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Asyad Group and Ligentia join forces to enhance technology-driven supply chain solutions
Asyad Group, a global integrated logistics provider, and Ligentia
Group, a premier UK-based tech-enabled supply chain services provider, have announced a strategic transaction that will see Ligentia join Asyad Group. This landmark acquisition marks a significant milestone for both organisations, accelerating their global expansion and reinforcing their commitment to delivering innovative, end-to-end supply chain solutions.
The acquisition is Asyad Group’ s second major international transaction in less than two years, following the integration of
Skybridge Freight Solutions( SFS) in July 2024. By joining forces, the combined entity will boast a formidable global network spanning 24 countries, with operations in 76 cities worldwide.
Founded in 1996, Ligentia has built a strong reputation over nearly three decades for helping organisations design, manage and optimise complex global supply chains. At the core of this strategic partnership is the integration of Ligentia’ s proprietary digital platform, Ligentix. This sophisticated‘ control tower’ provides clients with real-time visibility, ERP integration and predictive analytics. The technology will serve as a cornerstone of the combined group’ s strategy to deliver unparalleled efficiency, resilience and agility across the entire supply chain.
The deal significantly enhances the value proposition for a combined base of over 6,000 global clients. The addition of Ligentia’ s deep expertise in high-value sectors – including retail, consumer, industrial, automotive, manufacturing, healthcare and e-commerce – enables the delivery of a truly comprehensive suite of end-to-end fourth-party logistics( 4PL) solutions. Customers will benefit from a single, integrated partner capable of managing complex global supply chains from the first to the last mile, backed by world-class technology and operational excellence.
Over 1 million young UK workers experience a quarter-life crisis amid rising financial pressures
Astudy by LiveCareer UK, a trusted online CV builder, highlights the growing scale of the modern quarter-life crisis. According to its Quarter-Life Crisis Report, around 1 million UK workers aged 25 to 29 are currently experiencing symptoms of depression. The findings suggest this may be linked to a combination of careerrelated factors, including workplace stress, job dissatisfaction and the rising cost of living.
Rather than a fleeting phase, this crisis is fundamentally reshaping the workforce, pushing the average age of a career switch to 31 as young professionals seek better pay and work / life balance.
• Over 1 million UK workers aged 25 – 29 are estimated to experience symptoms of depression, fuelled by workplace stress and financial anxiety.
• Nearly half of Gen Z and Millennial workers report financial insecurity, with over 50 % living pay cheque to pay cheque, increasing career pressures.
• Twenty-nine percent of 25 – 34-year-olds took time off in the past year due to mental health issues caused by stress.
• Twenty-six percent of workers are actively considering a career change, with 31 emerging as the average age to switch professions.
• Sixty percent of workers now name work / life balance as their top priority when choosing a new role.
The quarter-life crisis is increasingly shaping employee attitudes and early career choices. Many young workers, particularly fresh graduates, feel pressured to accept roles that don’ t align with their long-term ambitions.
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