Supply Chain Procurement: 2023 buying trends revealed
Forecasting tools, 3PL and Delivery Management top the list of services the UK’s leading supply chain professionals are sourcing for 2023. The findings have been revealed ahead of next month’s Total Supply Chain Summit and are based on delegate requirements at the second of two events in 2022. Delegates registering to attend were asked which areas they […]
Do you specialise in 3PL & 4PL? 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 October we’ll be focussing on 3PL & 4PL. 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 […]
How health and safety is raising standards in supply chains
Every year, more than 2 million workers die from work-related accidents, and more than 300 million are victims of non-fatal accidents. These are a result of unsafe and unhealthy working conditions. Although Occupational Safety and Health hazards are inherent to all workplaces, supply chains offer opportunities to promote good health and safety practices, particularly in […]
Building a data-driven supply chain – how can you do it?
By Zencargo Adopting a data-driven approach to the supply chain will help teams get the right goods to the right places. But what is a data-driven supply chain and how do you build one? A data-driven supply chain is when teams have a fully integrated view of what’s happening at every stage of a product’s journey. […]
Data-driven supply chains are for everyone
We believe data-driven supply chains benefit everyone. Supply chains have a crucial role to play in building the future. From addressing business and customer needs to their impact on the planet. And, at 7bridges, we know that data is pivotal to that. Logistics and supply chains need to become sustainable, resilient and autonomous by optimising […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
