It’s that time of year again, January is renowned for feeling like the longest month of the year. Paired with all our post-holiday blues, let’s be honest, starting back up again can feel like a challenge.

But it also means it’s the perfect time for a reset and an opportunity to refresh the way we work…

How often have you heard a young girl say, “When I grow up, I want to work in logistics”?

For many, the answer is never, or very rarely. 

Actually, through many conversations, it's clear that women of all ages tend to think that pursuing a career in this industry simply isn't an option for them.

In the world of logistics and supply chain management, the phrase ‘busy season’ has always been synonymous with chaos, last-minute orders, and a relentless scramble to keep up with demand.

However, recent years have seen a shift in the dynamics of this hectic season, leaving many in the industry wondering, is busy season still busy?

In the UK, lorry drivers, who are responsible for sustaining essential operations, find themselves in facilities that hardly mirror their significance.

This situation not only affects their job satisfaction and well-being, but further driver shortages loom as the industry grapples with the ongoing challenge of attracting people to the profession…

Transparency fosters trust, ethical and sustainable business practices, among other things, however, the degree of transparency within a supply chain can vary greatly, but why?

At the crux of it, visibility = reduced costs. If you have true visibility of your entire supply chain, you have the ability to pinpoint where the inefficiencies lie.

So how do we achieve supply chain visibility?

“Does the gender gap exist anymore?”

I was caught off guard by the question, which was asked in all seriousness.

Because…surely it is obvious…

Have you ever considered permanent remote work?

Our engineering team operates fully remotely. Can employees truly stay motivated? Are the lines blurred between work and home life?

We’re engineering your supply chain…but what does that actually mean?

There is often a myth that to improve your carbon footprint means to allocate resources that (you think) you don’t have, and spend substantial amounts of money doing so. However, in the simplest form, sustainability is about improving efficiency…