20
May
How Microsoft cut $50m in ‘hidden costs’ from its supply chain
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Microsoft has generated annual savings of $50m by cutting “hidden costs” with a blockchain platform.
10
Apr
Is robotics the answer to social distancing in warehouses?
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Covid has triggered a rise in robotics technology in warehouses to prevent bottlenecks caused by staffing disruptions.
25
Mar
Suez Canal blockage ‘could have $40bn supply chain impact’
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The giant 400m container ship that has run aground and blocked the Suez Canal could disrupt $40bn worth of trade.
21
Mar
21
Mar
Is micro-fulfilment the future of retail?
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Speed and convenience are unyielding consumer demands – and the pandemic has only cemented their place in grocery sales, as online retailer Ocado has found
25
Jan
Q&A: Everything you need to know about port disruption
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Procurement professionals are facing challenges as they seek to mitigate supply chain risks caused by port disruptions across the world.
16
Oct
How much support has Samsung given suppliers during Covid?
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Electronics giant Samsung ensured supplier support during the pandemic by providing $1.3bn in advanced payments and $830m in loans.
2
Apr
8
Jan
Apple buys first batch of carbon-free aluminium
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Apple has bought its first “commercial batch” of aluminium which has been produced without any direct carbon dioxide emissions.
8
Jan
Boeing 737 Max production freeze risks ‘supply chain fallout’
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Boeing has announced a production freeze of its 737 Max aircraft that could cause “significant fallout across the global supply chain”.