In this latest episode of SHD Headlines, Editor James Burman and Property Editor David Thame guide listeners through the top and trending logistics and supply chain stories from the past month. This month's stories include: 56% felt 'out-of-stocks' worse now than at the start of the pandemicThe industry comments on Chancellor’s Spring StatementTransaid launches Hadrian’s Cycleway ChallengeProperty update For the latest news, industry views, as well as the latest product innovations, visit...

With tens of millions in forced labour around the world, it is likely that most businesses will have some form of exploitation in their supply chain. In this special Let’s Talk Logistics episode, we examine how to recognise the tell-tale signs of exploitation and how to develop your own Modern Slavery Statement with Thea Cooper, Business Account Manager with the anti-slavery charity Unseen UK. Never miss an episode, join our mailing list today! Want to keep up with UK's Logistics and...

In this special episode, SHD Logistics Editor James Burman talks to Andrei Danescu and Oana Jinga, two of the co-founders of BotsandUs, a robotics company based in London. We hear more about Mim, a robot that automates two essential processes within the warehousing environment, as Andrei and Oana explain how this fully autonomous robot collects real-time data and digitise spaces. The interview is part of The Logistics Report: Automation, March 2022

In this latest episode of SHD Headlines, Editor James Burman and Property Editor David Thame guide listeners through the top and trending logistics and supply chain stories from the past month. The stories featured include: Many businesses still have no sustainability strategy, according to new researchMinister for Employment encourages people to join the ‘brilliant’ warehousing sectorUK road freight prices 15% up on start of 2021, amid record inflation

This week, we take a deep dive into the future of warehouse automation. Rueben Scriven, Senior Analyst at Interact Analysis, details the best strategic technological investments for your business and highlights some real-world examples of how to adapt to the e-commerce boom.

In this special episode, we hear more of the interview between SHD Logistics Editor James Burman and Dr Nicholas Head, Environmental & Sustainability Lead at XPO Logistics, as featured in The Logistics Report February 2022. New to his role, Nick has a fresh and positive outlook on the environmental initiatives that a major 3PL like XPO Logistics is adopting.

In this latest episode of SHD Headlines, Editor James Burman and Property Editor David Thame guide listeners through the top and trending logistics and supply chain stories from the past month. The stories featured include: Labour’s shadow science minister's comments about warehousing The new Plastic Packaging Tax implementationA new Transaid driver training project in GhanaProperty updateIn memory of Richard Sadler

In this episode, we discuss how people must be fully integrated with your automation strategy. According to a recent poll, around half of logistics businesses have invested in automation as a result of the pandemic. Polly Mitchell Guthrie, VP of Industry Outreach and Thought Leadership at Kinaxis, details how to avoid hitting a wall with your automation efforts by creating a system that allows people and technology to support and grow alongside each other.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of securing your business against the threat of cyber criminals. Since logistics is a part of the critical national infrastructure, it is a prime target for ransomware attacks. Sarb Sembhi, CISM, CTO and CISO for Virtually Informed, details the threat of cybersecurity to logistics companies and offers practical advice for protecting your business from hackers.

In this latest episode of SHD Headlines, Editor James Burman and Property Editor David Thame guide listeners through the top and trending logistics and supply chain stories from the past month. The stories featured include: Businesses failing to monitor environmental impact Changes in the permitted use of rebated fuels Transport workers call in sick three times more than average brit Property update

In this episode, Professor Richard Wilding of Cranfield University discusses the ideal traits of leaders in the supply chain sector. He focuses on management styles and the integration of cross-functional teams, as well as teaching logistics professionals how to manage exploration and predictability effectively.

In this latest episode of SHD Headlines, Editor James Burman and Property Editor David Thame guide listeners through the top and trending logistics and supply chain stories from the past month. The stories featured include: E-commerce props up crumbling retail sales New sustainable fleet servicing NHS trusts across England Mixed views from ports industry on business outlook Property update.

