3PL, Operations Management and Forecasting are the most in-demand solutions among the UK’s leading supply chain and logistics professionals as we head into 2026, according to our exclusive research.
The findings have been revealed in the run up to the Total Supply Chain Summit, which takes place on October 13th & 14th in Manchester and are based on delegate requirements.
Delegates registering to attend are asked which solutions they needed to invest in during 2025/26 and beyond.
Inventory Optimisation and Logistics Management rounded out the Top 5.
The most in-demand solutions have evolved from 12 months ago when 3PL, Supply Chain Planning and Logistics Management topped the list.
Top 10 solutions being sourced by Total Supply Chain Summit delegates 2026:
3PL
Operations Management
Forecasting
Inventory Optimisation
Logistics Management
Supply Chain Planning
Delivery Management
Distribution
Distribution Centres/Warehousing
Supply Chain Software
Sarah Beall, Managing Director at Forum Events & Media, said: “Our latest research highlights how supply chain leaders are prioritising agility and resilience as we move into 2026. The demand for 3PL, operations management, and forecasting solutions reflects the pressure organisations are under to optimise resources, respond to disruption, and deliver more efficiently. It’s also clear that data-led decision making is becoming central to strategy, with forecasting and inventory optimisation climbing the agenda alongside logistics management. These insights set the scene perfectly for this year’s Total Supply Chain Summit, where buyers and suppliers will connect to explore the innovations shaping the future of supply chain performance.”
To find out more about the Total Supply Chain Summit, visit https://totalsupplychainsummit.co.uk.
