Using technology and data to maximise fleet and logistics cost reductions
Transportation continues to represent one of the largest operational expenses within most supply chains. Rising fuel prices, labour shortages, vehicle maintenance costs, regulatory requirements and increasing customer expectations are placing significant pressure on logistics budgets across both the public and private sectors. At the same time, organisations are expected to deliver faster, more reliable and […]
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Logistics Business is a leading independent media platform serving the global logistics and supply chain industry since 1997. Originally launched as a specialist print publication, the brand has grown into a multi-channel digital publisher reaching logistics professionals worldwide. Through its international print and digital journal, podcast channel, daily news coverage, weekly eNewsletter, webinars, and industry […]
July 2026 is Software Month on Supply Chain Briefing – Make sure your products are part of the story!
Each month on Supply Chain Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the logistics market – and in July we’ll be focusing on Software. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help supply chain industry buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a […]
Supply chain leaders warned to look beyond agentic AI hype
Supply chain leaders are being urged to take a measured approach to agentic AI adoption as Gartner warns that vendor hype and so-called ‘agent washing’ could lead to costly missteps and long-term technology lock-in. Speaking at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo in Barcelona, analysts said agentic AI is rapidly becoming a dominant theme in supply […]
Supply Chain Cost Reduction Strategies: How organisations are driving efficiency without sacrificing resilience
Leaders across both the public and private sectors attending the Total Supply Chain Summit continue to face significant pressure to control costs while maintaining service levels, operational resilience and customer satisfaction – but efficiencies can be gained without sacrificing resilience… Rising transportation costs, labour shortages, inflationary pressures and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty have all increased scrutiny […]
It’s time to secure your place at the October 2026 Total Supply Chain Summit!
Back by popular demand… Delegate registration is now open for the October 2026 Total Supply Chain Summit! Date: Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th October 2026Venue: The Manchester Deansgate Hotel Explore what’s new in the industry at this ever-popular event that offers you the unrivalled opportunity to meet 1-2-1 with suppliers and their latest competitive solutions to […]
TOTAL END-TO-END SOLUTIONS MONTH: How multi-site retailers and manufacturers are connecting planning, inventory and fulfilment
Volatile demand patterns, geopolitical disruption, rising transportation costs and evolving customer expectations are placing increasing pressure on operational resilience. At the same time, organisations attending the Total Supply Chain Summit are expected to maintain product availability, reduce inventory costs and improve fulfilment performance across increasingly fragmented supply chain networks… As a result, many businesses are […]
June 2026 is Cost Reductions Month on Supply Chain Briefing – Make sure your products are part of the story!
Each month on Supply Chain Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the logistics market – and in June we’ll be focusing on Cost Reductions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help supply chain industry buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re […]
END-TO-END SOLUTIONS MONTH: Designing flexible end-to-end solutions for public sector and critical infrastructure supply chains
For public sector organisations and critical infrastructure operators, supply chain resilience is a strategic priority. From healthcare and utilities to transport and defence, recent years have exposed how vulnerable essential services can be to geopolitical disruption, labour shortages, inflation and supplier instability. Attention is shifting from efficiency-led models to flexible, end-to-end supply chain solutions designed to adapt under […]
The Total Supply Chain Summit is back in October – Secure your place today!
The second Total Supply Chain Summit of 2026 events will take place on October 12th & 13th in Manchester – and you can register for your delegate place today! It’s free for you to attend and could help you reduce your expenditure by matching you up with innovative suppliers who match your business requirements. So […]