News & Blog

31 May 2022

Chocolate ‘shrinkflation’ takes the biscuit – but also displays how not to manage costs across future horizons

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.

26 May 2022

Extra Easter travel chaos at UK airports showed poor business planning

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.

18 May 2022

Meet the Team – Phil Taylor

Sales Executive

Get to know the newest member of the Oliver Wight EAME team, Phil Taylor.

21 Apr 2022

How to lead in volatile times – including when war breaks out in Europe

Any successful business will depend on people, processes, and technology, and the Ukraine invasion has emphasized which of the three is truly the most important – so leaders must act accordingly.

21 Mar 2022

Beyond the Human Eye

End-to-end visibility is essential to navigate potential problems, but as well as investing in data analysis solutions, businesses must empower their people and perfect processes to ensure a future state of excellence.

08 Mar 2022

Breaking biases takes time – leaders must invest in talent today to improve tomorrow

International Women’s Day will spur decision-makers to speed up their diversity and inclusion programs, but in certain industries the benefits might not be realized for years – if not decades – to come.

07 Mar 2022

Hybrid consultation is a win-win – but only if you follow these rules

As the business world embraces hybrid working there are many benefits, and knowing when and how to engage virtually or in-person with experts will be critical.

24 Sep 2021

Are companies losing productivity in this new world?

How can business leaders ensure people are communicated with in a way that makes them feel positive and productive?

20 Aug 2021

Four approaches to manage disruption

Disruption to your business doesn’t have to spell disaster. Whether it’s minor supply chain hiccups, competitor activity, or global events, many organizations can turn these situations to their advantage and even find new ways to disrupt the markets.

14 Jun 2021

What is scenario planning and why is it so important?

It has certainly been an interesting time to be alive! Whilst we have all become used to change being the norm, the amount of change that has occurred over the last 18 months goes well beyond any type of ‘norm’.

25 May 2021

5 reasons why you should invest in Integrated Business Planning now for a better future

During times of change and uncertainty the prevailing wisdom is to batten down the hatches and ride out the storm. While this wisdom may serve you well out on the open seas, it is the opposite of what businesses need to be doing right now.

14 May 2021

Managing the blood supply chain during COVID-19

In this interview, Oliver Wight Partner Anne Marie Kilkenny talks to Dean Neill, Assistant Director – Planning, Performance and Stock Management at NHS Blood and Transplant about the challenges, solutions, and successes during the past year.