Inside Warehousing with Clare Bottle Thu, 21 May 2026 10:07:42 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2506967 en-gb © 2026 Inside Warehousing with Clare Bottle yes 8873c766-94bb-5f79-9629-d9d43ba3d782 UKWA episodic false About our Inside Warehousing Podcast

Join the UK Warehousing Association for a powerful new series of conversations with the people who’ve built, shaped, and led the logistics industry across the UK — from family firms to national leaders, from policy pioneers to true industry legends. These are the real stories behind one of the UK’s most vital sectors. Whether you work in logistics or simply want to understand how it all happens behind the scenes, these episodes are packed with insight, honesty, and inspiration.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) UKWA https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ig98cbmmubnw1cj9a467uay3xfrj?.jpg Inside Warehousing with Clare Bottle Episode Seven with Angela Carus Episode Seven with Angela Carus Angela Carus discusses her career journey from warehouse picker to leading logistics operations, highlighting how lessons learned from both strong and poor leadership shaped her own management style. She emphasises the importance of sustainability, reflected in Boughey's Distribution’s B Corp certification and its focus on profit, people and planet. Angela also addresses the challenge of cutting unprofitable work and adapting to the differing expectations of today’s multi-generational workforce. She underlines the growing importance of emotional intelligence, empathy and critical thinking in leadership, particularly as the sector faces rising costs and ongoing labour shortages. 

]]> Angela Carus discusses her career journey from warehouse picker to leading logistics operations, highlighting how lessons learned from both strong and poor leadership shaped her own management style. She emphasises the importance of sustainability, reflected in Boughey's Distribution’s B Corp certification and its focus on profit, people and planet. Angela also addresses the challenge of cutting unprofitable work and adapting to the differing expectations of today’s multi-generational workforce. She underlines the growing importance of emotional intelligence, empathy and critical thinking in leadership, particularly as the sector faces rising costs and ongoing labour shortages. 

]]> UKWA Buzzsprout-19207891 Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 1880 1 7 full false Episode Six with Tony Mannix Episode Six with Tony Mannix In this episode, Clare Bottle talks with Tony Mannix about his unconventional journey from architectural engineering to leading one of the UK’s most innovative logistics businesses. He reflects on early breakthroughs at Burton Group and Rosebuds, and the leadership lessons that shaped his move to Clipper Logistics.

Tony also shares the story behind the Fresh Start programme, highlighting his commitment to inclusion, and offers insights on talent shortages, education partnerships, and why investing in people is key to the future of warehousing.

]]> In this episode, Clare Bottle talks with Tony Mannix about his unconventional journey from architectural engineering to leading one of the UK’s most innovative logistics businesses. He reflects on early breakthroughs at Burton Group and Rosebuds, and the leadership lessons that shaped his move to Clipper Logistics.

Tony also shares the story behind the Fresh Start programme, highlighting his commitment to inclusion, and offers insights on talent shortages, education partnerships, and why investing in people is key to the future of warehousing.

]]> UKWA Buzzsprout-18834391 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 2617 1 6 full false Episode Five with Tom Ashley Episode Five with Tom Ashley In this episode, Clare Bottle talks with Tom Ashley, who shares the story behind ILG and its journey to success. Tom reflects on his early days in warehousing, from picking and packing to carving out a unique niche for ILG. He discusses the company’s strong performance in 2024, marked by key acquisition. Tom also speaks passionately about promoting disability inclusion in the sector and why giving people opportunities matters. The episode closes with Tom reflecting on how far ILG has come and what he’s most proud of achieving. 

]]> In this episode, Clare Bottle talks with Tom Ashley, who shares the story behind ILG and its journey to success. Tom reflects on his early days in warehousing, from picking and packing to carving out a unique niche for ILG. He discusses the company’s strong performance in 2024, marked by key acquisition. Tom also speaks passionately about promoting disability inclusion in the sector and why giving people opportunities matters. The episode closes with Tom reflecting on how far ILG has come and what he’s most proud of achieving. 

]]> UKWA Buzzsprout-18385931 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000 2593 1 5 full false Episode Four with Derrick Potter Episode Four with Derrick Potter In this episode, Clare Bottle talks with Derrick Potter, Executive Chairman of Potter Space, about his extraordinary 60-year journey in business. From buying his first lorry in 1965 to building a nationwide logistics and warehousing network, Derrick reflects on the people, principles, and decisions that shaped his success.

He shares lessons on leadership, resilience, and succession planning, as well as insights into the evolution of the logistics industry — and why trust, long-term thinking, and investment in people remain at the heart of sustainable growth.

]]> In this episode, Clare Bottle talks with Derrick Potter, Executive Chairman of Potter Space, about his extraordinary 60-year journey in business. From buying his first lorry in 1965 to building a nationwide logistics and warehousing network, Derrick reflects on the people, principles, and decisions that shaped his success.

He shares lessons on leadership, resilience, and succession planning, as well as insights into the evolution of the logistics industry — and why trust, long-term thinking, and investment in people remain at the heart of sustainable growth.

]]> UKWA Buzzsprout-18087898 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2703 1 4 full false Episode Three with Phil Roe Episode Three with Phil Roe In this episode, Phil Roe, President of Logistics UK, discusses the organisation's role in representing the logistics industry, which includes 21,000 members and a £35 million turnover. Logistics UK emphasises IT investment, spending over £1 million annually. Roe highlights the importance of employee engagement and the success of the Generation Logistics campaign, which aims to attract young talent through relatable role models and modern media. He also reflects on his career transitions, including his move from DHL to Logistics UK, and the need for logistics to be recognised as a critical sector in policy-making to improve the UK's logistics infrastructure.

]]> In this episode, Phil Roe, President of Logistics UK, discusses the organisation's role in representing the logistics industry, which includes 21,000 members and a £35 million turnover. Logistics UK emphasises IT investment, spending over £1 million annually. Roe highlights the importance of employee engagement and the success of the Generation Logistics campaign, which aims to attract young talent through relatable role models and modern media. He also reflects on his career transitions, including his move from DHL to Logistics UK, and the need for logistics to be recognised as a critical sector in policy-making to improve the UK's logistics infrastructure.

]]> UKWA Buzzsprout-17806753 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 3166 1 3 full false Episode Two with Ed Sanderson Episode Two with Ed Sanderson In this episode, Ed Sanderson shares his journey through the logistics sector—from early involvement in the family business to navigating modern-day challenges. We explore how he balances traditional values with innovation, fosters strong relationships, and builds a forward-thinking business strategy. Ed also discusses leadership, succession planning, community engagement, and the impact of Palletline membership on business growth. A thoughtful look at how heritage and future vision can work hand-in-hand in today’s warehousing landscape.

]]> In this episode, Ed Sanderson shares his journey through the logistics sector—from early involvement in the family business to navigating modern-day challenges. We explore how he balances traditional values with innovation, fosters strong relationships, and builds a forward-thinking business strategy. Ed also discusses leadership, succession planning, community engagement, and the impact of Palletline membership on business growth. A thoughtful look at how heritage and future vision can work hand-in-hand in today’s warehousing landscape.

]]> UKWA Buzzsprout-17587801 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000 2183 full false Episode One with Ruth Waring Episode One with Ruth Waring Ruth Waring of Women in Logistics UK – From traffic offices to trailblazing change, this episode explores the power of networking, the drive to succeed, and building an equality movement that’s still going strong today.

]]> Ruth Waring of Women in Logistics UK – From traffic offices to trailblazing change, this episode explores the power of networking, the drive to succeed, and building an equality movement that’s still going strong today.

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