Beacon, the supply chain visibility and collaboration platform, has released its 2024 Supply Chain Visibility Capabilities Report examining the progress organisations are making on improving supply chain visibility.
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RSS95% of IT leaders concerned about mainframe modernisation backlog
Apr 17, 2024
Some 95% of IT leaders across industries have voiced concerns over the implications of not modernising applications and data running on mainframe systems.
Expert warns to hang up the call if you hear these 4 key phrases during an unknown call
Apr 16, 2024
Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, deceiving millions of people yearly through clever tactics and persuasive language. One crucial way you can defend yourself from falling victim to these schemes is by learning to recognise the telltale phrases used by scammers to lure unsuspecting individuals into their traps.
Volumatic shows support for new law protecting shop workers
Apr 16, 2024
Cash management company, Volumatic, has welcomed the Government’s announcement that assaulting a shop worker will be made a standalone criminal offence in England and Wales.
Why retailers are connecting personal protection into their security programme
Apr 15, 2024
With theft, anti-social behaviour, and violence against retail staff at record levels, retailers are looking for new ways to protect employees and reduce shrinkage.
Security providers are now expected to go well beyond the provision of officers and demonstrate an intelligence led approach, with technology enabled security plans that connect frontline staff and security officers in an integrated manner.
Online shoppers are demanding faster and more convenient delivery options
Apr 15, 2024
A new study looking at delivery preferences when ordering online has confirmed that consumers want retailers to provide faster and more convenient delivery options.
Laying the groundwork for effective delivery and returns management
Apr 10, 2024
By Johan Hellman, VP Product and Carrier, nShift.
For multichannel and ecommerce retailers and their logistics partners, the first months of the year are when crucial groundwork is done to learn the lessons from last year’s peak season. However, although total retail sales were up at the end of 2023, the increase was significantly down on the previous year.
Unleashing the power of cross-border commerce for retailers
Apr 10, 2024
Headlines regarding post Brexit cross-border trading challenges dented businesses’ confidence in their ability to expand successful ecommerce retail operations outside the home market. But with cross-border trade booming globally, is there a risk that UK retailers are missing out?
Ransomware survival guide: What to do before, during and after an attack
Apr 10, 2024
In recent years, ransomware attacks have surged, posing a significant threat to businesses and individuals alike. These malicious attacks encrypt valuable data, demanding hefty ransom payments for its release. But you can learn how to fight back and protect your data.
One in four shoppers avoid buying from international retailers due to returns concerns, new ESW and Asendia research reveals
Apr 10, 2024
Asendia, the e-commerce and mail solutions provider, and ESW, the direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce company, have shared the latest insights from their report, Shipping and Returns: Leveraging Logistics to Unlock Global Loyalty.
