Europe

Coty CEO Is Frustrated With Supply Chain Snags at Beauty Brands

November 8, 2018

Coty Inc. suffered multiple disruptions to its supply chain in Europe and North America that hindered the beauty giant’s operations and stifled sales last quarter.

A Store Had to Move Thousands of Books. So a Human Chain Was Formed.

November 1, 2018

The New York Times

The bookstore's old-school — yet innovative — transportation solution: “Care to lend a hand?”

Companies Say They're Ready to Move Supply Chains From China

October 31, 2018

Bloomberg

A common theme this earnings season: U.S. business executives are ready to relocate their supply chains if the cost of importing Chinese goods becomes prohibitive.

A New Target in the Fight Against Plastic: Paper Cups

October 30, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Companies and countries focus on collecting cups for recycling amid the rise of cafes — and increased awareness of environmental impact.

U.K. Fights EpiPen Shortage by Extending Injector Expiry Dates

October 30, 2018

FiercePharma

As a shortage of epinephrine pens continues to grip the U.K., authorities have agreed to extend the expiration date on a second injector to help ease the situation.

Patients ‘May Need to Stockpile Own Drugs’ If No-Deal Brexit Looms

October 29, 2018

The Guardian

If the U.K. leaves the EU with no deal, it could be “catastrophic” for medicine supplies — and necessitate emergency powers, the pharmaceuticals industry says.

With Brexit Talks in Gridlock, British Truckers Plan for the Worst

October 26, 2018

Reuters

Transport company boss Chris Blackburn is contemplating spending almost a million pounds for a chance to keep his trucks on European roads if Britain leaves the EU without a deal in March.

How Pesky Fish Is Reinventing the Supply Chain to Deliver Seafood Fresh to Chefs

October 18, 2018

Forbes

The U.K.-based founder wondered: "Why is fish so rubbish here when we are surrounded by 19,000 miles of coastline?”

Case Study

How a ‘Last-Mile’ Delivery Service Conquered the Streets of Italy

October 18, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

Milan, Rome and other major Italian cities pose huge logistical obstacles to deliverers of product ordered online.

Europe’s Largest Retailer Adopts Blockchain to Track Fresh Produce

October 9, 2018

Reuters

Retail giant Carrefour SA has adopted blockchain ledger technology to track and trace chicken, eggs and tomatoes as they travel from farms to stores.

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.