Despite years of hype, Amazon’s delivery robots business has yet to exit its testing phase. For close to a decade, Amazon has insisted that the future of its last-mile delivery…

The benefits of supply chain collaboration mirror the benefits of customer retention: long-term relationships ultimately lead to higher profits. This happens, among other reasons, because after spending enough time collaborating…

The green consumerism trend is growing as consumer awareness towards combating natural resource degradation got a place on the global agenda, with first and last mile delivery important in this trend. When…

As a delivery driver, have you heard of the term last mile delivery? Before we can move into understanding the future of last mile delivery, we must define exactly what…

Programme overview The two-year Higher Certificate in Business in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is open to professionals who wish to further their knowledge in the areas of business, logistics…

Data is the new gold for shipping companies. Companies are increasingly reliant on data and technologies that support data management and analysis to improve business decision making, business performance and…

Image: http://pixabay.com/ The views expressed are not necessarily those of Linkline Journal but rather of Jan Burian is senior director, head of IDC Manufacturing Insights EMEA  The magic formula for digital transformation…

With 30,000 new logistics workers needed over the next few years to keep supply chain operations afloat in the Republic of Ireland, FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business group representing the…

The Suez Canal blockage, from 23 until 29 March, doesn’t just affect the Egyptian economy or the global shipping industry. Around 12 percent of global trade passed through the canal,…

What mindset shift is required to keep your data safe? Over the past year, we have seen major geopolitical changes driven by the impact of COVID-19, forcing Organisations to strengthen…

Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced that it will electrify 1200 vehicles by 2025 for its own UK and Ireland fleet….

Summary On 1 April, the UK will introduce new import controls on certain categories of EU goods, including plant and animal products. This will mean that, in addition to the…

Thanks to the growth of online shopping, there was a record level of logistics investment in Europe in 2020. According to the research data analysed and published by Comprar Acciones,…

1. Internet of Things (IoT): “Incorporation of IoT in the logistics sector ensures smooth, efficient, and transparent operations. Since it doesn’t require human intervention, logistic companies can ensure alignment in…