Red Sea crisis leads to inventory problems & raw material shortages

Towards the end of 2023, following the commencement of the Israel-Hamas war, the Yemen-based Houthi group launched several attacks on commercial ships at the southern end of the Red Sea. These attacks have escalated since November 2023 and continued into the new year, representing a major concern for global trade as 10-15 per cent of […]

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Procurement Embraces Its Role of Change Maker

Every function across the supply chain is facing a multitude of challenges that are evolving constantly. Beyond raw material shortages and trade disputes, broader issues that have been talked about for years – such as climate change and sustainability – are finally starting to have tangible implications for businesses. We spoke to Prerna Dhawan, Chief […]

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The Logistics Point July 2023

Page 6: VIDEO Exciting consumers about the final mile deliveryPage 11: Is retail blind about consumers’ wishes?Page 14: VIDEO Procurement steps up ESG commitmentsPage 18: Procurement embraces its role of change makerPage 21: How UK manufacturers can improve supply chain operations in the face of extreme weatherPage 26: Reducing Scope 3 emissions: Taking the right […]

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