What’s changed for global supply chain strategy?
But with the prospect of COVID-19 vaccines in the pipeline, are supply chain and procurement managers preparing to press the reset button, or have global supply chain strategies changed for good?
Preparing for a hydrogen-fuelled future
Why is there so much excitement about hydrogen’s potential for transforming the sustainability of modern air travel, and what practical challenges stand in the way of aviation’s hydrogen-fuelled future?
Is car ownership back in the driving seat?
Some analysts believe the car ownership model could soon be back in the ascendancy due to COVID-19. What impact is this having on the automotive industry and are there any supply chain implications?
The long road to recovery starts here
With airlines grounded and international travel restrictions only now beginning to lift slightly, demand for replacement aircraft has plummeted and could take several years to recover.
Why the UK rail sector must adapt to lure passengers back
With passenger numbers across UK rail networks still significantly below pre-pandemic levels, some bold changes are urgently required to increase usage of services and restore revenues.
Getting on track for the decarbonisation of UK rail
In April the Department for Transport set out its intentions for decarbonising UK transport. However, with Government’s much-needed rail electrification programme on hold, what needs to be done to reach this ambitious goal?
Cost reduction strategies: get ready to profit from recovery
Despite some tentative signs of manufacturing sector recovery, cost reduction strategies remain a key focus for many businesses and could make the difference between success or failure in the months ahead.
Covid-19: It’s time to reinvent Britain’s rail network
Some massive changes have affected Britain’s rail network since the Government introduced Emergency Measures Agreements (EMA). Based on analysis of ORR and passenger revenue data, these EMAs are likely to be unsustainable. But what will replace them?
Can automotive aftersales ‘come back stronger’?
Many dealerships and independent service centres were finding it hard to make a profit long before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Now, as the post-lockdown pipeline starts to refill, there is still time to do things differently.