Chain Reaction - The Supply Chain and Logistics Podcast
The UK's leading podcast focussing on supply chain and logistics.
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Ep. 49 - Stock Accuracy Matters More Than Ever - Martin Chisholm (opens the original)
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Your system says the stock is there. The warehouse says otherwise. A small inventory discrepancy might seem insignificant, but it can ripple through the entire supply chain, creating lost sales, unexpected demand spikes, excess stock, production pressure, and unnecessary cost. KEY CONCEPTS COVERED: Why inventory accuracy has become a critical supply chain capability How stock errors create ripple effects from retailers back to manufacturers Why ERP systems, AI, and other technology cannot compen
Ep. 48 - The Secret to Keeping Supply Chains Moving - Jonathan Torres (opens the original)
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Customs compliance often operates behind the scenes, but when something goes wrong, the consequences become visible very quickly. Missing paperwork, incorrect classifications, system failures, regulatory changes, and new tariffs can leave trucks, containers, and shipments stuck at borders, disrupting operations across the wider supply chain. KEY CONCEPTS COVERED: Why shipments get delayed at borders and what compliance teams do about it How changing tariffs and regulation create operational chal
Ep. 47 - What Makes a Great 3PL Partner? - Leo Rodriguez (opens the original)
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Getting a product from a warehouse to a customer might look simple from the outside. In reality, successful fulfilment depends on everything from packaging and item setup to inventory data, exception management, technology, forecasting, and the relationship between a brand and its 3PL. KEY CONCEPTS COVERED: Why fulfilment problems often begin before inventory reaches the warehouse How strong 3PL relationships depend on transparency, communication, and accountability How WMS, TMS, automation, and
Ep. 46 - Is your 3PL Killing Your Brand? - Phil Rees (opens the original)
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Finding the right logistics partner is one of the biggest decisions an eCommerce business can make, yet many brands approach it too late or choose based on price alone. The result is poor service, operational headaches, limited scalability, and unnecessary cost. Selecting the right fulfilment partner requires far more than comparing quotes. KEY CONCEPTS COVERED: How brands should choose the right 3PL partner Why outsourcing logistics can accelerate business growth How AI is changing fulfilment,
Ep. 45 - The Most Complex Delivery on Britain's Roads - Kevin McAlonan (opens the original)
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Every wind turbine begins long before it starts generating electricity. Behind every completed wind farm is a highly coordinated operation involving ports, heavy cranes, specialist transport, route planning, weather windows, police escorts, and thousands of moving parts that all have to come together at exactly the right time. KEY CONCEPTS COVERED: The logistics behind transporting and installing modern wind turbines How planning, weather, permits, and infrastructure shape renewable energy proje
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