Supply chain

How to get a handle on today’s volatile supply chains

Pandemic-related bottlenecks in supply chains make it harder for companies to sell across multiple channels. Here are five tactics for managing the volatility.

How to spot red flags of illegal logging in your supply chain

CFOs need to know the signs to help their businesses detect whether timber in their supply chains could have come from questionable sources and practices.

Cyberattacks stemming from software on the rise

CFOs need to understand how software supply chains can expose a company and customers to attacks.

Sea change: How the Northern Sea Route could affect global supply chains

Russia wants to open up an Arctic shipping lane, but it may take years to fully break through the ice.

The view from the President: Getting smart on supply chains

CIMA President Nick Jackson, FCMA, CGMA, says management accountants should use their considerable power at the head of supply chains to drive sustainable business.

Top red flags for illicit seafood in supply chains

Spotting them can help your company avoid fines and reputational damage.

Chinese factories run over Lunar New Year, but supply chains still strained

Fewer people are travelling home for the country’s largest annual holiday. Workers who continue working will help ease the export backlog, but the global supply chain disruption is expected to persist.

5 supply chain investments for finance leaders to consider in 2021

As organisations invest in new supply chain automation initiatives, software, and talent, many are framing these decisions in the context of risk management.

5 ways to strengthen vulnerable supply chains in the pandemic era

Panic buying, lockdowns, and shutdowns, the pandemic challenged supply chains worldwide. Here are five lessons learned.

5 signs there could be IP theft in your supply chain

From patent and copyright infringement to compromise of trade secrets and blueprints, intellectual property theft is a growing problem worldwide.

How Kellogg’s, Nike, and HP handled 2020 supply chain disruptions

Supply chain disruptions became a reality for many companies during the pandemic. Here’s how several Fortune 500 companies rallied to deal with the changes.

Pandemic lessons learned in supply chain management

Previous disruptions have paled in comparison to how COVID-19 changed supply chains. Take these considerations to manage the next crisis.

Managing warehousing in a changed world

Professionals offer a look at how firms can adapt to the supply chain disruption caused by COVID-19 and Brexit.

5 priorities for finance leaders over the coming months

China’s finance leaders are focused on these key areas as they chart the path ahead.

COVID-19: 5 insights from European finance leaders

Finance leaders across Europe shared their crisis insights on financial and nonfinancial planning, supply chains, and the opportunities to learn.

Rooting out forced labour from supply chains

CFOs and finance departments have a significant role to play in preventing and detecting forced labour in their supply chains.

How China’s slowdown may impact African companies

The economic impact of the coronavirus will be severe for many African economies.

Finance’s crisis role in managing supply chain risk

Taking steps to assess, protect, and where appropriate reconfigure supply chains can help minimise disruption from the spread of the coronavirus.

Supply chain tips amid the coronavirus outbreak

Companies should assess and diversify their sourcing for materials and products.

Adding value to reverse logistics

Management accountants have an important cost-reduction role in the retail returns process.

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