The term ‘disruptive’ is frequently utilised in business discussions to describe ways of doing things which go against traditionally-established methods. This means the term is frequently bedfellows ...

Every profession has its own acronyms, and they’re a great way of quickly communicating a profession-specific phrase or reference. The logistics and supply chain profession is certainly no exception ...

The optimal geographical positioning of a warehouse or distribution centre is the single most important logistics network decision. The positioning of single, or multiple, warehouse facilities and the ...

Situations which hit the news headlines regarding the supply chain, such as the egg contamination of August 2017, not only send immediate supply chain responses in to overdrive, but they also provide ...

Companies that operate with complex machinery, robotics and technology within their supply chains know that maintenance is a must-do. Continual efficient working of machines cannot continue without it ...

In the complex global marketplace, businesses involved in international trade face numerous challenges related to trade and customs compliance. Navigating the myriad of regulations, tariffs, and ...

Logistics change management is essential to ensure smooth transitions within the supply chain. It involves planning, implementing, and monitoring changes in processes, technologies, and strategies to ...

Inventory Management has long been a headache we suffer, and an unwieldy beast we attempt to tame. It’s a complex and demanding task of checking and rechecking stock, and never actually quite being ...

Many companies already have access to what is termed ‘big data‘, providing information on almost every aspect of the supply chain. That’s great, but big data is only useful if it can be interpreted ...

The Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status is an internationally recognised quality mark that indicates a business’s role in the international supply chain is secure and that its customs controls ...

Autonomous trucks are a hot topic and, thanks to enthusiastic sharing of concept videos on social media, the casual observer may think that the world of logistics is about to be revolutionised by ...

Warehousing has undergone resurgence since e-commerce has boomed. Not so long ago, warehouses were frequently languishing part filled, or even empty. Now, warehouses are frequently full to bursting, ...