Europe

What Is COP26? A Guide to Glasgow Climate Talks 2021

October 28, 2021

The aim of COP — the acronym for the conference of parties that’s now in its 26th round — is to curb emissions, keep the goal of 1.5 degrees of global warming within reach, reduce coal use, sort out rules for a global carbon market and raise billions in climate finance.

Supply-Crunch Inflation Gives Central Banks an Unfixable Problem

October 19, 2021

Bloomberg

The global economy’s supply crunch is propelling inflation at such a fast pace that central bankers may be forced to respond, even though fixing that imbalance is beyond their power.

Global Port Gridlock Threatens Economies Everywhere

October 18, 2021

Bloomberg

Global ports are growing more gridlocked as the pandemic era’s supply shocks intensify, threatening to spoil the holiday shopping season, erode corporate profits and drive up consumer prices.

Just-in-Time Economy Becoming a Problem for Europe, Lagarde Says

October 17, 2021

Bloomberg

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned that the globalized nature of the euro area’s economy makes it highly vulnerable to systemic shocks from supply chain disruptions.

Former Tesco Boss to Help Boris Johnson Fix U.K. Supply Chain

October 10, 2021

Bloomberg

Dave Lewis, the former boss of Tesco Plc, will advise U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on how to fix the supply chain crisis that is crippling many parts of British business.

Innocent, Oliver Bonas, Gymshark, DPD & British Retail Consortium Lead Learning Program at IRX

October 5, 2021

CI Group

Experts from Innocent Drinks, Oliver Bonas, Gymshark, Lounge Underwear, DPD and British Retail Consortium are among the speakers at the UK’s number one digital retail show. IRX (InternetRetailing Expo) & eDX takes place on 13 & 14 October 2021 at the NEC, Birmingham.

What Crisis? Johnson’s Team Says Supply Crunch Is Good for Wages

October 5, 2021

Bloomberg

Faced with a supply-chain squeeze that’s increased prices across the economy, the U.K. government is seeking to recast the crisis as a good news story for British workers.

Johnson Says Brexit Britain Must Adapt Amid Fuel, Food Shortages

October 3, 2021

Bloomberg

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he won’t fall back on immigration to solve the U.K.’s truck driver shortage, as he presented supply chain troubles that have left supermarket shelves bare and gas stations dry as a “period of adjustment” in the wake of Brexit and the pandemic.

E-Commerce Company Cuts Order Fulfillment Time by 40%

September 30, 2021

GreyOrange

Challenge: A European fulfillment company was looking to accelerate growth and improve accuracy, flexibility and proficiency in its operations. The company ships millions of packages to more than 250 customers around the world.

U.S., EU Vow Cooperation on Trade, Technology in Diplomatic First

September 30, 2021

Bloomberg

The U.S. and the European Union agreed to work together to shape the rules and standards around crucial technologies and coordinate their approaches to key trade issues at an inaugural meeting of a new cooperation body.

Europe

The latest supply chain news, analysis, trends and best practices for companies operating in Europe. Learn how businesses are optimizing supply chain and logistics performance across Europe’s 50 sovereign states and four dependencies - addressing a range of challenges such as varying regulations, developing customs and tax laws and government controlled exchange rates.