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 […]
DELIVERY MANAGEMENT: And now it’s ‘returns season’ – Balancing customer satisfaction and productivity
By Neil Baker – Head of Auto ID Sales for Northern Europe, BIXOLON Following the festive peak season, there is little respite for retailers. Unwanted or unsuitable gifts will be returned, making the efficient handling of returns essential to minimise financial and resource losses. 2025 marked a pivotal time for returns. The number of “serial […]
January 2026 is Delivery Management Month on Supply Chain Briefing – Make sure your solutions are part of it!
Each month on Supply Chain Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the logistics market – and in January we’ll be focusing on Delivery Management 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 […]
January 2025 is Transport Delivery Management 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 January we’ll be focussing on Delivery Management. 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 […]
DELIVERY MANAGEMENT MONTH: Top tips for fine-tuning your approach
Efficient delivery management is a critical aspect of supply chain operations, especially in retail organisations where customer satisfaction hinges heavily on timely and accurate drop offs. For supply chain professionals striving to fine-tune this area of their operations, here are some top tips to establish and maintain efficient delivery management systems… Understand Your Supply Chain […]
DELIVERY MANAGEMENT MONTH: From linear inflexibility to a digital revolution
Supply chain and logistics professionals are at the forefront of pioneering innovative approaches to delivery management. The evolution in this field is a response to an array of challenges and opportunities presented by technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the increasing complexity of global supply networks. Let’s examine how delivery management practices have evolved… Traditionally, […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: PODStar – EPOD & so much more
At its simplest level PODStar is an Electronic Proof of Delivery System (EPOD). Using an Android smart phone or mobile computer, your van or HGV driver can obtain an electronic signature from your client which confirms receipt of the goods or service delivered. If further evidence is required, the driver can take a confirmatory photograph or […]
If you specialise in Delivery Management we want to hear from you!
Each month on Supply Chain Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the logistics market – and in January we’ll be focussing on Delivery Management. 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 a Delivery […]
Do you specialise in Delivery Management? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Supply Chain Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the logistics market – and in January we’ll be focussing on Delivery Management. 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 a Delivery […]
Do you specialise in Delivery Management? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Supply Chain Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the logistics market – and in January we’ll be focussing on Delivery Management. 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 specialise in Delivery […]