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Blockchain and the Supply Chain
Written by Andy Walker, Partner at Oliver Wight EAME Blockchain – it’s been the buzzword for the last few years, infiltrating mainstream lexicon alongside ‘big data’, ‘internet of things’ and ‘artificial intelligence’. You’ve probably seen it ...
From Nightmarish to Nice: The Halloween Supply Chain
This month, as orange pumpkins decorate doorsteps against a backdrop of inky black sky, the UK is preparing to celebrate the most frightfully fun time of the year – Halloween. Widely considered an import from our American cousins, Halloween has steadily been growing in popularity in Britain in...
Meet the Team - Debbie Bowen-Heaton
1. How long have you worked for Oliver Wight? Nine very quick years! 2. What’s your background? I was a sales and marketing professional working in FMCG and in the pharmaceutical industries. 3. What does your day-to-day job involve? Working with clients, teaching and coachin...
Breaking biases takes time – leaders must invest in talent today to improve tomorrow
The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day, which takes place globally on March 8th, is #BreakTheBias. And in business, it’s undoubtedly essential to drive equality, widen the talent pool at all levels, and strive for greater diversity, as there are many benefits to a more...
Meet The Team - Ben Collins
When did you join Oliver Wight? I have recently joined the Oliver Wight team coming in from working in the FMCG sector Tell us about yourself! What does your day-to-day role at Oliver Wight involve? Working with our clients to help them build and then execute strategy through integrated busi...
The great race for data
FMCG companies are in danger of wasting their AI and automation investments, warns Debbie Bowen-Heaton. Read the full article here.
The FMCG companies that will be affected over Christmas and what they can do to minimise disruption
It is too late for FMCGs to be planning for Christmas now, the disruptive forces are already playing out. It is not too late to be trying to influence those forces and carefully controlling the execution of your plans. We are advising clients to be monitoring the real-time demand for their products ...
Supply chain challenges. How FMCG can win.
Despite working with many FMCG companies and understanding and knowing about issues throughout the supply chain I am still shocked when I visit local supermarkets. The days of wandering in and seeing full shelves of produce now seem long gone. Read more here on pages 42 - 43. ...
Oliver Wight – Opportunites for 2023
In 2023, we believe a two-tier economy will emerge with sectors such as retail and hospitality struggling as the UK enters recession. The more resilient industries such as pharmaceuticals and some FMCG goods such as alcohol and tobacco will continue to do well, writes Kirsty Braines, CEO of Oliver W...