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What SMEs need to know to win government contracts

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What SMEs need to know to win government contracts

By Adrian Chamberlain, CEO, Achilles.

Chancellor George Osborne announced in his Budget that UK small and medium businesses (SMEs) are set to get five times as much from government contracts in 2014-15 as they did in 2012. But will this new scheme dubbed the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI), actually help innovative small businesses get their fair share of work in the public sector?

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Why companies are struggling to manage their supply chains

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Why companies are struggling to manage their supply chains

Companies are finding it increasingly difficult to control their supply chains at a time when the cost of failure is higher than ever, according to the risk management association Airmic. Firms are outsourcing not just production but also their reputation to suppliers without understanding how they operate or having adequate risk management strategies in place.

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New AEB White Paper on customs procedures with economic impact

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New AEB White Paper on customs procedures with economic impact

Incorrect product classification can have severe consequences and businesses are well advised to incorporate error-minimizing measures into their risk management strategy.

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Excise penalty regime is 'unfit for purpose' and will drive long established and honest 3PLs out of business

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Excise penalty regime is 'unfit for purpose' and will drive long established and honest 3PLs out of business

The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) – the trade association representing the interests of some 700 UK-based third party logistics (3PL) specialists – is warning that Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is imposing "draconian" sanctions on companies in the excise goods supply chain that will drive long established and honest firms out of business.

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A need for deeper understanding

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A need for deeper understanding

By Neil Willings, Global Head of Audit Delivery, Achilles.

'How much do we need to know about our supply chains?' and 'how much do we actually know?' are two questions companies across all sectors should be asking themselves in the wake of the brand-damaging events of the horsemeat scandal.

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Routing & Scheduling Software: more powerful and more available than ever

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Routing & Scheduling Software: more powerful and more available than ever

By Joost Bekker, Business Development Director, Asia Pacific, for the logistics software solutions division of PTV Group.

For companies operating their own fleets, vehicle routing and scheduling software can significantly reduce their operational cost and improve the resource utilisation while at the same time ensuring compliance with loading and driving time regulations. Companies that outsource their transport to a carrier with a dedicated fleet also stand to benefit by staying in control and being able to monitor their carrier's performance.

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Chase protests empty containers leaving UK

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Chase protests empty containers leaving UK

Huge container ships from Asia arrive at UK ports such as Felixstowe, Suffolk and Southampton loaded with all manner of consumer and industrial goods.

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HSE clamps down on inspection and maintenance dodgers

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HSE clamps down on inspection and maintenance dodgers

Following news of the HSE's latest prosecution against an employer operating a fork lift truck with infringements under LOLER and PUWER, an industry expert has urged users to think twice before delaying inspections and maintenance.

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Transport rates reach three-year low

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Transport rates reach three-year low

The fifteenth edition of the Transport Market Monitor (TMM) by Transporeon and Capgemini Consulting reveals that transport prices decreased by 8.1% in Q1 2013 compared to Q4 2012. The transport price index is at its lowest point since 2010.

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Logistics training investment grows despite challenging economic climate

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Logistics training investment grows despite challenging economic climate

Despite the challenging economic environment, a survey of logistics, transport and supply chain operations professionals has revealed that investment in training and development has seen a welcome increase in the sector over the past 18 months.

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