As the year winds down, global supply chains are focusing on innovation, sustainability, and resilience to prepare for the challenges of 2025. This week’s insights highlight key developments across industries, from fashion logistics and healthcare innovation to technology’s expanding role in supply chain optimisation.
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SATO's RFID technology is at the heart of a major transformation in the retail sector. Spanish lingerie brand Selmark has enhanced efficiency and inventory accuracy by adopting SATO's RFID solutions, integrating them into their logistics and retail operations. This success showcases how RFID technology is driving measurable results for businesses. Read the full story.
Healthcare supply chains focus on innovation and value
The future of healthcare logistics is being shaped by data integration, AI, and technology-enabled supply chains. Key innovations include temperature-controlled delivery and optimised last-mile logistics for pharmaceuticals. Explore the future of healthcare logistics. Meanwhile, data-driven technologies are helping healthcare organisations lead a value-based revolution by improving patient outcomes while reducing costs. Learn more about healthcare’s value revolution.
Automotive sector drives competitiveness through sustainability
The European Investment Bank is funding Tau Group with €20 million to improve efficiency and sustainability in the automotive supply chain, marking a significant step forward in green innovation. Learn about Tau Group’s advancements. In parallel, the European People’s Party has released a position paper aimed at safeguarding the competitiveness of Europe’s automotive industry, with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. Read the EPP position paper.
Retailers navigate holiday pressures and beyond
Retail supply chains are stretched as the holiday shopping season peaks, with technologies like real-time inventory management helping businesses meet surging demand. Read how retailers are managing peak season pressures. Meanwhile, the UK Financial Conduct Authority is delaying Shein’s IPO due to supply chain scrutiny, highlighting the growing demand for transparency and ethical practices in fashion logistics. Learn about the scrutiny behind Shein’s listing.
Sustainability at the core of food and fashion supply chains
The UK Food Security Report emphasises the importance of resilience and sustainability in the nation’s food supply chain, underscoring the challenges posed by geopolitical and climate changes. Explore the UK Food Security Report. Benchmarking sustainability schemes is proving to be a critical tool for improving food supply chain performance and driving long-term resilience. Learn how sustainability benchmarking is boosting supply chains.
In fashion, circular practices and the adoption of digital tools are paving the way for a more sustainable future. A new video reveals the hidden environmental costs of fast fashion, urging brands to adopt more ethical practices. Watch the video on fast fashion’s impact. Meanwhile, the fashion logistics landscape is evolving to prioritise speed, accuracy, and reduced waste. Explore the changing face of fashion logistics.
Technology driving the next frontier of supply chains
RFID continues to expand its footprint, enabling greater efficiency and transparency in retail and beyond. The Kroger bakery project and the broader adoption of RFID illustrate its transformative potential. Read about RFID’s expanding role. Blockchain and tagging technologies are also being explored as tools to fight counterfeiting in the luxury goods sector, offering new layers of trust and authenticity. Discover how technology is combating counterfeiting.
From SATO’s RFID success in retail to the transformative power of sustainability and AI, this week’s insights showcase how supply chains are adapting to drive innovation and meet the challenges of a changing world. Visit SATO Europe for more updates on these impactful trends.
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