Warehouse labour shortages – are robots the answer?
Collaborative robots could help tackle a looming labour shortage in UK warehouses by addressing the barriers deterring people from working in the sector, according to a new survey by fulfilment specialist 6 River Systems. The labour shortage is already impacting the hospitality and logistics sectors due to EU nationals returning to their home countries as a […]
SAVE THE DATE: Total Supply Chain Summit – November 2021
If you couldn’t make July’s Total Supply Chain Summit, don’t panic! The second of our 2021 events will take place on November 1st & 2nd. 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 register today to secure your place […]
Do you specialise in Logistics & Operations Management? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Supply Chain Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the logistics market – and in August we’ll be focussing on Logistics & Operations Management. 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 […]
5 Minutes With… Simon Wood, LPR
In the latest instalment of our supply chain industry executive interview series, we spoke to Simon Wood, Operations Director at LPR UK & Ireland, about the company, the ongoing impacts of Brexit and COVID-19, market opportunities and new technology… Tell us about your company, products and services. LPR UK is a subsidiary of LPR – […]
Total Supply Chain Summit: Just two weeks to go!
Good news! This month’s Total Supply Chain Summit is still going ahead, as planned and we cannot wait to see you in person! The Summit has been unaffected by the recent announcement, but we wanted to reach out and update you about the guidelines that we have put in place at the event; – Plenty of space as the […]
Do you specialise in Supply Chain Software? We want to hear from you!
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 focussing on Supply Chain 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 […]
Total Supply Chain Summit: Register today for November’s event!
Your place at November’s Total Supply Chain Summit is entirely free – have you secured yours? Your bespoke itinerary will be designed entirely based on your selections and those that match your business requirements. Also included (when attending the LIVE event) – – Overnight accommodation– All meals / refreshments throughout– Networking throughout with fellow supply chain, […]
5 Minutes With… Bob Tarrant, UniCarriers UK
We recently spoke to Bob Tarrant, UK Products Manager at Unicarriers UK, about the company’s forklift solutions, an increase in storage systems reviews, the importance of data and operational efficiencies… Tell us about your company, products, and services. UniCarriers have been a global supplier of forklift trucks for over 50 years. We are totally committed […]
5 Minutes WIth… Logistics Reply’s Patrick Barlow
In the latest instalment of our supply chain industry executive interview series, we spoke to Patrick Barlow, Senior Manager at Logistics Reply, about the company, the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic, market opportunities, new technology and real-time visibility… Tell us about your company, products and services. Logistics Reply has been creating Warehouse Management Systems […]
Are you attending next month’s Total Supply Chain Summit? Limited places available!
As a professional within the industry, your place at the Total Supply Chain Summit is entirely free – your bespoke itinerary will be designed entirely based on your selections and those that match your business requirements. Also included (when attending the LIVE event) – – Overnight accommodation– All meals / refreshments throughout– Networking throughout with fellow […]
