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SCALA Annual Supply Chain Debate

Geopolitical conflict and cybersecurity emerge as the top threats to UK international supply chains

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On 5 June 2025, SCALA hosted our 22nd Annual Supply Chain Debate, welcoming over 150 supply chain and logistics professionals to the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry. We were joined by panellists from Jordans Dorset Ryvita, Foundation for Future Supply Chain, Tangle Teezer and Ocean Logistics Group, China, to explore whether it’s time to

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Rethinking Supply Chain Globalisation – is it time to shift strategies?

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On 5 June, over 100 supply chain delegates will gather at the prestigious Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry to discuss one of the most burning industry issues of the time –  and there is still time to book your place. This year’s Debate will be exploring: Nearshoring vs. Offshoring – can localised production improve supply chain

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‘On-the-ground’ supply chain employees most impacted by AI, say industry leaders

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The majority of supply chain and logistics leaders appear optimistic that AI will unlock new benefits. However, over two thirds (67%) believe it may have the greatest impact on those doing administrative roles. Last week, over 150 senior supply chain and logistics professionals, along with industry leaders from the likes of Sainsbury’s and Nestle, came

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People, digitalisation, automation and decarbonisation among factors critical to supply chain survival, according to experts

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Industry experts have warned that the future of supply chains will be bleak, unless businesses act now. Speaking at SCALA’s 20th Annual Supply Chain Debate, senior industry figures highlighted the need for great change over the coming decade, as the industry faces new challenges and the pressure to reach net zero targets mounts. Almost 100

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SCALA Annual Supply Chain Debate 2017 – Is Today’s Supply Chain a Competitive Advantage?

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This year’s debate was opened by SCALA Executive Director Dave Howorth with Keith Newton also of the CILT International chairing the debate discussion. Edward Osborne, from Waitrose, discussed the increasing demands being placed on internal supply chains and distribution networks. Black Friday produced a 5 units per second demand on the process! Connecting with customers

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