13th & 14th October 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport
28th & 29th April 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted

The ongoing impact of AI on carrier and freight management

AI is already having an impact on carrier and freight management, reshaping logistics, supply chains, and how goods are transported. Dani Mechlowitz, Group Chief Revenue Officer at ITD Global Group, the integrated express distribution, freight, e-commerce and fulfilment management solutions provider, looks at the positive effect it is having… Improving Customer Service At its most basic level […]

How to thrive in the metals industry during disruptions

By Prashanth Mysore, Senior Director: Global Strategic Business Development, DELMIA The introduction of new U.S. tariffs on imported metals is reshaping global supply chains, creating challenges that demand immediate attention from industry leaders. For manufacturers reliant on metals like steel and aluminium, these policy shifts introduce increased costs, operational uncertainties, and strategic complexities. In this article, […]

VIDEO: Why the Total Supply Chain Summit is the only place to be this October

The Total Supply Chain Summit is two-day event taking place on 13th & 14th October at the Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport – it’s designed specifically for senior professionals working across the supply chain, logistics and procurement landscape. The event offers the opportunity to explore new solutions, overcome operational challenges, and connect with industry peers – all in a […]

LOGISTICS & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT MONTH: Cutting emissions without cutting efficiency

As environmental pressures intensify and net zero deadlines loom, supply chain leaders across public and private sectors attending the Total Supply Chain Summit are facing a clear challenge: how to decarbonise logistics operations without compromising service levels. The good news is that sustainability and efficiency are no longer at odds. With the right strategies, organisations […]

SOFTWARE MONTH: Tracking the sustainability metrics that matter in 2025

As ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance becomes ever more central to operations, supply chain and logistics leaders attending the Total Supply Chain Summit are turning to software analytics to measure and manage what matters. From carbon footprints and water use to ethical sourcing and labour conditions, robust analytics platforms are becoming indispensable tools in […]

Exploring Reshoring: Why UK manufacturing is coming home

Recent years have seen a growing number of UK-headquartered manufacturers bringing their production facility back to the UK. Strategies in how to do so have varied – some manufacturers are choosing to bring 100% of production back to our shores, while others are bringing the manufacture of certain products or specific sections of their build […]

12 Months of Labour: Assessing the Modern Industrial Strategy 

Following last year’s General Election, the Labour Party has now enjoyed 12 months in power, which was rubber-stamped by the release of the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy.  UK manufacturers have long since been calling for a more detailed industrial strategy, one that addresses key issues like rising energy costs, skills shortages and the route to net […]