Managing Supply Chain Risks: Putting Cybersecurity at the Heart of Operational Resilience and Efficiency
Imagine this scenario: It’s a routine Monday morning, and your supply chain is operating seamlessly. Orders are being processed, warehouses are functioning efficiently, trucks are en route, and your team is managing everything smoothly. Then, without warning, your systems go down. You lose access to your inventory data. Trucks are idled due to communication breakdowns. […]
Latest Digital Catapult collab looks to improve supply chain security
Digital Catapult has announced the technology businesses that will be joining the Made Smarter Innovation Digital Supply Chain Hub programme to apply deep tech solutions to bolster the resilience of national supply chains. Each company will receive funding of up to £150,000 to address one of three supply chain challenges in cybersecurity, carbon management, and data […]
How can manufacturers mitigate the lasting effects of COVID-19 and Brexit?
It’s no secret that COVID-19 and Brexit have had a lasting effect on a wealth of businesses. In particular, the manufacturing sector has been heavily impacted due to the UK’s withdrawal from the single market and the subsequent restrictions on imports and exports. However, many manufacturers are optimistic at least in the short term, and […]
Road freight prices stable, despite inflationary pressures
The latest data from the TEG Road Transport Price Index shows that year-on-year haulage and courier prices remain stable, despite inflation pushing prices up elsewhere. However, the reintroduction of the HGV levy and staff shortages on the horizon means that stability might not last long. The overall price-per-mile in June 2022 was 121.9 and is […]
Achieving supply chain sustainability: The whys and hows
By James Humphreys, specialist in green manufacturing at Katana ERP Businesses are placing more emphasis on reducing their environmental impact and embracing ethical responsibility. Supply chain sustainability is a critical component of this effort. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of sustainability and examine how companies are integrating it into their supply chains… With […]
Meetings and events industry experiencing less supply chain headaches
Two-thirds of organisations are no longer experiencing issues with their supply chain, according to the Meetings Industry Association’s (mia) latest research. The June 2023 edition of mia Insights found that the previously well-documented supply chain issues have eased in the last three months for more than half (58%) of the 112 event venues and suppliers surveyed. […]
Navigating the Future: Emerging trends in supply chain and logistics
As the backbone of global commerce, supply chain and logistics sectors are in a constant state of flux, shaped by technological advancements, economic shifts, and consumer behaviours. As we move further into the digital age, several key trends are emerging that promise to redefine these critical industries. Firstly, the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and […]
Quarter of supply chain C-Suite roles filled by women
Women have made a strong comeback to the supply chain workforce in 2023, with gains at nearly every level of leadership, but particularly prominent at the C-Suite and executive level, where 26% of those roles (CSCO, SVP, EVP, CPO) are now filled by women, an all-time high and up from 19% in 2022. Gartner’s eighth […]
The transformative impact of AI on the logistics and supply chain sectors
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries worldwide, and its impact on the logistics and supply chain sectors cannot be overstated. From streamlining operations to enhancing efficiency, AI-powered technologies are transforming how goods are transported, stored, and delivered. This article explores the ways in which AI is impacting the logistics and supply chain sectors, revolutionising the […]
Supply chain productivity declines ‘cannot be solved by technology alone’
New technologies ranging from smart robotics to actionable AI have the potential to transform the supply chain function, but they will fail to lift historically low levels of labor productivity unless utilised as part of a broader strategy. Gartner experts shared those findings during the opening keynote presentation at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo EMEA, […]
