The Logistics Podcast

Episode #27: Collaborating Over Unprecedented Peaks

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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) .