Supply chain news

As organisations decide to take action to become more sustainable, most of them soon realise that the vast majority of their impact lies within their supply chain.  From a carbon accounting standpoint, it usually pops up in that pesky Scope 3 category known as purchased goods and services.  De facto, this makes the procurement organisation […]

Trade Compliance – what does it mean, and why is it so important? Trade compliance is a corporate compliance requirement, which includes rules and regulations regarding the import and export between countries.  Compliance will ensure that these international transactions conform with the laws and regulations of each country within each transaction.. Many organisations experience challenges […]

What is Warehouse Replenishment? Warehouse replenishment is the process of restocking inventory from reserve storage locations to picking shelves. This ensures that products are readily available for order fulfilment, maintaining an efficient flow of goods within the warehouse. Proper replenishment involves strategically moving items to optimise storage and minimise downtime, ultimately enhancing the overall operational […]

Planning for warehouse capacity has become particularly important in the context of tight warehouse supply constraints in many markets.  The assumption cannot be made that growth capacity can be sourced at short notice, and planning horizons for new builds tend to be 3 to 6 years.  What is Warehouse Capacity Planning? Warehouse capacity planning involves forecasting […]

The UK’s supply chain landscape has experienced significant changes in recent years, largely influenced by Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 1 January 2021, the UK has completed its transition period and is now fully out of the EU. This shift has impacted various supply chain functions, with ongoing efforts to resolve the Northern Ireland […]

Outsourcing Supply Chain Management: Streamlining Operations for Success In today’s competitive business landscape, the effectiveness and efficiency of your supply chain processes are crucial for staying ahead of your competitors. One strategy that has been gaining popularity among businesses is the outsourcing of some or all supply chain management processes. When you decide to outsource […]

A key driver to managing your costs must be the ability to maintain resilience and the ability to move quickly in times of volatile impact on your supply chain. In this blog post we explore some of the key areas that you should consider when reviewing your supply chain costs.  Product and Lifecycle management Optimise inventory […]

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is making significant strides in revolutionising supply chains. AI has been a vital tool for years, enhancing the processing of vast amounts of transactional data. Every time you buy, sell, or move something, a data trail is created. This occurs daily across multiple tiers of supply chains, […]

Chaos to Order: Embracing the Journey of Warehouse Optimisation In the ever-evolving world of supply chain management, warehouses serve as critical hubs, where the efficiency and organisation of operations determine success or stagnation. Despite their pivotal role, warehouses often find themselves trapped in a web of challenges, from spatial limitations to labour inefficiencies, congestion in […]

What Is Inventory? Despite being defined as a current asset1, many treat inventory as a liability as attention is usually focused on keeping stock levels to a bare minimum. Of course, this is nothing new. Often, when we speak of supply chain efficiencies, we really mean efficiencies in inventory (more precisely, inventory reductions). On the […]