INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: PODStar – EPOD & so much more
At its simplest level PODStar is an Electronic Proof of Delivery System (EPOD). Using an Android smart phone or mobile computer, your van or HGV driver can obtain an electronic signature from your client which confirms receipt of the goods or service delivered. If further evidence is required, the driver can take a confirmatory photograph or […]
Access amazing online courses for supply chain professionals
We have a wide selection of online courses tailored specifically for the supply chain sector, enabling you to both amass new skills and improve existing ones in 2024 and beyond – start learning today! These are specially-curated online courses designed to help you and your team improve expertise and learn new things. The Management, Leadership & […]
If you specialise in Delivery 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 January we’ll be focussing on Delivery 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 a Delivery […]
Can the logistics transportation industry thrive by connecting the physical and digital worlds?
Earlier this year, Trimble completed its acquisition of Transporeon, combining the two companies’ North American and European expertise, and enabling the creation of a unified, global transportation management platform that transforms the way the world works. Christopher Keating, Senior Vice President of Trimble Transportation Europe explores this connection in the following byline, as he looks […]
How to Choose a Transport Management System
In both the public and private sectors across the UK, Supply Chain Managers play a critical role in sourcing transport planning solutions and selecting the right delivery partners. Understanding how to choose a transport management system is becoming increasingly important as organisations look to improve efficiency, reduce costs and strengthen operational performance. The right transport […]
Warehouse Efficiency: Is cost per pick impacting your bottom line?
A penny saved is a penny earned, but in the highly competitive business landscape, cutting costs isn’t always met with applause. What if businesses could not only save money but also enhance the customer experience through a revamped cost-cutting strategy? In today’s ever-changing economic climate, savvy businesses nationwide are diving into warehouse efficiencies to slash […]
Registration open for April’s Total Supply Chain Summit – Secure your place today!
This highly-focused Total Supply Chain Summit is designed to bring competitive solution providers together with supply chain professionals, giving both the opportunity to build key business relationships, through an itinerary of pre-qualified 1-2-1 meetings that match business requirements. 29th & 30th April 2024 Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted There is no hard sell, just a […]
Combatting growing pains within small retailers
Starting up as a retailer is easy – it’s managing growth that’s tricky. Entrepreneurial individuals can leverage any one of over 400 marketplaces to build up a brand and access global customers. Stock can be stored in a single location and orders quickly fulfilled by hand. But that’s just the start. Successful business expansion depends […]
TRANSPORT PLANNING MONTH: How approaches to transport planning have evolved
Transport planning within supply chain management has experienced significant evolution over the last 10 years, driven by technological advancements, environmental considerations, and changing market dynamics. For Supply Chain Managers, these shifts have necessitated a reevaluation of traditional transport strategies, leading to more efficient, sustainable, and responsive operations. Let’s explore the trends, based on input for […]
Logistics Planning: Navigating Peak Season Challenges
As the holiday shopping season rapidly approaches, shippers and carriers are once again preparing to tackle the logistical and customer service challenges that inevitably accompany peak trading periods. Effective logistics planning is becoming more important than ever as businesses contend with ongoing supply chain disruption, geopolitical uncertainty and rising customer expectations. Retailers must balance fast, […]