Bringing it all back home – reshoring and nearshoring’s resurgence
International tensions mean manufacturers are again seeking to reduce dependence on distant suppliers
Supply Chain Focus Special Report
Generative AI will transform supply chain management
With its capacity for fast analysis of internal and external supply chain data, AI is already lightening managers’ load
Could disruption bring a return to locally produced, seasonal produce?
As embattled producers negotiate climate change, consumers are pushing back against industrial farming
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
New Brexit checks and controls will add to Irish exporters’ costs
Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the water, more Brexit convolutions are looming
Global issues continue to have a strong bearing on supply chain trends
Digitalisation, sustainability, geopolitics, automation and regionalisation will be key trends in supply chain management in the year ahead
Moving towards the adaptable supply chain of the future
With uncertainty the new normal in supply chain management, adaptability is the surest way forward
Regulation means paying lip service to supply chain ethics won’t wash
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive means no more excuses when it comes to ethical sourcing
Ethical sourcing strategy now a must-have
While there are costs associated with ethical sourcing, the real cost for businesses lies in taking no action
A friend in need is a friend indeed
What is friend-shoring and how can it improve international relations?
Risk and resilience key to future supply-chain strategies
Many companies may be diversifying their supply base and building partnerships with multiple suppliers to be prepared should another crisis arise
Answering the tax question
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
Recent challenges underline the benefits of building resilience
A resilient supply chain can respond to and recover from unplanned disruptions
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