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e’re delighted that you have chosen to join us at the Total Supply Chain Summit – a unique event, tailor-made to meet your individual requirements. We have carefully planned out your itinerary to ensure your time here is worthwhile: Connect with businesses relevant to your current and forthcoming projects in our matchmade one-to-one meetings.

And let’s not forget the networking – we’ve created a relaxed environment for you to form new partnerships, with ample opportunities to mix with peers during the buffet lunch, coffee breaks and networking dinner!

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Itinerary

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‘Packaging & Labelling: The essential components for your warehouse and distribution needs’

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Seminars

‘Are your supply chains ‘geopolitically elastic’? Analysts think they should be’

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Dates for your Diary

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Supplier Directory

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ITINERARY MONDAY 14TH OCTOBER

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08.45 - 09.30

Opening Presentation ‘Engaging for Net Zero – Tips for Activating your Supply Chain’ Kaya Axelsson University of Oxford Milano Suite

09.45 - 10.30

Seminar ‘Streamlining planning to streamline production’ Colin Hamilton Sofco Ltd Milano Suite

10.40 - 13.15

Face to Face Meetings Manchester Suite

13.15 - 14.15

Networking Buffet Lunch The College Restaurant

14.15 - 16.50

Face to Face Meetings Manchester Suite

17.00 - 17.45

Seminar ‘Inspiring Generation Logistics’ Bethany Windsor Logistics UK Milano Suite

19.30 - 20.00

Pre Dinner Drinks Function Bar

20.00 - 23.00

Networking Evening Dinner Manchester Suite

ITINERARY TUESDAY 15TH OCTOBER

07.30 - 08.45

Breakfast The College Restaurant

09.00 - 09.45

Opening Presentation ‘Third-Party Logistics: How to Outsource Successfully’ Gavin Parnell SCCG Ltd Milano Suite

09.55 - 13.00

Face to Face Meetings Manchester Suite

13.00 - 14.00

Networking Buffet Lunch The College Restaurant

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PACKAGING & LABELLING: THE ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS FOR YOUR WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION NEEDS

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ackaging and labelling are essential components of the supply chain, ensuring product protection, brand identity, and compliance with regulations. Supply Chain Managers have a wide range of options to choose from, each with its own advantages and considerations – let’s unbox what’s on offer, based on stated requirements among delegates at the upcoming Total Supply Chain Summit…

Packaging Materials • Corrugated Cardboard: Widely used for shipping boxes due to its strength, durability, and recyclability.

• Plastic: Offers various options, including bubble wrap, shrink wrap, and plastic bags, for product protection and containment.

• Wood: Used for crates and pallets, providing sturdy support for heavy or fragile items.

• Textiles: Fabric bags or pouches can be used for products requiring soft packaging or a premium look.

• Paper and Board: Offers a sustainable and biodegradable option for packaging.

Labeling Materials • Paper Labels: Traditional labels made from paper, suitable for a variety of products.

• Plastic Labels: Offer durability and resistance to moisture and chemicals.

• Vinyl Labels: Ideal for outdoor use or harsh environments due to their durability.

• RFID Labels: Radio Frequency Identification labels provide electronic tracking and identification capabilities.

Choosing the Right Packaging and Labeling Solutions • Product Characteristics:

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By carefully considering these factors and staying updated on emerging trends, supply chain managers can select the most appropriate packaging and labelling solutions to protect products, enhance brand identity, and meet regulatory requirements”.

Consider the product’s size, weight, fragility, and shelf life when selecting packaging materials.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant packaging and labeling regulations, such as food safety standards or hazardous materials regulations.

• Brand Identity: Choose packaging and labeling that aligns with your brand’s image and messaging.

• Sustainability: Consider the environmental impact of packaging materials and opt for sustainable options when possible.

• Cost-Effectiveness: Evaluate the cost of different packaging and labeling solutions, taking into account factors like material costs, production costs, and shipping costs.

• Consumer Experience: Ensure that the packaging is easy to open, understand, and dispose of.

Emerging Trends in Packaging and Labeling • Sustainable Packaging: Increasingly, consumers and

businesses are demanding sustainable packaging solutions made from recycled or biodegradable materials.

