumption gets lost, is wasted, or is never…
Replenishment, Curation & Access: The Subscription Economy
Subscription boxes, the recurring, physical delivery of a tailored selection of products, are becoming increasingly popular. The UK subscription box market is forecast to grow…
Plastic Pollution in the Supply Chain
Of the 9.1 billion tons of plastic waste accumulated in the world, just 9% has been recycled and 12% has been incinerated. Packaging makes up…
Food Waste Innovation
According to UK charity WRAP, the UK currently produces 10.2 million tonnes of food waste a year, while 4.4% of the world’s carbon emission is…
Supply Chain Transparency within FMCG
Photo Credit: Fashion Revolution. Supply Chains have progressively developed into complex, global networks, in-turn increasing exposure to risks in the supply chain. It is thought…
Good, Better, Best – Value Brands or False Economy
In April, the British Retail Consortium reported the highest level of food inflation for five years. Coincidentally, but not directly correlated and rising in popularity,…
The Rise of Collaborative Robots
As the fourth industrial revolution, known by some as Industry 4.0, continues to transform the supply chain, companies must aim to increase productivity and improve…
Supply Chain Sustainability in FMCG
Most people associate sustainability with protecting the environment but it is much more than that. Sustainability is often defined as meeting the needs of today…
