Editors Blog

Playtime, puzzles, and preparation: Supporting the next generation of supply chain leaders

Playtime, puzzles, and preparation: Supporting the next generation of supply chain leaders

The three-year-old pushing her toy truck around and the six-year-old creating elaborate Lego designs are the supply chain and manufacturing leaders of tomorrow.

Is personal touch in the supply chain still important?

Is personal touch in the supply chain still important?

With global supply chains still facing disruption as a result of the pandemic and shortage of components such as semiconductors, choosing a trustworthy supplier is more important than ever. Here, Chris Johnson, Managing Director of SMB Bearings, explains why you should consider the importance of personal touch when selecting suppliers.

The race to decarbonise manufacturing is on

The race to decarbonise manufacturing is on

Energy costs are skyrocketing, inflation is increasing, and interest in reaching net zero goals has been waning in the months following COP26. The good news? Even when facing unprecedented challenges, manufacturers are leading the charge towards net zero. 

Time is running out: The challenges of developing EVs before 2030

Time is running out: The challenges of developing EVs before 2030

As the UK’s ban on the sale of new fossil fuel-powered vehicles approaches, the days remaining to electrify the road network are rapidly running out. Here, Steve Hughes, Managing Director of REO UK, discusses some potential potholes on the road ahead.

Industrial robots: From maturity to a fast-growth phase

Industrial robots: From maturity to a fast-growth phase

The industrial robot market has, as a result of COVID, done something highly unusual – it has moved from a mature and conservative phase into an exciting, fast-growth, almost start-up-like phase.

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