The Logistics Podcast
Episodes
Traceability in Highly Regulated Industries with Vince Parekh, TechStaunch
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this debut episode, we’re joined by Vince Parekh, of TechStaunch: a company delivering AI‑driven logistics automation, workflow digitisation, a...
Human-first warehouse solutions with Nicki Benfold, ASDA
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Logistics Podcast, Bonnie Cliff chats with Nicki Benfold, Lead Strategic People Partner at Asda, about what really happens when...
UKWA Solar Toolkit: Shine a Light on Your Warehouse
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Solar panels on industrial building rooftops is a no-brainer: 9 in 10 members of the public support it. So, why is it that only 5% of warehouses have ...
IMHX 2025: The realities of warehouse automation with Geek+
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
IMHX 2025 opens its doors tomorrow, Tuesday 9 September! Join over 10,000 logistics professionals in discovering the latest technologies and strategie...
IMHX 2025: Solar solutions for the warehouse with SAS Energy
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The countdown to IMHX 2025 has begun! Join over 10,000 logistics professionals in discovering the latest technologies and strategies to revolutionise ...
IMHX 2025: Increasing female representation with Women in Logistics
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The countdown to IMHX 2025 has begun! Join over 10,000 logistics professionals in discovering the latest technologies and strategies to revolutionise ...
The Secret to Labour Retention
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The UK-wide HGV driver shortage has disrupted supply chains, impacted businesses, and highlighted the need for an industry-wide change in attitudes to...
Gamification for the Warehouse with Körber Supply Chain Software
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in collaboration with Körber Supply Chain Software, this episode explores the concept of gamification and its importance in managing the war...
Let's Talk Logistics with Saul Resnick, CEO, DHL Supply Chain UK & Ireland
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we sit down with Saul Resnick, CEO, DHL Supply Chain UK & Ireland. He gives us unique insights into how DHL maintained incredible levels...
The Evolution of Warehouse Technology with Dematic, UKWA, and AMHSA
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from last week’s episode about the impact of the conscious consumer on warehouse operations, our panel of experts discusses the opportu...
Examining the Conscious Consumer with Dematic, UKWA, and AMHSA
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an engaging discussion on the impact of the conscious consumer on the apparel industry. Our guests, all experts on warehousing, will share...
All Things Apparel with Kim Baudry, Dematic
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the festive season approaches, you may well be sourcing a new party outfit online. How much do you know about the journey your Christmas jumper tak...
AI in Logistics 101
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know the difference between artificial intelligence and machine learning? What about deep learning? And do you know how AI can be applied in th...
The Logistics of Music
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From vinyl records to musical instruments, it is said that music makes the world go round. But what makes music move?In this special episode, James Os...
Solar power for the warehouse: where to start?
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One year on from the launch of ASG Energy Services, we sit down with the Managing Director, Tony Gresty, who shares how he adapted his business to pro...
Wasted Space: Stop Shipping & Storing Air!
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever ordered a small item online and had it arrive in over-sized packaging, or discovered a shocking amount of wasted space in your warehous...
Logistics Headlines - January 2023
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From the latest industrial property updates to new product launches, this episode of the Logistics Podcast covers all the top headlines from the past ...
In Focus: Elevate Your Warehouse
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While the idea of a smart warehouse has existed for decades, the uptake of automation soared over the pandemic as businesses responded to staff shorta...
In Focus: Elevate Your Workforce
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With labour shortages expected to continue this year, it’s not uncommon to feel apprehensive about what 2023 will hold. Reporting from Körber’s E...
In Focus: HGV Decarbonisation
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The transition to zero-emission technologies in the transport and distribution sector, such as electric and hydrogen fuel cell trucks, is considered n...
Let’s Talk Logistics with Staffan Persson from SiB Solutions
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part of building a resilient supply chain is having complete visibility of your operation. Bonnie Cliff sits down with Staffan Persson, Co-founder of ...
SHD Headlines - September 2022
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of SHD Headlines, sponsored by Aptean, Digital Content Producer Bonnie Cliff and Property Editor David Thame guide listeners thr...
Let’s Talk Logistics with everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look back on the everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards which happened over the summer and discuss why representation rema...
Let’s Talk Logistics with Richard Moss from Whittan
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Moss, Chief Sales Officer at Whittan, gives listeners an exclusive insight into the journey the company has been on over the last few years an...
In Focus: Celebrating Pride Month with GXO Logistics
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we celebrate Pride Month by discussing the importance of LGBTQ+ acceptance with Karlis Kirsis, Chief Legal Officer at GXO Log...
Let’s Talk Logistics with Tony Gresty from ASG Energy Services
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear from Tony Gresty, Managing Director at Westbrook Industrial, who has recently launched a trading division named ASG Energy Se...
