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 ...

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 ...

The role of a supply chain director is to control the movement of material from source to end customer. The remit is simple, but the execution is far from it. The constraining factors on material 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 ...

Warehouses are typically designed around the primary functions of receiving, storage, retrieval, and despatch. The objective of effective warehouse design is to ensure each function is optimised and ...

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 ...

Small businesses often find themselves wedged between the rocks of working capital. You understand that you need to maximise working capital to grow and thrive, but you’re limited on how to do it. You ...

Even just two years ago, it was hard to imagine how the Internet of Things would completely transform so much of the supply chain. However, the industry is radically changing. Indeed, this change is ...

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 ...

We are, of course, still hearing a great deal of concern about Brexit and supply chain. This leads us to consider what we can be doing to Brexit-proof our business and supply chain. However, should we ...

It might seem like the work of fiction, but Amazon has recently filed a patent for storage facilities they have designed to work underwater. These ‘Aquatic Storage Facilities’ are simply another ...