• E-commerce Packaging: The rise of e-commerce has led to a demand for innovative packaging solutions that protect products during shipping and provide a positive unboxing experience.

• Smart Packaging: Incorporating technology into packaging, such as RFID tags or QR codes, can enhance supply chain visibility and customer engagement.

By carefully considering these factors and staying updated on emerging trends, supply chain managers can select the most appropriate packaging and labelling solutions to protect products, enhance brand identity, and meet regulatory requirements.

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SEMINARS MONDAY 14TH OCTOBER

08.45 – 09.30

“Engaging for Net Zero – Tips for Activating your Supply Chain” This presentation will cover the global science and policy pathways for achieving net zero as well as strategic interventions and social tips for engaging supply chains on the net zero journey.

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Net zero as a global target, a brief overview of the science and the Paris Agreement Examples of leadership practices in corporate net zero strategies Engagement tips for activating your supply chain Practical tools and resources for pledging net zero and setting out a net zero strategy What happens if we fail to meet this target

Kaya Axelsson Net Zero Policy Engagement Fellow University of Oxford

Kaya Axelsson is the Net Zero Policy Engagement Fellow at the University of Oxford, working to support the practical application of net zero research insights. Kaya leads a team of researchers to aggregate and communicate resources for defining and achieving net zero and host regular engagement events with the business and policy community. Kaya comes to this position from her post as the Vice-President at the Oxford Student Union where she helped to the University of Oxford develop its own sustainability strategy, including outlining a pathway to net zero. Kaya consults regularly for organisations seeking to raise their climate ambition.

09.45 – 10.30

“Streamlining planning to streamline production – A Case Study” A case study on the deployment of the sofco production planning and scheduling system at Husqvarna’s UK Lawnmower Plant which transformed the planning process from a complex and unsustainable excel to a dynamic constrained planning system.

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Colin Hamilton Senior Consultant Sofco Ltd

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Introduction to Husqvarna and sofco What were the drivers for Husqvarna to change the planning process?

Solution Overview Project structure and delivery Project Results and Key Learnings

Colin Hamilton is a Senior Consultant at sofco who specialises in working with Food and Consumer Packaged Goods, Specialist Retail and General Manufacturing customers. His role is mainly working in the Application Implementation and Project Delivery, with customers such as Liz Earle, Husqvarna, Youngs Seafood, Greencore and Saft.

Prior to joining sofco in Colin worked for over 11 years in Food Planning and Logistics as well as Heavy Engineering, Printing and Paper Manufacture.

SEMINARS MONDAY 14TH OCTOBER

17.00 - 17.45

“Inspiring Generation Logistics” Generation Logistics is a major careers awareness campaign designed to keep the nation’s supply chains protected by addressing skills shortages and attracting more diverse talent into roles across the sector. Hear about how the campaign has achieved a reach of 1.47 billion in only two years and how you can champion logistics as a profession of choice as Year 3 begins.

Bethany Windsor Head of Skills Policy and Generation Logistics Logistics UK

Bethany Windsor is Head of Skills Policy at Logistics UK and Programme Director for Generation Logistics. Bethany’s role centres around promote the profession to underrepresented groups and securing the next generation of supply chain professionals through a wide range of programme.. Her work with Women in Logistics won Bethany the 2015 Multimodal “Woman of the Year” award, followed by recognition as a finalist in the Everywoman in Logistics and Transport awards (2018) and securing the Talent in Logistics awards (2019), both for “Industry Champion”. As a former teacher, inspiring the next generation to choose the logistics sector is a personal and professional passion.

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SEMINARS TUESDAY 15TH OCTOBER

09.00 – 09.45

“Third-Party Logistics: How to Outsource Successfully” Thinking about outsourcing for the first time, or switching provider? This presentation will help you to avoid the pitfalls and achieve a successful transition.

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Gavin Parnell Director SCCG Ltd

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How to decide whether outsourcing logistics can benefit your business The different types of 3PLs and how to choose the right one How to structure commercial agreements to avoid hidden costs Tips for establishing a successful partnership with your 3PL Potential pitfalls to avoid when outsourcing logistics

Gavin Parnell is a logistics and supply chain consultant with over 25 years’ experience.

