Steel industry crisis threatens wider supply chain, government warned
The UK’s automotive and defence supply chains could be among those facing risks if the steel industry crisis escalates further, the government has been told.
The International Steel Trade Association (ISTA) has warned that there is a high knock-on risk to a number of sectors which could also include infrastructure projects and the aviation industry. The government is pushing for steel to be at the top of the agenda during the next EU trade council meeting and requesting action to be taken on unfair trade operations that are damaging the sector.
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Six key supply chain links
With pressure increasing on responding to demand and providing quality products on time, businesses are now optimising six key supply chain areas to achieve the competitive advantage.
Many companies can offer added value through known methods like impeccable customer service, top quality products and on-time shipments, but it’s also important to consider the need for innovation.
To see the full details of the six key links, click here.
New CIPS president: ‘I want to do what’s right for the procurement profession’
Giving his first public address as president, Richard Masser has announced he wants to “put procurement at the heart of business” and that this is achievable if procurement professionals demonstrated the value they added to organisations.
Masser stressed the importance of following on with the past theme of “raise your game, raise your voice”, and believes that one of the ways to do this is to raise the profile of procurement so that is seen by the public as a “true profession”.
You can find out more on the newest president’s thoughts by clicking here.