Extreme weather such as floods, hurricanes, snow and unusually high or low temperatures was the 11th most frequent supply chain disruption in 2022 and with climate change high on the…
Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges in 2023: Resilience and Risk Management
Successful supply chain management is critical to business. However, this year has presented challenges that have significantly impacted the global supply chain. With the rise of e-commerce and the ongoing…
Truck Rest Stops: How the Proposed Investment Will Improve Driver Retention
The road transport industry is the backbone of the UK economy, and it is crucial to keep the industry running smoothly. The UK government has proposed a significant investment in…
A guide to AI systems in inventory
AI systems for inventory management are revolutionizing the way businesses manage their stock levels and optimize their supply chains. These systems use advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques to analyze…
Pros and cons to electric and hydrogen vehicles
Electric and hydrogen vehicles are two alternative options for reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Electric vehicles (EVs) are powered by batteries that store electrical energy from the grid and have…
The Importance of Reverse Logistics
The role of reverse logistics in supply chains is not to be underestimated. Approximately £1.5 billion of Christmas orders were returned in the period following the holiday season which is 25%…
Logistics Challenges for the Supply Chain Director
The logistics of your Supply Chains are quite possibly more expensive and challenging to run than ever before! With the current energy crisis, the shortage in warehousing space, and the…
Warehouse Shortage in the UK – State of Play
The UK, along with our European neighbours, has been experiencing a warehouse shortage! During the COVID lockdowns, demand for warehouse space increased enormously due to the dramatic growth in online…
The Role of a Supply Chain Consultant
Many companies are wary of using supply chain consultants or only look towards the big global companies for assistance. Although we are a small professional team at Bisham Consulting, we…
Increase your resilience and drive cost savings by outsourcing
With all the recent disruptions, outsourcing can help companies to manage the increased levels of volatility in their supply chain. 3PLs have greater access to resources that can be shared…
Key factors when planning a mezzanine
When planning to incorporate mezzanines into a warehouse design project there are several important factors to consider:- There must be a workable grid (the space between the uprights supporting the mezzanine)….
What does a Supply Chain Consultant do?
Do you need a Supply Chain Consultant? Until a couple of years ago, many companies would immediately have said no. Then a pandemic put supply chain high on the agenda…
Diversify to Increase Supply Chain Resilience
Want to learn about managing supply chain resilience in a global world? Businesses have always invested in supply chain diversification to maintain stability, build resilience, and for business growth. However,…
How Automation Will Shape the Future of UK Manufacturing.
In response to the widespread disruptions of these past few years, manufacturers are under immense pressure to remain competitive and are turning to technology to automate and digitise operations. These…
What is Causing the Supply Chain Staff Shortages?
Supply chain staff shortages are adversely impacting many industries across the globe, most notably, the eCommerce fulfilment and transport industries, leading to an increase in demand for supply chain management…
The Top 5 Supply Chain and Logistics Trends – 2022
Supply Chain disruption has affected most industries worldwide in some way. It is important to try to improve execution, decrease risk, increase agility, and gain a competitive edge by utilising…
Warehouse Rents up by 25%
With the explosive growth in ecommerce during the pandemic creating more demand for warehouse space, there is now a nationwide shortage of availability of warehouses and capacity. Consequently, rent has…
How to Execute Change Using Project Management
Change should be seen as an action to be implemented instead of a process that should be navigated. To successfully execute change, there should be a collaboration between all team…
Future-Proofing Your Supply Chain Strategy
There is nothing certain about the future but the uncertainty!! Planning is an essential part of creating a sustainable and successful supply chain but is very difficult to plan accurately…
How well is your Supply Chain performing?
The last 24 months of disruption have shown that agile and resilient supply chains are essential for organizations to be profitable and survive. There will always be disruptions and unpredictable…