Europe

Logistics Network Analysis: Optimizing Data to Monitor Your Entire Supply Chain

May 15, 2018

U.K. Just Now Asks Business to Map Supply Chain Ahead of Brexit

May 15, 2018

The U.K. government has asked business groups to map their supply chains to flag the areas of the economy most at risk if Brexit imposes additional trading costs on exporters, two people familiar with the matter said.

IBM and European Parliament representatives to speak at Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference in Prague

May 13, 2018

Cryptocurrency regulation, AI tokens and blockchain-based cyber security — it is only part of topics to be discussed at the fourth annual Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference in Prague scheduled for May 17. Representatives of IBM, European Parliament and a large Swiss company PwC Legal will participate in the event.

Name and Shame Brands With Abuse in Supply Chains, U.K. Labour Tsar Says

May 11, 2018

Supply Management

The U.K. government’s labour market tsar has called for large businesses to be held jointly responsible for abuses in their supply chains.

Brexit Could Hamper Britain's Fight Against Trafficking, Anti-Slavery Body Says

May 11, 2018

Reuters

Britain’s exit from the European Union could hamper the fight against human trafficking at a time when the number of people being trapped in slavery is increasing, fueled by social media, Britain’s anti-slavery body says.

Hydrogen Seen Rivaling Batteries to Supply Green Power

May 11, 2018

Industryweek

Hydrogen stored in Britain’s gas grid could be more effective for making use of excess renewable power than batteries.

How the Chicken Nugget Became the True Symbol of Our Era

May 10, 2018

The Guardian

The most telling symbol of the modern era isn’t the automobile or the smartphone. It’s the chicken nugget.

Analysis: Foreign Exchange Risk Is Rising for Middle-Market Manufacturers

May 7, 2018

Industryweek

Recent developments in the global trade environment have been coming hard and fast.

Why Amazon Is the Driving Force Behind Asda-Sainsbury's Merger

May 4, 2018

The Guardian

The rapid expansion of discounters Aldi and Lidl — whose share of the grocery market has rocketed from less than 4 percent a decade ago to nearly 13 percent today — has hit all traditional supermarkets. But the industry’s biggest fear is Amazon.

Decline of Bees Is Threatening Raw Materials Supply Chains, Study Says

May 3, 2018

Supply Management

A dramatic decline in the number of pollinators such as bees and butterflies could lead to shortages in supplies of raw materials for many companies, a new study has found.

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.