Currently a Director of a specialist consulting firm, he works with a range of clients from major blue chip companies to small fast growing enterprises, globally and across all industry sectors. His key areas of expertise include logistics strategy, warehouse operational design and improvement including automation, freight transport, logistics systems and logistics outsourcing.

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ARE YOUR SUPPLY CHAINS ‘GEOPOLITICALLY ELASTIC’?

ANALYSTS THINK THEY SHOULD BE

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hief Supply Chain Officers (CSCOs) must proactively embrace a geopolitically elastic supply chain strategy to support their organisations’ growth objectives, according to boffins at Gartner.

An elastic supply chain capability, which can expand or contract supply in response to geopolitical risks, provides supply chain organisations with greater flexibility and efficacy than operating from a single geopolitical bloc.

“The natural response to recent geopolitical tensions has been to operate within ‘trust boundaries,’ which are geographical areas deemed comfortable for business operations,” said Pierfrancesco Manenti, VP analyst in Gartner’s Supply Chain practice.

“However, there is a risk that these strategies are taken too far, as maintaining access to global markets and their growth opportunities cannot be fulfilled by operating within just one geopolitical bloc. Instead, CSCOs should embrace a more flexible approach that reflects the fluid nature of geopolitical risks and positions the supply chain for new opportunities to support growth,” Manenti said.

Gartner recommends that CSCOs consider a strategy that is flexible enough to pursue growth amid current and future geopolitical challenges, rather than attempting to permanently shield their supply chains from these risks.

Elastic Supply Chains in Action Gartner has outlined three key categories of action that define an elastic supply chain capability:

1. Understand trust boundaries and define operational limits—CSCOs of large organizations dependent on sourcing a variety of raw materials, working with global suppliers, and accessing growth opportunities in developing markets, increasingly must work outside the established geopolitical “trust boundaries” where their organization is most comfortable operating. As a result, it is crucial to determine the organization’s operational limits that incorporate both risk and values-based criteria from stakeholders before qualifying new business opportunities.

Such limits are designed to safeguard the organization’s reputation and legal standing.

2. Assess the elastic supply chain opportunity—Rather than retrenching, an elastic supply chain capability seeks opportunities to expand into new markets and identify new areas to build capacity. CSCOs must assess the implications of leveraging an elastic supply chain opportunity, including building a business case to clarifying the benefits of the operation.

3. Use targeted, marketspecific scenario planning— The changing nature and

interconnectedness of geopolitical risks places a premium on effective scenario planning. A Gartner survey of 258 supply chain leaders in January 2024 showed that 88% of respondents expect a moderate to very high positive impact from scenario planning when faced with geopolitical risk. In conducting such planning, CSCOs must collaborate to identify the top risks facing their organizations and the markets they operate in. Crucially, they then must assess how these risks could evolve over time.

“Effective scenario planning must incorporate the changeable nature of geopolitical risks, with AI and advanced analytics playing increasingly important roles in analyzing data from suppliers, governments and the media,” said Manenti. “The best supply chains anticipate—rather than merely react to—geopolitical shifts that present new opportunities or risks.”

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British American Tobacco

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Head of Supply Chain

CES Global

Supply Chain Manager

Daher

Logistics Manager

DePuy Synthes

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Electrical Systems Ltd (Pilot Group)

3PL Operations Manager

Era Group

Principal Logistics Buyer

Fine Group

Operations Director

Grid Beyond UK

Head of EV

Hamelin Brands Ltd

Warehouse & Distribution Manager Supply Chain Director

Holland and Barrett International

Head of Fulfilment Transformation

IAC Group Ltd

Supply Chain Director Transport Manager

In The Style Fashion

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IS-Rayfast

UK Purchasing Manager

Klash Clothing Ltd

Logistics Manager

Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company

Senior Officer Warehouse & Inspection

Libra Speciality Chemicals Ltd

Supply Chain Coordinator

MBDA

Procurement Manager

Metsa Tissue

Vice President Supply Chain Supply Chain Analyst

NewJob Science Open Cosmos

Procurement Specialist

Partner.co

Operations Director

Philip Morris

Head of Platform Procurement & Supply Chain

Plan International

Strategic Procurement Specialist IT Projects

Polymer Works Ltd

Keith Forrester Managing Director

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Rayfast Ltd

Senior Buyer

Sainsbury’s

Head of Supply Chain Transformation

Secret Sales

VP of Logistics

Sentinel Performance Solutions

Supply Chain Director

Stanley Black & Decker Inc

SLP - Transport Improvement

The House of Fine Art, HOFA Gallery

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sedApta at a glance sedApta is an international group with over 30 years of experience in Manufacturing Operation Management (MOM) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) as a software provider capable of assisting its clients in the implementation of their products.

