Europe

Big Apples: Unusual Weather Produces Fruit Twice the Normal Size

December 7, 2017

A British supermarket is selling supersized Braeburn apples after unusual weather conditions in the spring produced a crop of giants.

Firms Get Guidance on Supply Chain Cybersecurity

December 6, 2017

Supply Management

The U.K. government has released guidance for businesses using cloud-enabled software such as data storage or anti-virus tools.

UPS Testing Sustainable Delivery System in Europe

December 5, 2017

Environmental Leader

UPS is testing a depot-to-door delivery system in central London. The Low Impact City Logistics project will reduce traffic congestion and emissions associated with urban package delivery by using a power-assisted delivery trailer. If successful, it could change the way packages are delivered in cities in the U.K.

Mercedes Plans More Drone Deliveries After 100 Perfect Flights

December 4, 2017

Industryweek

Mercedes-Benz, conducting the biggest test using drones to ship everyday items like ground coffee and cellphones, said the mini aircraft completed 100 drop-offs to strategically placed vans in Zurich with a perfect safety record and more deliveries are planned for next year.

New Nuclear Power Cannot Rival Windfarms on Price, Energy Boss Says

December 1, 2017

The Guardian

New nuclear power stations in the U.K. can no longer compete with windfarms on price, according to the boss of a German energy company’s green power arm.

World's Biggest Wealth Fund Turns Attention to Fashion Houses

November 30, 2017

Bloomberg

After focusing on industries like coal and weapons, Norway’s $1tr sovereign wealth fund is turning its attention to fashion.

Bridge the Digital Gap in Your Supply Chain: How-To Tips for Digital Collaboration with Non-Digital Trading Partners

November 22, 2017

OpenText

Pharma Warns of Drug Supply Disruptions Without a Brexit Deal

November 22, 2017

FiercePharma

Drugmakers in the EU are warning of drug supply chaos if the U.K. and European Commission can't strike a specific deal covering the approval of medicines before their governmental divorce.

Most U.K. Supermarkets Are Falling Short in Fight Against Antibiotics Crisis

November 17, 2017

The Guardian

Most of the U.K.'s biggest supermarket chains are falling short on measures to reduce the use of antibiotics in the production of the meat and animal products they sell, campaigners have warned, with potentially harmful impacts on human health.

Brexit Uncertainty Is Already Causing Supply Chain Problems, Says Industry Body

November 16, 2017

Fortune

The achingly slow progress of the U.K.'s divorce talks with the European Union could already be having a serious effect on suppliers on both sides of the English Channel, an industry body has warned.

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.