MEDIA PARTNER: Warehouse & Logistics News – Always first with the news
Warehouse & Logistics News is the leading publication for the warehousing, materials handling and logistics industry. Published every two weeks, we pride ourselves with delivering the most up to date industry news and information in both print and digital formats to keep the senior buyers and decision makers up to date. If you would like […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Aramex shipping & logistics
As a global logistics provider and partner with a 40-year track record in over 70 countries, Aramex is always within reach. We offer seamless, cost-effective air, sea, road, and rail, multimodal solutions for UK businesses. International Express Aramex’s International Express service ensures your shipments reach global destinations quickly and efficiently, with real-time tracking and door-to-door service for ultimate […]
Introducing Walkers Insight: Your Ultimate TMS Solution
We Can Do. Technology. Walkers Insight is our bespoke Transport Management System (TMS), created to streamline your logistics and give you complete visibility at every stage. With flexible integration options—from simple CSV uploads to advanced API connections—it ensures a smooth data flow between your systems and ours. Our in-house IT team is always on hand […]
Is your business missing out on duty reclaims?
If you’re importing goods, you’re likely watching every cost closely. But one area many businesses overlook? Customs duty overpayments—often hiding in plain sight. At ALS Customs Services, we’ve analysed thousands of customs declarations and found that around 40% contain errors, ranging from incorrect tariff codes to missed preferential duty claims. These mistakes may seem minor, but they […]
Five surprising manufacturing industries you didn’t know were thriving in Britain
Barry Leahey MBE (pictured), Export Leader of The Year, shares insights on the UK industries blazing an international trail… Those outside of the manufacturing industry might be forgiven for thinking that the UK doesn’t “make stuff” anymore – but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Ask someone who isn’t in the know about what […]
Five Trends, Five Years: Inside UK manufacturing’s path to 2030
After a challenging period dealing with Brexit, rising energy prices, international uncertainty and more, the next five years are set to be crucial for UK manufacturers. As the nation moves ever closer to its Net Zero target of 2030, manufacturing companies of all shapes and sizes are aiming to increase their sustainability credentials, while external […]
What’s important in a Solution Provider: Beyond Software Quality
If you’ve worked in industry as long as we have, you will have heard of, or maybe even be battle scarred from, the horror stories of lengthy implementations and the disruption to daily business life and, worse, failed implementations where none of the benefits are realised. At sofco, we really take this to heart as a problem […]
Managing Supply Chain Risks: Putting Cybersecurity at the Heart of Operational Resilience and Efficiency
Imagine this scenario: It’s a routine Monday morning, and your supply chain is operating seamlessly. Orders are being processed, warehouses are functioning efficiently, trucks are en route, and your team is managing everything smoothly. Then, without warning, your systems go down. You lose access to your inventory data. Trucks are idled due to communication breakdowns. […]
Industry Product Spotlight: Iron Mountain Warehousing & Logistics
In today’s rapidly evolving supply chain landscape, businesses must remain agile and resilient to navigate disruptions and meet ever-changing customer expectations. Iron Mountain Warehousing & Logistics is your trusted partner in building a robust and adaptable logistics strategy. Secure & Scalable Warehousing Solutions With strategically located facilities across the UK and Ireland, Iron Mountain provides […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: sofco End-To-End Planning Solutions
sofco has been providing End-To-End Planning Solutions globally for over 20 years, in a multitude of industries. Our experience is well known and evidenced by hundreds of users worldwide. The integrated product suite covers Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Scheduling , S&OP/IBP, Trade Promotions, Collaborative Forecasting, Replenishment Planning… the list goes on, creating solutions across your Supply Chain so that you can keep customers happy, create […]
