Wildfires in the American West, flooding in China and Europe, and drought in South America are already disrupting supplies of everything from lumber to chocolate to sushi rice. Top strategies to mitigate supply-chain risk are often referred to as bridging and buffering. But the best way for a company to protect itself and its supply …
Climate Change Could Have A Bigger Impact On Supply Chains Than COVID-19 Read More »
Supply chain professionals faced unprecedented challenges as the global health crisis disrupted supply chains around the world. Whilst the seeds for change have been planted and recovery has begun, the fundamentals of how to compete in a post-pandemic talent landscape are a bottleneck facing supply chain leaders today. In a new business climate that is …
The peak freight body in New South Wales fears the “integrity” of the supply chain could be compromised after Queensland announced stronger border rules will come into effect from Friday. Queensland’s chief health officer Dr Jeannette Young said anyone crossing the border from New South Wales into the Sunshine State must have had at least one COVID-19 vaccination. “I’m …
Could Stronger Border Rules In Queensland Compromise Supply Chain Integrity? Read More »
The peak freight body in New South Wales fears the “integrity” of the supply chain could be compromised after Queensland announced stronger border rules will come into effect from Friday. Queensland’s chief health officer Dr Jeannette Young said anyone crossing the border from New South Wales into the Sunshine State must have had at least one COVID-19 vaccination. “I’m …
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The demand and supply shock caused by the global pandemic and the unprecedented political developments after the U.S-China trade war has revealed the weaknesses that lie in the heart of global supply chain networks. As the COVID-19 pandemic eases, it’ll leave behind an altered world. A world that demands more flexible procurement strategies, economic nationalism, …
As global economic uncertainty persists and high-profile supply chain challenges underline the strategic importance of procurement, Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) must do far more than prioritize cost savings: They must become empowered strategic partners directly involved in setting and executing corporate strategy at the highest level. Read the full article on Forbes.
COVID-19 pandemic has brought global economies to a standstill and has created challenges to a variety of sectors including housing, building and infrastructure. Many business and government organisations have experienced some form of supply chain disruption – either through suppliers going offline, a sudden spike in demand or both. Australia’s COVID-19 experience, which follows the …
What Has COVID-19 Taught Us About Sustainable Procurement Read More »
Last year, many industries put their foot on the digital accelerator, going thorugh a once-in-a-generation transformation, and the manufacturing sector was no exception. As one of the largest markets for IoT devices – only second to the IoT devices used in buildings and for security systems – the manufacturing sector is a prime target for …
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Zero trust has emerged as the network protection approach of choice because it reduces the risk of unauthorised network access by not trusting any device or user without verifying them. It has become even more essential as organisations have pivoted to distributed work. With devices connecting to the corporate network from remote locations, zero trust …
Why Zero Trust Must Form A Key Pillar Of Any Cybersecurity Strategy Read More »
Over the previous year, the Covid-19 pandemic has clearly had a significant impact on the world economy. As a result, more than ever before, CFOs are putting pressure on their procurement departments to reduce expenses. Although the financial consequences of COVID-19 are beyond your control, taking steps to rapidly and strategically implement spend control can …
Spend Management During The Pandemic – Strategies To Follow And Its Future Read More »
