12th & 13th October 2026
The Manchester Deansgate Hotel
12th & 13th October 2026
The Manchester Deansgate Hotel
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5 Minutes With… Steven Orchard, Business Development Manager at Staci UK

Staci UK‘s Steven Orchard highlights how combining operational expertise with technology and flexibility is key to unlocking growth in modern supply chains… Tell us about your company, products and services.With 9 UK fulfilment centres and 104 additional centres in Europe, the USA and China, Paxon brings together Staci, Active Ants and Radial to deliver a broader range of multichannel logistics solutions and […]

5 Minutes With… Genc Sabani, Head of Customs Solutions at ALS

In the latest instalment of our supply chain & logistics industry executive interview series we speak to ALS’s Genc Sabani about how data-driven customs strategies and proactive compliance are helping businesses reduce risk and unlock hidden value across their supply chains… 1. What are the most important changes you’re seeing in the way customs authorities […]

Why asset continuity will define the next generation of supply chains

As modern supply chains move faster and become more interconnected, the expectations for speed and resilience continue to rise. Yet, despite technological leaps, a critical challenge persists: the loss of operational knowledge during asset transitions. Our global networks rely on reusable assets (like pallets, containers and trailers) to act as the physical glue between stakeholders […]

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: ID8 Resilience Hub

The ID8 Resilience Hub is designed to transform how organizations anticipate, understand, and respond to supply chain disruption. In today’s volatile global environment, disruptions are inevitable, ranging from extreme weather and geopolitical instability to supplier insolvencies and industrial action. What differentiates leading organizations is not whether disruption occurs, but how quickly and effectively they respond. […]

How supply chain leaders are turning visibility into advantage

For many businesses, supply chains can feel unnecessarily complicated. When goods are moving across borders, involving multiple partners and tight deadlines, even small disruptions can quickly turn into bigger problems. That’s often when logistics starts to feel like a maze. Global supply chains are under more pressure than ever. Rising costs, tightening regulation and growing […]

Last delegate places released for April’s Total Supply Chain Summit

I’d like to invite you to attend the Total Supply Chain Summit, taking place in person on 28th & 29th April at the Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted. Only 3 complimentary places remaining This two-day event is designed for senior professionals working across the supply chain, logistics and procurement landscape. It offers the opportunity to explore new solutions, overcome […]

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 […]