Five years after lockdowns rocked the world, manufacturing, supply chains and engineering are still feeling the aftershocks – and reaping…
Author: John Thornton
John Thornton
John is the editor-in-chief at Akabo Media, leading the editorial strategy for Logistics Manager, Robotics & Automation Magazine, and City Transport & Traffic Innovation (CiTTi) Magazine. With over a decade of B2B publishing experience, he has edited sector-specific titles in engineering, technology, automotive, and marine industries. Since joining Akabo Media in 2019, John has driven engagement and growth across print, digital, and event platforms. He oversees magazine content, mentors editorial teams, and curates industry-leading conference content. John chairs and moderates the Road User Charging Conference series in Brussels, Abu Dhabi, Miami and Singapore, while also playing an active role in Akabo’s exhibitions. A prominent voice in logistics, supply chain, robotics, automation, and transport, John fosters industry connections and ensures Akabo Media’s content remains a vital resource for its professional audience.
Britain’s new ‘Trade Strategy’, published June 26, lays out a blueprint for rebuilding resilient advanced manufacturing and automation supply chains,…
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Autonomous mobile robot (AMR) developers and integrators are invited to watch this exclusive webinar available on demand, where leading innovators…
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The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has published its inaugural Transport Artificial Intelligence Action Plan, detailing how artificial intelligence (AI)…
Nokia has been selected to lead a major European project known as PROACTIF, a multimillion-Euro initiative aimed at enhancing Europe’s…
