Europe

Russia’s Google Will Bring You Groceries in Just 15 Minutes

January 28, 2020

Bloomberg

In Moscow, online orders delivered in just 15 minutes by bicycle signal what the future of shopping may hold.

Germany Breaks Korea’s Six-Year Streak as Most Innovative Nation

January 21, 2020

Bloomberg

Germany took first place in the 2020 Bloomberg Innovation Index, breaking South Korea’s six-year winning streak, while the U.S. fell one notch to No. 9.

Europe Set for Move to Expand Trade Arsenal With Focus on Trump

December 12, 2019

Bloomberg

Europe is arming itself for a more lawless world of trade — and the bloc’s sights are on the U.S.

Voice Automated Workflows Support eCommerce Growth at NBG Home

December 6, 2019

AccuSpeech Mobile

NBG Home deployed voice for picking and many other workflows in the distribution center. Learn more about the benefits that voice enabled workflows (text-to-speech and speech-to-text) provided for this leading home décor products company.

Impact of the US-China Trade War on Global Supply Chains

December 2, 2019

DHL Resilience360

The volatility of the U.S. – China Trade war has caused considerable uncertainty for companies with global manufacturing networks. Increasing tariffs, regulations and other barriers are forcing companies to adapt to prepare for commercial risks amid escalating trade tensions.

The Intelligent Enterprise for the Industrial Machinery and Components Industry

November 1, 2019

SAP

By 2025, Industrial Manufacturers must be able to capture customer requirements effectively and drive mass customization to give every customer what they want. The ability to manage the specifics of each order in every aspect of the value chain consistently lies in the intelligent enterprise.

The Canal of Death Is Now an Economic Gateway for Eastern Europe

October 29, 2019

Bloomberg

The region that straddles the Danube in Romania and Bulgaria has made it a bread basket for centuries. But after years of corruption and political upheaval, it’s finally plugged into the world economy thanks to the EU’s open borders and money.

U.K. Businesses’ Brexit Frustration Mounting With the Costs

October 22, 2019

Bloomberg

While most business leaders want to avoid a no-deal departure, continued uncertainty is not much better. With the cliff edge looming, and the prospect of another one in three months if the EU grants Parliament’s request for a further delay, collateral damage is mounting.

The World Loses $400 Billion of Food Before It Reaches Stores

October 17, 2019

Bloomberg

Some 14% of all food produced is lost annually, with central and southern Asia, North America and Europe accounting for the biggest shares.

8th Swiss Payment Forum: Trends in the Financial Services Industry

October 15, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

The financial services industry is in a state of upheaval: banks are in the midst of digital transformation and the cooperation between banks and fintech companies is creating new networked ecosystems.

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.