Bradfords Gifts: Keeping things sweet through the Brexit transition
Real Business talks to James McGoldrick, co-owner of Bradfords Gifts, about how the company is navigating Brexit to ensure a smooth transition.
Beyond RFID: Using QR codes for supply chain optimisation
Logistics is the invisible industry that drives global economies, and when logistics fail, waste creeps in. Logmore’s QR tags trump RFID technology, unlocking new types of value to the supply chain.
Resilient organisations make hay when the sun shines
Supply chain risk is often thought of only in terms of how their failure could disrupt your operations. But what do they do if you fail, asks Sungard’s Sandra Bell.
Final day twist sees Premier League newcomers finish bottom of late payments league table?
The latest Prompt Payment Premier League, compiled by Creditsafe, used the average time clubs took to pay suppliers throughout the season to demonstrate which clubs are failing the small businesses in their supply chains.
The benefits of improving your supply chain understanding
Will Lovatt, vice president EMEA at LLamasoft, explains why a thorough understanding of the supply chain is vital for the smooth running of businesses.
Driving change throughout your supply chain
In the course of your everyday business interactions, you no doubt encounter friction of many kinds. Sadly, many of these interruptions are a consequence of the businesses in your supply chain making life difficult by being evasive, slow to pay or question terms and conditions of already completed work.
The evolution of cyber threats ? and the CEO disconnect
Cyber threats are only going to get worse from here, experts claim. However, bosses seem to currently be investing in the wrong areas.
Is SME expansion on the cards for 2018?
Despite the ongoing uncertainty around Brexit, and the value of sterling, UK SMEs are operating in a dynamic and exciting business environment where expansion is a viable option.
Seizing the opportunity: How FMCG companies can ensure food safety
January?s headlines were dominated by a food hygiene scandal at one of the UK?s most prominent meat suppliers. The revelations have driven food safety to the top of the agenda for European FMCG companies.
Have you felt the blockchain buzz? It?s real you know
Blockchain is a word most people have heard used, whether in relation to cryptocurrencies or as part of wider discussions around new technology. But what is it? And how is it likely to impact SMEs?
Brexit planning for business ? Where to start
We still don?t know what the UK’s EU exit will look like. However, Paul Lester, a partner in corporate finance at law firm Cripps, outlines some steps that will help employers with their Brexit planning.