WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE MONTH: What UK logistics leaders should look for in 2025
The demands placed on warehouse operations across the UK have never been greater. With rising customer expectations for fast, accurate deliveries, growing pressure to optimise costs, and increased complexity from omnichannel fulfilment, the Warehouse Management System (WMS) has become a critical component of modern logistics infrastructure… However, not all WMS solutions are created equal—and choosing […]
Technology could be key to improving staff mental health in warehouse environments
Over 40% of warehouse workers have seen their mental health suffer as a result of their work, although technology is playing a big part in improving that, according to new research. The Warehouse Workers Mental Health Report from StoreFeeder, which surveyed 500 warehouse workers across the country, indicates 56% of workers believe that the introduction of technology into the […]
Is your business missing out on duty reclaims?
If you’re importing goods, you’re likely watching every cost closely. But one area many businesses overlook? Customs duty overpayments—often hiding in plain sight. At ALS Customs Services, we’ve analysed thousands of customs declarations and found that around 40% contain errors, ranging from incorrect tariff codes to missed preferential duty claims. These mistakes may seem minor, but they […]
Final call for Total Supply Chain Summit delegates
Join us on April 28th & 29th for the next Total Supply Chain Summit where you can network with peers, meet with leading suppliers & enjoy a series of seminar sessions. Date: Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th AprilVenue: Radisson Blu London Stansted Add your name to the guest list here, and you will be joining: Company NameAldebaranAll Metal ServicesANAGRAMAntylia ScientificAuto Body LanguageBTCapgeminiCineworldCubitts KX LimitedDDCDrakesdryrobeEra GroupEuropean Springs […]
May 2025 is Total End-to-End 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 May we’ll be focusing on Total End-to-End 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 […]
WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE MONTH: How AI-driven solutions are transforming inventory accuracy
Warehouse operations across the UK are undergoing a quiet revolution. With supply chain volatility, rising labour costs, and increasing customer expectations for speed and accuracy, logistics leaders are under pressure to optimise every inch of warehouse space and every minute of operational time. To meet these demands, many are turning to AI-powered Warehouse Management Software (WMS) […]
Five surprising manufacturing industries you didn’t know were thriving in Britain
Barry Leahey MBE (pictured), Export Leader of The Year, shares insights on the UK industries blazing an international trail… Those outside of the manufacturing industry might be forgiven for thinking that the UK doesn’t “make stuff” anymore – but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Ask someone who isn’t in the know about what […]
Five Trends, Five Years: Inside UK manufacturing’s path to 2030
After a challenging period dealing with Brexit, rising energy prices, international uncertainty and more, the next five years are set to be crucial for UK manufacturers. As the nation moves ever closer to its Net Zero target of 2030, manufacturing companies of all shapes and sizes are aiming to increase their sustainability credentials, while external […]
What’s important in a Solution Provider: Beyond Software Quality
If you’ve worked in industry as long as we have, you will have heard of, or maybe even be battle scarred from, the horror stories of lengthy implementations and the disruption to daily business life and, worse, failed implementations where none of the benefits are realised. At sofco, we really take this to heart as a problem […]
Managing Supply Chain Risks: Putting Cybersecurity at the Heart of Operational Resilience and Efficiency
Imagine this scenario: It’s a routine Monday morning, and your supply chain is operating seamlessly. Orders are being processed, warehouses are functioning efficiently, trucks are en route, and your team is managing everything smoothly. Then, without warning, your systems go down. You lose access to your inventory data. Trucks are idled due to communication breakdowns. […]
