At the 10th annual SCL Hub Conference in London, we showcased our groundbreaking network design technology to supply chain and logistics leaders from various industries. Bringing together experts and innovators from across the globe, the conference explored challenges, opportunities and strategies for digital transformation, managing uncertainty and reaching Net Zero.
Throughout the event, we shared how we use network science, powered by AI and genetic algorithms, to help leading organisations enhance the sustainability, resilience and cost-efficiency of their networks.
The need for better network design technology
Supply chain and logistics leaders face more challenges and volatility than ever before. Evolving consumer demands, geopolitical instabilities and increasing pressures to meet sustainability targets further strain our supply chains.
Despite these growing complexities, many leaders still use traditional, outdated network design tools that fail to strengthen their networks and ensure supply chains thrive in the face of uncertainty.
These expensive and retro-fitted tools rely heavily upon inputs and steers, due to the linear programming behind them. Consequently, leaders must assume what they’re trying to discover. This rigidity leaves little room for innovation, leading to missed optimisation opportunities and lost value across the supply chain.
To escape these constraints, leaders must challenge legacy assumptions, groupthink and ad-hoc decision making, and instead look to the latest innovations in network design technology. After all, the success of our supply chains depends first and foremost on the strength of their structures.
The future of powerful network design technology is here
At SCL Hub, our network design technology resonated strongly with the many supply chain and logistics leaders in attendance.
We use network science, powered by AI, simulation and genetic algorithms, to help supply chain and logistics leaders discover the optimal network structure for their desired business outcomes.
Our unique network design technology allows unconstrained search, simulating thousands of optimised network designs in parallel. This often reveals hidden optimisation opportunities that traditional network design tools fail to uncover.
By testing the impacts of change within a virtual replica of their networks, our clients de-risk proposed innovation initiatives. The insights from our digital models help our clients make better and faster strategic decisions to drive optimised transformations.
Standing out with innovation
Delegates expressed great interest in how this unique approach to network design can unlock endless transformative possibilities. Many remarked how impressive the quality of our insights and visualisations seem in comparison to tools they currently use.
They noted the power of our simulations as another key differentiator, wowed by how our technology can simulate thousands of alternate network designs in a matter of minutes.
The insights from these simulations reveal rules of thumb for the most performant networks. This information catalyses transformation, empowering supply chain and logistics leaders to make confident, data-driven decisions regarding changes to their network.
Future-proof your supply chain with Network Science, AI and Genetic Search
Overall, SCL Hub 2025 emphasised the need to digitalise our supply chains and future-proof our logistics networks. With so much uncertainty in our future, our world depends upon supply chains that can thrive from sustainability, proactive resilience and agility.
This innovation-focused event formed the perfect backdrop for us to share how we help our clients identify the most efficient, resilient routes with minimal emissions and costs across their networks - accelerating their journey toward Net Zero and helping them withstand the unforeseen.
Supply chain networks that are structured to minimise emissions, maximise multimodality and thrive despite disruptions stand to gain competitive advantage in today’s volatile market landscape.
Ready to explore your future network? If you would like a demo of our innovative network design technology, email us at info@hackandcraft.com today.
