Why asset continuity will define the next generation of supply chains
As modern supply chains move faster and become more interconnected, the expectations for speed and resilience continue to rise. Yet, despite technological leaps, a critical challenge persists: the loss of operational knowledge during asset transitions. Our global networks rely on reusable assets (like pallets, containers and trailers) to act as the physical glue between stakeholders […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: ID8 Resilience Hub
The ID8 Resilience Hub is designed to transform how organizations anticipate, understand, and respond to supply chain disruption. In today’s volatile global environment, disruptions are inevitable, ranging from extreme weather and geopolitical instability to supplier insolvencies and industrial action. What differentiates leading organizations is not whether disruption occurs, but how quickly and effectively they respond. […]
How supply chain leaders are turning visibility into advantage
For many businesses, supply chains can feel unnecessarily complicated. When goods are moving across borders, involving multiple partners and tight deadlines, even small disruptions can quickly turn into bigger problems. That’s often when logistics starts to feel like a maze. Global supply chains are under more pressure than ever. Rising costs, tightening regulation and growing […]
April 2026 is Warehouse Management Software Month on Supply Chain Briefing – Make sure your solutions are part of the story!
Each month on Supply Chain Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the logistics market – and in April we’ll be focusing on Warehouse Management 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, […]
Last delegate places released for April’s Total Supply Chain Summit
I’d like to invite you to attend the Total Supply Chain Summit, taking place in person on 28th & 29th April at the Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted. Only 3 complimentary places remaining This two-day event is designed for senior professionals working across the supply chain, logistics and procurement landscape. It offers the opportunity to explore new solutions, overcome […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Solvares Logistics Software
Solvares Logistics is a leading provider of optimisation software for the transport logistics industry. Our integrated logistics software solutions help companies automate transport management processes, optimise planning and improve service delivery. Whether you operate your own fleet or manage carriers we have solutions for all scenarios. Our award winning fleet software, opheo, helps to digitalise fleet […]
FORECASTING MONTH: Collaborative forecasting – working with suppliers and partners to improve visibility
For manufacturing supply networks, accurate forecasting has always been critical. But the challenge is no longer just predicting demand: it is coordinating that insight across increasingly complex supply chains. Global disruption, fluctuating demand and longer lead times mean manufacturers cannot rely solely on internal forecasts. Instead, many organisations are moving towards collaborative forecasting models, sharing […]
5 Minutes With… Liam Launders, Head of Sales at WTA Group
In this edition of ‘5 Minutes With’, we speak to Liam Launders, Head of Sales at WTA Group, about the realities of managing global supply chains in an increasingly uncertain world. With trade policy shifts, geopolitical tensions and fluctuating demand reshaping international logistics, Launders shares his perspective on how businesses can build more resilient supply […]
Across the Atlantic: The hidden structural differences shaping capacity in logistics
The road transport markets in Europe and the United States have shown clearly divergent developments since 2024. And while both regions experienced similar capacity movements in 2022, they have taken distinctly different courses in recent years. Christian Dolderer, Lead Research Analyst at Transporeon, a Trimble Company, analyses the market and explains the reasons behind these trends […]
DISTRIBUTION MONTH: Managing capacity, labour shortages and cost inflation
2026 presents a complex operating environment for supply chain and logistics leaders. Demand volatility, persistent labour shortages and cost inflation (across fuel, warehousing and wages) are putting sustained pressure on distribution networks. The challenge is not simply to cut cost, but to maintain service reliability while building longer-term resilience… Capacity planning in an uncertain market […]