articleOngoing geo-political uncertainty has seen the conversation increasingly turn towards reshoring in recent years. However, the associated cost can be an obstacle for many firms while there are other approaches to managing supplier risk.
articleIF MANUFACTURERS have learned one thing since 2020, being complacent while navigating choppy waters is not an option. Doing nothing gives rise to more risks than the original challenges your business was facing.
articleWith an annual output of over £400 billion, the UK manufacturing sector is a major player in the global market. Yet it faces unique challenges when it comes to supply chain compliance, explain Dale Jones and Lisa Stevens
articleAS A manufacturer, the ability of your supplier to deliver quality materials and parts is integral to your business – without it, your ability to produce a high standard of product and service is compromised.
articleFew companies can afford to lose a key supplier, especially if that loss is the result of an unexpected or avoidable shutdown. Mitigating that risk is a matter of visibility and understanding your supplier’s position in the market.
articleMany manufacturers take a “one-size-fits-all” approach to supplier onboarding and prequalification, however, this can leave businesses lacking supply chain visibility and up-to-date, consistent information, explains Gemma Archibald
articleAS COUNTRIES around the global adapt to living with COVID-19, the second largest economy in the world China has reaffirmed its zero-COVID strategy, affecting more than 300 million residents and leaving UK business to face continued challenges as Chinese export growth weakened in September.
newsManaging the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) in the supply chain presents significant challenges, but developments in technology are making these easier to overcome, as Alcumus’ technical account manager, Tim Watson, explains
productAlcumus, a compliance risk management and business assurance company, will unveil a new white paper at Safety & Health Expo this year, outlining its thoughts on how UK-based organisations, large and small, should manage their risk strategy and the elements that are of most importance in today’s volatile business world.
productRegistration is open for the Alcumus ISOQAR SME Marketplace which offers attendees the chance to find out more about how using ISO standards can help them build a better business.
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