Supply Management

Top Table Support Is Key to Tackling Supply-Chain Slavery, Survey Finds

November 3, 2016

The number of senior executives actively engaging in modern slavery issues has doubled among companies leading on the issue, according to a survey of businesses by the Ethical Trading Initiative and Hult International Business School. There were twice as many CEOs and other senior executives in their sample engaging in the issue since the Modern Slavery Act came into force last October.

Scotland Councils Club Together to Grow Local Supply Chains

November 2, 2016

Supply Management

Three councils in the North of Scotland say they hope by combining their procurement operations, they can incentivise key suppliers to invest in local supply chains. Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council and Highland Council will be encouraging primary suppliers to increase their local footprint and help deliver social value.

Investigation Finds Syrian Children Working in British Stores' Supply Chains

November 1, 2016

Supply Management

Syrian child refugees have been found working in Turkish factories supplying British clothing chains, according to an investigation by BBC programme Panorama. Journalists said they found children in factories that were part of the supply chains of Marks and Spencer (M&S) and online retailer Asos.

3D Printer Sales to Double This Year, Analysts Say

October 26, 2016

Supply Management

There will be a doubling in the number of 3D printers shipped this year, according to analysts. Gartner predicts 455,772 units will ship in 2016, compared to 219,168 in 2015, as firms use the technology to create prototypes, augment manufacturing processes and produce finished goods.

Drone Company Launches Healthcare Delivery Service in Rwanda

October 19, 2016

Supply Management

A drone service delivering blood for transfusions has been launched by the president of Rwanda. The drones are expected to make between 50 and 150 life-saving deliveries a day to remote and inaccessible clinics across the western half of the country, according to Zipline, the company behind the technology.

UK-China Flights Expected to Double, Officials Say

October 18, 2016

Supply Management

The UK and Chinese governments have agreed to more than double the number of passenger flights allowed to operate between the two countries, according to transport secretary Chris Grayling.

Report Shows Supply Chain Gaps in Organic Food Boom

October 12, 2016

Supply Management

Consumer demand is driving a surge in New Zealand's domestic organic market, and supply shortages have caused distributors to turn to imports, according to a recent report by Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ).

Digital Supply Chain Tech Could Drive Huge Savings for Heavy Vehicles, Study Says

September 29, 2016

Supply Management

Annual operating costs for heavy goods vehicles could be slashed by around 28 percent per vehicle by 2025 by adopting new digital supply chain technology.

Procurement Professionals See Value in 'Soft' Skills, Such as Communication

July 9, 2015

Supply Management

Soft-skill traits such as emotional intelligence and communication have long been recognised as fundamental to business success and are now gaining recognition in procurement and supply.