--- title: The 7bridges blog | SJ Hood (3) description: The 7bridges blog has research, guidance and opinion on the state of logistics and the future of supply chain management. (3) --- x ## Our latest blogs Filters Article Tag [All ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog) [Logistics Strategy ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/logistics-strategy) [Supply Chain Resilience ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/supply-chain-resilience) [Artificial Intelligence ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/artificial-intelligence) [Business Transformation ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/business-transformation) [Brexit ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/brexit) [Multi-provider strategy ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/multi-provider-strategy) [Customer Announcement ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/customer-announcement) [Retail ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/retail) [Customer Experience ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/customer-experience) [Deliveries and Returns ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/deliveries-and-returns) [Green / Eco Supply Chain ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/green-eco-supply-chain) [Supply Chain Management ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/supply-chain-management) [Procurement ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/procurement) [Cyber Security ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/cyber-security) [Data ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/data) [People ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/people) [Jobs at 7bridges ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/jobs-at-7bridges) [Supply Chain Leaders ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/supply-chain-leaders) [Partnerships ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/partnerships) [Startups ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/startups) [Pharma ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/pharma) [Logistics careers ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/logistics-careers) [News ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/news) [Manufacturing ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/manufacturing) [Invoice auditing ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/invoice-auditing) [ISO 27001 ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/iso-27001) [Sustainability ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/sustainability) [Emissions reporting ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/emissions-reporting) [Product announcement ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/product-announcement) [Simulations ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/simulations) [Automation ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/tag/automation) [![how outcome-driven supply chains make stronger pharma companies on blue background with illustration of syringe and medicine](https://www.the7bridges.com/hubfs/Outcome-driven%20for%20pharma.png) ### How outcome-driven supply chains make stronger pharma companies Outcome-driven supply chains can make your pharma business stronger through better resilience, agility and sustainability. Here's how that happens: **Learn more** ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/how-outcome-driven-supply-chains-make-stronger-pharma-companies) [![taking your supply chain scope 3 emissions beyond regulatory reporting](https://www.the7bridges.com/hubfs/Taking%20your%20supply%20chain%20emissions%20beyond%20regulatory%20reporting.png) ### Taking your supply chain emissions beyond regulatory reporting You already know about CSRD and other upcoming scope 3 reporting directives, but what do you do next? How do you make your supply chain more sustainable? **Learn more** ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/taking-your-supply-chain-emissions-beyond-regulatory-reporting) [![Specialty carrier management made easy on a dark blue background with an isometric style delivery truck to the right](https://www.the7bridges.com/hubfs/7bridges-specialty%20carrier%20management%20made%20easy.png) ### Specialty carrier management made easy Pharma supply chains tend to be more manual, highly relationship-based and favour incumbent providers. But you might be missing out on your best rates. **Learn more** ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/specialty-carrier-management-made-easy) [![](https://www.the7bridges.com/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Big%20statement%20Template.png) ### How to get leadership approval on supply chain tech As budgets are being cut across the board, getting leadership approval for new supply chain technology is key for supply chain leaders everywhere. **Learn more** ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/how-to-get-leadership-approval-on-supply-chain-tech) [![7b_Huel](https://www.the7bridges.com/hubfs/7bHuel.png) ### Taking control of supply chain data for more strategic decision making Leading nutritionally complete food brand, Huel, is turning their supply chain into a competitive advantage by partnering with AI-data driven supply chain management platform 7bridges. **Learn more** ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/taking-control-of-supply-chain-data-for-more-strategic-decision-making) [![](https://www.the7bridges.com/hubfs/in%20house%20v%20platform.png) ### Should I build an AI tool in-house or use a supply chain AI platform? Should your organisation invest in developing its own in-house AI supply chain solutions or explore existing AI platforms to achieve its goals? **Learn more** ](https://www.the7bridges.com/blog/which-is-better-building-an-ai-tool-in-house-or-using-a-supply-chain-ai-platform) 3 / 9 ## News [![AI insights into pharmaceutical logistics](https://www.the7bridges.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ACW-brand-new-logo.png?width=253&height=90&name=ACW-brand-new-logo.png) ### AI insights into pharmaceutical logistics 7bridges is leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve how pharmaceutical companies manage their supply chains. With its innovative platform, 7bridges aims to provide insights, enhanced decision-making capabilities, and optimisation opportunities that promise to reshape the industry landscape. Learn more ](https://www.aircargoweek.com/ai-insights-into-pharmaceutical-logistics/) [![Level up your procurement approach](https://www.the7bridges.com/hubfs/sbr01/press/Press_%20Business%20Reporter.svg) ### Level up your procurement approach Accurate, objective and transparent data will help you achieve granular visibility, better rates, shorter timelines and optimised deliverables Learn more ](https://www.business-reporter.co.uk/management/level-up-your-procurement-approach) [![Why robust supply chain operations are the missing piece to deliver successful vaccine roll-outs](https://www.the7bridges.com/hubfs/sbr01/press/Press_%20Pharmavoices.svg) ### Why robust supply chain operations are the missing piece to deliver successful vaccine roll-outs It has been an unfortunate feature of UK health policy in recent years that concerted nationwide vaccine rollouts have been both frequent and necessary. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted how central vaccines can be for our protection, and therefore how critical a smooth, on time distribution process is. Learn more ](https://pharmavoices.co.uk/why-robust-supply-chain-operations-are-the-missing-piece-to-deliver-successful-vaccine-roll-outs/) [ View All ](https://www.the7bridges.com/press) ## What our clients think ![Philipp Plein logo](https://www.the7bridges.com/hubfs/sbr01/homepage/Philipp%20Plein%20logo.svg) ![AbilityMatters](https://www.the7bridges.com/hubfs/sbr01/homepage/AbilityMatters.svg) ![Thread Logo White](https://www.the7bridges.com/hubfs/sbr01/homepage/Thread%20Logo%20White.svg) ### Reaching more customers with an outcome-driven supply chain One of 7bridges’ earliest customers, German designer Philipp Plein has used the platform to increase customer experience and find dramatic cost savings simultaneously. [ Read case study ](https://www.the7bridges.com/case-studies/philipp-plein) "By increasing the number of customers we’re pushing through the 7bridges platform, as well as seizing opportunities for further enhancements around exports and internal auditing, we are able to create cost savings and efficiencies while still offering enhanced delivery." Sergey Mityagin, Chief Operating Officer, Philipp Plein ### AI & Automation in the delivery of medical devices Learn how the medtech provider Ability Matters adopted the 7bridges platform to boost profits, cut costs by 40% and improve customer service with AI technology. [ Read case study ](https://www.the7bridges.com/case-studies/ability-matters) "Two months after starting with 7bridges, our costs were down by 20%. Now we’re on track to make over 40% in savings as we roll it out across the company. 7bridges delivers incredibly good capabilities... And the best part is, it’s surprisingly easy to both adopt and use." James Lyons, Operations Director, Ability Matters Group ### Setting up operational logistics for Thread within a month How 7bridges enabled a fashion brand based in the States set up the logistics as well as save up to 60% in logistical costs connected to operating in the new market. [ Read case study ](https://www.the7bridges.com/case-studies/thread) Thread achieved a rapid entry into North American market, with easy scalability for further growth: "7bridges got us up and operating in the US market within a month. That’s fast. We’re also saving 50% to 60% on the total logistics cost of serving this new market." Head of Operations, Thread — European Fashion Startup ### Subscribe to our newsletter ![scrolling-block-3](https://www.the7bridges.com/hubfs/sbr01/homepage/scrolling-block-3.svg)