With references that also include Discrete, Food & Beverage, and Fashion & Luxury markets, sedApta has gained extensive experience in understanding the needs in various manufacturing environments. sedApta is capable of supporting clients in Make-to-Stock, Assembly-to-Order, Make-to-Order, Engineering-to-Order, or a combination of these production approaches.

sedApta vision - Demand Driven Manufacturing Demand-Driven Manufacturing characterizes the sedApta concept and market approach used to define the process in which production is primarily driven by confirmed customer orders in a flexible way. In this perspective, the combination of information from end-consumer demand and information from factories and suppliers becomes essential in enabling companies to dynamically manage the transition between what is planned, produced, and rescheduled.

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Beacon 07704 447 970 / michael.whittaker@beacon.com / beacon.com Beacon’s supply chain visibility platform automates freight tracking, facilitates seamless collaboration and data sharing across your supply chain, and streamlines logistics workflows. The platform centralises ocean, air, and road freight tracking, exception management, stakeholder communication, logistics document management, and emissions reporting in a single hub. Customisable, shareable freight dashboards (Live Boards) make it easy to share real-time tracking and order updates with partners, customers, and internal teams without the need for emails and spreadsheets.

Beacon’s built in analytics suite helps you improve supply chain performance with reports analysing transit times, carrier and route reliability, and the sources of demurrage and detention costs.

Brother UK 07787 401 031 / simon.brennan@brother-uk.com At Brother, we live for the label so you don’t have to, but what does that mean for you? Leave labelling to the experts: our obsessive attention to detail means you can focus on other tasks knowing your labelling is taken care of. Reliably print thousands of labels per day with our TJ series of industrial label printers that combine quality and productivity. Deliver higher volumes, without interruption thanks to high ribbon capacity, lightning-quick loading, seamless integration and tough design. Save time for your team with our RJ series of mobile label printers, TD desktop printers for the packing bench, and easy-to-use interfaces across our range. Plus, get expert support, when you need it with our best-in-class warranty options and UK centres are “At your side” to solve any problems.

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Habasit 07821 681 560 / sharron.fox@habasit.com / habasit.com Habasit UK & Ireland is a leading provider of premium belting solutions, catering specifically to the needs of engineering managers and technical personnel across various industries. We specialize in the rapid manufacture, installation, and maintenance of a comprehensive range of conveyor belting products, ensuring that our customers experience minimal downtime and maximum operational efficiency. As part of the globally recognised Habasit group, we offer a diverse portfolio of high-quality: Fabric-based conveyor belts | plastic modular belts | power transmission belts | monolithic belts | timing belts Our commitment goes beyond just supplying belts; we focus on enhancing the sustainability, intelligence, and safety of our customers’ equipment and processes. Additionally, we offer a 24/7 emergency breakdown service to keep our customers in motion, providing peace of mind that help is available whenever it’s needed. With a customer-centric approach, we deliver solutions that not only meet but exceed the demanding requirements of modern engineering applications.

ID Logistics UK 07432 899 248 / eriley@id-logistics.com / id-logistics.com/en ID Logistics is a global provider of 3pl & 4 PL services specialising in bespoke contract logistics solutions.

Offering services across multiple sectors ranging from FMCG & fashion to eComm and healthcare. We excel in delivery of best in class solutions which are aligned exactly with our customers requirements and implemented by expert operational teams with the capability to move as fast as is required by our partners and replicate efficiently on a global scale.

ID offers true commercial flexibility with a structure designed to allow for seamless decision making and start ups allowing us to support our customers evolving needs in an ever changing world with speed and excellence.

