This policy paper outlines our recommendations to government on the role of technology and digitisation in delivering resilient, efficient systems of trade in light of today's unprecedented global supply chain challenges.
The report illustrates how low-inventory ‘just-in-time’ models have exacerbated the recent pinch in global supply chains, resulting in vulnerability to delays in production and delivery, jeopardising the UK’s security of supply. The report explains how embedded redundancy is increasingly being deployed by businesses, meaning higher stock levels, expanded warehousing and more frequent shipping being built into supply chains at higher cost. In light of on-going supply chain constraints, the report provides a wealth of insight including:
For leaders and influencers in health and social care, this is an important read, packed with insights on how smart technology can increase visibility and alleviate pressures within mission-critical supply chains. You can learn:
For those with a parliamentary and policy-based interest in this topic, the report outlines clear steps and measures that could be pursued to ease UK supply chain challenges and deliver resilient, efficient systems of trade for the future. Recommendations include:
Learn more on our our recommendations to government on the role of technology and digitisation in delivering resilient, efficient systems of trade in light of today's unprecedented global supply chain challenges. Click the link below to download the report.
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