The need to know
Aug 27, 2021The need to know for the week ending 27th August 2021
Sophie Mitchell
Sophie Mitchell
What we can learn from the spiking, and tumbling, price of lumber
Aug 25, 2021Triple-digit percentage price rises and falls have created a wild ride for timber in 2020 and 2021 that illustrate why supply chains need to be prepared for more swings in raw materials in the future
COVID creates supply chain challenges for 93%, exposing weaknesses
Aug 25, 2021Late deliveries the most common issue for supply chains, with widespread disruption creating an opportunity for re-evaluation
B2B integration regularly causing manufacturers million-dollar losses, says research
Aug 24, 2021Two in five manufacturers lost over $500,000 in 2020, and one in five lost over $1 million due to poor B2B integration
Only 10% of supply chain professionals feel extremely prepared for future disruptions
Aug 23, 2021Seventy-nine percent of supply chain professionals have had to react to unanticipated changes on a regular basis and the majority feel unprepared
Locus raises $50 million in Series C funding
Aug 18, 2021The platform, which automates supply chain decisions, will use the funds to improve geographical reach
More intelligent pricing superior to cost-cutting when it comes to an agile supply chain
Aug 17, 2021Pricefx claim pure cost-cutting approach leads to dangerous supply chain risks
Overhaul announces $35 million series B funding
Aug 16, 2021The investment will be used to accelerate supply-chain software start-up’s roadmap