Business & Industry
Supply Chain Innovation 2021
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An intelligent look at procurement
A platform with embedded intelligence is the way ahead. Taking the first steps towards autonomous procurement is easier than it looks. Artificial intelligence and further smart technologies are changing our lives and the way in which we do business, especially in relation to the way human beings and technology collaborate. But there are still companies...
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Reshaping supply chains with a sustainable thread
If the UK manufacturing sector is to recover quickly from the disruptive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, much will depend on the durability of its complex supply chains. The complex nature of manufacturing supply chains makes them more vulnerable than most to the effects of a global shutdown, such as that experienced during the pandemic. ...
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More help needed for suppliers impacted by the pandemic
Supply chains are the beating heart of the economy. They are critical for boosting the resilience and financial strength of smaller and larger businesses, bringing a genuine competitive advantage and make business sense. Supply chains have buckled under the weight of lockdowns. A huge amount of the support has been targeted to the retail, leisure and...
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Reviewing the scalability, flexibility and agility of retailers
Record numbers of people turned to online shopping in 2020, driven by lockdown restrictions alongside the ongoing growth in the sector, and 2021 shows no signs of this changing. As home delivery was deemed essential right from the start of the pandemic, the industry had to quickly put in strong processes to ensure the safety...
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The resilient net zero supply chain
In 2019, the UK committed itself to a legally binding target of net zero emissions by 2050. In 2020, came the Prime Minister’s ten-point plan for a green industrial revolution. Earlier this month, the Government published its £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio. There can be no doubt that in the corridors of Westminster, and...
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Using digital tech to unlock supply chain carbon strategies
More companies are now working to improve the sustainability of their supply chains through decarbonisation and using emerging digital technologies to tackle the oncoming challenges. A fifth of global carbon dioxide emissions come from multinational companies’ global supply chains, according to a study last year by British and Chinese researchers. Companies can make a huge...