Capacity challenge Flows of materials and items through an organisation’s supply chains are governed by inventory, lead times and capacity – the triangle of operational resources that provide Availability of products for customers. Of the three, operational capacity within a business is the resource least influenced by external events and decisions and therefore more able to be planned. Operational capacity … Read More
The changing role of Procurement is wider and deeper
Manager of external risks Disruption in the worlds supply chains are unlikely to reduce in number or severity, especially as the influence of climate change increases. There is an increasing need within companies to identify and understand the risks attached to the supply of materials and components, especially those from a single source supplier or country or geographical cluster. Every … Read More
Procurement sourcing change a challenge in this decade
Procurement strategy varies The disruption experienced in the recent past highlighted that complex supply chains can delay the planned introduction of new products, shipping schedules can (and do) change at short notice so that lead time are doubtful and the total cost of ownership (TCO) becomes difficult to calculate. However, within the new terminology of flexibility, resilience and sustainability there … Read More
Implement Sustainability in your Supply Chains group
Why make the effort Supply Chain professionals will face a challenge in the near future: reduce emissions through the company’s supply chains while managing costs. Reuters reports that about 70 percent of businesses worldwide are exposed to unexpected extreme weather events that will likely impact profitability of the business. Investing in projects that limit the effects of climate change is … Read More
Develop the Design Map for Extended Supply Chains
Disruptions in supply chains Is there a need to know about your organisation’s Extended Supply Chains – upstream and downstream from the Tier 1 suppliers and customers? The answer is Yes. Disruptions in supply chains can often be caused by situations at Tiers 3 and 4 suppliers and logistics services. Current environment based examples are: a lack of water in … Read More