Europe

Innocent, Oliver Bonas, Gymshark, DPD & British Retail Consortium Lead Learning Program at IRX

October 5, 2021

Experts from Innocent Drinks, Oliver Bonas, Gymshark, Lounge Underwear, DPD and British Retail Consortium are among the speakers at the UK’s number one digital retail show. IRX (InternetRetailing Expo) & eDX takes place on 13 & 14 October 2021 at the NEC, Birmingham.

What Crisis? Johnson’s Team Says Supply Crunch Is Good for Wages

October 5, 2021

Bloomberg

Faced with a supply-chain squeeze that’s increased prices across the economy, the U.K. government is seeking to recast the crisis as a good news story for British workers.

Johnson Says Brexit Britain Must Adapt Amid Fuel, Food Shortages

October 3, 2021

Bloomberg

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he won’t fall back on immigration to solve the U.K.’s truck driver shortage, as he presented supply chain troubles that have left supermarket shelves bare and gas stations dry as a “period of adjustment” in the wake of Brexit and the pandemic.

E-Commerce Company Cuts Order Fulfillment Time by 40%

September 30, 2021

GreyOrange

Challenge: A European fulfillment company was looking to accelerate growth and improve accuracy, flexibility and proficiency in its operations. The company ships millions of packages to more than 250 customers around the world.

U.S., EU Vow Cooperation on Trade, Technology in Diplomatic First

September 30, 2021

Bloomberg

The U.S. and the European Union agreed to work together to shape the rules and standards around crucial technologies and coordinate their approaches to key trade issues at an inaugural meeting of a new cooperation body.

From Nairobi to Ningbo: The Supply Shocks Spanning Globe

September 29, 2021

Bloomberg

From high-class problems to difficulties finding life’s necessities, the pandemic has convulsed global supply chains on such a scale that few industries, socio-economic classes or regions are immune.

Gas-Starved Europe Can't Look West as U.S. Faces Its Own Crunch

September 29, 2021

Bloomberg

Americans are staring down their own supply squeeze — and the accompanying sky-high utility bills.

Johnson Burned Bridges With EU Truckers He Now Wants Back

September 28, 2021

Bloomberg

The U.K. wants to issue visas for truckers to ease a shortage that’s led to gasoline stations running dry and hit food supply chains. The hard part could be persuading drivers from eastern Europe, the biggest pool of labor in recent years, to come back.

Paper Crunch Hits American Retailers When They Need It Most

September 27, 2021

Bloomberg

Skyrocketing demand for boxes and packing materials during the pandemic has slashed paper production across North America, and it couldn’t have come at a worse time for retail companies.

Fuel Shortages Pile Pressure on Johnson as U.K. Crisis Escalates

September 27, 2021

Bloomberg

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under increasing pressure to do more to ease a supply chain crisis in Britain after pumps ran dry at some gasoline stations because of panic buying.

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.