How retailers can stay ahead in the mobile-first era
Mobile commerce has had a significant effect on the way people shop, and is now considered an important part of the retail experience. It is expected that revenue from mobile commerce will reach around $2.5 trillion during 2025, nearly doubling over the previous 4 years, and representing a staggering 63% of total retail ecommerce. In the […]
Total Supply Chain Summit: Here’s what your two-day itinerary could look like
The Total Supply Chain Summit is coming to Manchester in October, offering you two full days of networking, insightful business sessions and invaluable one to one meetings with suppliers hand-picked to support your business needs. Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th October Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport Here’s how your experience will look: Monday 13th October: 08:00-08:45 […]
Choosing a Supply Chain Partner: 4 Key Considerations to Get It Right
Logistics leaders are under pressure to deliver greater visibility, resilience and agility across every stage of the supply chain, from sourcing and production to warehousing, transportation and last-mile delivery. Choosing a supply chain partner is no longer just a tactical decision; it’s a strategic investment that can shape operational performance, improve end-to-end visibility and create long-term value […]
OPINION: Why retailers can’t navigate the next disruption without visibility
By Luke Foster, Solutions Architect at Barkers When Covid-19 first hit five years ago, retailers experienced the need for supply chain resilience. Now, as they build the agility and strength needed to respond to potential unexpected events, we can look to this period for guidance. If the pandemic taught retailers anything, it’s that supply chain issues can bring business to a […]
June 2025 is Cost Reduction 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 June we’ll be focusing on Cost Reduction 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 […]
Do our youth hold the key to manufacturing’s skills crisis?
Matt Eden, Engineering Director at cable assemblies manufacturer GTK, makes the case for answering the UK’s skills gap problem with forward-thinking hiring practices… For manufacturers up and down the country, a shortage of skilled workers continues to be a problem. A November 2024 report found that 97% of manufacturers cite hiring and retaining skilled labour as a challenge to […]
Supply Chain Control Tower: How Integrated Platforms Break Down Silos
The most competitive supply chains are no longer built on isolated systems or disconnected departments – they are unified, agile and deeply data-driven. At the centre of this shift is the supply chain control tower, giving organisations greater visibility across planning and execution while enabling faster, more informed decision-making. Senior supply chain and logistics professionals across […]
President Trump’s tariffs: The implications for eCommerce brands
By Dani Mechlowitz, CRO at ITD Global Group Whilst the new trade tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump’s continue to evolve, their impact is already being felt by ecommerce businesses worldwide who are trying to understand and adapt (at speed), to the latest changes in regulation. As an international logistics and ecommerce management and delivery specialist, […]
SAVE THE DATE: Total Supply Chain Summit – October 2025
If you couldn’t make last week’s Total Supply Chain Summit, don’t panic! The second of our 2024 events will take place on October 13 & 14th… It’s free for you to attend and could help you reduce your expenditure by matching you up with innovative suppliers who match your business requirements. So register today to secure your […]
VE Day at 80: Lessons from wartime manufacturing for a modern Britain
This year marks 80 years since Victory in Europe (VE Day), commemorating the end of World War II in Europe and the Allies’ triumph over the Axis Powers. Britain’s manufacturing capabilities played a huge role in winning the Battle of Britain – and subsequently WWII. The nation’s adaptability, resource management and workforce flexibility on the […]