Lily Sawyer

Lily Sawyer is an in-house writer for Supply Chain Outlook Magazine, where she is responsible for interviewing corporate executives and crafting original features for the magazine, corporate brochures, and the digital platform.
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Nucleus Mining Logistics : Cargo at the Core

Nucleus Mining Logistics is on a mission to transform African mine supply chains by providing precise, end-to-end cargo solutions. Claire Clark, CCO, reflects on the group’s ability to provide stability and its continued focus on controlled growth.

Inverto : Redefining Resilient Procurement

In light of Inverto’s Procurement Trends 2026 report, Matthew Rose, UK Managing Director, shares how businesses are strengthening resilience, unlocking innovation, and harnessing artificial intelligence to protect margins and drive growth.

Quadient : Smarter Returns, Stronger Networks

We sit down with Quadient’s Lee Graham, Sales Director – Parcel Pending Locker Solutions, and Zach Teasdale, Head of Strategic Partnerships – Parcel Locker Open Networks, to discuss how smart locker networks are streamlining returns, improving security, and unlocking new commercial opportunities.

Sysco and Jetro Restaurant Depot Unite to Redefine Foodservice Distribution

Sysco has announced a landmark agreement to acquire Jetro Restaurant Depot in a deal valued at approximately USD$29.1 billion, marking a significant strategic expansion into the fast-growing cash and carry segment.

Powering Physical AI at Scale: Wiliot Partners with Databricks

Wiliot and Databricks unite to transform physical-world data into real-time intelligence, helping enterprises enhance visibility, streamline operations, and accelerate AI-driven supply chain innovation.

Digital Catapult Invests £500,000 in Exabler Following BAE Systems and Leonardo UK Partnership

Digital Catapult has invested £500,000 in Exabler to scale the London-based startup’s AI-driven trade optimisation platform, strengthening UK supply chain resilience. This follows Exabler’s participation in Digital Catapult’s Made Smarter Innovation | Digital Supply Chain Hub, where it partnered with BAE Systems and Leonardo UK to develop a solution for the defence and security sector.

Wiliot: Enabling Real-Time Intelligence in AI-Driven Supply Chains

We speak with Amir Khoshniyati, Vice President at Wiliot, about the power of artificial intelligence when it comes to transforming supply chain visibility, enabling real-time decision-making, and bridging the gap between digital systems and the physical movement of goods.

Blue Yonder : Autonomous Supply Chains in Action

As artificial intelligence reshapes the pace and precision of modern supply chains, Blue Yonder is helping organizations transition from reactive planning to autonomous, AI-driven operations. Chief Innovation Officer, Andrea Morgan-Vandome, discusses how the company is transforming decision-making across global industries.

Currenxie : Building Resilient Cross-Border Payments for SMEs

We speak with Sam Coyne, European CEO at Currenxie, about the impact of rising geopolitical uncertainty on small businesses and how innovative cross-border payment solutions are helping businesses to navigate global supply chains more efficiently.