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Logistics Collective - The PodcastWhy oh Why Logistics!We are pleased to syndicate a podcast from "ChainReaction" a platform that is posting thought provoking content about the future of supply chain. In this first podcast, our own Malcolm Pope is interviewed by Michael Ostroumov, CEO of FLOX (A new collaborative platform for the logistics industry powered by AI). The broad ranging interview covers some of the successes, challenges and opportunities for the logistics industry. We discuss sustainability, profitability of the industry, AI and of course collaboration.The challenge that the Logistics Industry faces are enormous, but we discuss the potential of thinking d...
2025-09-2646 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastMaking the right choices in Alternative Fuels for Logistics OperationsIn a recent survey, we promoted on LinkedIn, and we had some interesting results. We asked the question: Considering the forward options for fuelling our LGV's (heavy trucks & lorries) in the future, 10 years’ time - what will be most popular?The results were interesting! Hydrogen (ICE or Fuel Cell) 41%Electric 36%HVO 14%Biomethane 9%So the purpose of this interview is to potentially explainwhy we believe that 91% of people answering the survey got the wrong answer.Phi...
2025-07-1643 min
Rozmowy Logistyków#50 Consulting and podcasting in UKIn this episode, we sit down with Malcolm Pope, Managing Director and Founder of Loguru Ltd, a supply chain expert with over 30 years of experience at companies like Heinz and RHM. Malcolm has led major procurement and logistics transformations and now helps SMEs build smarter, more resilient supply chains with a strong focus on sustainability, ethics, and technology.What does it take to run a consulting business in the UK? How is podcasting reshaping thought leadership in supply chain? And what trends will define the logistics landscape of the coming years?From...
2025-05-2540 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastThe Journey to Net Zero 2 – Capturing Hearts & MindsThis is the second in our series of podcasts exploring sustainability and the logistics industry.We have one familiar voice and also someone new to introduce you to.This edition explores the motivations to be more sustainable and how age generations have differing perspectives on the criticality of the journey to net zero. Focusing on the younger generations that will be consumers and customers for longer was discussed.We explored the risks and benefits of Sustainability, and then had a broad discussion on how...
2025-05-0956 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastALAS! - Cubic Melons & Supply Chain Sustainability!We have another in the ALAS! series of podcasts with Keith Holdsworth of Perception Group.We are following a track of understanding how future supply chains can become more sustainable, the trade-off of working capital against sustainability, the impact of poor forecasting on sustainability, whether we are delivering to "want" or "need" criteria, whether it is more sustainable to collect from a retailer or deliver to your home, the value of having an eCommerce "green button," collaborative e-Fulfilment, and cubic melons! How predictable are our demands across the supply ch...
2025-03-2158 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastThe Journey to Net ZeroOver the next year, the Logistics Collective is planning a series of podcasts exploring sustainability and the logistics industry.
In this edition, we focus on the potential within the smaller changes that add to the profitability and sustainability that all LSPs should focus on.
We have a three-way discussion between Malcolm Pope and two industry luminaries in sustainability:
Stephen Fitter is a Logistics and Fleet Decarbonisation Consultant helping organisations to create and implement strategies to transition away from fossil fuel reliance and lessen their e...
2024-12-101h 02
Logistics Collective - The PodcastBrain Corp InternationalIn this podcast, we explore the world of robotics and AI with Michel Spruijt.
As president of Brain Corp International, Michel is responsible for all partner support, team expansion, and the oversight of general operations in EMEA, APAC, and LATAM. His role involves driving business development across key markets, fostering collaboration with industry leaders, and pushing the boundaries of what AI-powered technology can achieve. He is particularly interested in how automation can improve operational efficiency, streamline processes, and bring transformative innovations to the industries we serve.
Brain Corp is a...
2024-11-2542 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastAdvanced Transportation ServicesIn our latest episode we speak to Colby Varley - Vice President of Sales - Principal for Advanced Transportation Services Inc (ATS). We explore the history of Colby's career and spend time understanding how an asset-light transportation business works, delivering fresh produce from their home base of Salinas, California, to the rest of the USA.
