Why an “OK” performance is a risk in fleet operations
Many logistics operations are at risk without even knowing it. Operations may seem to be running smoothly: routes are getting completed, goods are getting delivered and service levels are on track. But what happens when a crisis or disruption hits? Just because something appears to be okay today doesn’t mean it will be tomorrow. And […]
Improving Asset Traceability Across Event Supply Chains
When events run smoothly, attendees rarely consider the logistical operation required to make it a success. Depending on the event, they likely see the stage, the lighting, the screens and catering. They seldom pay attention to the pallets, flight cases of equipment and tools and various control units that arrived days or weeks earlier. However, […]
June 2026 is Cost Reductions 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 June we’ll be focusing on Cost Reductions. 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 […]
END-TO-END SOLUTIONS MONTH: Designing flexible end-to-end solutions for public sector and critical infrastructure supply chains
For public sector organisations and critical infrastructure operators, supply chain resilience is a strategic priority. From healthcare and utilities to transport and defence, recent years have exposed how vulnerable essential services can be to geopolitical disruption, labour shortages, inflation and supplier instability. Attention is shifting from efficiency-led models to flexible, end-to-end supply chain solutions designed to adapt under […]
The List: How Iran managed access to the Strait of Hormuz and where that system broke down
By Arsenio Longo, HUAX & Saleem Khan, Pole Star Global On the morning of April 18, 2026, the master of a crude oil tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz broadcast a transmission that remains the clearest summary of what our observation window had documented over the preceding seven days: “You gave us clearance. You gave […]
Global Operational Consistency – for value, for control and for safety
For multi-national organisations, the concept of autonomous, country- or region-specific supply chains is becoming dated and inefficient. Yet while the centralisation of supply chain operations delivers tangible value, the lack of automation within loading and unloading is constraining the creation of a globally consistent operating model, explains Wouter Satijn, Chief Revenue Officer, Joloda Hydraroll… Global Business Services As global organisations drive continuous […]
The Total Supply Chain Summit is back in October – Secure your place today!
The second Total Supply Chain Summit of 2026 events will take place on October 12th & 13th in Manchester – and you can register for your delegate place today! 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 […]
MARKET DATA: Planning, 3PL and Logistics Management solutions dominate 2026 buyer requirements
Planning & Optimisation, 3PL and Logistics Management are currently the most in-demand solutions among the UK’s leading supply chain and logistics professionals, according to our exclusive research. The findings have been revealed in the run up to the Total Supply Chain Summit, which takes place on April 28th & 29th, and are based on delegate […]
Eliminating the hidden costs of pallet hoarding
In the world of FMCG and retail, pallet pools have a natural tendency to expand disproportionately to actual demand. It usually starts with a few logical, defensive choices: Individually, these are rational decisions. Collectively, they create a structural surplus and unnecessary capital tied up in the asset pool. The root cause is fragmentation. As pallets […]
Paxon – A new name in global fulfilment
The supply chain industry is evolving fast. Rising customer expectations, global expansion, and increasing operational complexity mean brands need more from their fulfilment partners than ever before. Enter Paxon, a new global fulfilment brand bringing together the combined expertise of Staci, Active Ants and Radial. Paxon has been created to simplify fulfilment for modern commerce. […]