During the past year, procurement teams have shown resilience and contributed to growth, innovation and transformation like we have never seen before, due to the pandemic. Now is the time …
Alice Scott
Alice Scott
Between September 2020 and August 2021 I've been writing for the All Things Supply Chain blog as the Marketing & Communications Intern at INFORM. I'm also currently studying a Masters in MSc Sustainable Mountain Development. I graduated with a Bachelors in BA (Hons) Hospitality Management with Tourism in the UK in 2019. My interests include sustainability, tourism and marketing.
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How Quantum Computing Could Transform the Future Supply Chains
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottThe story of quantum computers began in 1981 with physicist and Nobel-Prize laureate Richard Feynman. Feynman wondered, if quantum physics cannot be simulated on a computer, why not build a …
Do you ever think about how big the factories are that manufacture your products? Well, now you can find out. Some are 3 times the size of Central Park in …
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Sustainability in Supply Chains: Makers & Movers Summit Review
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottClimate change could become a weak link in your supply chain, unless more action is taken. As climate change makes extreme weather more frequent and severe, it could increase the …
Have you ever wondered how big a warehouse can get? Rack after rack, an endless number of rows – some of these buildings have enormous proportions and are considered to …
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Transportation in the Age of Uncertainty: Makers & Movers Review
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottFor many, recent events such as the pandemic and the Suez Canal blockade have been a wakeup call. Better solutions to tackle the challenges surrounding transportation on a global level …
Since the recent blockade in the Suez Canal, it has put large container ships into the spotlight. While the stuck cargo ship “Ever Given” is one of the biggest ships …
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The Big Plastics Issue – Extended Producer Responsibility to the rescue!
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottWe pollute the ocean with about 12.7 million tons of plastic every year, and the damage to the environment is becoming irreversible. In the UK alone, more than 5 million …
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Right to Repair – How the European Union tries to extend the lifecycle of products
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottTechnology is becoming more integrated into our daily lives, but the life span of devices is getting shorter. Many products get thrown out once their batteries die to be replaced …
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Study: 85% of CFOs Expect Digitization to Improve Cash Flow, Profitability & Revenue
by Alice Scottby Alice ScottDigitization can bring many benefits to supply chains, such as speed, cost and transparency. When carried out correctly, it can be massively transformative for a business. As the world becomes …
