Supply chain, logistics, procurement & tech news round-up

Chris Caplice – academic who helped make freight a science

Dr Chris Caplice of MIT is one of the most decorated and influential thinkers around freight and logistics, being behind MIT FreightLab and other ventures.

UBQ Materials’ circular approach to the supply chain

Israel-based UBQ Materials has developed advanced materials as a circular approach to managing otherwise non-reusable waste items.

Board International’s Head of Supply Chain David Food, Q&A

We chat to Board International’s David Food about how ethical and sustainable right-shoring is an effective solution for supply chain disruptions.

Optimising packaging to overcome supply chain disruptions

Managing inventory operations with the help of technology and AI is key to building an efficient, sustainable, digitised and resilient supply chain.

Supply chain partner Achilles appoints new CEO Paul Stanley

Global leader of supply chain risk and performance management, Achilles, has named Paul Stanley as new CEO to manage company operations and vision.

Q&A with Ivalua’s Global Head of Manufacturing Sundar Kamak

We chat to Ivalua’s Sundar Kamak about how manufacturers can tackle ongoing supply chain disruptions through risk management and digital transformation.

Advancing the digital supply chain with strategic sourcing

As supply chain disruptions continue, strategic sourcing is one way companies can enhance sustainability, resilience and drive digital transformation.

Microchip technology, from creation to supply chain shortage

As the chip shortage continues to put pressure on the manufacturing supply chain, we outline the transformative history of this 20th century invention.

Three ways to future-proof your supply chain

The global supply chain is facing unprecedented challenges. But, these hurdles can be overcome with resilience, agility, and a commitment to sustainability.

Russian invasion slows as tech supply chain fractures

The global semiconductor manufacturing crisis is forcing Russian soldiers to raid abandoned kitchens in Ukraine to power their weaponry with old chips.