How can businesses keep procurement costs down and be sustainable?
Supply chain managers are at the forefront in the transition to sustainability but it can be tricky to navigate
Supply chain managers are at the forefront in the transition to sustainability but it can be tricky to navigate
Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the water, more Brexit convolutions are looming
Digitalisation, sustainability, geopolitics, automation and regionalisation will be key trends in supply chain management in the year ahead
International tensions mean manufacturers are again seeking to reduce dependence on distant suppliers
With its capacity for fast analysis of internal and external supply chain data, AI is already lightening managers’ load
As embattled producers negotiate climate change, consumers are pushing back against industrial farming
With uncertainty the new normal in supply chain management, adaptability is the surest way forward
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive means no more excuses when it comes to ethical sourcing
While there are costs associated with ethical sourcing, the real cost for businesses lies in taking no action
What is friend-shoring and how can it improve international relations?
Many companies may be diversifying their supply base and building partnerships with multiple suppliers to be prepared should another crisis arise
The Windsor Framework has clear benefits for certain businesses but Brexit has left others more risk aware
How technology and science are affecting supply chains
Corporation tax isn’t the only consideration of course. Companies will have to look at indirect taxes like customs duties and VAT as well and what their impact will be in a changed market environment
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