Business & Industry
Supply Chain & Logistics 2024
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The role of inclusion in reducing the STEM skills shortage and enabling innovation
National Inclusion Week’s focus on ‘Impact Matters’ is important to STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) as we tackle outdated stereotypes and the leaky pipeline to enhance the inclusion of women in STEM. It’s no secret that there’s a skills shortage within our sector, with women still only making up 29% of the current STEM...
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Minding the gap between transport for non-disabled and disabled people
The UK has a proud history of improving transport accessibility for disabled people, yet millions still struggle to commute to school, work and meet loved ones. From the Government-subsidised Motability scheme offering disabled motorists adapted vehicles to station, train and bus redesigns prioritising accessibility, our country boasts one of the most inclusive transport systems. The...
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How the right all-in-one software can accelerate supply chain decarbonisation
Companies looking to reduce their supply chain emissions should use well-designed digital tools and software to help scale decarbonisation programmes in the most effective way. Supply chain decarbonisation is becoming a major focus for businesses due to pressure from customers, investors and a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. Increasingly, companies need to find innovative ways to...
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Navigating the winds of change: building a robust offshore wind supply chain
In the quest to harness the immense potential of offshore wind energy, the UK stands at the helm of innovation and progress. With ambitious government targets set to ramp up offshore capacity to 50GW by 2030, the journey ahead is both exhilarating and challenging. The UK’s offshore wind sector, boasting the title of the second-largest...
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Building supply chain resiliency through digital solutions
No one seems to have a solution for the many unforeseen challenges the global supply chain currently faces. However, the digital world just might. The global geopolitical landscape remains highly unstable, meaning supply chains will continue to buckle and strain. Every industry is feeling the effects of the ongoing Red Sea crisis, the continued war...
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Invest in employees to close the largest skills gap in 10 years
Candidates with knowledge about emerging processes and technologies are tough to find. By investing in employees, companies can build a better future. Three-quarters of companies around the world are reporting talent shortages. That’s the highest level in a decade. However, it’s not just a lack of people; it’s a lack of people with the right...
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Why businesses must embrace circular practices in supply chain management
Supply chains have the opportunity to prepare for future global disruptions by adopting circular economy practices. Whether it was through television, radio or a newsfeed, we have all witnessed the stories unfold around Covid-19, global conflicts and the tough economic headlines of inflation and recession over the last few years. These significant, global ‘where-were-you?’ moments...