Aldi Launches Operations at £500m UK Distribution Centre to Boost Supply Chain Performance
Aldi has begun initial operations at its new Distribution Centre in Bardon, Leicestershire, following a £500 million investment in what the retailer describes as the UK’s largest supermarket warehouse.
Americold Expands European Retail Cold Chain Operations Through Jerónimo Martins Partnership
New multi-year agreement strengthens Americold’s position in European food retail logistics, adding high-volume frozen fulfilment operations serving 300 stores across Portugal.
EUROGATE Technical Services and Ultimo Partnership Strengthens Container Terminal Reliability
Digital asset management rollout supports maintenance efficiency, operational uptime and future-ready terminal operations
See Inside Unilever’s £150 Million UK and Europe Supply Chain Upgrade at Port Sunlight
Unilever has completed a £150 million investment in its Port Sunlight site, reinforcing the facility’s role as a strategic manufacturing and logistics hub for the company’s UK and European operations.
Avetta and eco-shaper Launch New Tool to Simplify Supply Chain Emissions Reporting
Avetta has partnered with eco-shaper to launch a new greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting tool designed to simplify emissions measurement across global supply chains.
Unipart Partners with Sophus AI to Strengthen Supply Chain Optimisation Capabilities
Unipart has partnered with Sophus AI to integrate AI-driven supply chain network design and optimisation technology into its consulting and operational services, targeting increasingly complex end-to-end supply chain challenges across multiple industries.
Blue Yonder and NVIDIA Develop AI Model Factory to Accelerate Autonomous Supply Chain Operations
Blue Yonder has unveiled a new AI “Model Training Factory” developed with NVIDIA, aimed at creating specialised supply chain agents capable of automating warehouse, logistics and planning decisions at scale.
Oritain Warns ‘Verification Gap’ is Exposing Global Supply Chains to Rising Regulatory and Reputational Risk
Oritain’s inaugural 2026 Global Supply Chain Intelligence Report argues that traceability alone is no longer sufficient as brands face growing regulatory scrutiny, consumer scepticism and increasing exposure to prohibited sourcing risks across global supply chains.
GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index : Pressures Highest Level Since 2022
According to the latest GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index, produced by GEP and S&P Global, the index rose to 1.64 in April from 0.57 in March, marking its highest reading since October 2022.