JLL 07843 815 021 / Emma.Kramer@jll.com / jll.co.uk/supplychain JLL’s Occupier Services team is unrivalled in the UK supply chain / real estate markets due to the comprehensive service offering we provide our clients. The team brings together professionals from Supply Chain, Tenant Representation and Business Development at JLL. We manage an occupier requirement from conception through to strategy including network analysis and warehouse design. Underpinned by industry-leading technology, including our immersive property search tool and demographic data, NXT and MAPIT, we can present real estate solutions combined with supply chain expertise to provide the best options for our clients. Importantly, we then achieve the best deal possible on behalf of the client through our award-winning Tenant Representation team and finally can support with operational implementation with our project management offering.

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Kite Packaging 07966 331 338 / vvilkin@kitepackaging.co.uk / kitepackaging.co.uk Kite is passionate about innovating your packaging to reduce costs using our expertise and design ideas, all fulfilled from our UK wide network of Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs). Each RDCs has account managers, packaging technologists, in-the-box and pallet wrap specialists, so whether it’s a cardboard box, a plastic bag, stretch film, labels or any other packaging challenge, Kite will design the right solution or packaging system layout to meet the needs of your business. Our NDC stocks over 2,500 standard products, this coupled with the thousands of bespoke lines we hold for customers means Kite is able to supply all your packaging with Just-In-Time delivery.

Dedicated Kite teams benefit from our unique Mobile Packaging Laboratory and in-house Environmental Packaging experts, helping you to make better packaging choices. Certified Carbon Neutral and BRCGS, ISO9001 and ISO140001 compliant.

Think differently about packaging and talk to Kite.

Metafour 02079 122 014 / amir.ibrahim@metafour.com / metafour.com With four decades of expertise and innovation in the courier and mailroom industries, Metafour has developed leading delivery software that empowers businesses to compare services, label, send, track, sign, and deliver— all in one integrated platform. Our ISO 22301 and ISO 27001 accredited software is meticulously designed to streamline the entire delivery process, providing businesses with the tools to reduce costs, delight customers, and scale fast. As an employeeowned company, Metafour takes pride in delivering innovative and reliable solutions that help delivery companies stay ahead of the competition, ensuring success in a rapidly evolving industry.

OIA Global 02072 653 171 / emma.lancaster@oiaglobal.com / oiaglobal.com Since 1988, OIA Global has grown to become a world leader in supply chain management by delivering a unique combination of end-to-end solutions. OIA maintains a global presence in 25+ countries, specializing in 3PL, 4PL, sustainability, technology, project logistics, packaging design, and raw materials management.

Our team builds and maintains strong relationships, allowing for customized solutions with our industry expertise: automotive & mobility, electronics, energy, healthcare, industrial, retail & lifestyle. We look forward to connecting with you to show you how our customized solutions can match your strategic business growth!

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OpenText 0118 984 8080 / msandhu@opentext.com About OpenText OpenText™ is the leading Information Management software and services company in the world. We help organizations solve complex global problems with a comprehensive suite of Business Clouds, Business AI, and Business Technology. For more information about OpenText (NASDAQ/TSX: OTEX), please visit us at www.opentext.com.

Orridge & Co Ltd 01279 775 600 / contact@orridge.co.uk / orridge.co.uk Orridge is a trusted provider of stocktaking and supply chain solutions with a reputation for outstanding service. Since 1846 we have been delivering accurate and cost-effective services to an evolving nationwide customer portfolio.

Pallite Group 07872 030 715 / david.rose@pallitegroup.com / pallitegroup.com PALLITE, a King’s Award-winning manufacturer, a leader in sustainable warehouse storage, logistics, and packaging products with facilities in the UK, Belgium, and the USA. Our innovative high-density solutions are produced from eco-friendly honeycomb paper board, including the PIX® range of single and twin-sided storage solutions, trusted by customers worldwide. PIX® units are incredibly strong, supporting up to 500kg and featuring up to 400 pick faces, they can be freestanding or to fit within existing metal racking making them ideal for e-commerce fulfilment and adaptable to seasonal changes in stock requirements. Our sustainable logistics offerings include both standard and bespoke shipping crates, designed to provide robust protection during transit. These crates, ISPM15 exempt, can handle up to 750kg and are customisable with CNC cut inserts for safeguarding smaller, high-value items. Additionally, we offer sustainable pallets, protective packaging, and void fill solutions, ensuring a comprehensive approach to eco-friendly logistics and packaging.

