The Logistics Podcast

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 may print plastic pipes, t-pieces and taps when building a hospital at a deployed location, rather than engaging a large supply chain. He also talks about the challenge to replace armies of middle managers assessing and analysing data—with software. This is the third in a series of interviews from science and technology logistics operator, Leidos UK. Read articles from the series onwww.shdlogistics.com [http://www.shdlogistics.com/]and listen to podcast episode Building Supply Chain Resilience with non-executive director of Leidos UK - Prof. Wilding.

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.

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 atCranfield School of Management [https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som], and non-executive director forLeidos UK’s [https://www.leidos.com/company/global/uk-europe]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 [https://www.shdlogistics.com/logistics-100/interview-resilient-reality-leidos-uk].

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) .

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) .