The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index — a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories and backlogs — shows declining demand for raw materials, commodities, and other components needed to provide finished goods and services in December, reflecting the growing risk of a recessionary period ahead. Additionally, more businesses are safety stockpiling […]
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In this edition you can read Page 6 VIDEO Closed-loop Supply Chains Take Over 2023 Page 10 VIDEO Maritime 2023: Collaboration Goes Up To Fight Murky Waters Page 12 VIDEO 2023: Procurement Stepping Up To Battle Inflation Page 14 Events’ Calendar: Online & In-person Networking to Celebrate Logistics Page 16 2023 Trends and Predictions for […]
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2022 had its challenges and the hope is that 2023 will bring more opportunities for businesses. John Piatek, VP Consulting Services at GEP, takes a look at what the new year will bring in the area of procurement and supply chain development as a whole. You can watch a short summary of GEP’s report for […]
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Let us start by thanking you for being part of our network and following the stories and events we create. We wish you a great 2023! Before we focus on celebrating, we wanted to share with you a few predictions we gathered for 2023. More will follow in our January edition! Not Normal 2022 was […]
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The change brought to supply chains around the globe in 2020 will require companies to shift many aspects of their operations. According to John Piatek, GEP’s vice president, consulting, consumer goods and retail, and chairman of the firm’s Thought Leadership Council, organisations will have to rethink the whole ecosystem of partners and how decisions are […]
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