Everything you need to know about the October 2026 Total Supply Chain Summit!
The Total Supply Chain Summit provides the best experience for professionals who are looking to explore a diverse range of solutions and connect with people in a highly focused and intimate environment – secure your place today! It is an invitation only event, ensuring that the attendees are specifically targeted to benefit from the Summit. […]
Using technology and data to maximise fleet and logistics cost reductions
Transportation continues to represent one of the largest operational expenses within most supply chains. Rising fuel prices, labour shortages, vehicle maintenance costs, regulatory requirements and increasing customer expectations are placing significant pressure on logistics budgets across both the public and private sectors. At the same time, organisations are expected to deliver faster, more reliable and […]
Routing Around Risk: Protecting UK fleets on roads under pressure
The UK’s transport networks are under major strain. In fact, the Asphalt Industry Alliance predicts that the UK now faces a record £18.62 billion backlog of road repairs that would take roughly 12 years to clear. For anyone working in logistics, this is a grave concern. The RAC estimates that drivers contend with at least one million potholes on […]
Stay ahead in logistics with Logistics Business
Logistics Business is a leading independent media platform serving the global logistics and supply chain industry since 1997. Originally launched as a specialist print publication, the brand has grown into a multi-channel digital publisher reaching logistics professionals worldwide. Through its international print and digital journal, podcast channel, daily news coverage, weekly eNewsletter, webinars, and industry […]
July 2026 is Software Month on Supply Chain Briefing – Make sure your products 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 July we’ll be focusing on Software. 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 a […]
Strengthening supply chains with Cyber Essentials Certification
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in cyber attacks, resulting from vulnerabilities within supply chains, including many high-profile incidents. To address this challenge, the UK Government is encouraging organisations to adopt Cyber Essentials certification, a scheme designed to establish a minimum baseline of cyber security. Managed by IASME, the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) sole […]
Supply chain leaders warned to look beyond agentic AI hype
Supply chain leaders are being urged to take a measured approach to agentic AI adoption as Gartner warns that vendor hype and so-called ‘agent washing’ could lead to costly missteps and long-term technology lock-in. Speaking at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo in Barcelona, analysts said agentic AI is rapidly becoming a dominant theme in supply […]
Supply Chain Cost Reduction Strategies: How organisations are driving efficiency without sacrificing resilience
Leaders across both the public and private sectors attending the Total Supply Chain Summit continue to face significant pressure to control costs while maintaining service levels, operational resilience and customer satisfaction – but efficiencies can be gained without sacrificing resilience… Rising transportation costs, labour shortages, inflationary pressures and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty have all increased scrutiny […]
It’s time to secure your place at the October 2026 Total Supply Chain Summit!
Back by popular demand… Delegate registration is now open for the October 2026 Total Supply Chain Summit! Date: Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th October 2026Venue: The Manchester Deansgate Hotel Explore what’s new in the industry at this ever-popular event that offers you the unrivalled opportunity to meet 1-2-1 with suppliers and their latest competitive solutions to […]
TOTAL END-TO-END SOLUTIONS MONTH: How multi-site retailers and manufacturers are connecting planning, inventory and fulfilment
Volatile demand patterns, geopolitical disruption, rising transportation costs and evolving customer expectations are placing increasing pressure on operational resilience. At the same time, organisations attending the Total Supply Chain Summit are expected to maintain product availability, reduce inventory costs and improve fulfilment performance across increasingly fragmented supply chain networks… As a result, many businesses are […]