SHD Headlines - May 2022
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the May SHD Headlines episode SHD Logistics Editor James Burman and Property Editor David Thame take the listener on a short journey through s...
Let's Talk Logistics with Darrell K. Williams from Leidos UK Logistics Division
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Let’s Talk Logistics, SHD Editor James Burman speaks with Darrell K. Williams, retired Lieutenant General from the United States ...
In Focus - The War in Ukraine
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Logistics Podcast, we delve deeper into one of the ongoing challenges threatening supply chains today – the war in Uk...
SHD Headlines - April 2022
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of SHD Headlines, Editor James Burman and Property Editor David Thame guide listeners through the top and trending logistics and...
Let’s Talk Logistics with Jon Parry from ASDA Logistics Services and Gary Stubbs from Vanderlande
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As one of the UK’s supermarket giants, ASDA knows that product availability is key. The automated case picking system at their distribution centre i...
SHD Headlines - March 2022
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of SHD Headlines, Editor James Burman and Property Editor David Thame guide listeners through the top and trending logistics an...
Let’s Talk Logistics with Thea Cooper from Unseen UK
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With tens of millions in forced labour around the world, it is likely that most businesses will have some form of exploitation in their supply chain. ...
In Focus: Automation
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, SHD Logistics Editor James Burman talks to Andrei Danescu and Oana Jinga, two of the co-founders of BotsandUs, a robotics com...
SHD Headlines - February 2022
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of SHD Headlines, Editor James Burman and Property Editor David Thame guide listeners through the top and trending logistics an...
Let’s Talk Logistics with Rueben Scriven from Interact Analysis
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we take a deep dive into the future of warehouse automation. Rueben Scriven, Senior Analyst at Interact Analysis, details the best strategi...
In Focus: Sustainability
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we hear more of the interview between SHD Logistics Editor James Burman and Dr Nicholas Head, Environmental & Sustainabil...
SHD Headlines - January 2022
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of SHD Headlines, Editor James Burman and Property Editor David Thame guide listeners through the top and trending logistics an...
Let’s Talk Logistics with Polly Mitchell Guthrie from Kinaxis
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss how people must be fully integrated with your automation strategy. According to a recent poll, around half of logistics bu...
Let's Talk Logistics with Sarb Sembhi CISM, CTO & CISO at Virtually Informed
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the importance of securing your business against the threat of cyber criminals. Since logistics is a part of the critical ...
SHD Headlines - November 2021
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of SHD Headlines, Editor James Burman and Property Editor David Thame guide listeners through the top and trending logistics an...
Let’s Talk Logistics – Supply Chain Leadership with Prof. Richard Wilding
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor Richard Wilding of Cranfield University discusses the ideal traits of leaders in the supply chain sector. He focuses on man...
SHD Headlines - October 2021
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of SHD Headlines, Editor James Burman and Property Editor David Thame guide listeners through the top and trending logistics an...
SHD Headlines - September 2021
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of SHD Headlines, Editor James Burman and Property Editor David Thame guide listeners through the top and trending logistics an...
SHD Headlines - August 2021
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of SHD Headlines, Editor James Burman and Property Editor David Thame guide listeners through the top and trending logistics an...
Let’s Talk Logistics - Supply Chain Resilience
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Let’s Talk Logistics, we recap on day one of this year’s Logistics Conference – Supply Chain Resilience. We hear excerpts fro...
SHD Headlines - July 2021
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of SHD Headlines, Editor James Burman and Property Editor David Thame guide listeners through the top and trending logistics an...
SHD Headlines - June 2021
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of the new monthly series, SHD Logistics news Editor James Burman guides listeners through the top and trending logistics and sup...
Let’s Talk Logistics – Diversity & Inclusion Q&A
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we get the highlights from the Diversity & Inclusion panel discussion at the latest iteration of The Logistics Conference. Expert...
Digital Transformation at the Ministry of Defence
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Royal Air Force Air Vice Marshal Richard Hill discusses how key technologies are transforming the Ministry of Defence in the latest episode of The Log...
Episode #29: Lockdown beauty with XPO Logistics
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With salons closed until very recently, there's been high demand from consumers for beauty products, especially salon-quality nail gels and home hair ...
Episode #28: Building resilient supply chains
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The future of warehousing, 3D printing, mini power stations, artificial intelligence and blockchain all feature in the latest episode of The Logistics...
Episode #27: Collaborating Over Unprecedented Peaks
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
COVID-19 has exposed vulnerabilities in supply chains, according to Maureen O’Shea, Operations Lead Partner for KPMG (https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home.h...
Episode #26: The Logistics Awards Winners Podcast - Interview with NHS Supply Chain
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Editor James Burman takes a trip to Nottingham city centre to interview Chris Holmes and James Turpin from NHS Supply Chain. In the first of...
