In a world that increasingly relies on technology, businesses risk falling behind if they don’t embrace the opportunities that this brings. From new ways of building relationships with customers, to fully-integrated supply chain management, businesses should be looking at how they digitise processes throughout the organisation in order to reap the benefits. I’ve previously written […]
Carbon-Neutral Supply Chains: How We Get There Together
A recent global emphasis on climate change and the disasters facing our planet has made companies more aware of their carbon footprints. As the urgent need for action and remedies arises, more and more businesses are looking to cut down on their environmental impact. The supply chain offers a unique opportunity – according to a […]
The Importance of Creativity in Business
It’s an old saying and perhaps a tired one: the only constant is change. But it’s difficult to ignore how crucial that statement is for business. If companies want to survive, innovation is the only way forward. As the CEO of Symes Group, Jessica Symes, says: “… Change is coming, the robots are here and […]
Are You Ready for the Benefits of a Digitised Supply Chain?
We’re living in the age of the fourth industrial revolution, where the world has been transformed by digitisation. If companies want to keep up with the fluid economy around them – a world defined by big data and continuous analytics – they must digitise processes at the heart of their businesses – their supply chains. […]
When Saving Money Costs You More
Some people believe that a procurement strategy is simply a cost-saving gimmick: it analyses your business and sees where you can trim the fat to make a leaner and meaner organisation. But a good procurement strategy does a lot more than that. It isn’t always about cutting costs. There are many other ways Business Focused […]
