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Logistics Business Conversations

Logistics Business Conversations

Logistics Business Publishing 55 episodes Nov 9, 2026

Logistics Business Conversations features monthly, topical, and exclusive interviews with key spokespeople from the supply chain industry, covering the latest trends and insights.

Episodes

How Conveyor Belts Could Cut Energy Use by Up to 50%
How Conveyor Belts Could Cut Energy Use by Up to 50% Nov 9, 2026 22:56 Could something as simple as a conveyor belt make a major difference to warehouse energy consumption?In this episode of Logistics Business Conversations, host Paul Hamblin speaks with Sascha Goly, Global Segment Manager for Logistics and Sortation at Forbo Movement Systems, about the often-overlooked role of conveyor technology in reducing energy costs and improving operational efficiency.Sascha e
Why the Future of Warehouse Management Won’t Be Cloud-Only
Why the Future of Warehouse Management Won’t Be Cloud-Only Nov 2, 2026 32:24 Cloud outages, rising automation demands and growing concerns around AI security are forcing businesses to rethink how their warehouses operate. Could hybrid warehouse management systems be the answer?In this episode of Logistics Business Conversations, host Peter MacLeod welcomes back Smitha Raphael, Chief Product and Delivery Officer at SnapFulfill, to explore why the future of warehouse managem
Logistics Is on the Verge of Its Biggest Transformation Yet
Logistics Is on the Verge of Its Biggest Transformation Yet Oct 26, 2026 29:49 Are we on the brink of the biggest transformation in logistics since containerisation?Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way goods move around the world. But how close are we to a future where AI agents manage shipments, anticipate disruptions and make decisions that previously required human intervention?In this episode of Logistics Business Conversations, recorded at the Port of Ham
How One Packaging Change Could Save £200,000 a Year
How One Packaging Change Could Save £200,000 a Year Oct 19, 2026 34:04 Could your business be wasting hundreds of thousands of pounds on packaging without even realising it?In this episode of Logistics Business Conversations, recorded at Parcel+Post Expo in London, host Paul Hamblin speaks with Victor Queiroz from CMC Packaging Automation about why optimising packaging involves far more than simply making boxes smaller.Victor reveals how one customer identified an op
How Close Are We to a Fully Automated Warehouse?
How Close Are We to a Fully Automated Warehouse? Oct 12, 2026 32:16 Robotics is transforming the warehouse — but how close are we really to fully automated logistics?In this episode of Logistics Business Conversations, Paul Hamblin is joined by Volker Sadowski of BEUMER Group to explore how robotics is changing parcel handling, warehousing and distribution.They discuss robotic picking, the challenge of handling exceptions, why AMRs are becoming increasingly attrac
Why Small Parcels Are Changing Logistics
Why Small Parcels Are Changing Logistics Oct 5, 2026 22:28 Small parcels are creating big challenges for logistics operations.Recorded live at Parcel and Post Expo in London, Paul Hamblin is joined by Gert-Jan Veelenturf of Eurosort to explore how the rise of e-commerce has transformed parcel profiles and placed new demands on sorting operations.They discuss why today’s mix of lightweight, irregular and awkwardly shaped items can be difficult for traditio
Why Data Strategy is No Longer Optional in Logistics
Why Data Strategy is No Longer Optional in Logistics Sep 28, 2026 30:36 Recorded at Parcel & Post Expo in London, Paul Hamblin is joined by Robert Jordan, CEO of iFactory, to explore why data strategy is becoming increasingly critical across logistics.From AI and anomaly detection to profitability, operational visibility and the growing volumes of information generated across supply chains, Robert explains how businesses can turn data into better decisions rather
AI in Logistics: Hype or Real Business Value?
AI in Logistics: Hype or Real Business Value? Sep 21, 2026 29:46 AI is everywhere in logistics – but where is it actually delivering real business value?In this episode of Logistics Business Conversations, Paul Hamblin is joined by Conor Baker from Descartes to separate the reality of AI in transport from the hype.They explore how AI and machine learning are already helping logistics operations create more accurate route plans, improve delivery predictions and
Why the Best Automation Isn’t Always More Automation
Why the Best Automation Isn’t Always More Automation Sep 14, 2026 16:22 Automation can transform logistics operations – but only when it solves the right problem.In this episode of Logistics Business Conversations, Antonio DiCarlo of Intralox joins us to discuss why successful automation projects should start by understanding the customer’s operation, rather than choosing the latest piece of technology.Drawing on 30 years in the industry, Antonio explores the misconce
Why Customs Delays Are 100% Avoidable
Why Customs Delays Are 100% Avoidable Sep 7, 2026 27:13 Cross-border trade has become more complex, more volatile and potentially more expensive — but are businesses making it harder than it needs to be?In this episode of Logistics Business Conversations, Paul Hamblin speaks with Patrick Frith of Avalara, a global trade and customs compliance expert with more than 20 years of experience.They explore the hidden costs behind international trade, why HS c
Why Harder Doesn’t Always Mean Safer in the Warehouse
Why Harder Doesn’t Always Mean Safer in the Warehouse Aug 31, 2026 31:58 What really happens when a forklift strikes warehouse racking or a structural column – and why isn’t harder impact protection always safer?In this episode of Logistics Business Conversations, Peter MacLeod speaks with James Ryan, founder of Sentry Protection Products, to explore the science and engineering behind warehouse impact protection and how the right approach can protect people, infrastruc
Why Warehouse AI Fails Without Accurate Physical Data
Why Warehouse AI Fails Without Accurate Physical Data Aug 24, 2026 32:31 In this episode of Logistics Business Conversations, host Peter MacLeod speaks with Oana Jinga, Chief Commercial and Product Officer at Dexory, about why the future of warehouse AI starts with something much more fundamental: accurate, trustworthy physical data.As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in logistics and warehousing, Oana explains why poor inventory and operational da

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