Supply Chain of the Future

April 14, 2018

In an uncertain world, investing in mobile computing will enhance your short-term flexibility in order to gain long-term confidence. The traditional instinct of individuals in the face of uncertainty is to sit tight and wait out the situation. The world moves too fast and is too interconnected today, making that approach outmoded. To be a leader in the future, you will have to accept uncertainty, and minimize it everywhere you possibly can. Uncertainty is not going away any time soon, so the way to handle it is to use effective technology that minimizes the effects of uncertainty

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Brambles

Brambles Limited is a supply-chain logistics company operating in more than 50 countries, primarily though its CHEP and IFCO brands. The Group specialises in the pooling of unit-load equipment and associated services, focusing on the outsourced management of returnable pallets, crates and containers across multiple industry supply chains such as consumer goods, dry grocery, fresh food, retail and general manufacturing. In addition, Brambles owns specialist businesses serving the automotive, aviation and oil & gas sectors.

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Practical Guide to Warehouse Optimisation

whitePaper | January 27, 2020

Why do you need to optimise your warehouse? A lean and efficient business starts in your warehouse. Optimising your warehouse helps you provide your customers with a seamless service experience, reduce your operating expenses, increase your revenue and working capital. In today’s highly competitive, global market, you’re not only competing with local suppliers, but with huge global organisations making it even more important to ensure your warehouse is optimised to ensure you delight your customers each and every time they place an order with your organisation.

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Remote Support Security Whitepaper

whitePaper | October 21, 2022

BeyondTrust connects and protects people and technology with leading secure access solutions that strengthen security while increasing productivity. The BeyondTrust Appliance B Series gives support technicians secure remote control of computers, over the internet or on local networks. This specialized B Series Appliance provides exceptional performance, reliability, ease-of-use, and scalability through a solution that is optimized for remote support. With BeyondTrust, a support technician can see the supported screen and control the supported system remotely, as if physically present.

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Using FBX to manage freight rate volatility

whitePaper | June 6, 2022

The daily Freightos Baltic Exchange Container Index (FBX) provides the market with a credible and fully transparent reference point. It is based on the world’s largest global database of multimodal freight rates using realtime data from logistical providers and overseen by an institution whose information already underpins billions of dollars-worth of physical and forward freight contracts in the dry bulk, oil and gas transportation markets.

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The Evolving Role of Procurement in the Global Supply Chain

whitePaper | May 12, 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic, plant shutdowns, delays at borders and transportation bottlenecks have all come together in a perfect storm to create an unprecedented level of disruption in global supply chains. Torpedoed delivery schedules and material shortages have become the norm rather than the exception. All these factors have highlighted the importance of effective supply chain management to keep global commerce moving. Importantly, they have also accelerated the widespread adoption of best practices that are integral to a sustainable supply chain.

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Eminox Marine Emissions whitepaper: The global shipping industry, emissions regulations, and the technology that tackles the challenges of compliance

whitePaper | May 14, 2022

With over 90% of world trade transported by sea, it is not surprising that the emissions generated by the shipping industry makes it one of the world’s largest producers of greenhouse gases (GHG). Quite unique when it comes to emissions regulations, the marine industry has multiple organisations that regulate those emissions. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is perhaps the most well-known, however the European Union (EU) and US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) amongst others, all have different legislative requirements.

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Securing the Internet of Things Supply Chain An IoTSF Whitepaper

whitePaper | June 1, 2022

Imagine that new connected equipment has turned up at your facility. You’ve selected it very carefully through a rigorous procurement process, no doubt considering its excellent security certifications. You are happy. You are looking forward to putting it to work. It is natural to accept it at face value.

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Spotlight

Brambles

Brambles Limited is a supply-chain logistics company operating in more than 50 countries, primarily though its CHEP and IFCO brands. The Group specialises in the pooling of unit-load equipment and associated services, focusing on the outsourced management of returnable pallets, crates and containers across multiple industry supply chains such as consumer goods, dry grocery, fresh food, retail and general manufacturing. In addition, Brambles owns specialist businesses serving the automotive, aviation and oil & gas sectors.

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