It was fascinating to understand the key strength of working with a medium-sized business versus the larger logistics service providers, with a key difference in the personal investment and commitment to service excellence by the team at ATS. So, from the salad...
2024-09-2036 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastALAS! 4 – Keith HoldsworthWelcome to our latest podcast from the Logistics Collective, we present another in the ALAS! with Keith Holdsworth of Perfection Group. In this episode, we ask, "Can our Logistics Providers survive and prosper with only achieving a single % figure EBITDA?".
We discuss the commoditisation of the logistics market, the benefits of added value services, the ability to optimise to further profit. There is expressed certainty that Logistics Providers are not making sufficient profit and we examine what we believe are the root causes and what might be some solutions that could help.
There are thoughts o...
2024-09-0253 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastLOGISTICS UK - Philip RoeIn this podcast, we interview Philip Roe, President of
Logistics UK is the largest trade association representing logistics business of all modes across the UK & Ireland. In addition, Philip is a Board Director of the CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport). Prior to this,
Philip had senior (to C-suite) roles in both DHL and TDG.
In this episode, Philip speaks to the work that Logistics UK
carries out and alerts us to the fantastic role that the logistics industry could have in supporting the growth and development of all business in the UK &
Ireland...
2024-06-1456 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastRHA - Richard SmithIn this podcast, we revisit Richard Smith of the RHA, who kindly offered to be the first person interviewed on this channel nearly two and a half years ago. There is much to catch up on with regard to the developments in the industry, most concerningly around the increasing numbers of hauliers that are sadly failing financially.
We look to the future, and it was great to hear that several professional trade bodies in the logistics sector are beginning to collaborate and seek to influence the UK Government.
We moved on to discuss sustainability and...
2024-05-1647 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastAsReader - It's All In The GloveThe final episode of this trilogy on Retail & Supply Chain Technology examines the possibilities of the future. It encompasses the growth of the circular economy and how the democratisation of RFID through both price reduction and Digital Product Passports could catalyse the growth of new industries. There are a few rants on "greenwashing" and "dumb Transport Management Systems", but there is also blue sky thinking on how the homes we live in could be so much more intelligent, more cost-effective and sustainable - and this is a current missed opportunity that could really help the consumer and the retail...
2024-04-0553 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastAsReader - Car Crash to Success!In this episode, we continue the story of Mark Tailford and his entertaining and entrepreneurial journey in innovation. We focus on the more recent past and into the present, including the radical changes he drove in the world of retail.
There's a little more name-dropping (John Lewis, Matalan, Morrisons, etc.). There's a Scandinavian sojourn to Finland and some world-first development of technology that resulted in a double-figure % increase in sales and a reduction in shrinkage within retail stores.
We finish with how a car crash landed Mark with a fantastic new deal with a retailer! T...
2024-03-2232 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastAsReader - A milestoneThis interview is a milestone for us in a couple of ways. Firstly, this is the first podcast that has no script guidance (we always have an outline script to understand what we are covering), so this is a bit of a freer conversation than normal. Secondly, and most importantly, we are talking to Mark Tailford, who is simply one of the architects of retail supply chain visibility and has an amazing story to tell.
A huge number of names are dropped throughout these podcasts, not in any boastful way; it simply means that...
2024-03-0831 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastTompkins Ventures - Part 2Welcome to the second episode of our podcasts with the legend that is Jim Tompkins. In this episode, we go from the chaos of "whack-a-mole" through toilet paper (!) during the recent pandemic, climate change, and disruption of world trade but then hit the calmer seas of finding out who inspired Jim by underscoring his work and how he found out that life is just not fair.
We discuss the wisdom of "one size fits one" and ask and answer the question as to whether businesses today have sufficient options to survive and thrive...
2024-02-2338 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastTompkins Ventures - Part 1Welcome to Season 3 of Logistics Collective – The Podcast.
We start with a legend of supply chain. A thought-leading academic, serial entrepreneur, author (31 books published so far) and most of all thought leader in business and supply chain. Our interviewee has helped businesses globally define their future and is still defining the future of supply chain after 5 decades engaged in the industry.
Most of all, our interviewee is engaging, friendly, and very
much a family man. We are so very proud to introduce Dr. James Tompkins, or perhaps more simply Jim Tom...