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Pilot Group 07458 043 893 / Will.Donaldson@thepilotgroup.com / thepilotgroup.co.uk/services/energy-management-systems Specialists in energy management and intelligent heating controls, Pilot Group support businesses in reducing energy consumption, costs & carbon. The Pilot Group energy management system retrofits to existing equipment such as industrial gas heaters, compressors, AC, lighting & more, reducing consumption by an average of 43%. With over 25 years’ experience, Pilot Group have a track record generating significant savings, in particular for companies in industries such as: manufacturing, logistics, warehousing and industrial shed style facilities. Customer case studies include the likes of RS Components, Selco, Silent Night, musicMagpie, Northern Rail and DPD where some facilities saw savings of up to 87.4% on gas heating consumption. If you’re looking for better control and oversight of your energy, speak to our team and check out our savings calculator on our website to work out how much you could save.

Randex Limited 01698 532 000 / derek.muir@randex.com Randex Compact Lifts provide unrivalled reliability, this is enabled by the quality of production, and specifically the 4-wheel drive rack and pinion design. We are able to provide unique features to support our client’s requirements: - Speed of Picking: Compact Twin can handle two trays at once, while the operator is picking from one tray the extractor is already retrieving the next. In addition to maximising the storage within a defined footprint, the introduction of picking technologies, and controlling the operation with sophisticated software allows customers to utilise our lifts as an effective tool; maximising efficiency and productivity. Heavy Duty Products: For heavy duty materials the 100% extraction fully extracts the tray from the access opening allowing goods to be lifted with a crane.

Randex support and maintain hundreds of machines throughout the UK, and are uniquely positioned to provide fast and effective service.

sbh 01992 780 000 / andy.melvin@sbh.co.uk Specialist warehouse/industrial property consultancy. UK-wide and international. Chartered surveying plus full design and project management of construction and fit-out – rare in a single consultancy. Comprehensive service from site search through negotiation, acquisition, design, planning, tender management, project management of construction and fit-out through to handover. Then we can look after your property during your occupation i.e. Business Rates, rent reviews, repairs, alterations, extensions, dilapidations and disposals.

Minimising your property occupation costs at every stage. Over 30,000,000ft² of construction and fit-out project managed. Over 30,000,000ft² of rent reviews completed – all for tenants.

Experience in a wide range of building types including ambient, frozen, high bay, fully automated, pharma, parcels, manufacturing and e-commerce. A private practice established over 30 years with a first-class track record for a blue-chip client list including DPD, Sainsbury’s, Amazon, Argos, TK Maxx, Toyota… Buildings from 5,000 to 1,000,000ft².

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sedApta Group 07983 929 981 / sean.hopkins@sedapta.com / sedapta.com sedApta is International Group based in Italy, Germany, France, UK and Brazil with years of experience in Manufacturing Operation Management and Supply Chain Management as a software provider that can assist its customers in implementing their products. With references in the Discrete, Process, Food & Beverage and Fashion & Luxury markets, sedApta offers a suite of integrated solutions for planning, execution and optimisation at all levels of the Supply Chain.

sofco Limited 01740 768 360 / tom.noble@sofco.co.uk / sofco.co.uk sofco is a leading provider of integrated and collaborative End-to-End Planning Solutions for the Consumer Goods, Manufacturing & Retail sectors. The applications cover planning, intelligence and execution, and support strategic business processes including Sales & Operations Planning, Trade Promotion Management, Supply Planning, Production Planning and Scheduling. sofco serves leading global organisations including Greencore, Game Retail, Young’s Seafood, Saft Batteries, and many more household brands, providing an Endto-End Planning and Supply Chain Visibility solution which fully supports ‘Operational Analytics’ including ‘What If’ scenario-based planning and supply chain financial view. Whether on site or in the Cloud, our customers have seen significant benefits from reduction in inventory, reduction in stock-outs for fast-moving goods, increased product availability and a reduction in working capital. sofco have recently launched Forecast Fast, a functionally rich, cloud based, low cost, Demand Planning solution, that is fully configurable and rapidly deployed.

