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 […]
WHITEPAPER: How AI can future proof logistics
Transporeon has collaborated with futurist Richard van Hooijdonk to create a practical guide for the use of AI in the logistics industry. Navigating the Future: Harnessing AI in Transportation and Logistics offers logistics leaders clear, practical guidance on adopting AI strategically to improve efficiency, strengthen resilience, and build long-term competitiveness. For logistics, AI technologies are […]
DELIVERY MANAGEMENT MONTH: Ensuring retail network resilience in volatile times
For retail and e-commerce brands, delivery management is a defining component of customer experience, but also one of the most exposed parts of the supply chain. Volatility is the name of the game in 2026 for those attending the Total Supply Chain Summit: weather disruption, labour constraints, carrier capacity fluctuations, geopolitical shocks and demand spikes […]
CASE STUDY: Sherwin Williams boosts site-wide communication and operational efficiency with tailored ANT solution
By Chris Potts (pictured), Marketing Director at ANT Telecom Founded in 1866, Sherwin Williams is a global leader in paints and coatings with over 5,000 locations across the globe, from distribution centres, retail outlets and manufacturing facilities. Its site in Deeside, Wales, is a chemical manufacturing site located on the Welsh border, which specialises in producing industrial […]