2024-02-1337 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastNuVech SolutionsWelcome to the final podcast from the Logistics Collective in 2023. It has certainly been a busy year in the land of podcasting for us, with a significant increase in both output and audience.
In this episode, we hear the fascinating story of an innovation award-winning entrepreneur that together with her husband set their sights on saving people's lives which has resulted in building a business that has grown to sell its Yorkshire manufactured products across global markets.
So, look forward to getting to know Sarah Scaife, a
self-made entrepreneur and businessperson, with a passion for...
2023-12-2933 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastOLD DOGS 4 - Prophecy and The Future!Welcome to the 4th and final episode of Old Dogs, and in this episode we turn to prophecy and seek to examine the future!
Why are we asking the dumbest questions of AI?
We think about the impact of this on broader society, and recommend a read of "The End of Work" by Jeremy Rifkin
Why do LSP customers tender too frequently and without thought and preparation?
How can LSPs demonstrate more value through giving more visibility?
Why are the aging systems controlling our logistics operations so fragmented and d...
2023-12-1538 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastOLD DOGS 3 - The Future of Logistics eSourcingYou have been really patient, thank you! (We have had a huge amount of production work to do on forthcoming content)
The old dogs are back for the third episode! We move on considerably in this episode and consider the future of logistics eSourcing (and if you are in business development for an LSP you may be really interested in some of the conclusions!) So from our LSP call to action, through perpetual tenders and finally into collaboration and saving the planet, it should be an interesting episode! As ever Tom Wahnsiedler and Paul Martyn are both...
2023-11-2436 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastALAS! 3 - Beyond the beverages to sustainability and profitOur thanks for patiently waiting for the next episode of ALAS!
Did you know that it takes 5 times as long to produce one of our podcasts as it does to record it?
That we use AI-powered software to improve and balance the sound quality?
That our podcasts have been listened to by thousands of people and our followers are rapidly increasing?
But all of this matters little in comparison to the potentially sleep-inducing dulcet tones of Keith Holdsworth and Malcolm Pope who in this episode are hugging the planet, trying to...
2023-11-1044 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastTHOMAXInformation systems are at the core of every logistics operation. Yet many of the most utilised systems have a long history (decades!) behind them.
Have our day to day operations moved significantly over the last 20 years?
Certainly!
There is a design parallel to the development of electric cars, the sub-optimal starting point being to utilise an existing internal combustion engined car and bolt on
electric motors and batteries. The key point of innovation has been to
reimagine personal transport design around the new motive...
2023-10-2439 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastOLD DOGS 2 - Legacy or Prophecy?In this second episode of “Old Dogs: Legacy or Prophecy” we move into the reasoning why two independent, and arguably competing, technology companies were “persuaded” to collaborate to develop one of the first uses of sophisticated eSourcing technology for distribution solution sourcing.
It covers the rationale of why these systems were brought together, what their combined strengths and we lead on to describe the problem we were trying to solve.
When trying new concepts, solutions, and technology it is absolutely critical to engage, brief, and train the users of the system. Key to success was how we m...
2023-10-1323 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastOLD DOGS 1 - Legacy or Prophecy?We are out in the Logistics Collective Time Machine again and asking you to join us in an exploration of the past and future of buying logistics.
I am joined by two leading lights in the world of technology and logistics, Tom Wahnsiedler (a 40-year veteran of IT, having served in local government, FMCG, retail, logistics, property, social enterprise, and consultancy. During that time, he conceived, developed, and delivered novel and in some cases ground-breaking products, including tools for logistics procurement and collaboration. He is, at least for the moment, retired.) who was the founder and CEO of...
2023-09-2936 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastALAS! 2 - Advance Supply ChainWelcome to the second episode of our series ALAS! musings about advanced supply chain and logistics by the vibrant and venerable Keith Holdsworth & Malcolm Pope. Following on from our first episode on forecast (or informed guessing as Malcolm still insists), we ask a slightly vexed question as to whether the logistics function is an outlying orphan to other business processes. On the bright side they also discuss about snacks and beverages with some interesting conclusions!
