What 18th-Century “Lunatics” Can Teach Us About Modern Supply Chains
Long before AI and automated fulfilment centres, a group of 18th-century thinkers known as the Lunar Society met during full moons to tackle the era's complex industrial challenges. Members like James Watt, Matthew Boulton, and Josiah Wedgwood didn't just invent...
Why compliance is the new competitive edge in global logistics
Just a few years ago, most companies treated compliance like paperwork, something you had to get through to tick the right boxes before launching in a new market. Those days are pretty much over. As EU and UK regulations get more tangled and demanding every month,...
From Fax Machines to E-Invoicing: How Modern Logistics Integrates the Supply Chain
Does Logistics Matter? It’s the opening question of every Does Logistics Matter? podcast episode. When Anna Fuller, Senior Sales Executive at Descartes, joined me in the studio, her answer was simple and relatable: we are all affected by logistics every day. From her...
Reducing Procurement Cycles: Low-Cost, In-Stock Tubular Options for Modern Supply Chains
Tight project schedules leave little room for delay when oil country tubular goods (OCTG) must arrive on time and meet exact technical requirements. Reducing procurement cycles starts with in-stock tubular options that buyers can verify and ship quickly. A low price...
Unlocking the Potential of Smart Containers: Standardisation, Data Governance, and the Future of Digitised Logistics
In an era of relentless supply chain disruptions, visibility has become the holy grail for logistics professionals. Yet while tracking ships and trucks is standard practice, a massive blind spot remains: the humble shipping container itself. In the latest episode of...
Innovation
The Evolution of Transportation Management: Increased Efficiency by Smart Automation
Does logistics matter? It's the opening question of every Does Logistics Matter? podcast episode, and when Elmer Spruijt, VP Transportation Management EMEA from Descartes, settled in to talk about...
Warehouse Safety Is Broken, and Behaviour Is the Key to Fixing It
I was recently at IMHX, one of the largest logistics and supply chain events in the UK. The show floor was buzzing: forklifts weaving through mock-up racks, robots gliding past amazed visitors, and...
Logistics
What Makes a Region’s Warehousing and Distribution Network Competitive?
Regional warehousing and distribution networks compete on more than location alone. Competitive systems often combine infrastructure advantages, strategic positioning and operational flexibility to...
Exploring the Key Differences Between FCL and LCL Shipping
Choosing between full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL) shipping impacts your shipment's transit time, security and total cost. For logistics professionals managing global...
Supply Chain
Why compliance is the new competitive edge in global logistics
Just a few years ago, most companies treated compliance like paperwork, something you had to get through to tick the right boxes before launching in a new market. Those days are pretty much over. As...
Reducing Procurement Cycles: Low-Cost, In-Stock Tubular Options for Modern Supply Chains
Tight project schedules leave little room for delay when oil country tubular goods (OCTG) must arrive on time and meet exact technical requirements. Reducing procurement cycles starts with in-stock...
