Cheaper, cleaner energy?
If we had phased out coal-fired power stations and replaced them with gas-fired ones, we would now be enjoying electricity prices that were 30–40% cheaper
Food disgust
Sustainable consumption means consuming products that have a minimal impact on the environment.
Digital twins
The process of identifying and managing energy demand was one of the first to adopt computer technology and the internet.
Resisting idea sharing
Employees often develop innovative ideas alone even though this is less successful than teamwork, according to new research conducted at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM).
Science and politics
Until the late 1950s, efficient agriculture was an essential part of society. Following food rationing during WWII, bacon and meat sales in the UK were still restricted until 4 July 1954.
Falsified medicines
The Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) 2011/62/EU comes into force on 9 February 2019. The legislation aims to prevent counterfeit or unauthorised prescription medicine from entering the legal supply chain, providing greater protection for patients.
Why risk it?
The Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) imposes strict serialisation requirements on pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors and dispensers.
Managing compliance
Any supply chain is complex, but when it involves the manufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals, any break in the chain is unacceptable. The question is, when a third-party supplier, manufacturer or packager makes a mistake, who is responsible? Here, I explain how to manage pharmaceutical packaging regulatory compliance.
Biomass forecasting
Biomass is a vital component in helping to meet the demands of the growing bioeconomy.
Retrospective digitalisation
According to the Annual Manufacturing Report, 2018, four in five manufacturers believe that smart factory technologies will improve their supply chain relationships.