HELLO AND WELCOME to the April edition of Supply Chain Digital . Our cover feature this month looks at Prysmian Group and its supply chain division . Other exclusive insights come from executives at EGYTRANS and Middle Eastern Independent Purchasing Company .

Before this you will find commentary from MSDUK on championing inclusivity in the supply chain , along with a look at 10 of the best 3PLs in Asia .

Technology is never far away from our discussions either , and I spoke to CEO and founder of online shipping platform Freightos , which aims to speed up what has been widely considered to be an archaic distribution channel in terms of booking .

Finally , take a look at our feature from DHL ’ s Bill Meahl , who assesses China ’ s new ‘ Belt and Road ’. Is this the new Silk Road connecting East to West ?

I hope you enjoy the read , please join the conversation @ SupplyChainD

Editor tom . wadlow @ bizclikmedia . com