In the ever-evolving supply chain management landscape, it is crucial to recognise and honour those individuals and organisations that continually elevate the standards of excellence. The Supply Chain Awards 2023 united many of the industry’s respected professionals for an evening dedicated to acknowledgement, inspiration and networking. Taking place at the Crowne Plaza in Newcastle on 2nd November this year was a huge success. Find out more about this year's categories, sponsors and the lucky winners. Let's finish 2023 with a look at some of this year's highlights!
An efficient distribution network is vital for any business's success, ensuring products reach customers promptly and cost-effectively. In turn, this is why it's important to regularly review your distribution network – especially in a post-COVID economy. By doing so, businesses can identify areas for improvement, optimise operations, and stay competitive in a dynamic market. So, let's explore why reviewing your distribution network is essential for sustained success in supply chain management.
Lab-grown diamonds, once a niche curiosity, are a force to be reckoned with, reshaping the diamond industry forever. Due to the way they’re created, they’ve emerged as an ethical, sustainable, and cheaper alternative to their mined counterparts. Let's explore the reasons for synthetic diamonds’ meteoric rise, the comparison of their production method to mined diamonds, and their far-reaching impact on supply chains worldwide. Read on!
A company’s supply chain is critical as shareholders want maximum profitability and efficiency. Logistics professionals worldwide use different approaches for optimising the supply chain with varying outcomes. Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) is prominent because it reduces liability and ensures the best people do the job.
In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, one of the most insidious threats comes from social engineering tactics. These methods, which rely on human manipulation rather than technical hacking skills, can bypass even the most sophisticated security systems. Educating employees about these tactics is crucial for an organisation’s defence. This discussion delves into the nature of social engineering, with a focus on phishing, and explores effective strategies for employee education to fortify organisational security.
Despite some significant issues and challenges raised by global economic instability and related supply chain problems, manufacturing output has, for the most part, continued to trend upwards. The logistics involved in supporting such growth can be both complicated and difficult to predict, with operational requirements, market demand and wider economic factors frequently changing. So, how do so many vast and multi-faceted organisations manage to both keep pace with demand and adjust their operations in line with unforeseen turbulence? The answer, of course, is with the aid of smart technology systems and intelligent automation.
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