Change in Economies The unexpected is to be expected through supply chains. Companies that invest in mapping, monitoring and risk management for their supply chains provide a better understanding of their own capabilities to effectively respond to challenges with supply. But what of future changes to individual economies, regions or globally? These uncertainties will occur, but when and with what … Read More
An organisation structure for the Supply Chains group
Supply Chains are a risk The evolving situation with geopolitics, climate policy and finance highlights the need for organisations selling products to understand their supply chains. Not understanding your organisation’s supply chains is a risk to the business. Understanding includes potential changes in trade patterns (or geometry, measured by: trade intensity, geographic distance, import concentration and geopolitical distance) and how … Read More
Build Effective Logistics in the Supply Chains group
A survey of interest There are many surveys concerning supply chains and their disciplines, with the majority generated by consultants and software companies with a commercial interest in promoting their offering. However, a recent survey report by DHL had a better approach for discussing selected trends within Logistics. It was reported that responses were from more than 2,500 supply chain … Read More
Options for the reduction of emissions in supply chains
Emissions reduction by 2035 This month, nations that are signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement have submitted their Nationally Determined Contribution for emissions reduction by 2035. Although individual countries use different criteria, the stated aim is to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and hold global warming to about 2C (the original target of 1.5C is a lost cause). To … Read More
Value is supplied by an organisation’s Supply Chains
Value and a Business Business operates on the principle of value exchange, which is to provide a finished product, service, or an experience, for which customers and consumers are willing to pay money. This is for the perceived value that has been added to the purchased inputs, which must be maintained over a long period for the business to be sustainable. … Read More