New statistics, taken from a manufacturing industry survey by audit, tax and consulting firm RSM, show that recruiting and retaining talent is a top risk for the sector.
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RSSPrint management software can be a crucial pillar in a sound financial strategy, says Y Soft
May 24, 2017
As organisations deal with a growing need to remain competitive, finance teams are faced with the constantly expanding challenge of effectively managing budgets.
£15.5bn invested in deals between manufacturing corporates and UK SMEs since 2013
May 24, 2017
Deals between large manufacturing companies and UK SMEs are widespread with more than 770 since April 2013, known to have exceeded £15.5bn.
BSI's Global Supply Chain Intelligence report reveals top supply chain risks in 2016
May 24, 2017
In 2016 global supply chains continued to face a range of security, social responsibility, and business continuity risks, with many of these issues provoked by one another. BSI noted multiple incidents that started out as a security, social responsibility, or a business continuity risk that cascaded into other supply chain issues.
PodsystemM2M and Anytrek respond to growing trend in 'strategic' cargo theft through covert tracking device
May 24, 2017
Cybercriminals are not limited to hackers on the web. Businesses lose more than US $55bn a year due to interruptions in the supply chain according to a report from BSI.
Amazon Business: a viable alternative to B2B e-Commerce?
May 18, 2017
By Michiel Schipperus, CEO of Sana Commerce.
In April Amazon's growing business offering officially opened its doors in the UK. Although the online marketplace has been eyeing the B2B market with intent since the launch of Amazon Supply in 2012, the arrival of Amazon Business represents its biggest step yet to appeal to corporate procurement.
Businesses preparing to sever supply chain ties between the UK and the EU to avoid Brexit tariffs
May 17, 2017
Businesses either side of the English Channel are preparing contingency plans which could sever supply chains between the UK and EU, according to the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
How fast are Retailers adopting RFID?
May 17, 2017
By Dean Frew, CTO and SVP RFID Solutions, SML RFID.
According to recent news, statistics and insight from industry experts about the apparel business and omnichannel retailing, universal RFID adoption is a done deal within the industry. Or is it?
Shockproof your global supply chain - Access Group white paper
May 10, 2017
Whether the shocks come from natural or political earthquakes, companies need to act quickly to protect from tremors being felt across their supply chain. This Access Group whitepaper looks at how organisations can manage and mitigate the impact of global disruptions.
Rinsing your customers' IT budgets: Squeezing every last bit out of their existing IT infrastructures
May 10, 2017
By Paul Reynolds, Northern Europe Manager, Crucial.
With worldwide IT spending forecasts failing to meet projections, your customers' IT budgets will continue to be strained, as they struggle to keep up with the explosive demands of an increasingly virtualised world.
