Supply Chain Focus Special Report

As embattled producers negotiate climate change, consumers are pushing back against industrial farming

International tensions mean manufacturers are again seeking to reduce dependence on distant suppliers

With its capacity for fast analysis of internal and external supply chain data, AI is already lightening managers’ load

Supply chain managers are at the forefront in the transition to sustainability but it can be tricky to navigate

Digitalisation, sustainability, geopolitics, automation and regionalisation will be key trends in supply chain management in the year ahead

Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the water, more Brexit convolutions are looming

With uncertainty the new normal in supply chain management, adaptability is the surest way forward

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive means no more excuses when it comes to ethical sourcing

While there are costs associated with ethical sourcing, the real cost for businesses lies in taking no action

What is friend-shoring and how can it improve international relations?

Many companies may be diversifying their supply base and building partnerships with multiple suppliers to be prepared should another crisis arise

Tweaks won’t make companies’ supply chains sustainable – a whole-system approach is called for

How technology and science are affecting supply chains

Corporation tax isn’t the only consideration of course. Companies will have to look at indirect taxes like customs duties and VAT as well and what their impact will be in a changed market environment