Britain’s manufacturers are seeing a boost in growth prospects as output and orders pick up, with the sector forecast to outpace the economy overall this year, according to a major survey.

Global crises such as the Red Sea incident and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine present unprecedented challenges for retailers. Supply chain disruptions, unpredictable consumer demand, and logistical complexities have become the new norm. In such a turbulent environment, businesses urgently need stability and adaptability.

Arvato, provider of supply chain solutions, is building a new, state-of-the-art distribution centre in the Netherlands in the municipality of Echt in the province of Limburg. The new building represents a further milestone in the company's expansion strategy. 

JW Filshill, one of Scotland’s oldest independent food and drinks wholesalers, is using Podfather logistics software to improve customer service. 

The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index — the indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories and backlogs based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses — increased notably in May to 0.21, from -0.18 in April.

Businesses looking to transform operational performance in the warehouse should not be limited in their choices.