In normal times, manufacturers and retailers would now be setting up the supply, warehousing and transport contracts to ensure the resilience of their supply and distribution chains against a series
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Large retailers, family-run enterprises and small craft stores can accurately forecast shoppers intentions using a social media analysis framework developed by researchers at Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre
By 2050, the world population is expected to be 9 billion people. The combination of richer diets and increased population means that food production will have to be doubled in
Tesco will create 16,000 new permanent roles to support the exceptional growth in its online business. These 16,000 jobs are in addition to the 4,000 permanent jobs already created since
The finalists for this year’s Talent in Logistics Awards have been announced. Winners will be revealed at the annual awards event, which will take place online on the evening of
The international transport and info-logistics provider has strengthened its LCL service offering with further connections now from India, Thailand and Vietnam via Koper to Europe. Transport via the Mediterranean port
This summer, despite major operational obstructions caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Heineken UK is rolling out its innovative 100% plastic-free cardboard topper across thousands of UK retailers. The topper
Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, has announced that its new hybrid refrigeration systems for trucks and high-loaders are being delivered
Responsible employers and business owners are rising to the challenge of providing Covid-secure spaces, but most are still unsure of what is ultimately required. There is a seemingly endless list
Open-loop pallet pooler EPAL UK & Ireland has warned businesses exporting and importing to and from the UK to ensure their pallets do not cause delays to shipments, when the
Geodis has appointed Gary O’Connor as its new managing director of Ireland. His brief is to focus “on developing business in the healthcare sector while growing the company’s influence over
To help manufacturers access expert advice to select the right inspection equipment for their products, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection is providing free product evaluation and testing services. Depending upon the product type
Bulk food road tanker company Abbey Logistics has reopened its food grade wash bay in Hull following significant investment in the site. Located minutes from the Port of Hull, Abbey’s
Logistics provider Dachser has started construction on a new branch in Kassel, the economic centre of northern Hesse in Germany. Located in the Lohfelden commercial zone, the new transit terminal
Irish building materials company Kingspan has donated a shipment of 60,000 medical protective suits to the HSE to help support the Irish healthcare system in its response to the Covid-19
The manufacturing and supply chain sector in Ireland is experiencing a once in 100 year event that will have implications long after the Covid-19 pandemic has passed. The Manufacturing &
The challenge of closing the gap to our 2030 target, coupled with the broader policy objective of long-term decarbonisation across all sectors of the economy, requires both public and private
They are the questions that are being asked everywhere, and life sciences is no exception. What will the world look like post-Coronavirus? Here we consider a couple of factors relating
Most of the manufacturers said COVID-19 will affect their operations, as per an ongoing study by PwC. Over 40% were worried about the consequences for their workforce and a reduction
The COVID-19 global crisis continues to disrupt manufacturing and global supply chains with severe consequences for society, businesses, consumers, and the global economy. What short term actions do companies take
The unprecedented demand for biocidal hand sanitiser products during the pandemic means suppliers are now facing significant challenges. To beat this shortage and ensure the supply of sanitiser for their
March was the busiest month for grocery sales ever recorded. According to Kantar, over the 12 weeks to March 22nd, sales in the State’s grocery retailers rose by 10.1 per
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has set up a database for organisations in urgent need of supply chain resources, to ensure the UK is able to respond to the
In a study published by ING, reveals that in the context of COVID-19, Ireland now looks to be one of
The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) – a seasonally adjusted index designed to track changes in total construction activity – posted
Expected to attract more than 2,000 visitors, the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition is being held
Irish chicken producer Manor Farm, has won the IFSA (Irish Foodservice Suppliers Alliance) Best Sustainable Food Product Award 2020. Manor
Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) launched CIRCULEIRE - the National Platform for Circular Manufacturing – at the 2020 National Manufacturing &
“The Fourth Industrial Revolution will fundamentally change every aspect of our lives and manufacturing is at the epicentre of that.
The winners of the 2020 IMR Manufacturing and Supply Chain Awards were revealed at a special ceremony and gala dinner
There is still time to register to attend the 2020 National Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, which has
Having set new records in terms of its scale and visitor numbers last year, the 2020 National Manufacturing and Supply
Established in order to recognise excellence and raise standards across Ireland’s manufacturing industry and its associated supply chains, the 2020
Growth has triggered UK and Ireland specialist multi temperature supply chain operator and responsible family business, Oakland International, to launch
Plastics Action Alliance, the recently formed group that comprises of 11 leading agricultural processing and food businesses in Ireland, has
More than 2,000 people are expected to visit the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference and Expo that will
The recent National Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, held at the Citywest Exhibition Centre, Dublin, set new records
Approximately 3,000 people from all over Ireland are expected to visit the 2019 National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference &
Premier Publishing & Events, in partnership with Irish Manufacturing Research, has launched the inaugural Manufacturing & Supply Chain Awards. The
In February, Lidl Ireland called out to Irish suppliers nationwide to enter products into their Supplier Development Programme, Kick Start. This programme,
Irish-owned firms rely heavily on the UK as the source of intermediate inputs, which are goods used to produce a
McArdle Skeath, one of Ireland’s leading supply chain management providers, has opened its new 12,500 sq m temperature controlled storage
The Mid West’s thriving aerospace and aviation industry will feature strongly at Manufacturing Solutions 2018, Ireland’s manufacturing supply chain conference
65% of Irish businesses have not reviewed their supply chain to identify current business relationships that might be negatively impacted
Dachser Rail Services between Europe and Asia With Dachser Rail Services, the global logistics provider offers an alternative to
Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group that represents the food industry, has said the full implementation of the December
The Irish manufacturing sector, which contributes 25% of GDP and employs over 44,000 people both directly and indirectly, is key
Attracting more than 2,500 visitors, from across the country, and featuring 235 speakers and 350 exhibitors, the 2018 National Manufacturing
“Businesses across Ireland must prepare themselves for a ‘hard’ Brexit. You must establish your exposure now,” cautioned Lucinda Creighton (pictured),
Take placing on the 31st January in the Citywest Convention Centre, Dublin, the 2018 National Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference
The impact of Brexit on Ireland’s supply chain and potential border issues will be a prominent topic at this years
Exertis, a leading distributor of technology products for the B2B, mobile and retail markets, has announced that its supply chain business, Exertis
Specialist refrigerated transport and logistics company, McCulla Ireland, has been recognised both locally and at UK and all-Ireland industry events
On the 10th and 11th of April, Teagasc hosted 20 EU experts in Galway for a two day meeting to
Post provided by Mazars. Ireland has one of the highest concentrations of digital technology activity and employment within the OECD
The rate of input cost inflation accelerated sharply in February, amid higher prices for a range of raw materials, but
Post provided on behalf of Spaciotempo. A multinational FTSE 100 distributor of non-food consumables and equipment turned to temporary building
Minister of State for Employment and Small Business Pat Breen met with the Prompt Payment Code Stakeholders to discuss the
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