Supply chain, tech, procurement & logistics round-up

Climate change an ill wind for supply chain risk management

Climate change is an ever-increasing threat, with extreme weather events hitting supply chains with greater frequency. Here, we look at mitigating risks.

Reshoring on rise as supply chain pressures ramp up

Disruption, uncertainty and inflation are driving businesses to reshore and nearshore manufacturing and retail operations, but at what cost?

Supply chains 'playing catch up on visibility technology

A Deloitte report shows there's a long way to go on supply chain visibility, but digital transformation is crucial if firms are to thrive, says FourKites.

Timeline: how ESG became a supply chain strategic priority

A timeline of how Environmental, Social & Governance went from being 'nice to have' to mission critical, with ESG now a strategic priority for many.

Foldable shipping containers an answer to port congestion?

Staxxon designs foldable intermodal shipping containers, a solution designed to tackle 'empty running', whereby empty containers clog ports and hurt supply

Customer enablement 'supply chain's biggest value' - Gartner

Gartner survey shows 'customer enablement' is most powerful value chain service but that under a quarter of supply chain organisations are offering this