TRANSPORT PLANNING MONTH: Autonomous technologies and predictive analytics will shape the landscape
With the ongoing challenges of fuel costs, sustainability pressures, and increasing customer expectations, these transport planning and load optimisation solutions offer innovative ways to streamline operations, reduce costs, and meet regulatory demands. Here are the biggest trends shaping the landscape, including requirements, technologies, costs, and future outlook… 1. AI-Driven Route and Load Optimisation Artificial Intelligence […]
Generative AI is ‘shaping the future of procurement’
Progress in generative AI (GenAI) is poised to impact the procurement function through advancements in three areas, including agentic reasoning, multimodality, and AI agents, according to analysis by Gartner. “Agentic reasoning, multimodality, and AI agents are coming to procurement. These advancements will usher procurement into an era where the distance between ideas, insights, and actions […]
5 Minutes With… Holly Piggott, Director of Alinea Customs
In the latest instalment of our supply chain industry executive interview series we spoke to Holly Piggott (pictured), Director of Alinea Customs, about the sector’s geopolitical challenges, the opportunity for greater efficiencies presented by automated order routing, leveraging the benefits of free trade agreements and more… Tell us about your company, products and services. Alinea […]
Pilot programme hopes to decarbonise the UK’s transport-logistics sector
Digital Catapult has announced the results of a pilot programme it delivered to address the environmental impact of empty trucks on roads across the country, demonstrating a potential to cut CO2e emissions by 15-30%. UK logistics play a critical role in driving economic growth, contributing £163 billion to the economy, and serving as a vital link between […]
OPINION: 5 reasons why we still need a Manufacturing Minister
Calls for a Minister of Manufacturing are nothing new. Those working in the manufacturing industry may be familiar with the work of Andrea Wilson, who began campaigning for a dedicated manufacturing representative in parliament back in 2020. Her petition, which called for “an experienced and passionate voice for Industry within Government,” earned the 100,000 signatures required […]
Total Supply Chain Summit: The only event you need in 2025
The Total Supply Chain Summit provides a unique experience for professionals who are looking to explore a diverse range of industry solutions and connect with top suppliers, and industry peers in a highly focused and intimate environment. Watch our short attendee experience video to see what you can expect at the event! The event is invitation only, and is entirely free for industry professionals, like […]
December is Transport Planning & Load Optimisation 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 December we’ll be focussing on Transport Planning & Load Optimisation. 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 […]
ORDER FULFILMENT MONTH: Beating the queues during peak season for customers
By Jay Kim, Managing Director BIXOLON Europe GmbH As the busy holiday season approaches, retailers and restaurants are preparing for an influx of customers. With increased foot traffic comes the challenge of managing customer expectations, especially around the issue of long queues. The festive rush, while a positive opportunity for growth, can also lead to […]
OPINION: We’re a ‘Made in Britain’ manufacturer: Here’s how the Government can support our sector going forward
‘Growth’, ‘make work pay’, ‘skin in the game’ – New Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has lofty ambitions for the UK economy, hoping to “secure the highest sustained growth in the G7.” Starmer spoke relentlessly about efforts to grow the UK economy in the general election – sometimes without much in the way of a definitive answer – […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Good Faith Receiving (GFR) by Orridge
Revolutionising the supplier delivery check-in process, saving you and your suppliers substantial time and money. Do your employees spend hours every week checking through supplier deliveries that are almost always correct? At times, it can feel like a completely unnecessary task, especially if you work in an environment with several deliveries per week, or even […]