Staci 07854 402 193 / andrew.scanlon@staciuk.com / staciuk.com Staci is a global multichannel fulfilment expert with 80 fulfilment centres in 9 countries spanning 3 continents.

Providing eCommerce fulfilment, multichannel logistics, marketing fulfilment, spare parts logistics and medical device fulfilment, Staci operates from 7 UK fulfilment centres and supports brands and retailers across multiple sectors, including cosmetics, toys, consumer electronics, FMCG, retail and healthcare. Our clients choose Staci for our flexibility, honesty, efficiency and our people. Every client, regardless of size, receives a tailored solution that balances the best of shared resources, best practice and technology, with a custom built package designed precisely around their specific needs - and as a company handling complexity, Staci really excels. Staci - now part of €4bn global delivery expert bpostgroup - is a business with customers at heart, building international multichannel fulfilment solutions with a single seamless system and solution designed to make life easier and more effective for you.

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The Supply Chain Consulting Group Limited 07503 742 900 / gavin.parnell@sccgltd.com / sccgltd.com The Supply Chain Consulting Group (SCCG) is a well-established logistics consulting firm with a great reputation for helping companies meet their business goals through effective logistics strategy and design. Owned by its Directors, who are actively involved in projects, SCCG works with clients from major corporates to fastgrowing entrepreneurial businesses across all sectors to improve customer service and reduce cost-to-serve.

SCCG’s team offers a mix of operational and consulting experience alongside up-to-date analytical and modelling capability. Services provided include logistics network strategy, operational warehouse design and process improvement, support for warehouse management systems (WMS) projects, advice on warehouse automation, help with outsourcing and managing third-party logistics contracts, inventory optimisation, and transport solution design. Going above and beyond the traditional consultancy model, SCCG builds long-term relationships with clients and remains on hand to advise on logistics strategy as your business develops.

Veriforce CHAS 07896 684 825 / kerri.hogan@chas.co.uk / chas.co.uk Veriforce CHAS is an award-winning provider of risk prevention, compliance and supply chain management services, helping organisations manage and mitigate risk across a range of business-critical areas such as health and safety, equal opportunities, diversity and environmental management practices. As a co-founder and pioneer of the Safety Scheme in Procurement (SSIP) and the Common Assessment Standard, Veriforce CHAS leads the way in setting compliance benchmarks that raise supply chain risk management standards across the UK. We’re also part of Veriforce, the world’s largest supply chain risk management network, with over 3,200 hiring companies in over 130 countries, serving more than 80,000 contractors, over 7,000 authorized instructors and evaluators, and millions of individual workers.

Walkers Transport walkers-transport.co.uk Walkers Transport and Logistics specialises as an addition / extension to your business. Complimenting your manufacturing or production with next generation leading Transport, Storage, Fulfilment. Strategic multi depots, largest inputting member of the largest pallet network in Europe – Palletways, as well as a leading member of Hazchem the only UK hazardous network. Complimented with our own vehicles for the extra special service. Tailoring your transport needs to ensure the right equipment is doing the right job, we aim to reduce your transportation and logistics costs by working closely with you on synergies across your supply chain. Reverse Logistics, double decks, triple decks and consolidation of freight are examples of amazing redefining savings we’ve made for customers to develop long lasting, high service partnerships. Containers to storage, parcels to pallets, UK to worldwide, offering a complete solution.

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Zencargo cameron.wilkinson@zencargo.com / zencargo.com Zencargo is a digital first freight forwarder and logistics provider, helping you make your supply chain your competitive advantage. High performance businesses need high performance partners. That’s why the fastest-growing companies in the UK choose Zencargo to power their supply chains. Our expert team and global network help get your goods where they need to be as efficiently as possible, and provide granular supply chain management support. Meanwhile, our platform allows you to book, manage and keep track of your international freight from order to arrival at the destination warehouse. And thanks to our focus on data trustworthiness, you can access reliable analytics and dashboards to drive intelligent supply chain decisions that help your business thrive. Interested? Then let’s start building a world with smarter trade, together.

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2nd & 3rd June 2025 Hilton Manchester Deansgate

The Fleet Summit is a two day event specifically created for senior professionals who are directly responsible for their organisations fleet requirements, and those who provide products and services to the sector.

The summit consists of one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and valuable networking opportunities.

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