Episode #25: Let's Talk Plastics!
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Step aside Sir David Attenborough, get on your boat Greta, this episode it’s SHD Logistics’ turn to tackle plastic waste. We talk to Unipart Logis...
Episode #23: On site with GEFCO
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Logistics Podcast learned what year-round care and compassion look like on a recent visit to GEFCO’s Coventry warehouse, which won our Wellbeing...
Episode #22: Surviving Black Friday
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we grill Oxford Street shoppers on their Black Friday bargains and discuss the impact of consumerism with some Extinction Rebellion prote...
Episode #21: Out the Office with Denby Pottery & Reverse Logistics
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
British brand Denby tackles packaging at the UKWA Annual Luncheon and SHD Logistics editor Kirsty Adams joins an international audience at the recent ...
Episode #20: IMHX 2019 Preview Podcast
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Interviews with Ocado, XPO Logistics, Diamond Logistics and JLL are featured on the IMHX 2019 Preview podcast. Digital twinning, Brexit and urban logi...
Episode #19: No-deal Brexit! XPO Logistics & Europa Worldwide Group
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chaos at Westminster over a no-deal Brexit is not necessarily transferring into UK warehouses - at least not for Gavin Williams, managing director at ...
Episode #18: Power up! SHD Logistics Conference 2019 keynote highlights
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How much power does your warehouse need? In the latest episode of ‘Out of office’ from The Logistics Podcast, Simon Cox, first vice president, pro...
Episode #17: Black Friday & Singles Day: Be Prepared
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Black Friday, Singles Day and Talent in Logistics are the focus of this month’s docu-podcast brought to you by SHD Logistics. We hear from James Hyd...
Episode #16: Logistics 100 interview: Gayle Emsley-Daniels, Ted Baker
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gayle is responsible for parcel activity out of Ted Baker’s three main distribution centre hubs - in Derby for distribution activities in the UK, in...
Episode #15: Budweiser Brewing Group - SHD Logistics Conference 2019 keynote highlights
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Budweiser Brewing Group (https://budweiserbrewinggroup.co.uk/age-gate/) is the world’s leading brewer which includes favourite brands Stella Artois,...
Episode #14: NHS Supply Chain – SHD Logistics Conference 2019 keynote highlights
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The National Health Service is the largest public service organisation in the UK. However, as the NHS is facing rising costs, increasing and an ageing...
Episode #13: Humans plus robots
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Will robots shut the door on humans in warehouses? What impact could human displacement have on society? This episode we debate the role of the human ...
Episode #12: Out of Office with Gnewt and last metre logistics
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All-electric delivery company Gnewt delivered its 500,000th parcel for ASOS the week the Ultra Low Emission Zone hit London (ULEZ). Gnewt – which wa...
Episode #11: Out of Office interview with XPO Logistics
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
[XPO Logistics](https://www.xpo.com/) UK supply chain managing director Gavin Williams is one of the company’s key figureheads driving the company’...
Episode #10: Europa prepares for no-deal - Brexit Update
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
SHD Logistics editor Kirsty Adams visited [Europa Worldwide Group](http://www.europa-worldwide.com/)’s 1Hub in Dartford this week, the day after The...
Episode #9: The new King of retail logistics
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nike (http://www.nike.com/) , Selfridges (http://www.selfridges.com/) and Hotel Chocolat (https://www.hotelchocolat.com/uk) are coronated as we discus...
Episode #8: Pills in the post
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Does your post person deliver your drugs? Did you know that logistics could disrupt critical votes in Parliament? In this episode, we interview Amy Sh...
Episode #6: Brexit: It’s a bit of an animal
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin is an EU citizen, an Irish man who works as a driver for UK business Fresh Logistics, who waits uncertain of his post-Brexit future. Andrew Baxt...
Episode #5: Who won? The Logistics Awards 2018
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This year's The Logistics Awards was SHD Logistics' fifth ceremony. It celebrated some of the most impactful logistics projects over the past 12 month...
Episode #4: Will machines takeover? People & Automation
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dark human-free warehouses? This isn’t the picture being painted by this month’s podcast guests as we discuss machines, humans and job titles of t...
Episode #3: Out of Office around Magna Park with John Lewis
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
John Lewis’ base in Magna Park, Milton Keynes is a gigantic 2.1m sq ft space which initially opened in June 2009. Its operations are spread across t...
Episode #2: The death of the high street debate
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
“If the high street is dying then why is it that Amazon and Missguided…and others are opening high street shops?” That’s Professor Neil Ashwor...
Episode #1: Black Friday is back
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You can’t run. You can’t hide. Black Friday is back. It returns on 30 November 2018 and planning should have already started. This episode we spea...