The Logistics Podcast

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  • Episode #29: Lockdown beauty with XPO Logistics

    With salons closed until very recently, there's been high demand from consumers for beauty products, especially salon-quality nail gels and home hair dyes. That's according to Sarah Booth, account director, Supply Chain, UK and Ireland for XPO Logistics. Some of XPO’s customers in the beauty and personal care sectors have witnessed an increase in demand of between 200% and 300% for their products.

    In the latest episode of The Logistics Podcast, Booth discusses the experience of retail beauty brands during the pandemic.

    Also, hear industry news from deputy editor James Burman and a property update from property editor David Thame.

    30 min
  • Episode #28: Building resilient supply chains

    The future of warehousing, 3D printing, mini power stations, artificial intelligence and blockchain all feature in the latest episode of The Logistics Podcast.

    Supply chains have faced the ultimate test in recent months. COVID-19 has shined a light on business models, disrupting the norm, forcing operators to think differently.

    In the second of a series of thought leadership interviews from Leidos UK – the science and technology logistics operator – editor Kirsty Adams discusses supply chain resilience and technology with Richard Wilding, Professor of Supply Chain Strategy at Cranfield School of Management, and non-executive director for Leidos UK’s logistics division, in the latest episode of The Logistics Podcast.

    Read the first interview of the series with Damian Alexander, vice president and managing director of Leidos UK's logistics division, here.

    37 min
  • Episode #27: Collaborating Over Unprecedented Peaks
    COVID-19 has exposed vulnerabilities in supply chains, according to Maureen O’Shea, Operations Lead Partner for KPMG (https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home.html) . In the latest episode of The Logistics Podcast, O’Shea says now is the time to examine market demand, supplier relationships and to take bold steps.
     
    She’s joined by Shane Brennan, chief executive of the Cold Chain Federation (https://www.coldchainfederation.org.uk/) . According to Shane, the food supply chain has performed well and shown resilience during the pandemic. He updates us on collaborations that have taken place in the last mile between competitors and the reconfiguration of the demand pattern.
     
    Charlie Walker from 3PL Walker Logistics (https://www.walkerlogistics.com/) – the e-fulfilment specialist which experienced a 400% increase in online orders during April – shares insight on how investing in technology has helped onboard new customers and improve flexibility during unprecedented peaks.
     
    Expect key tips and advice from these leading voices which you can apply to your own operation.
     
    In this episode, you’ll hear the highlights of SHD Logistics’ first webinar entitled Collaborating over unprecedented peaks. To watch the Webinar on demand click here (https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&partnerref=INTindustrialWebsite&eventid=2311753&sessionid=1&key=F1CB5DB71C569E269798940D24831DB7®Tag=&sourcepage=register) .
    26 min
  • Episode #26: The Logistics Awards Winners Podcast - Interview with NHS Supply Chain
    Deputy Editor James Burman takes a trip to Nottingham city centre to interview Chris Holmes and James Turpin from NHS Supply Chain.
     
    In the first of a series of ‘Out of Office’ interviews with winners from last year’s Logistics awards, NHS Supply Chain had a lot to say about the challenges and rewards of facilitating the logistics operation behind the country’s national health service – no easy task. The company walked away with the of the Editor’s Choice award for its transformation project, so the Logistics Podcast was keen to hear about how they manage the pressures associated with such a wide and unique product portfolio. For more information about how to attend, or even enter the 2020 Logistics Awards, visit the website here (htto:www.logisticsawards.co.uk) .
    17 min
  • Episode #25: Let's Talk Plastics!
    Step aside Sir David Attenborough, get on your boat Greta, this episode it’s SHD Logistics’ turn to tackle plastic waste. We talk to Unipart Logistics on how it removed single-use plastic from Sky’s supply chain before heading to London’s West End to meet the co-founder of Garçon Wines, Santiago Navarro. Santiago and his team have developed the first flat wine bottle, made from 100% recycled plastic, which fits through a UK letterbox. A standard sized pallet can transport 2.5 times as many of these flat wine bottles as the average round, glass wine bottle.
     
    Listen to hear practical advice and ambitious plans for plastic-free supply chain domination.
    21 min
  • Episode #23: On site with GEFCO
    The Logistics Podcast learned what year-round care and compassion look like on a recent visit to GEFCO’s Coventry warehouse, which won our Wellbeing Initiative Award in September. Retention of engaged staff, fewer absences and close teams are just some of the business benefits. 
     
    GEFCO Incentives include free fish & chips, free health checks, free haircuts, free camping festivals for family and friends… Its ‘brew days’ – where teams stop, gather, have a cuppa and chat about how they are – have led to team members opening up about problems, which they’ve then received support for.
     
    We met warehouse operative Kevin, who was one of 50 staff who completed a Coventry to Paris bike ride, something which he told me relaxed everyone – at every level – and brought staff closer together. Then you have the mental health first aiders, trained and qualified to listen to personal issues which may be causing a staff member stress.
     
    If you’ve implemented a successful wellbeing programme at your operation, register your interest in entering the Wellbeing Initiative Award in 2020 (https://www.logisticsawards.co.uk/en/forms/register-your-interest-2020.html) .
    16 min
  • Episode #22: Surviving Black Friday
    This episode we grill Oxford Street shoppers on their Black Friday bargains and discuss the impact of consumerism with some Extinction Rebellion protestors nearby. Then we take you to DHL Supply Chain’s TK Maxx in Coventry to speak with Jim Hartshorne, MD retail & consumer, DHL Supply Chain. We also share figures from Barclays, KPMG and high street tracker BDO.
    Here are some facts from Black Friday 2019. Barclaycard said transaction value was up 16.5% on Black Friday compared with last year, with the volume of transactions up 7.2%.
    According to BDO’s High Street Sales Tracker, the week of Black Friday provided retailers with a much-needed boost, with in-store and non-store sales soaring by 24% and 28% respectively. 
    42% of Brits wouldn’t be engaging in the sales bonanza at all according to research by KPMG.
    22 min
  • Episode #20: IMHX 2019 Preview Podcast
    Interviews with Ocado, XPO Logistics, Diamond Logistics and JLL are featured on the IMHX 2019 Preview podcast. Digital twinning, Brexit and urban logistics are some of the trending topics covered by our guests which include Alex Harvey, general manager for warehouse automation & embedded systems, Ocado Technology and Gavin Williams – supply chain managing director – UK&I, XPO Logistics. Alex and Gavin will be speaking at IMHX 2019 which takes place between 24 & 27 September. Also hear from visitor Daniel Allen from Diamond Logistics on his business’ Brexit preparations and why he’ll be at the networking event of the year.
    34 min

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The Logistics Podcast delivers news and analysis from the UK warehousing and supply chain sectors. Topics include technology, sustainability, people, and retail topics in logistics. Regular guest appearances and interviews allow us to get insight from industry experts, including industry associations and big names in the industry.