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 […]
Total Supply Chain Summit: The only event you need this year
Places are filling up fast at November’s Total Supply Chain Summit – Have you secured your place? Total Supply Chain Summit – 7th & 8th November Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport This two-day event consists of connecting with like-minded peers, benchmarking new suppliers for your upcoming projects based on your interests and needs, as well […]
NDA underlines role of supply chain in nuclear decommissioning
“A vibrant supply chain is critical” if the NDA group is going to successfully deliver its nuclear decommissioning mission, according to Group Chief Executive Officer David Peattie. David Peattie was speaking as he opened the NDA group’s first supply chain conference since 2018. More than 1,700 people and 300 exhibitors registered for the event last […]
Transforming manufacturing in food & beverage by investing in ERP
The UK’s food and beverage sector has responded well to the challenges of recent years – not least by bouncing back from the ‘brutal’ losses of 2020, with 2021 exports up on 2020 levels and the forecast for 2022 positive. Investment in staff training, automation and technology, as well as investment in R&D, have created […]
Do you specialise in Logistics & Operations Management? 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 August we’ll be focussing on Logistics & Operations Management. 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 […]
