12th & 13th October 2026
The Manchester Deansgate Hotel
12th & 13th October 2026
The Manchester Deansgate Hotel
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LOGISTICS & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT MONTH: Cutting emissions without cutting efficiency

As environmental pressures intensify and net zero deadlines loom, supply chain leaders across public and private sectors attending the Total Supply Chain Summit are facing a clear challenge: how to decarbonise logistics operations without compromising service levels. The good news is that sustainability and efficiency are no longer at odds. With the right strategies, organisations […]

SOFTWARE MONTH: Tracking the sustainability metrics that matter in 2025

As ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance becomes ever more central to operations, supply chain and logistics leaders attending the Total Supply Chain Summit are turning to software analytics to measure and manage what matters. From carbon footprints and water use to ethical sourcing and labour conditions, robust analytics platforms are becoming indispensable tools in […]

SOFTWARE MONTH: E-Documentation – A smarter step forward, not just a legal obligation

The benefits of e-documentation; improved collaboration, operational efficiency and substantial reduction in costs. For years, the transport sector has relied on the  use of paper documents. However, with sustainability now at the forefront of people’s minds, it’s time to replace certain ‘traditional’ practices with a more digital approach. The need for digitalisation has somewhat been […]

COST REDUCTION MONTH: Collaborative Logistics – Pooling resources to reduce costs and emissions

Collaborative logistics is emerging as a powerful strategy for supply chain leaders looking to navigate economic volatility, rising transportation costs, and growing pressure to meet ESG targets. By pooling infrastructure, assets, and operations with industry peers, even competitors, organisations attending the Total Supply Chain Summit are unlocking new efficiencies while cutting carbon emissions. Shared warehousing, […]

COST REDUCTION MONTH: How businesses are optimising 3PL and 4PL partnerships for better cost control

The pressure on supply chain leaders to cut costs without compromising service levels has never been greater. Inflation, fuel prices, labour shortages and global disruptions have prompted many businesses to re-evaluate the effectiveness of their logistics partnerships. As a result, smarter outsourcing strategies, particularly through third-party (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL) providers, are playing a […]

Total Supply Chain Summit: Here’s what your two-day itinerary could look like

The Total Supply Chain Summit is coming to Manchester in October, offering you two full days of networking, insightful business sessions and invaluable one to one meetings with suppliers hand-picked to support your business needs. Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th October  Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport  Here’s how your experience will look: Monday 13th October: 08:00-08:45 […]