Value chain round-up: logistics, procurement & tech news

China counters economic meltdown with US$44bn rescue package

FT report reveals Chinese state is shoring up flagging economy, and project44 data shows extent of supply chain disruption of zero-tolerance Covid policy.

Top 10: Strategies to increase supplier diversity

Scoutbee's Roger Blumberg and Ashlee Nelson of supplier.io share their top 10 strategies to increase supplier diversity to mitigate risk in uncertain times.

Collaboration key to supply chain tech successes - FourKites

FourKites offers real-time visibility beyond transportation and into yards, warehouses and stories, says Mathew Elenjickal, the firm's Founder and CEO.

Logistics outsourcing is now mission critical, says PwC

Logistics outsourcing is now seen as a way to differentiate operations and build resilience, explain PwC’s Miles Lethbridge and Tom Woodham.

Sustainability a mindset, not a tech project - Sheri Hinish

IBM’s Global Sustainability Leader, Sheri Hinish says innovative thinking on sustainability is often what separates the trailblazers from the laggards.

Supply chain tech 'stronger on resilience than on ESG

Industry 4.0 tech is helping to make supply chains more resilient, but there are also areas in which it needs to improve, such as ESG performance.

Supplier visibility 'is vital to procurement' - Vendorful

IBM’s Global Sustainability Leader, Sheri Hinish says innovative thinking on sustainability is often what separates the trailblazers from the laggards.