Hub Ports and Logistics Hubs As international trade flows change, so does the ranking of large container ports. But that does not mean a port of lesser size and its region is devoid of the same attributes as larger ports. However, the criteria for a Hub Port in the future will, in addition to current attributes, assess the port and … Read More
Supply Chain Resilience and ESG action plans input data
Legislation for supply chains It was only a matter of time before individual countries enacted laws and regulations to formalise the obligations of financial firms concerning ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) targets. This action would be followed by the requirement for product companies to report on the ESG of their supply chains. It has now happened The German legislation, titled … Read More
Resilience is a requirement of future Supply Chains
Why Resilient Supply Chains? Based on articles in the media, Resilience is now an expected capability across different industries. But what does being resilient mean and does the need apply equally across all businesses? And what steps should be taken to become resilient? Globalisation came to the fore about thirty years ago, when many businesses in developed countries were intent … Read More
Supply Chains design influenced by IPCC climate report
Climate situation The 2021 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report has observed that human influence is the main contributor to Climate Change. However, within the report’s not unexpected findings, there is some hope. A linear (not exponential) relationship exists between emissions and the extent of global warming and there is no geophysical reason why the climate cannot be stabilised. … Read More
Procurement change from a buy cost to a lifecycle cost
Changing role of Procurement The world is experiencing changing times and a return to ‘normal’ is unlikely. Nations, communities and companies will need to review and even change their economic or business model. For commercial companies that add value to purchased goods and services, the responsibility for the revised relationships with suppliers will fall on Procurement The focus of Procurement … Read More