Third of supply chain leaders re-evaluating China operations
33% of supply chain leaders globally have either moved sourcing and manufacturing activities out of China or plan to do so in the next two to three years, with the COVID-19 pandemic just one of several disruptions cited that have put global supply chains under pressure. That’s according to new research from Gartner, which surveyed of 260 global […]
Q&A: Reimagining the supply chain post-COVID-19
Patrick C. Penfield (pictured) is Professor of Practice – Supply Chain Management and Director of Executive Education at the Whitman School of Management, Syracuse University. He is a Certified Fellow in Production and Inventory Management (CFPIM) and Certified in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM). Penfield has over 15 years of industry experience in Supply Chain Management […]
Futureproofing supply chains in the face of uncertainty
The consequences of the Coronavirus pandemic have had serious implications on individuals and industries across the world for which no one was prepared for. Particularly in the case of supply chains, the crisis has clearly demonstrated that they are the backbone of our daily lives and any breakdown in the chain can have disastrous consequences for product fulfilment. A […]
‘Last Mile’ Lessons from Covid-19
By Simon Mardle, Principal at Capgemini Invent Innovation is regarded as a necessity for businesses to function in unprecedented times, and COVID-19 has presented one such situation. The changing role of technology in our society is a window into the innovation catalysed by pandemic. From enabling remote working to allowing global audiences to attend virtual […]
Why does integrated planning remain important during the coronavirus crisis?
By Oliver Wight EAME CEO, Les Brookes Making decisions in a crisis is not just about adjusting to short-term changes but using scenario planning for the medium-term horizon to reactivate ‘usual’ operations at the right time. Business processes are often system driven, but this typically only works well in times of stability. Businesses with Integrated Business Planning have […]
BIFA offers guidance for business life after lockdown
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has published a guidance blueprint on the steps businesses should be taking in order to facilitate a return to work once the current lockdown restrictions are eased by the Government. BIFA says that whilst it was difficult to provide precise answers to the many questions it has received from […]
Veolia launches COVID-19 disinfection services
Veolia has launched a COVID-19 disinfection service designed to ensure compliant treatment for businesses that need disinfection after lockdown and prior to reopening, including warehouses and distribution centres. Delivered by the company’s emergency response teams, the service eradicates the health and safety risks associated with confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 in buildings or on […]
