Research pinpoints top five smart factory implementation risks
Smart factory operations can help supply chain leaders achieve many of their highest priorities, but the challenges are too often underestimated. That’s according to research from Gartner, which says successful smart factory initiatives require accompanying cultural and operational transformations that are slow by nature and in many cases will require entirely new organisational designs to […]
Is carbon management crucial for a clean supply chain win?
As the urgency to combat global warming intensifies, enterprises are increasingly adopting rapid decarbonisation practices to align their business strategies with sustainable development goals (SDGs). With a focus on addressing the dual crises of climate change and the ongoing destruction of natural ecosystems, businesses are at the forefront of sustainability efforts and are highly interested […]
Consortiums key to organisations hitting net-zero goals
Due to a dearth of low-cost innovative solutions and scalability issues, companies are failing to achieve their ambitious net-zero goals. However, consortiums, with a collective goal of reducing carbon emissions, can address these challenges and attract investment from big companies to accelerate and support the implementation of decarbonization strategies, says GlobalData, a leading data and […]
How electrification is affecting automotive supply chains
The increasing demand for electric vehicles has led to automotive manufacturers offering customers a wide range of options for electric vehicles whilst maintaining the traditional combustion engine vehicles. This approach indicates significant growth in the number of electric vehicle models being developed and launched in the market. Here’s how electrification is affecting automotive supply chains. […]
Supply chains critical to educate fleet masses about electric vehicles
By Tomas Edwards, CMO, Daloop Sustainability is a heavily discussed topic right now, with individuals and businesses seeking to have less impact on the environment as they become more aware of the increasing threats to our planet. One of the clearest moves toward a more sustainable environment is the purchase of an Electric Vehicle (EV). […]
World Supply Chain Day: Creativity in the electronics industry will counter chip shortages
Thanks to Brexit, the pandemic and now the Russia/Ukraine war, the risks and shortfalls in our global supply chains have become front and centre for most companies over the last two years, especially for the electronics industry. Supply chains are increasingly recognised as a key component to business survival, success and growth, as ByteSnap found […]
Supply chain disruption is going nowhere – what can retailers learn and take forward
By Suzette Meadows, Lead Consultant, Contact Centre/Unified Communications, Exponential-e While many retailers are beginning to bounce back from the worst effects of the pandemic, others continue to see their bottom lines negatively impacted by its fallout, whether in the form of supply chain delays, staff shortages or rising living costs. All these obstacles pose a […]
UK has second-highest number of B Corps in the world
Research by green energy experts Uswitch has revealed Moodle, an online educational platform designed for distance learning, is the world’s most popular B Corp business, followed by Coursera and TOMS. B Corp certification is awarded to businesses that meet the highest standards of accountability when it comes to their social and environmental impact, and there are […]
INSIGHT: Russia export disruptions to shift global trade flows, future capacities threatened
By Joseph Chang, Global Editor, ICIS Disruptions to Russia’s chemicals and polymers exports will change trade flows, particularly to Europe and Asia, as international sanctions, lack of logistics and even “self-sanctions” limit volumes. While Russia’s capacities are relatively small on a global scale, they can still have a significant impact on regional markets if these […]
Critical infrastructure security Q&A with McAfee’s Mo Cashman
Critical infrastructure and supply chains consist of networks and assets that form the backbone of society. Therefore, the fallout of an attack could be catastrophic. Across the globe, individuals have already experienced shortages of food, energy and other resources, and the inability to access critical healthcare services – despite this, it’s likely that the worst […]
