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Explore what’s new in the industry at the Total Supply Chain Summit: This ever-popular event that offers you the unrivalled opportunity to meet 1-2-1 with suppliers and their latest competitive solutions to this evolving industry. Date: Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th AprilVenue: Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted This unmissable event is entirely free for industry professionals, like […]
How real-time manufacturing operations drive competitive advantage in volatile markets
By Louis Columbus, Senior Industry Marketing Manager at DELMIA Manufacturing leadership must assess manufacturing operations management (MOM) transformation strategically rather than technically. The question isn’t whether existing systems function adequately today, it’s whether they’ll enable tomorrow’s competitive positioning. Manufacturing executives confronting today’s operational challenges recognize a fundamental truth: traditional execution systems designed for stable markets have […]
ERP foundation for future success in a changing automotive market
The automotive industry across Europe is in transition. New market entrants, US tariffs and a changing technology base are adding competition, cost and uncertainty. The impact is clear, with the number of vehicles manufactured in the UK falling to the lowest level since 1953 this summer. Legislative confusion, such as the relaxation of electric car targets, further […]
ORDER FULFILMENT MONTH: Parcel Consolidation – The smart route for reducing international delivery costs
By Dani Mechlowitz, CRO at ITD Global Global ecommerce is expanding at an extraordinary pace. According to SellersCommerce, in 2024 2.71 billion people shopped online and by the end of this year, that number is expected to hit 2.77 billion. Yet while consumer appetite for speed and convenience keeps climbing, the economics of delivery are becoming […]
Shaping the Future: Five manufacturing trends to watch in 2026
With 2026 looming, now’s the time for UK manufacturers to take stock of their internal operations and external trends to identify how and where they can gain a competitive advantage and drive growth in the new year. 2025 saw the growth of a number of emerging technologies, including the further growth of integrated technologies like […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Seeking hidden savings with ALS’s customs health check
In probably one of most challenging times for international business and trade, ALS helps UK enterprises to use customs compliance as a strategic advantage. Our expertise in Special Customs Procedures with focus on Inward Processing Relief (IPR) and Customs Warehousing (CW) supports many in duty management and cost efficiency. ALS Team offer a comprehensive Customs Health Check […]
3PL & 4PL MONTH: Collaboration and cost efficiency in a tight market
Supply chain pressures are forcing organisations to rethink how they manage warehousing, transport and distribution. Rising energy costs, driver shortages, tighter sustainability targets, and fluctuating demand have made standalone facilities harder to justify, particularly for businesses with seasonal or variable volumes… In response, a growing number of organisations are turning to multi-client logistics hubs: shared […]
SAVE THE DATE: Total Supply Chain Summit – April 2026
If you couldn’t make the recent Total Supply Chain Summit do not fear! The first of our 2026 events will take place on April 28th & 29th – and you can register for your delegate place today! It’s free for you to attend and could help you reduce your expenditure by matching you up with […]
November 2025 is Order Fulfilment 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 November we’ll be focusing on Order Fulfilment solutions. 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 […]
3PL & 4PL MONTH: How strategic partnerships are redefining supply chain resilience
With economic volatility, geopolitical disruption, and rising sustainability pressures hitting hard, the way organisations manage their supply chains is changing fast. Many are moving beyond traditional third-party logistics (3PL) arrangements, where logistics providers handle transport, warehousing, and fulfilment, to adopt fourth-party logistics (4PL) models that deliver greater integration, visibility, and strategic control… In 2025/26, this […]