It’s clear businesses have a role to play in cutting costs, but some ideas present potential long-term concerns.
The short-sightedness of strategic purchasing has led to flying blind for years - after all, the supplier market often remains a black box.
Balancing entrepreneurial spirit with scalable infrastructure will helps SMEs build resilience and opportunity against a backdrop of economic unpredictability and rising costs.
Consumers have come to expect prompt delivery of goods, and organizations that keep extending lead times risk losing out – but it’s a hard balance to strike, which is why strategies should include foresight.
Yes, the oil companies have profited from a perfect storm, but a windfall tax is not the answer – instead, the government should collaborate with these businesses to accelerate innovation and help the most vulnerable.
The Ukrainian President was viewed as something of a comedian until Russia invaded, but by staying in Kyiv and rallying his people around a common cause, he has shown his authenticity, bravery, and now people are willing to die for him.
Tomorrow’s likely success can no longer be measured on today’s results, and without adequate investment in foresight and scenario planning business leaders will make poor long- and short-term decisions.
Over the past few years, gender diversity seems to have improved. For a while, it felt like there were a select group of NEDs who were on multiple boards to prop up the numbers, but this seems to have moved on.
The miserable delays at UK airports were enough to put people off flying for a long time – but with high travel demand easily predictable there was no excuse for bosses getting it so wrong.
Over the past few years, gender diversity seems to have improved. For a while, it felt like there was a select group of NEDs who were on multiple boards to prop up the numbers, but this seems to have moved on.
Get to know the newest member of the Oliver Wight EAME team, Phil Taylor.
