Anti-bribery guidance in SME supply chains
Recent news revealed less than a third of corporations failed to address corruption and bribery issues within supply chains despite efforts to put in place policies preventing this.
Employers need to tackle modern slavery or risk reputation
The recent case of two brothers who were convicted of trafficking people from Poland to work in the UK has highlighted the issue of ensuring a robust and transparent approach to addressing the issues that modern slavery presents.
Money management: Cash – the forgotten supply chain
In the payments world, cash is very much in the shadow of electronic transactions when it comes to money management. It currently stands behind newer, shinier electronic payment methods, which hog the limelight – and the headlines.
Cabinet Office teams with entrepreneurial panel to increase government spending with SMEs
A panel of 24 entrepreneurs has teamed up with the Cabinet Office to work on a proposal for increased government spending with UK SMEs.
Eight tips on expanding your business globally
Many successful businesses aspire to develop a global strategy and expand into new territories. This move can be for various reasons, often to increase global market share, lower manufacturing costs or diversify customer base.
SMEs should identify Brexit-related risks and put mitigating strategies in place
As the country prepares for an extended period of uncertainty following the Brexit vote, SME bosses have been urged to focus closely on cash management and spreading their funding risk.
What businesses can learn from the Chelsea Flower Show
It might be one of the UK’s most extraordinary spectacles, but behind the scenes at the Chelsea Flower Show lurks a logistical nightmare. In just three weeks, teams of contractors transform a largely empty space into a series of magical gardens, all to a strict deadline.
Aldi’s product recall is an example of why firms need to foster relationship with supply chain
Discount retailers looking to upset the monopoly held by the big four supermarket brands must have complete confidence in the supply chain. If this can’t be guaranteed then these organisations must be prepared to re-evaluate existing relationships and in some cases walk away if the supplier isn’t able to demonstrate visibility, compliance and traceability across all processes.
