Why most UK yards still don’t have a yard management system
Ninety-two per cent of supply chain professionals say a yard management system would add value. Twenty-five per cent have one. Part of the reason is a project everybody assumes is bigger than it is. When FourKites surveyed 375 supply chain professionals at Fortune 500 companies for its 2021 State of Yard Management report, 92% said a […]
Supply Chain Visibility Software: Building real-time operational control
Supply chains generate enormous quantities of data, but having more data does not necessarily mean having greater control. Orders may sit within ERP platforms, warehouse activity within a WMS, transport movements within carrier systems and inventory information across suppliers, fulfilment partners and logistics providers. When those systems operate independently, supply chain teams can still struggle […]
Meet leading solution providers in 3PL, AI, logistics, forecasting and more this October
Join us at the Total Supply Chain Summit – a free industry event designed to connect you with like-minded professionals and support your upcoming projects. Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th October 2026 The Manchester Deansgate Hotel Our attending suppliers can help you in many areas, such as: …And much more. Your complimentary guest pass also includes access […]
Why dual-use goods screening must move to transaction level
Most trade finance teams screen goods during onboarding. Regulators, however, no longer consider this sufficient. Therefore, the process gap between what compliance teams do and what authorities now expect is widening, and it is being measured in timestamped audit trails, not intentions. Robert Soban, Director of Maritime Risk & Compliance, Pole Star Global explains… A gap that does […]
Warehouse Automation Systems: Comparing robotics, software and integration
Warehouses are under increasing pressure to process more orders, accommodate labour shortages and meet rising customer expectations for faster fulfilment. At the same time, supply chain leaders must balance productivity improvements with careful investment decisions. Modern warehouse automation systems promise significant gains in throughput, inventory accuracy and operational resilience, but they encompass a wide range of technologies: […]
Shaping the future of Warehouse Automation: Toyota Automated Logistics
As supply chains become more complex and customer expectations continue to rise, warehouse operations face increasing pressure to delivery speed flexibility and efficiency. Many organisations are looking for automation solutions that work together seamlessly rather than as standalone systems. Toyota Automated Logistics (TAL) was established to address this need by bringing together the expertise of […]
Europe’s top performers turn transportation into strategic advantage
The past 12 months have marked ongoing geopolitical unrest and supply chain uncertainty, as countries globally have come to terms with various new international trade tariffs. While unpredictability is the new normal, the 2025 results of Descartes European TM Benchmark Survey confirm that organisations throughout the logistics sector are no longer focused exclusively on cost cutting. Indeed, […]
Delivery Management Software: Features to Compare
Delivery operations are increasingly expected to be fast, visible and predictable. Customers want accurate arrival information, drivers need efficient routes and supply-chain teams require reliable data on delivery performance. Delivery management software can help organisations plan routes, allocate work, track vehicles, capture proof of delivery and communicate with customers. However, platforms differ significantly in scope, […]
Is your food factory ready for the next heatwave?
Following the warmest June on record for England, it’s thought extreme temperatures will become the norm for the future. Highs of 30°C or more are predicted to dominate our previously lacklustre British summers, with the Met Office noting our summers are twice as likely to be hotter now compared to the period of 1991-2020. With recent red extreme heat […]