Sarah is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) with 15 years of field experience in logistics. She currently directs operations for a major UK retail group, overseeing import/export compliance and warehouse automation. Her focus is on building resilient supply chains that can withstand global shocks and local delivery demands.
Sarah Jenkins is a formidable authority in the field of operations management, holding an MBA in Supply Chain Management from Cranfield School of Management. Her career has taken her from the factory floors of Shenzhen to the high-tech distribution centres of the Midlands, giving her a holistic view of the product lifecycle. She specializes in helping UK businesses adapt to the post-Brexit landscape, mitigating the risks of customs delays and rising import tariffs. Sarah advocates for 'agile logistics,' teaching companies how to transition from static inventory models to dynamic, demand-driven restocking systems. She has successfully led digital transformation projects involving ERP migrations and WMS (Warehouse Management System) integrations for top-tier e-commerce brands. Her writing aims to demystify the complexities of 3PL partnerships and last-mile delivery, arguing that operational efficiency is the new marketing. She frequently consults on sustainability in logistics, helping firms reduce their carbon footprint while optimizing delivery speeds like DPD and Royal Mail integrations.