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Need for warehouse automation skyrockets as staffing issues and e-commerce demands grow

Staffing issues are driving warehouse automation needs, according to 81% of businesses within the manufacturing, 3PL and retail industries. According to our new ‘Robotics and Automation report’,  over half of businesses are planning to invest in warehouse innovations to overcome labour shortages and rising e-commerce demands. Individual case or item picking systems top the list […]

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SCALA Launches New 3PL Best Practice Forum

SCALA has facilitated two supply chain best practice forums for Grocery and Home Appliance suppliers for over a decade, bringing together director-level delegates to share industry best practice and enable learning and collaboration in a perpetually changing marketplace. Through this outlet, members have been able to enhance their understanding of trends, developments and regulations, with

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Businesses are set to invest over their annual warehousing costs into automation to boost productivity

Two fifths (42%) of businesses across manufacturing, retail and 3PLs are planning to invest equal to or more than their annual warehousing costs on automation over the next five years, according to new research. In SCALA’s new report looking at the rise of robotics and automation in the supply chain, significantly, 6% of respondents said

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People, digitalisation, automation and decarbonisation among factors critical to supply chain survival, according to experts

Industry experts have warned that the future of supply chains will be bleak, unless businesses act now. Speaking at SCALA’s 20th Annual Supply Chain Debate, senior industry figures highlighted the need for great change over the coming decade, as the industry faces new challenges and the pressure to reach net zero targets mounts. Almost 100

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SCALA continues its international expansion with strategic US partnership

SCALA has solidified its presence in the US by partnering with industry expert Wolf Liebchen. With 30+ years of experience across supply chains, 3rd party logistics, RFQ management, process consulting, and project management, Wolf has been appointed by SCALA to head up its US office. This follows an increase in enquiries for US support. Wolf

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The Next Ten Years in Supply Chain – what will be the key to success?

SCALA is hosting its 20th Annual Supply Chain Debate on 21st June at the prestigious Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry. Discussions will revolve around the speakers’ predictions for the next ten years for supply chains, 10 years on from its last debate on the topic. Expert speakers include Gavin Chappell, COO at Bensons for Beds,

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