#alas #automation #logisticsinnovation #supplychaininnovation #logisticscollective #supplychain #supplychainconsulting #logisticsconsultancy #couragethroughconfidence #mentoring #coaching #logurultd
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2023-09-1558 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastRYHALL LeadershipThe next interviewee in this season of Logistics Collective - The Podcast is a phenomenally interesting senior leader in the realm of logistics and supply chain, but who now has founded her new business, Ryhall Leadership to pursue her passion for creating high-performing teams with a clear focus to especially help women achieve their potential in leadership positions. Her solid belief is that the lifeblood of healthy culture is a sense of trust and belonging which comes from embracing equity, inclusivity, and diversity.
In addition to her current passion, our interviewee spent 23 years in the Royal Air F...
2023-08-1456 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastALAS! 1 - The BeginingWe are introducing a new concept for Logistics Collective Podcasts. We are calling it ALAS! but we're not going to explain why, it is all explained in the podcast. 2 "experienced" supply chain professionals that have known one another for 2 decades are off for a ramble down the supply chain whilst discussing the beverages and snacks they are consuming. One half of this discussion is the wonderful Keith Holdsworth of wonderous experience of strategic supply chain, and the other half is the trouble causer Malcolm Pope. In this episode, we talk about crystal balls, tea leaves, and Mystic Meg. If...
2023-07-071h 02
Logistics Collective - The PodcastDEMATICWe took a brief hiatus as business was busy in LOGURU, but now we are into our second year of the Logistics Collective and we are extremely excited about it. There are going to be some changes, and we are in discussions about more sponsorship so we can extend the scope of what we do, we have "Logistics Collective "Live!" in mind and a new series called ALAS!... details will follow.
So into our second year of the podcast, we have spoken to an incredible professional. She is smart, innovative, courageous, and absolutely a thought leader in...
2023-05-1848 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastARICIAWe are surrounded by data, arguably so much that we can no longer see the wood from the trees. In this Logistics Collective podcast, we talk to data pioneer and savant Kirsten Tisdale founder of Aricia, an immensely experienced logistics professional, but at her core someone who has a real passion for driving clarity and conclusions from data. Beyond the incredible data insights that Kirsten drives, we also discuss cars Kirsten drives including Tatras!
Links:
ARICIA - http://www.aricia.ltd.uk/
Logistics Collective - The Podcast - https://logisticscollective.com
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2023-02-2440 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastLEGENDS - Alan Waller“I am delighted to present our thought-provoking podcast for the forthcoming holiday period (and beyond!). Let me tell you a little about it.
My interviewee has legendary status within the logistics and supply chain industries. His achievements in respect of thought leadership and the development of novel approaches to address the challenges of the industry are well known. He is not known for brevity! But I ask the listener to persist, and stick with it. Why? Well, if you work in logistics and supply chain you will have been influenced by him. If you have a mind fo...
2022-12-221h 03
Logistics Collective - The PodcastTPN - The Pallet NetworkBob is not from Birmingham, but if you want to find out where he is from you're just going to have to listen to the podcast! To be fair, there's a whole lot more to Bob than his birthplace, he is one of the best Operational Leaders I have had the pleasure of working with. In this episode of the Logistics Collective podcast, he relates a little around his experience as Operations Director of TPN - "The Pallet Network" and reflects back on a long career. The podcast has one of the funniest oneliners so far from all of...
2022-11-1531 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastLEGENDS - This is our second in our series looking at Logistics Collective Legends, those that helped to shape the future that we now live in today.In this episode Jimmy Osmond had a hit in the 1970s called "I'll be your long haired lover from Liverpool", and for our interviewee here it could almost be appropriate, but perhaps Bouffant Bloke from Birkenhead might be closer to the target! The interview covers the history of one of the key leaders of the logistics industry (having been Chairman and CEO of a large number of logistics businesses) he continues his activities of business leadership both in the Chair and as an outstanding NED. Hugely entertaining to talk to, this guitar playing rock star of the logistics industry...
