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Privacy in the Digital Age: What’s At Stake and How to Protect Yourself

18 May 2021

Technology has always driven human progress, and our lives almost always change in response to the latest tools we have at our fingertips. No other technological innovation has changed humanity so much in so little time as the internet. All of this change in such a short time means there are a lot of unanswered questions. One of the biggest of all of these questions is: what has the internet done to privacy?

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2021

12 May 2021

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week 2021. You may be sitting there wondering why that matters, or why it is important? According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), one in four people in the world will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives. That is one quarter of the entire global population. There are Around 450 million people currently suffering from such conditions, placing mental disorders among the leading causes of ill-health and disability worldwide. This means that you may not feel that you need to spend time looking after your mental health at the moment but taking time for yourself now can, and will, pay dividends in the future. 

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Tips for Managing the Electronic Component Shortage

10 May 2021

The electronics industry has been enduring a component shortage for some time now, caused by problems that have only been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. As supply chains begin their recovery from the pandemic, it is essential that they address the difficulty to source certain components and develop strategies to work around it. Jeff Brind, Chief Information Officer at Easby Electronics, understand the challenges businesses are facing, and shares his top tips with IoSCM on managing the shortage.

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How to use IOT to set measurable efficiency goals for your loading bays in 5 simple steps

07 May 2021

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a network of connected smart devices extracting information from which businesses can get useful insights. This increased volume of available data has unlocked the potential for businesses to manage and optimise a wider range of operations, minimising costs and improving profitability. IOT is a rapidly growing trend in all industries as part of Industry 4.0 and its adoption is only predicted to continue to expand.

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Industry Insights; Microchip Global Shortage

04 May 2021

The automotive industry struggled with reduced demand last year as lockdowns stopped us travelling. This year the industry faces a new challenge due to a global shortage of microchips. Production has already been halted or reduced in manufacturing plants and almost all car brands have been affected. The crisis is affecting other industries outside of the automotive sector. Let's take a look at who is affected, how, and why;

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How a Green Supply Chain Can Help Boost Your Brand

27 Apr 2021

More often than not, when we are building a brand strategy, we overlook how our supply chain can have an impact on the story we tell. Stories and marketing plans are crafted based on the quality of the product, how the product is made, charitable work tied to the product, and a few other factors. The supply chain simply becomes a means of getting a product made and delivering it to the customer.

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