The Total Supply Chain Summit is coming to Manchester in October – Can you afford not to be there?
The Total Supply Chain Summit, hosted by Forum Events, offers you two full days of networking, insightful business sessions and invaluable one to one meetings with suppliers hand-picked to support your business needs. But don’t just take our word for it, here’s what Hush had to say of the last event: Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th October […]
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, […]
Making automation more accessible: A focus on trailer loading
Automated trailer loading systems (ATLS) are often considered the domain of large-scale manufacturing facilities and distribution centres operating shuttle runs between a factory and warehouse. However, new solutions offering more cost and capability options and zero trailer modifications mean a much wider range of businesses stand to benefit – such as those operating in Direct-to-Consumer […]
Driving Growth: AI’s role in building a resilient, fast and efficient automotive supply chain
With automotive Time to Market becoming a key area of competitive differentiation, how are organisations leveraging digitisation, including AI (Artificial Intelligence), to safeguard supply chains in an increasingly volatile and unpredictable political and economic landscape? Bodo Philipp (pictured), CEO, MHP Consulting explains… New Supply Chain Pressures For decades, the efficiency of the automotive supply chain […]
July 2025 is Software Solutions 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 July we’ll be focusing on Software 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 you’re […]
COST REDUCTION MONTH: The £27bn Returns Problem – How retailers can tackle the growing cost of returns
Returns represent a significant and growing challenge for retailers, undermining profitability and adding pressure to already stretched resources. While peak periods like Christmas often bring this issue into sharper focus, the impact of returns continues all year round. Products that were expected to generate profit often end up costing the business in both financial and […]
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 […]
How retailers can stay ahead in the mobile-first era
Mobile commerce has had a significant effect on the way people shop, and is now considered an important part of the retail experience. It is expected that revenue from mobile commerce will reach around $2.5 trillion during 2025, nearly doubling over the previous 4 years, and representing a staggering 63% of total retail ecommerce. In the […]
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 […]
END-TO-END SOLUTIONS MONTH: 4 steps to finding your organisation’s next partner
Logistics leaders are under pressure to deliver greater visibility, resilience, and agility across every stage, from sourcing and production to warehousing, transportation, and last-mile delivery. Selecting the right end-to-end supply chain partner is no longer just a tactical decision, it’s a strategic one that can define an organisation’s competitive edge… To maximise value and minimise […]
