Supply Chain and Logistics Management

'SupplyChain Prof' Richard Wilding OBE and Carl Kuehl talk about the challenges of brick and mortar retailers in the UK, the advent of 'omni-channel' and the changing purchasing habits of consumers. They end the episode with a glimpse into what a stroll along your local high street could look like in the near future.

'Supply Chain Prof' Richard Wilding OBE and Carl Kuehl unpack the CO2 Crisis that is currently causing rationing and production stops in the UK food and beverage industry. They discuss how interdependence between two seemingly different supply chains can be a source of major risks and disruption.

In this episode of Supply Chain Reaction, Cranfield University's 'Supply Chain Prof' Richard Wilding OBE and Carl Kuehl unpack Industry 4.0 and the impact it is having on supply chains. They explore 9 different elements and how they are combined to create disruptive supply chain innovation.

In this episode, Cranfield University's 'Supply Chain Prof' Richard Wilding OBE and Carl Kuehl discuss internal supply chain risks, their complexity and how managers can make sure they don't cause chaos.

Cranfield University's 'Supply Chain Prof' Richard Wilding OBE and Carl Kuehl discuss external supply chain risks and the importance of a clear corporate and supply chain strategy as a first step to effective risk management.

Cranfield University's 'Supply Chain Prof' Richard Wilding OBE and Carl Kuehl discuss one of the more highly publicised recent supply chain disruptions in the UK: the KFC chicken crisis. Using this case, they explore the importance of effective supply chain relationships and how to effectively manage them.

Dr Leila Alinaghian introduces the Social Network Analysis for Supply Chains module

For companies concerned about risk in their supply chain, Professor Richard Wilding offers a solution.

Prof Richard Wilding OBE talks to Dr John Lockton, Managing Director of LCP Consulting about the differences between multichannel and omnichannel. Many brands are already having multichannel interactions with customers, but an integrated approach - across offline and online - is the next destination on the map for many. As the internet and eCommerce has developed, businesses have realised that operating models need to be reviewed in order to maintain a consistent brand and offer an efficient and effective service level for the customer. Having a clear vision across all the functions and effective communications with employees is vital to embark on the journey of becoming truly omnichannel - Part of the Agile Supply Chain Research Club Speaker Series: http://bit.ly/ed1G2X

Andrea Abrahams, General Director, talks about the carbon management programme, BP Target Neutral, which works to the framework of reduce, replace and neutralise. Andrea also gives an example of where offsetting is a part of the carbon management strategy.