Pandemic-related business disruption has left procurement functions facing a number of challenges. So, how can businesses harness the power of data analytics in order to drive effective transformation?
A new mood of supply chain cooperation and improved transparency could enable OEMs and suppliers to continue to adapt and thrive in the emerging post-pandemic marketplace.
During the pandemic, shifts in behaviour forced businesses to strengthen e-commerce operations. Many found that a key challenge was creating processes to deliver a reliable service and strong customer experience.
Given the financial challenge and the need to become more sustainable, it’s essential that the sector brings in fresh knowledge from outside. How can the industry accelerate renewal and what does it need to overcome?
As economies in developed nations rebound strongly, UK manufacturers must find ways to step up their productivity through well-funded, strategic digital transformation plans. Here we set out a six step plan to developing a robust digital transformation roadmap.
Rising inflation is adding to the pressure on manufacturers. Rather than allowing inflation to erode margins, businesses must decide whether to pass the increase onto customers or reduce their cost base.
The UK economy is on the road to recovery which has caused a rise in demand for highly-engineered products. Manufacturers must now ensure that they have well-developed digital transformation plans in place.
Julie Neal explains how design-to-cost techniques and other value engineering solutions can help FMCG producers to achieve a successful green transformation.
As businesses plan for economic recovery, there is an opportunity to learn lessons from recent events such as the pandemic in order to build a more resilient operating structure.