INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Solvares Logistics Software
Solvares Logistics is a leading provider of optimisation software for the transport logistics industry. Our integrated logistics software solutions help companies automate transport management processes, optimise planning and improve service delivery. Whether you operate your own fleet or manage carriers we have solutions for all scenarios. Our award winning fleet software, opheo, helps to digitalise fleet […]
FORECASTING MONTH: Collaborative forecasting – working with suppliers and partners to improve visibility
For manufacturing supply networks, accurate forecasting has always been critical. But the challenge is no longer just predicting demand: it is coordinating that insight across increasingly complex supply chains. Global disruption, fluctuating demand and longer lead times mean manufacturers cannot rely solely on internal forecasts. Instead, many organisations are moving towards collaborative forecasting models, sharing […]
5 Minutes With… Liam Launders, Head of Sales at WTA Group
In this edition of ‘5 Minutes With’, we speak to Liam Launders, Head of Sales at WTA Group, about the realities of managing global supply chains in an increasingly uncertain world. With trade policy shifts, geopolitical tensions and fluctuating demand reshaping international logistics, Launders shares his perspective on how businesses can build more resilient supply […]
Across the Atlantic: The hidden structural differences shaping capacity in logistics
The road transport markets in Europe and the United States have shown clearly divergent developments since 2024. And while both regions experienced similar capacity movements in 2022, they have taken distinctly different courses in recent years. Christian Dolderer, Lead Research Analyst at Transporeon, a Trimble Company, analyses the market and explains the reasons behind these trends […]
DISTRIBUTION MONTH: Managing capacity, labour shortages and cost inflation
2026 presents a complex operating environment for supply chain and logistics leaders. Demand volatility, persistent labour shortages and cost inflation (across fuel, warehousing and wages) are putting sustained pressure on distribution networks. The challenge is not simply to cut cost, but to maintain service reliability while building longer-term resilience… Capacity planning in an uncertain market […]
March 2026 is Forecasting Month on Supply Chain Briefing – Make sure your solutions 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 March we’ll be focusing on Forecasting 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 you’re […]
Learn from the best at April’s Total Supply Chain Summit
There is now limited availability to join the industry in April at the Total Supply Chain Summit, where top speakers such as Nico Klingler, Co-Founder, Co-CEO – Viso.ai, will be sharing their experience and knowledge! 28th & 29th April 2026 | Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Free attendance for pore-qualified supply chain professionals – Book Now! (Places are […]
How Britain’s manufacturers are leading the smart tech charge
By Dan Gowland, Sales Director at Anglo Scottish Finance As revealed in a recent report, British manufacturing is now the European leader in smart tech adoption, but with smart tech integration coming at a high-cost entry point, more are turning to finance to ease the monetary burden of transition, with the hopes of boosting growth and […]
DISTRIBUTION MONTH: How retailers are rebalancing centralisation, regional hubs and nearshoring
Distribution network design has moved from efficiency exercise to resilience strategy for many retail leaders attending the Total Supply Chain Summit. Volatility is a constant: demand spikes, supply chain disruption, transport bottlenecks, labour constraints and geopolitical risk all place pressure on traditional models built purely for cost optimisation. The retailers performing strongest are those rebalancing […]
OPINION: Integrated print solution underpins efficient cross docking
Warehouse operations have been transformed in recent years as organisations have leveraged real-time information and automation to streamline processes and improve efficiency. The improvement in end- to- end logistics visibility has also accelerated the adoption of cross docking, allowing warehouse operators to deliver the speed of turnaround required by expanding ecommerce business. With accurate inbound […]