The first half of 2026 has reinforced a reality that many business leaders have been experiencing for several years: supply chain disruption is no longer an occasional event. It has become a permanent feature of the operating environment. For CFOs, CEOs...
When it comes to logistics challenges, Santa’s supply chain operation is a true Winter Wonderland. From managing last Christmas rush orders to ensuring no silent night for his delivery team, Santa’s supply chain is a masterclass in festive efficiency. Every stage of...
Does this sound like you? “We are too small and can’t afford a full-time procurement person”. What about “the departments handle that themselves” or “our buyers are focussing on our direct spend”? We understand that there are numerous challenges that all businesses...
The high price and lower availability trends in international logistics are also being reflected in the UK courier & logistics market. Whilst some factors are universal, including the impact of higher fuel prices, many are unique to the UK. These include the...
Our Expert View: International Freight. The last 2 years have thrown up many challenges in the international freight market. Some of these were: Covid lockdowns impacting freight loading, demand and vessel availability The Ever Given Suez blockage causing a backlog in...
A subsection of Facilities Management (FM), MRO stands for Maintenance, Repair and Operations. MRO refers to products and tools used by companies to create a product, encompassing any item that is used in the production process but is not visible on the end product....
