Action is needed to upgrade the energy efficiency homes and other buildings in the UK. However, issues must be addressed to implement the retrofit programme.
Inspirational examples of innovation in response to shifts in market demand have been a stand-out feature of the past year, with many manufacturers pivoting to focus on revenue generation during the pandemic
When not approached properly, content cost reduction can lead to collateral damage in the form of lower-quality content. Now more than ever, this needs to be avoided.
There is now no doubt that the era of the Electric Vehicle (EV) is upon us. This is disruption on a gigantic, global scale and all the hopefuls in this mix are positioning to take commercial advantage of this seismic shift.
Many manufacturers have faced significant supply chain disruption over the past year. By focusing on improving supply chain resilience there is an opportunity for OEMs to position themselves for growth and profits.
A shortage of semiconductors resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic could be a watershed moment for automotive OEMs who are willing to adapt to the situation.
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?