CFOs ‘focusing on automation investments’ to drive down costs
CFOs plan to protect their digital investments as they cut costs elsewhere in the business, and have particularly prioritised back-office automation as a key to driving down costs in the face of ongoing inflation. A July 2022 survey of 226 CFOs undertaken by Gartner found that digital acceleration was the top spending priority for CFOs […]
CDS is here – And this time, it’s for real
By Martin Meacock, Vice-President of Product Management, Descartes With a global pandemic, chaos at the borders, an HGV driver shortage and ensuing supply chain chaos, compounded by political uncertainty, inflation and a fuel and energy crisis – it’s fair to say UK business has had a challenging few years. And that’s not to mention Brexit. Since […]
Join peers from these companies at the Total Supply Chain Summit
Don’t miss out on the chance to join other senior logistics and supply chain professionals this November at the Total Supply Chain Summit. It is FREE for you to attend, and takes place on the 7th and 8th November at the Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport. Register here to secure your place. You’ll be in good company – confirmed […]
£1bn: The estimated trade impact of logistics network strikes
Home delivery specialist ParcelHero has warned the combined ‘perfect storm’ of logistics-network strikes will impact on £1bn of trade and deliver a blow to shoppers, retailers and manufacturers alike. ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research, David Jinks M.I.L.T., says: ‘The “triple whammy” of industrial actions at ports, postal networks and e-commerce giants means serious disruption. Home deliveries will […]
There are four ways Chief Supply Chain Officers can manage inflation, says Gartner
As inflation rates rise in economies around the world, and a recession might be looming, there are four ways chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) can prepare their leadership response over the next months, according to Gartner. “While CSCOs primarily focus on developing strategy and enabling organizational capabilities, the economic headwinds they experience these days call […]
Do you specialise in Labelling & Packaging? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Supply Chain Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the logistics market – and in September we’ll be focussing on Labelling & Packaging. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help supply chain industry buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you specialise […]
Cybersecurity vulnerabilities ‘will impact energy price rises’
With rising global energy prices already causing concern to struggling households, GlobalData warns that there is another risk factor that could push prices even higher: cybersecurity. The leading data and analytics company notes that many energy companies ushered in technology upgrades to their systems and processes, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, these were not […]
Reconfiguration of global supply chain ‘to persist through 2030’
Global supply chains remain disrupted as the COVID-19 pandemic enters the third year and the crisis in Europe creates chaos in Europe-Asia transportation. Expert Mark Millar said the disturbance offers companies an opportunity to reevaluate their sourcing and production, considering a more regional approach going forward. He also expects global supply chain reconfiguration to last […]
Emerging tech ‘critical’ to manufacturers embracing the Circular Economy
A study by Sage has revealed the significant hurdles faced by manufacturers and distributors shifting to a sustainable Circular Economy business strategy, despite widespread acknowledgement of the many benefits it will deliver. “The State of the Circular Economy” report shows the industry is paying greater attention to the need for, and benefits of, the Circular Economy […]
Supply chain sustainability focus areas continue to shift & evolve, says report
The 2022 State of Supply Chain Sustainability report indicates that pressure to support supply chain sustainability (SCS) has increased steadily since last year, though that pressure has focused on different areas than it did in 2021. In particular, environmental dimensions of SCS received much more attention than in 2020: Climate change mitigation and natural resource/biodiversity conservation […]
