Industries

New product development (NPD) in the FMCG sector often comes with high cost and carbon implications. Businesses must create a holistic process that considers these aspects from ideation through to waste minimisation.

By reviewing inventory management across the value chain, there could be an opportunity to right size stock and optimise much-needed working capital.

Used EVs are now attracting residual values close to those of used ICE vehicles. However, barriers to sale remain, with many consumers still concerned about access to charging infrastructure and total running costs.

The boom in Generative AI is creating new opportunities for aerospace and defence sector manufacturers. Used correctly, GenAI capability can help to optimise production processes, improve supply chain resilience, ringfence knowledge and reduce costs.

Ongoing instability has brought pressures for defence industry manufacturers, requiring greater focus on supply chain resilience. Working collaboratively helps to mitigate supply chain risks, while creating a stronger national deterrent.

It seems that examples of supply chain disruption are all around. What started out as a symptom of the post-Covid ramp-up is now part of the new order, but what is causing all this disruption and will it ever end?