As we reach the midpoint of the year, it’s a great time to reflect on the state of the industry at halftime. How is the industry performing? What have been the key trends and themes emerging for the construction supply chain and how can you prepare for the second half of 2022?
Continue readingFive Strategies to Boost Supply Chain Performance in Complicated Times
With so many strong external forces at play in the supply chain world at the moment, it’s easy to feel out of control. The truth is that no one can control everything and you can be forgiven for that feeling of powerlessness but there are still many strategies you can still employ to boost effectiveness and efficiency in these complex times, here are our top five…
Continue readingThe Impact of Inflation (& how supply chains can handle it)
According to the Office of National Statistics, the inflation rate (YoY) is 9.0% and The Bank of England expects the rate of inflation to keep rising throughout 2022. In this article, we discuss how we got here, what we can learn and how forward-thinking supply chain teams can focus on three areas of your operation to make a tangible change to how your business experiences inflation.
Continue readingThe Cost of Doing Business: 1 in 4 SMEs Increase Prices to Customers
The headlines over the past month or so have been dominated by the cost of living crisis and SMEs are feeling the effects of inflation too – which in turn affects their employees and their customers.
New research from Iwoca reveals the effects of rising inflation and business costs on small business owners. In this article, we look deeper at some of the research findings and give vital insight into how your business can survive and thrive against this backdrop of change.
Crisis Averted – How to Avoid Supply Chain Catastrophe
It feels like there’s a new crisis every day affecting the supply chain – it’s certainly been a turbulent time for supply chain managers so far in 2022. If you’re experiencing price hikes or extended lead times like many of our clients, it may be time to start a data-driven, pragmatic conversation with your supply chain using technology to help you avert the crisis…
Continue readingHow the Russian Invasion of Ukraine Impacts the Supply Chain
Just as one source of disruption in the shape of the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to be passing, another crisis arises for the supply chain as conflict hits a region that is enmeshed into our everyday lives.
Here, we assess the impact of the conflict with a supply chain lens through which we can frame the invasion and provide insight into what this may mean for your business and guidance on how to work with this ever-changing situation.
Continue reading22 Stats on Digital Transformation for 2022
As we step into 2022, it’s a great opportunity to reconsider resolutions, goals and objectives for the coming year.
Continue readingDigital Transformation Trends 2022
As we dive headfirst into 2022, we’ve taken a moment to look back over the last couple of years and identify key trends that will be instrumental in how ambitious, forward-thinking companies will adapt and digitally transform over the coming year.
Continue readingBuilding the Supply Chain Software Business Case with Analytics
Having access to supply chain analytics can contribute to improving effectiveness, efficiency and even profitability for companies across different industries.
In this article, we make the case for implementing supply chain software from the analytical perspective.
Continue readingHow is the Modern Supply Chain Evolving?
The modern consumer’s expectations are increasing inline, and sometimes ahead of commercial and operational advancement. How can your company meet their needs and gain competitive advantage? We explore the digital technology that is paving the way for supply chain revolution.
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