Europe

Navigating the Multidimensional World of Trade in 2019

May 12, 2019

Introducing our first annual Regional Guide to Global Supply Chain Management — in which industry experts offer key insights about domestic and global challenges that today's supply chain professionals must consider and address.

Compliance Checklist: Europe’s Newest Restrictions for Hazardous Substances

May 10, 2019

Antony John, SCB Contributor

For global manufacturing businesses to thrive, it’s critical to meet ever-evolving Design for the Environment (DfE) regulations.

This U.K. Grocer Has Faster Robots Than Amazon, Analyst Says

May 6, 2019

Bloomberg

David would win against Goliath in an automation faceoff in the U.K. online delivery market.

U.K. Retailers Face Gloomy Outlook Amid Brexit Confidence Hit

May 2, 2019

Bloomberg

Retailers are bearing the brunt of the U.K.’s economic uncertainty as households pulled back from making big purchases, recent surveys indicated.

Coal Stockpiles Near Record Weigh on Power Prices Across Europe

May 1, 2019

Bloomberg

Coal is piling up at ports across Europe, depressing both the cost of the fuel and price of electricity.

‘Land No One Else Wants’: The Transition From Old Energy to New

‘Land No One Else Wants’: The Global Transition From Old Energy to New

April 25, 2019

Bloomberg

From Appalachia in the U.S. to Queensland in Australia and Chernobyl in Ukraine, solar and wind farms are being developed or built in places not normally associated with clean energy, and in some regions long resistant to it.

U.K. Manufacturing Chief Sees `No Good News' in Brexit Extension

April 18, 2019

Bloomberg

The latest Brexit delay means more uncertainty, frozen investment and lost customers for U.K. manufacturers.

Huawei Is Escaping European Ban, But 5G Regulators Are Closing In

April 17, 2019

Bloomberg

Huawei Technologies Co.’s ability to make inroads into Europe’s future telecom infrastructure may be more about regulatory hurdles than outright bans.

Drugmakers Stockpiling for Brexit: How Long Do We Wait?

April 15, 2019

Bloomberg

Pharma companies ramped up their stockpiles of drugs to prepare for a potentially chaotic Brexit. Now they’re in the dark about how long they’ll need to hold them.

Iceland Builds Arctic Port as Global Shipping Routes Get Redrawn

April 12, 2019

Bloomberg

As global warming creates shipping routes that can cut across the northern tip of the planet, a new port is being built on the fringe of the Arctic circle.

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.