Logistics refers to the planning, execution, and management of the movement and storage of goods, services, and information across the supply chain. It includes transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment to ensure efficient and timely delivery.
For distribution operations on sea or land, by far the biggest daily cost is fuel. Added to this is the pressure to go green for very many reasons, writes Richard Shepherd-Barron. The
Trump Doubles Down on Trade War With Canada: What It Means for Business and Consumers In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions, former President Donald Trump announced a sharp increase in tariffs
In the future, warehouse managers will increasingly be able to rely on artificial intelligence (AI) when it comes to optimizing material flow processes, incluidng real-time contraol of industrial trucks. At its tech
DP World has shipped over 10 million vinyl records from its Bicester facility, the UK’s largest distribution warehouse for music and video products, since opening in August 2023. Powered by semi-autonomous ‘picking’
An exemption based on facts: Mosca GmbH, together with twelve other companies from the European strap industry, has founded the ‘project alliance straps’ (PAU) association. The aim of the alliance is to
6th April 2025 Global real estate firm Avison Young today announces the London-based appointment of Aisling O’Kane (pictured) as Director of Town Planning, boosting the firm’s national logistics planning services. O’Kane is
In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, ensuring workplace safety is paramount. Beyond the immediate human impact, industrial accidents can lead to significant operational disruptions and financial losses. Industrial accidents, such as collisions involving
Welcome to this week’s edition of Supply Chain & Logistics News! In this issue, we delve into some of the most pressing topics and innovative solutions shaping the industry today. From Volkswagen
LPR – La Palette Rouge (a division of Euro Pool Group) has reached an important milestone in its environmental strategy, reducing its carbon footprint by 10 % in 2024. This achievement underscores
Yesterday afternoon, the Trump Administration formalized a broad package of tariff measures labeled as a “Declaration of Economic Independence.” The measures introduce both general and highly targeted tariffs, directly affecting global supply
3rd April 2025 Fortna, an automation and software company for the full logistics value chain, has been selected by Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Company LLC (Magid), a fourth-generation family-owned personal protection
In the fast-evolving pharmaceutical industry, Vertex Pharmaceuticals stands out not only for its scientific breakthroughs but also for its human-centric approach to digital transformation. At the recent ARC Forum 2025, Rachelle Howard,
Freedom to integrate best-of-breed technology delivers the flexibility, scalability and fast ROI businesses crave. So, where do some businesses go wrong? Chris More, head of Sales for Ferag’s UK and Nordic regions,