The Logistics Podcast

In this episode, we hear from Tony Gresty, Managing Director at Westbrook Industrial, who has recently launched a trading division named ASG Energy Services. The business aims to help logistics businesses cut their carbon emissions and save money in the long term, and will first focus on providing solar power to the warehouse sector. Westbrook Industrial had been exploring ways of developing a mor...

In the May SHD Headlines episode SHD Logistics Editor James Burman and Property Editor David Thame take the listener on a short journey through some of the most significant and interesting stories in the world of logistics that happened during the month of February. The stories featured include: UK Retail recovery in April Raise of autonomous mobile robots and driverless lift trucks  XPO...

In this episode of Let’s Talk Logistics, SHD Editor James Burman speaks with Darrell K. Williams, retired Lieutenant General from the United States Army, now Vice President and Managing Director for the Leidos UK Logistics Division . The interview explores Leidos’ work with the Ministry of Defence in the UK, including its vital role in facilitating countrywide support during the pandemic, its rece...

In this special episode of The Logistics Podcast, we delve deeper into one of the ongoing challenges threatening supply chains today – the war in Ukraine. We discuss the global supply of food and energy, and what this might mean for logistics businesses. An analysis of the situation is presented by Professor Richard Wilding of Cranfield University. Statistics and further context are provided by Gl...

In the 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: Shoppers felt the impact of the March inflation Drivers set to benefit from £20m funding to improve roadside facilities GXO and Mencap look to expand the successful traineeship...

As one of the UK’s supermarket giants, ASDA knows that product availability is key. The automated case picking system at their distribution centre in Warrington ensures that they can deliver the right quantity of products at the right time to keep customer retention up. In this conversation with Jon Parry, Vice President of ASDA Logistics Services, and Gary Stubbs, Managing Director UK – Warehouse...

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 pandemic The industry comments on Chancellor’s Spring Statement Transaid launches Hadrian’s Cycleway Challenge Prope...

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 . Ne...

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...

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 research Minister for Employment encourages people to join the ‘brilliant’ warehousing sector UK road fr...

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 implementation A new Transaid driver training project in Ghana Property update In me...

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 peo...

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 & CISO for Virtually Informed, details the threat of cybersecurity to logistics companies and offers practical advice for protecting your business from h...

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 upda...

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. Want to keep up with UK's Logistics and Intralogistics sector news? Check out https://...

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...

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...

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 suppl...

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 spi...

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-dep...

In this episode, we get the highlights from the Diversity & 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 m...