2022-10-0541 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastGreat Bear Distribution LtdIn this edition of the Logistics Collective podcast, we interview Alastair Isbister, CEO of Great Bear Distribution Limited. Great Bear is one of the most visible logistics businesses in the UK and has a great history of continuing growth. Here we politely get beneath the skin of one of the key leaders of the UK Logistics Industry.
#logistics #interview #greatbeardistribution #culinagroup #logisticscollective #podcast #podcastinterview #logurultd
Links:
Great Bear Distribution Ltd - https://https://www.greatbear.co.uk/
Logistics Collective - The Podcast - https://logisticscollective.com
The...
2022-09-1532 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastLEGENDS - This is the first in our series looking at Logistics Collective Legends, those that helped to shape the future that we now live in today.In our third episode, the Logistics Collective interviews the Aviation expert Keith Purdom, former CEO of Servisair. He shares his incredible career journey from humble beginnings to being a leader of a large Aviation business. He shares his perspectives on why the Logistics & Supply Chain industry is such a fantastic industry to work in.
Links:
Keith Purdom - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-purdom-5b0676/
Logistics Collective - The Podcast - https://logisticscollective.com
The Logistics Collective podcast is a production by Loguru Ltd
2022-08-1937 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastZeus LabsWelcome to the first of our Logistics Collective "Innovations" podcasts, in this episode we speak to Clemente Theotokis who is Co-Founder and Managing Director of Zeus Labs, which is a UK-based digital freight platform simplifying the haulage industry and driving the sustainable freight agenda. Since founding the company with fellow entrepreneur Jai Kanwar in 2019, the company has seen explosive growth, today representing over 40 enterprise-level clients and helping deliver more than 660,000 tonnes of freight worth £6 billion annually.
Links:
Zeus Labs - https://www.yourzeus.com/
Logistics Collective - The Podcast - https://logisticscollective.com
2022-08-1937 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastSynergy Retail SupportIn this edition of the Logistics Collective podcast, we interview Gary Rees, co-founder and managing director of Synergy Retail Support, who has a fantastic story to tell about his life and how he started and developed a business now deeply embedded into the e-commerce industry. Education does not necessarily equate to intelligence; Synergy Retail Support is one of the most intelligent, innovative, and agile solutions providers in the sector and this is reflected in its leadership.
Links:
Synergy Retail Support - https://synergyretailsupport.co.uk/
Logistics Collective - The Podcast - https://logisticscollective.c...
2022-08-0441 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastCIPS - Chartered Institute of Procurement & SupplyOur fourth episode is a slight diversion, we enter the world of procurement and supply and interview Malcolm Harrison, CEO of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). CIPS is a UK based global professional body focused on its objective of leading excellence in procurement and supply. With offices in 5 countries and a membership of 100,000, it is the largest professional body covering procurement and supply.
Malcolm talks us through his journey through a fascinating career, we reflect on how well the logistics industry addresses its procurement and wonder whether there is some value being missed by the...
2022-07-0547 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastUKWA - United Kingdom Warehouse AssociationIn our second episode of Logistics Collective podcast we are talking to Clare Bottle – Chief Executive of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), Clare is an incredible logistics professional and has achieved so much in her career so far, but as she says “the best is yet to come!”, so listen to the career journey and career advice from a woman in logistics that has achieved so much and aims to achieve much more.
Links:
UKWA - https://www.ukwa.org.uk
Logistics Collective - The Podcast - https://logisticscollective.com
The Logist...
2022-05-2840 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastRHA - The Road Haulage AssociationWelcome to the Logistics Collective podcast, in this episode we focus on the fascinating insights of the industry from the perspective of Richard Smith, Managing Director of the Road Haulage Association. Why is a career in the Logistics industry one of the best decisions you could make? Listen in and find out!
Links:
Road Haulage Association - https://www.rha.uk.net
Logistics Collective - The Podcast - https://logisticscollective.com
The Logistics Collective podcast is a production by Loguru Ltd
2022-05-1032 min
Logistics Collective - The PodcastTrailerThe Logistics Collective Podcast is a series focused on the logistics industry, where there are many incredible stories to be told.
The first series of interviews will focus on those that have worked and are working within the logistics industry today.
Music: Stylish Groove by Scott Holmes Music
2022-02-0700 min