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Working with suppliers in a difficult logistics market Supply chain procurement and logistics teams are currently facing challenging times, with market prices for freight running at multiples of historic levels.   Container shortages, driver shortages, port closures due to Covid-19 restrictions, port delays due to labour shortages and an increased supplier concentration, are all contributing to […]

Assessing third party outsourcing partnerships Much of the frustration with outsource partnerships stems from poor alignment on objectives, and capabilities from the outset.  A successful outsource partnership can enable revenue, cost, sustainability, and other supply chain objectives, but it takes a mutual commitment and effort to succeed. Here are our top 7 tips as you […]

Supply chain partner selection in a travel constrained world In March, many companies paused plans to assess new supply chain partners. Our traditional processes of tenders, meetings, and site visits were disrupted, and consideration was given to waiting out the process. By April it was clear that we would be living with the impact of Covid-19 for many quarters and like many […]