April 2025 is Warehouse Management Software Month on Supply Chain Briefing – Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Supply Chain Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the logistics market – and in April we’ll be focusing on Warehouse Management 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 […]
FORECASTING MONTH: How UK businesses are navigating supply chain disruptions in 2025
Several years after COVID and Brexit supply chain disruptions remain one of the biggest challenges for UK businesses, with 2025’s economic fluctuations, geopolitical instability, and climate-related events all contributing to increased volatility. To stay ahead, supply chain leaders are investing in advanced forecasting tools and risk management strategies that help predict and mitigate potential disruptions before they […]
DISTRIBUTION MONTH: Overcoming last mile challenges and enhancing efficiencies in 2025
Last-mile distribution remains a critical and complex component of the supply chain, as consumer expectations for faster and more flexible deliveries continue to rise. With the rapid growth of e-commerce and the increasing need for quick turnaround times, businesses must innovate to streamline their last-mile strategies. From micro-fulfilment centers to autonomous delivery vehicles and urban […]
Total Supply Chain Summit – A date for your diary not to be missed!
Make a date to join us at the Total Supply Chain Summit, where you’ll be bale network with peers, meet with leading suppliers & enjoy a series of seminar sessions. Date: 28th & 29th April 2025 Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted Price: Completely free! – Book online Benefits of attending the Summit include: – An itinerary, designed by you, of […]
March 2025 is Forecasting Month on Supply Chain Briefing – Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Supply Chain Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the logistics market – and in March we’ll be focusing on Forecasting 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 […]
DISTRIBUTION MONTH: Leveraging data and AI for smarter distribution networks
Data and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming distribution networks, allowing supply chain professionals to optimise efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance resilience. With rising consumer expectations, complex global supply chains, and increasing sustainability pressures, companies are already adopting AI-driven solutions to stay competitive. From predictive analytics to real-time tracking, here’s smarter distribution is shaping up… 1. Predictive Analytics […]
Is a UK-EU Veterinary Standards Agreement on the horizon? Implications and challenges
By Alinea Customs The United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union created regulatory challenges, particularly in veterinary standards. In 2020, whilst EU Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič proposed an equivalence agreement on veterinary safety standards, it was rejected by the UK due to concerns over European Court of Justice (ECJ) jurisdiction. With the UK-EU Summit in […]
5 Keys to Success, 5 Years from Brexit: Advice on exporting from the UK’s Export Leader of The Year
January 31st 2025 marked Brexit’s official 5th anniversary, and – for some businesses – international trade remains a point of great frustration. Brexit, for many British enterprises, has been more shock and less awe. A recent LSE study revealed that the UK lost £27bn in trade during Brexit’s first two years, with the value of British goods exports falling […]
Risk Management in Supply Chains: 5 Steps to Mitigate Transport Risk
Supply chains face an increasingly complex landscape of challenges, from geopolitical disruptions and extreme weather events to rising customer expectations for faster delivery. Effective risk management in supply chains has become essential for maintaining transport continuity, minimising disruption and protecting operational efficiency. Here’s how delegates at the Total Supply Chain Summit are strengthening logistics resilience and creating […]
New Habasit Plastic Modular Belt increases multi-directional movement possibilities in Logistics, Distribution Centres and Parcel (CEP) Operations
Habasit UK and Ireland, a leading conveyor & process belting solutions manufacturer, recently introduced the Habasit M2483 Sphere Top 1” plastic modular belt, a groundbreaking product designed to optimise goods handling in logistics, distribution centres, and parcel (CEP) operations. The belt’s unique sphere top design enables high-performance, controlled multi-directional movement, offering new possibilities for automation. […]