Prepare for prolonged high inflation
Rising energy and prices are forcing UK manufacturers to increase prices, but there is a limit to how far they can go. With inflationary pressures increasing, they need to consider alternative strategies.
EV makers race to find workaround as supply shortages bite
The prospect of an extended armed conflict in Ukraine means manufacturers of electric vehicles need to find alternative sources of vital raw materials and components.
Building supply chains for on-time, on-cost EV manufacturing
As the auto industry eyes high growth in EVs ahead, what does that mean for supply chains?
5 alternatives to li-ion batteries – pros and cons
In this infographic we look over some popular alternatives to Li-ion batteries that are currently being explored, brake down the pro’s and con’s of each.
COP26: A data-driven approach to developing a net zero roadmap
While many businesses have set out on their net zero journeys, others are just getting started. Either way, the pressure on Boards to take action is mounting and planning for net zero has risen up the agenda.
Recovering from a Global Supply Meltdown
The Covid19 pandemic has had a profound impact on supply chains across the globe. As prices and inflation rise we look at causes behind this and how businesses can meet these challenges and plan for the future.
A CEO Perspective: Learning To Live With Disruption
Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic continue to affect organisations across the business landscape. Decision-makers must find ways to live with disruption by adapting their business models, while controlling costs.
Managing supply and demand in a high-risk world
At a time when inflation is rising and supply shortages are impacting productivity, cost control has never been more important. So, how can manufacturers go about optimising costs when operating in uncertain markets?
Telecoms sector disruption could be more far-reaching than first thought
Simon Woodcock looks at the likely effects of current exceptional global challenges on the telecoms sector.