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
Updated January 2025: We’ve refreshed this list with three essential new reads that tackle supply chain challenges head-on—from COVID disruptions to the hidden mechanics of global trade. Because sometimes the best supply
A last mile conference hosted by FarEye revealed a growing appetite for AI and a waning one for carbon reduction, reports Peter MacLeod. I had the pleasure of attending the Last Mile
Peter MacLeod talks exclusively with Siemens’ supply chain guru Alexander Tschentscher about how to develop a logistics landscape with robustness at its core. As supply chains evolve under pressure from global disruptions,
On August 19, 2025, Blue Yonder announced its acquisition of Optoro, a strategic move aimed at transforming the returns management landscape across retail and logistics. This acquisition enhances Blue Yonder’s capabilities in
From compliance to competitive edge, how can supply chain pressure drive decarbonisation? Jack Goodson (pictured, below), Senior Business Development Manager of Equity Energies, answers a key question. When it comes to decarbonisation,
Updated January 2025: We’ve refreshed this list with three essential new reads that tackle supply chain challenges head-on—from COVID disruptions to the hidden mechanics of global trade. Because sometimes the best supply
While manufacturers strive for flexibility, inherent limitations in ‘standard’ processes can limit one’s ability to quickly adapt. Despite decades of investment in supply chain systems, production scheduling, and demand forecasting, many are
A new report on robotics and innovation shows that the UK has slipped from 2nd to 5th place in the Global Innovation Index. Britain now has just 112 industrial robots per 10,000
When an employee at Columbia Records saw the potential offered by mailroom automation, a true success story was born. Fifty years on, OPEX Corporation has bold new ambitions for Europe. You give
Updated January 2025: We’ve refreshed this list with three essential new reads that tackle supply chain challenges head-on—from COVID disruptions to the hidden mechanics of global trade. Because sometimes the best supply