Supply Chain
Helping business leaders best manage their supply chain. From sustainable logistics to innovative technology such as blockchain and IoT, find it all here.
Why Brexit shortages are forcing supply chain redesigns
Covid and Brexit have disrupted supply chains. The smart companies are building visibility into their systems, improving inventory...
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Rethinking just-in-time ordering
The global semiconductor shortage has highlighted the pitfalls of procuring parts right at the moment they’re needed, but...
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Chain reaction: why supplier diversity matters
The global movement for racial and social justice has called on businesses to play their part. What better...
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What the supply chain industry can learn from the Greensill Capital collapse
Greensill Capital, the ill-fated provider of supply chain finance, claimed to be offering vital support for hard-pressed small...
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The warehouse space race: why big sheds have become hot property
There is a serious shortage of high-quality warehousing in the UK. What has caused this problem – and...
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Five ways to better manage supply chain disruption
The fallout from the pandemic exposed deep-rooted issues and a worrying lack of visibility, but these practical insights...
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Technology needs people for agile supply chains
Automation brings many benefits but human expertise remains crucial for supply chain success For many people, the past 18...
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On the road to net-zero logistics
Decarbonising logistics is as critical to our net-zero ambitions as it is difficult to achieve, but there are...
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More Supply Chain Articles
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How last-mile deliveries need to change
The final stage of delivering a product to its buyer is troublesome from an environmental perspective, especially in...
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Black swan attack: can world trade take any more trauma?
It’s been a tough time for the freight and logistics sector, which is reeling from a flurry of...
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Open season: Covid’s impact on the fashion industry’s rhythms
The fashion calendar has been evolving gradually for years, but the pandemic has forced players throughout the supply...
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How greentech is improving supply chain sustainability
Some of the biggest opportunities to reduce a company’s carbon footprint are lurking in its supply chain –...