The August issue of Logistics Manager is out now!
Facts & Figures
Some key statistics relating to human rights and contemporary reports of modern slavery in supply chains in the UK and around the world.
News & Analysis
This month’s top story examines Ofcom’s new reforms to the universal service obligation (USO), impacting how Royal Mail will operate going forward, with changes to the delivery schedule for second-class mail and reduced delivery targets.
Additionally, in her column, UK-based intelligence service Aurora Insights’ Charlie Newton discusses the crucial need for visibility in order to fully understand a supply chain’s practises from end to end, and also how developments in technology are helping businesses to achieve greater visibility, in turn assisting with regulatory compliance and building consumer trust.
Events: Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2025 Shortlist
Logistics Manager reveals the finalists for the 29th Supply Chain Excellence Awards – the most prestigious prizes in the logistics and supply chain sector, rewarding outstanding projects from around the UK and across Europe.
Supply Chain: Ethics in the Supply Chain
James McLoughlin considers how companies can ensure ethical practises in their supply chains, both within their own operations and by overseeing the actions of their partners.
Last Mile: Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
Reuben Henry-Fellows explores how the development of autonomous vehicles has paved the way for the arrival of a new smart, safe and cost-efficient means of delivery.
Technology: Drones in logistics
James McLoughlin investigates how the future of airborne freight might look, and the importance of investment, infrastructure and regulation in supporting the expansion of drone-based logistics projects in the UK.
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