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 […]
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
The UK warehouse and logistics sector has undergone a major shift in recent years, with the pandemic causing an ecommerce boom that has transformed the nature of work. Online demand and home delivery is a huge challenge, especially when considering that one retailer or manufacturer can have tens or hundreds of thousands of different products
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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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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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Our Supply Chain Best Practice and Benchmarking Forums in the Grocery and Home Appliance / Homeware sectors have been running for many years and are still growing – new members are always welcome! At our last meeting of the Home Appliance group, discussion topics included:– Supply Chain resilience as businesses recover from the impact of
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The transport sector accounts for 27% of UK carbon emissions, with road freight accounting for 7% of this. The government have committed to zero emissions for all heavy goods vehicles 26 tonnes and under by 2035 and all HGVs sold to be zero emission by 2040. Fleet providers and operators are now assessing whether switching
20th Anniversary Annual Supply Chain Debate Manufacturing Technology Centre, Coventry 21st June 2023 10:00 – 14:00 SCALA are proud to announce that our 20th Anniversary Annual Supply Chain Debate will be held at the prestigious Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry. This year we will be discussing: The Next Ten Years in Supply Chain: what will be the key
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SCALA has appointed Chris Clowes as Senior Consultant to help drive its further expansion into Europe. With previous roles across fast growing start-ups including Medco Health Solutions and Costa Express, and global experience as Head of Supply Chain for Boots in Thailand, Chris is highly experienced in global retail supply chain management. Based in Germany,
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