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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
