Cut £150k+ of Hidden Food Waste from Your Supply Chain. Food & Beverage Supply Chain Symposium: March 2026 Learn how to stop the drain and turn waste into profit with senior supply chain & sustainablity leaders. Register Now – Limited Availability – Only 40 Seats Thursday 26th March 2026 10am til 4:30pm Hampton Manor, Shadowbrook […]
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The Food & Beverage Supply Chain in 2026: Connected, Conscious, Competitive. Online Event. Wednesday 29th October 2025 11:00am – 12:00pm Agenda: Join senior voices from The British Standards Institution (BSI), Domino Printing, Slimstock, The Supply Chain Consulting Group (SCCG), and Balloon One for a live, one-hour panel on 29th October, 11:00am (UK time). Together we’ll
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Perishable Food Handling Procedures. A Playbook for Warehouses, Retail & Foodservices Introduction. Every week, UK warehouses throw away thousands of pounds worth of perfectly good food. Not because it’s gone bad, but because someone picked the wrong box, missed an expiry date, or let a chilled delivery sit too long on the dock. These aren’t
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AI‑Driven Load Planning & Cube Utilisation. Cut Freight Costs, Carbon and Complexity. This guide explains the mechanics behind AI load planning, the data foundations you need, and how Balloon One can help you pilot, and scale, the technology with limited risk. Introduction. Under‑utilised trailers drain profit and inflate Scope 1 emissions. Replacing spreadsheet‑based load planning with machine‑learning
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Best Warehouse Management Systems for Mid‑Sized Companies (2025 Edition). We’ve analysed 30+ solutions, the latest user‑review data, and real‑world performance metrics to shortlist the five systems that deliver the strongest ROI today. Introduction. Mid‑sized firms – roughly £20 m‑£300 m turnover or 50‑250 warehouse users – sit in a procurement “no‑man’s land”: entry‑level tools lack depth, while
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What is the Food Supply Chain and How Does it Operate? The journey of food from its origin to your plate is more intricate than it might seem. This process, known as the food supply chain, encompasses a series of carefully coordinated stages, each vital to ensuring the availability of safe, nutritious food for consumers
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How to Track Food Supply Chains Using Blockchain. Today, many businesses are asking how to track food supply chains using blockchain. Using blockchain technology alongside modern food supply chain management software is a powerful answer. Introduction. Blockchain food supply chain solutions create secure, clear records, making it easy to trace food back to its source and
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Preventing Cyber Security Threats in the Supply Chain. Masterclass. Thursday 25th September 11:30am – 1:00pm Agenda: 1. Upcoming Legislation That Will Impact You Supply Chains are constantly impacted by new legislation. We will be covering new and upcoming legislation, such as The Cyber Security Resilience Act, The AI Act, Network and Information Systems 2 (NIS2),
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The Complete Guide to Demand Forecasting in the Food Industry. Demand forecasting in the food industry means predicting future product needs based on actual data. Food distributors use forecasting to manage stock and keep warehouses efficient. Accurate predictions reduce waste, prevent empty shelves, and save money. Systems like Infios WMS (formerly Körber) help by connecting
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Why are Supply Chains so Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks? Cybersecurity threats are no longer a hypothetical concern for UK businesses; they are an alarming reality. In the past year, 20% of businesses in the UK have experienced a cyber security attack. Supply chain attacks are the most prevalent cyber security attacks, as they cause the
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