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The Role of Circular Economy Principles in Sustainable Supply Chain Management

The Role of Circular Economy Principles in Sustainable Supply Chain Management

09 Jun 2025

A circular economy flips the script on how you use resources by designing out waste, keeping materials in use longer and helping regenerate natural systems. Instead of the traditional take-make-dispose approach, you focus on reusing and recycling at every stage of your product’s life cycle. Your supply chain is crucial in making this happen.

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External Vendor Data: Optimising Clinical Trial Supply Chain Efficiency

How External Vendor Data Can Optimise Clinical Trial Supply Chain Efficiency

06 Jun 2025

The supply chain for clinical trials is a complicated logistical system. It involves a complex network of processes, from planning supply activities to moving drugs from one point to another. These undertakings face potential risks, such as planning uncertainties, shipment delays, and packaging issues. These challenges can delay and even derail clinical trial approval. Good thing external vendor data can be used to optimise supply chain efficiency.

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World Environment Day – Beating Plastic Pollution in Supply Chains

World Environment Day – Beating Plastic Pollution in Supply Chains

05 Jun 2025

World Environment Day, held every year on 5th June, is a global event that highlights the most urgent environmental challenges we face today. It provides the perfect opportunity to raise awareness and inspire action around critical issues. Despite the constant stream of information from the news and social media, genuine understanding of environmental topics remains limited.

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Connected Ship Market: Navigating a Maritime Technological Revolution

Connected Ship Market: Navigating a Maritime Technological Revolution

04 Jun 2025

The maritime industry is undergoing a transformative shift, propelled by technological advancements that are redefining operations, safety, and sustainability. At the heart of this evolution lies the connected ship market—a sector poised for substantial growth and innovation. This article explores the latest trends, key market drivers, strengths, and regional developments shaping the connected ship landscape.

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The Role of Intelligent Lifting Equipment in Modern Warehousing

Building Smarter Supply Chains: The Role of Intelligent Lifting Equipment in Modern Warehousing

02 Jun 2025

As global commerce accelerates and customer expectations evolve, supply chain resilience and efficiency are more critical than ever. In this context, intelligent material handling systems—particularly advanced lifting equipment—are playing a transformative role in modern warehousing. This article explores how the integration of automation, IoT, and ergonomic design into lifting solutions is reshaping warehouse operations and contributing to smarter, more agile supply chains.

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7 Benefits of Outsourcing Your Procurement Process

Seven Benefits of Outsourcing Your Procurement Process

28 May 2025

Procurement plays a vital role in how your business controls costs and manages supply chain risks. But keeping it in-house can come with hefty time demands, inconsistent processes, and limited insight into wider market options. For many organisations, outsourcing procurement has become a smarter way to gain consistency and cost-efficiency without the stress of managing everything internally.

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