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ESG compliance in supply chains: what’s holding back progress?

In contrast to many countries, the UK has no single law or regulation covering economic, social and governance (ESG) concerns: there is, for example, no equivalent of Germany’s Act on Corporate Due Diligence in Supply Chains. In many ways, the UK is falling behind other countries in terms of legisla ...

Procurement manager in front of a laptop

First the COVID-19 pandemic, then the Ukraine war and inflation: global developments have put the procurement market under constant strain. One thing can help mitigate this trend: a well-thought-out supplier management plan. Find out here how you can achieve this with the right purchasing strategy.

E-commerce logistics affects the entire communication chain between the online shop and the warehouse management system. Optimisation can both reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction. Read more on this topic here.

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E-commerce logistics affects the entire communication chain between the online shop and the warehouse management system. Optimisation can both reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction. Read more on this topic here.

Prevention of transport damage through sensor-based telematics systems

Telematics systems are a technology that combines information with telecommunications. Sensors can help prevent transport damage in freight transport. Here’s more on this topic.

Foreign currency risk in purchasing: protect yourself against fluctuations in value

Many companies procure their products and services from all over the world: “global sourcing” is the current buzzword. Customers and suppliers are often based in different currency zones, and currencies develop differently from country to country. Find out here how to protect yourself against forei ...

Process mining reduces risk in the digital purchasing process

Data-driven process analyses help to identify vulnerabilities in business processes. However, many of the classic methods of process analysis are incomplete, subjective or inefficient. Process mining, on the other hand, provides a clear, objective view of the situation. Find out more here.

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In contrast to many countries, the UK has no single law or regulation covering economic, social and governance (ESG) concerns: there is, for example, no equivalent of Germany’s Act on Corporate Due Diligence in Supply Chains. In many ways, the UK is falling behind other countries in terms of legisla ...

First the COVID-19 pandemic, then the Ukraine war and inflation: global developments have put the procurement market under constant strain. One thing can help mitigate this trend: a well-thought-out supplier management plan. Find out here how you can achieve this with the right purchasing strategy.

Digitalisation is substantially revolutionising supply chains. One aspect of this trend is urban logistics, with its focus on the last mile to customers, a concept which is steadily gaining ground in e-commerce. Here you can learn more about what urban logistics can achieve and how it transforms sho ...

Autonomous HGVs: a revolution in freight transport?

The vision of a fully autonomous HGV is becoming closer to reality: in the US, driverless trucks could soon be on the road. This technology has numerous benefits and could revolutionize the industry. Here’s more on this topic.