The rise of TikTok Shop is shaking up the world of social commerce, giving established platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube a run for their money. Sarah Znideric, VP of Global Partnerships at Linnworks, dives into TikTok Shop’s rapid ascent, sharing its biggest success stories and discussing its potential to become a top-tier marketplace. More […]
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Welcome to the latest edition: Editor’s Note The UK has entered an election year and this was clearly reflected in the recently announced Spring Budget. But as all across the globe logistics companies are gearing up to deliver on their sustainability initiatives, the budget missed the point. In this edition we explore how UK’s logistics […]
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The Spring Budget has become the focus of the UK’s news this week. Although some of the measures in it are welcomed, the logistics industry has reacted with mixed feelings. The 5p cut to fuel-duty is a positive but expended and minor decision. Overall the industry comments that the mark on the big picture was […]
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Sustainability is a top priority for everyone. AI has surfaced as a key solution for addressing complex challenges in today’s macro-economic environment, but what is its place when it comes to ESG in logistics and supply chain management? We spoke to Bernadette Bulacan, Chief Evangelist at Icertis, about the role of AI in augmenting ESG […]
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In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, the logistics industry is at a critical juncture, facing the dual challenge of transitioning to sustainable fuel sources while grappling with political uncertainty. Edward Jones, Head of Environment Policy at Logistics UK, one of UK’s most influential logistics organisations, will take the stage our our Delivering Green: Breaking ESG Barriers […]
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With sustainability at the forefront of the logistics industry’s agenda we are excited to bring back our Networking Sessions. Welcome to The Logistics Point’s groundbreaking event, “Delivering Green: Breaking ESG Barriers in Logistics,” set to take place on May 22nd at The Museum of the Home in Central London. You can get a ticket now […]
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The processes involved in innovating may induce a degree of risk aversion, causing certain industry players to approach innovative solutions hesitantly. Striking a balance between the potential benefits of innovation and the perceived risks poses an ongoing challenge in the ever-evolving logistics sector. We spoke to Eric Ménard, Vice President Strategy and Business, Astrocast, about […]
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The impact of uncertainty has been felt by all companies, but some suffered more than others. We only need to take a look at the previous Christmas Season to see the winners and losers. We spoke to Tobi Buxhoidt, Founder and CEO at parcelLab, about how consumers have changed their habits and what it means […]
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A lot of companies are promoting AI and there is much good about it. But is it really that transformative? In The Logistics Point latest edition we took a look at how AI transforms different parts of the logistics and supply chain sector to enhance operational successes. But what are the hurdles and drawbacks of […]
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2023 was an interesting year for consumers and companies. The consumer market exhibited promising signs at the end of 2023, and this trend is anticipated to continue. At the same time 2024 brings more uncertainty and geopolitical instability. We spoke to Trevor Stamp, General Manager – Contract Logistics, GAC Dubai and Adrian Peiris, Business Manager […]
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