All Supply Chain articles – Page 126
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WhitepapersThe coming AI revolution in retail and consumer products
Intelligent automation is transforming both industries in unexpected ways…
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NewsFood fraud risk higher in no-deal scenario, says 2 Sisters tech boss
Higher prices caused by post-Brexit tariffs could create ideal conditions for food fraud, warned 2 Sisters’ new technical director
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NewsSupermarkets deny claims of Brexit-related delistings
A report by Kantar suggested retailers had been “quietly delisting” products amid fears of chaos in the supply chain
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NewsSupermarkets 'lowering standards' for no-deal Brexit: report
Kantar said supermarkets were testing new, longer lasting varieties of fruit and veg
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Analysis & FeaturesMeet the Brexit stockpilers looking to build a 'no-lose scenario' on food
What’s driving the shoppers stocking up on ‘Brexit pies’ and dogfood?
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NewsUK and Irish retail bosses unite to warn against no-deal Brexit
The groups said increased tariffs and new regulatory checks would lead to increases in the cost of making fresh food and drink available to consumers
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NewsOxfam piles the pressure on Aldi over human rights policy
Oxfam campaigners spoke to customers outside Aldi stores in five cities including Manchester and Bristol
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NewsSuppliers respond to good treatment from buyers, finds study
The study found suppliers who believe they are fairly treated by retailers put more resources into their relationships
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NewsStockpiling suppliers run 'huge' insurance risk, say brokers
As warehouse space across the country runs out, there is a danger suppliers may be left with insufficient levels of trade
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NewsEmergency Brexit plans for supplies could last 'months'
Defra secretary Michael Gove admitted food imports from the EU would be allowed to enter without any checks for an indefinite period
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NewsSupermarkets hoarding space as stockpiling scramble intensifies
Price of storage had risen by 15% per pallet per week in November and was up 8% in the third quarter
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News'Complacent' Defra slammed over Brexit planning
Defra had been hampered by “excessive secrecy at the centre of government”, said a new Public Accounts Committee report
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Analysis & FeaturesCan AEOs help you dodge port disruption in a no-deal Brexit?
Looking to avoid post-Brexit port disruption? AEO certification can reportedly ease the flow of trade. So how can companies apply, and is it worth it?
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Analysis & FeaturesFood trade chaos: Hull's port braces for no-deal Brexit
Hull would not be able to cope in a no-deal scenario, according to its chief port health officer, Laurence Dettman
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NewsThe Co-op to open £45m distribution centre in Bedfordshire
New 661,000 sq ft depot will service London, the south and south east
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Analysis & Features10 ways robots and automation are revolutionising the supply chain
Specialised machinery is making production and distribution faster and cheaper - and in some cases creating work and increasing pay for humans
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NewsJTI eyes independents for direct supply deals
JTI is continuing to deal with the fallout of Palmer & Harvey’s collapse
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Comment & OpinionCould progress on food waste be decimated by Brexit border queues?
Lorries forced to wait at borders could lead to huge amounts of food waste, says Dr Janet Smart of Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
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NewsAldi rejects Oxfam claim its supply chain is 'unethical'
The discounter has been urged to ‘up its game’ and ‘drive out suffering and hunger’ from its supply chains
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NewsM26 'lorry park' plans threaten trade, say industry leaders
Yesterday it was revealed the M26 in Kent would be closed every night for almost six weeks