LOGISTICS & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT MONTH: Automation, robotics and human-machine collaboration in modern fulfilment
Warehouses are dynamic, data-driven fulfilment engines that sit at the heart of modern supply chains. As consumer expectations for speed and accuracy rise, and labour markets remain tight, organisations attending the Total Supply Chain Summit are turning to automation and robotics to transform warehouse operations. From the private sector’s retail giants to public sector healthcare […]
September 2025 is Labelling & Packaging 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 September we’ll be focusing on Labelling & Packaging 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, […]
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 […]
Sustainable Logistics: Cutting Emissions Without Cutting Efficiency
As environmental pressures intensify and net zero deadlines loom, supply chain leaders across the public and private sectors attending the Total Supply Chain Summit are placing greater emphasis on sustainable logistics. The challenge is clear: how can organisations reduce emissions without compromising service levels or operational efficiency? The good news is that sustainability and performance are […]
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 […]
VIDEO: Total Supply Chain Summit is an exclusive, invite-only event – and places are going fast
As a senior professional in the supply chain industry, we’d like to offer you an exclusive invitation to the Total Supply Chain Summit, which is taking place this coming October – and we have the video testimonials to prove its value. We have a limit of 60 professionals who can attend, (over half have already […]