When we think of a 'typical' supply chain; often it is the movement of parts and products from one place to another, rarely do we think about all of the links in the chain or the work that goes in behind the scenes to create a supply chain and keep it functioning at an optimal level. There are many maintenance and support businesses that play a vital role in keeping manufacturing site's operating, vehicles on the road, and customers happy. Today's article is a little different to our usual , as we take a look at the growing pipeline repair industry. A supply chain with predicted market value of over $14 billion in 2020, in the US alone.
For any business accounting is one task you can't afford to take lightly. For smaller businesses the challenge can be finding time to dedicate to looking after your books among your other responsibilities. We have some great tips from accounting experts that will help you prioritise your accounting strategies and ensure you are aware of your financial obligations as a business. Read on to find out more.
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. There has never been a more important time than during the coronavirus pandemic to ensure you are looking after your own emotional and physical well-being, as thousands of us are spending more time alone than ever before. Find out how you can take small steps to improve your mental health now and in the future, and where you can get even more expert advise and support.
Nowadays, it’s widely accepted that supply chains need to digitise to remain competitive. Modern businesses and consumers demand high degrees of efficiency and transparency, and an entirely digitised supply chain is simply better equipped to meet those expectations. Getting to that point, however, can mean many changes, often different for each business. Below, we look at five of the key points involved in the successful transition to an efficient digitised supply chain.
In the words of the UK Chancellor, Rishi Sunak “These are unprecedented times; we are dealing with a situation, the likes of which has never been seen before” In the latest issue of Supply Chain Outlook, we hear from three experienced Procurement Professionals about the impact COVID-19 is having on not only the Procurement industry but also the wider supply chain, and they share their insights into what the rest of 2020, and beyond, may have instore. Let's take a look at what is happening across the procurement sector during the pandemic.
If you are ever on an aeroplane and see a dog crate in a seat near you, how do you know what is inside? Is it a dog? A cat? How about a sloth? That innocent-looking dog crate may contain something a passenger may not be prepared for, but it may generate a great story about that time they sat next to a sloth on an aeroplane. It sounds like the opening line of a bad party joke, but the possibility is quite real.
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