CONNECTING LEADERS, SHARING VISION

FOREWORD

SUPPLY CHAIN MAGAZINE TEAM

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF TOM CHAPMAN

EDITOR LIBBY HARGREAVES

DEPUTY EDITOR LOUISE COLLINS

LEAD DESIGNER VICTORIA CASEY

MEDIA DIRECTORS JONATHAN CARR KIERAN DELANEY DAN WHITE

PRODUCTION MANAGERS JANE ARNETA YEVHENIIA SUBBOTINA FREYA REID

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR DANIELA KIANICKOVÁ

GROUP CONTENT DIRECTOR STEVEN DOWNES

CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER JAMES WHITE

CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER LEWIS VAUGHAN

CEO GLEN WHITE

CONNECTING LEADERS, SHARING VISION

In the same month that the US reciprocal tariff grace period ends and new customs fees for Chinese vessels come into effect, October’ s edition of Supply Chain Digital emphasises the need for strategic foresight and collaboration.

The Supply Chain Interview with Amazon Business’ s Shelly Salomon, reveals the importance of a diverse supplier base. Meanwhile, Amazon Freight – a function born out of necessity – now extends its powerful transportation capabilities to external businesses, opening new doors for efficient logistics solutions.

Straddling between tradition and transformation, Apollo Tyres, Oracle and SCALA also explore the critical role of demand forecasting in optimising supply chain performance – one of my favourite features to write this issue.

We also look back at our recent Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE event in London, which proved a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces and welcome new ones. Many thanks for attending!

Libby Hargreaves

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LIBBY HARGREAVES

Supply Chain Magazine October 2025 | Page 7

CONNECTING LEADERS, SHARING VISION

CONNECTING LEADERS, SHARING VISION

In the same month that the US reciprocal tariff grace period ends and new customs fees for Chinese vessels come into effect, October’ s edition of Supply Chain Digital emphasises the need for strategic foresight and collaboration.

Libby Hargreaves