Verity: The foundation for intelligent orchestration
Verity is a warehouse intelligence platform that delivers real-time visibility as the foundation for intelligent orchestration. Fully autonomous drones act as agile, mobile sensors, capturing high-fidelity data across the warehouse without human intervention or operational downtime. By combining precision navigation with structured facility data, Verity provides empirical visibility — a trustworthy, digital twin of operations […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: DigiHaul – Innovating transport, transforming logistics
DigiHaul is reshaping logistics through a powerful digital freight ecosystem designed to support both growing and established businesses. Our two core offerings—Managed Transport and Digital Control Tower—provide flexible, scalable solutions that streamline operations, reduce costs, and unlock data-driven decision-making. With access to a network of over 270 vetted UK hauliers, our Managed Transport service simplifies […]
What’s Important in a Solution Provider: Beyond Software Quality
Finding the right Supply Chain solution provider can make all the difference between streamlined operations and costly inefficiencies. While the quality of the software itself is undeniably crucial, there are several other factors that companies should consider when selecting a Supply Chain solution provider. Let’s delve into what makes a solution provider truly stand out. […]
How to thrive in the metals industry during disruptions
By Prashanth Mysore, Senior Director: Global Strategic Business Development, DELMIA The introduction of new U.S. tariffs on imported metals is reshaping global supply chains, creating challenges that demand immediate attention from industry leaders. For manufacturers reliant on metals like steel and aluminium, these policy shifts introduce increased costs, operational uncertainties, and strategic complexities. In this article, […]
Exploring Reshoring: Why UK manufacturing is coming home
Recent years have seen a growing number of UK-headquartered manufacturers bringing their production facility back to the UK. Strategies in how to do so have varied – some manufacturers are choosing to bring 100% of production back to our shores, while others are bringing the manufacture of certain products or specific sections of their build […]
12 Months of Labour: Assessing the Modern Industrial Strategy
Following last year’s General Election, the Labour Party has now enjoyed 12 months in power, which was rubber-stamped by the release of the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy. UK manufacturers have long since been calling for a more detailed industrial strategy, one that addresses key issues like rising energy costs, skills shortages and the route to net […]
SOFTWARE MONTH: How ports are quietly getting smarter with IoT
There’s no shortage of big projects and ideas in the world of ports and logistics, including smart terminals, automated cranes and green shipping corridors, such as those seen at the Port of Rotterdam. But often, the real operational headaches aren’t about grand strategy. They’re about the small things that quietly go wrong every day. Like the missing luggage trolley that […]
Why supply chain contingencies are the most precious resource for luxury brands
By Claire Leake, Head of Product and Operations at Hunter Luxury Packaging As legendary Scottish poet Robert Burns reminded us, even the most carefully laid plans of mice and men can go awry. In the luxury product market, as in life, the unexpected isn’t just a possibility – it’s inevitable. While consumers marvel at the […]
Why UK supply chains can’t ignore carbon accountability
By Alan Stenson, CEO, Neutral Carbon Zone When it comes to credible sustainability strategies, the real challenge, and the real impact, often lies in the supply chain. In the UK, decarbonisation is no longer much of a choice; it’s fast becoming critical to business. Public procurement rules like PPN 06/21 now require suppliers bidding for central government […]
SOFTWARE MONTH: Building trust in AI through a decision-centric approach in manufacturing
It’s no secret that trust is the foundation for successful AI adoption. By addressing skepticism, prioritising data quality and ensuring algorithms are explainable and auditable, AI can become a powerful force-multiplier in manufacturing operations. Manufacturers are increasingly looking to AI to boost efficiency, streamline operations and automate routine tasks, with 75% planning to step up […]