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
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
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
For many, September marks the start of a new season. But for those in logistics, it signals the beginning of the busiest time of the year. The weeks ahead bring a surge
In this episode of the Logistics Business Conversations podcast, host Peter MacLeod sits down with Alex Yancher, CEO and Co-founder of Passport Global, to unpack what these shifts mean for logistics and
Warehouses and distribution centres need to adapt to rising organised crime. How can people and technology can work together? Paul Worsley, Chief Services Officer at security systems provider Kingdom Systems, discusses why
Supply chains are changing faster than ever. Disruptions arrive daily, customers expect real-time visibility, and traditional systems can’t keep pace. What’s needed now is more than incremental automation, it’s a new operating
Transportation execution has moved from back-office support to the operating core of logistics. Networks are more fragmented, customers expect faster service and better visibility, and the costs of disruption are higher than
From bathroom fixtures to avocados, supply chains are undergoing a wave of transformation driven by resilience, cost pressures, and sustainability demands. This week’s headlines highlight how companies and governments alike are rethinking
In any given industrial facility, retail store, storage unit or, indeed, any business where the day-to-day activity involves lifting and moving palletised loads quickly and safely you will almost certainly see a
Glen Dimplex, supplier of home appliances, heating, lighting, and ventilation solutions, has partnered with TrueCommerce to deliver smooth integration of its extensive customer and trading partner network during its transition to SAP
Urban logistics delivery is taking another step forward with the launch of Scoobic MED, claimed to be the first 100% electric autonomous vehicle with 5G connectivity designed for last-mile delivery in city
A2A: Agent-to-Agent Coordination Is Already Here Download the full white paper:AI in the Supply Chain AI isn’t coming to supply chain coordination. It is already here. In pilot projects across leading organizations,