In this latest episode of SHD Headlines, Editor James Burman and Property Editor David Thame guide listeners through the top and trending logistics and supply chain stories from the past month. The stories featured include: UKMHA identifies the importance of proper forklift maintenance and safety procedures following a fatal industrial accident Hermes pledges £200k of its apprenticeship levy funds to help support SMEs UKWA highlights a gap in the Government’s proposed National Skills...

In this latest episode of SHD Headlines, Editor James Burman and Property Editor David Thame guide listeners through the top and trending logistics and supply chain stories from the past month. The stories featured include: July’s High street ‘freedom’ underwhelming for retail UKWA convenes Real Estate Advisory Board RTITB launches new eLearning course IMHX Connect 2021 is set to go live Property update

In this episode of Let’s Talk Logistics, we recap on day one of this year’s Logistics Conference – Supply Chain Resilience. We hear excerpts from the following industry leaders: Cold Chain Federation’s Tom Southall discussed the impacts of Brexit, and the pandemic, on UK logistics Sally Duggleby, Vice President of Capital and Leasing at Prologis UK explored the role of rail freight in modern supply chains Harry Watts, Managing Director at SEC Storage Group provided a presentation titled...

In this latest episode of SHD Headlines, Editor James Burman and Property Editor David Thame guide listeners through the top and trending logistics and supply chain stories from the past month. The stories featured include: eBay announces end-to-end fulfillment service Hermes increases 'green fleet' Cold Chain Federation urges contact isolation requirement XPO Logistics completes GXO Logistics spin-off Property update

In the first episode of the new monthly series, SHD Logistics news Editor James Burman guides listeners through the top and trending logistics and supply chain stories in June 2021 while David Thames provides a property update. The stories featured include: The national shortage of truck drivers escalates. Clare Bottle has been appointed as a new UKWA CEO. Opening of the DPP's new Bicester eco-deport. The increasing volume of e-commerce surge continues. Investments in UK logistics property...

In this episode, we get the highlights from the Diversity and Inclusion panel discussion at the latest iteration of The Logistics Conference. Experts from across the industry shared their knowledge and personal experiences of diversity and inclusion in the logistics sphere, as well as practical tips for developing an inclusive workplace.

Royal Air Force Air Vice Marshal Richard Hill discusses how key technologies are transforming the Ministry of Defence in the latest episode of The Logistics Podcast. This episode, sponsored by Leidos UK, Hill explores how COVID-19 - as well as being a tragic set of circumstances - has been an accelerator of innovation and change. He discusses 3D Printing; and reflects on a future where a plumber may print plastic pipes, t-pieces and taps when building a hospital at a deployed location, rather...

With salons closed until very recently, there's been high demand from consumers for beauty products, especially salon-quality nail gels and home hair dyes. That's according to Sarah Booth, account director, Supply Chain, UK and Ireland for XPO Logistics. Some of XPO’s customers in the beauty and personal care sectors have witnessed an increase in demand of between 200% and 300% for their products. In the latest episode of The Logistics Podcast, Booth discusses the experience of retail beauty...

The future of warehousing, 3D printing, mini power stations, artificial intelligence and blockchain all feature in the latest episode of The Logistics Podcast. Supply chains have faced the ultimate test in recent months. COVID-19 has shined a light on business models, disrupting the norm, forcing operators to think differently. In the second of a series of thought leadership interviews from Leidos UK – the science and technology logistics operator – editor Kirsty Adams discusses supply chain...

In this episode, you’ll hear the highlights of SHD Logistics’ first webinar entitled Collaborating over unprecedented peaks. It features a Q&A session and speakers from KPMG, Cold Chain Federation and Walker Logistics.

NHS Supply Chain won the Editor's Choice at the Logistics Awards in 2019. In this podcast, both Chris Holmes and James Turpin talk about their operation and challenges which won them the prestigious award.

In this episode, we explore how a warehouse can reduce it's plastic and look to smart innovative ways to cut carbon emissions by getting creative with packaging.

Meet GEFCO, who are the winners of the Wellbeing Initiative Award. We visit their warehouse, meet a few members of the team and discuss what makes them different to other employers in this sector.