Proxima is a leading procurement and supply chain consulting firm, part of Bain & Company
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11 Nov 2024
The US election result is set to impact global trade. Our expert, @simongeale, spoke to @TechRoundUK on how tariffs and economic shifts may push companies to rethink supply chains under Trump.
Read Simon’s insights on navigating this changing landscape: bit.ly/3AAZZOl
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14 Oct 2024
With ongoing disruptions, businesses are bolstering supply chains through alternative sourcing, storage, and delivery strategies. Our expert John Carter shares how AI and machine learning can be game changers for navigating these challenges with @SupplyChainD.
Read more here: bit.ly/3NmR1qF
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10 Oct 2024
Ocean carriers are still navigating turbulent waters in 2024, as challenges associated with port congestion, drought, and geopolitical tensions persist. Our VP Spencer Shute shares insights with @Logisticsmgmt on how shippers can stay resilient amidst rising costs and market volatility 🌊🚢 bit.ly/4gPQxHm
#SupplyChain #Shipping #Logistics #GlobalTrade
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7 Oct 2024
🚢 Last week's East and Gulf Coast dockworker strikes raised concerns about global supply chains. With the strike on pause and a contract extension until January 15, our VP Spencer Shute shares insights on navigating potential disruptions. Read more in @TransportTopics: bit.ly/4eLqYFr
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1 Oct 2024
45,000 dockworkers on strike at 36 ports across the East & Gulf Coasts🚢⚠️
Our VP Spencer Shute explains how manufacturers could be impacted by delays and price hikes in key sectors. Read more in @SDCExec: bit.ly/3Na3LRm
#SupplyChain #LaborStrikes #Logistics #Manufacturing
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24 Sep 2024
With over 85% of CEOs focusing on supply chain resilience, our 2024 Barometer Report reveals key insights. In @thetimes, our research points to how US-tied international companies are adapting and the rise of “right-shoring.
Download the full report to stay ahead. Read more here: bit.ly/3XxWzog
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12 Sep 2024
The fashion industry is facing supply chain disruptions & new sustainability regulations. Our Senior Consultant Hollie Prouse shares her strategies to cope with these disruptions with @Drapers.
Read more here: bit.ly/47qtq1N
#SupplyChain #Fashion
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9 Sep 2024
Our annual Supply Chain Barometer is out, offering key insights into businesses' concerns and decisions around global supply chain challenges based on a survey of 3,000 CEOs across the UK, US, DACH, and Benelux.
Discover what CEOs are prioritizing in their supply chains. Download the full report here: bit.ly/47i0FnI
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5 Sep 2024
The IT industry remains vulnerable to supply chain issues, worsened by the pandemic and increasing demand driven by AI adoption.
Our Principal Consultant, Sam Harris, discusses with @ITPro the need for resilient tech supply chains to avoid scarcity and price surges.
Read more: bit.ly/3Zh5ADD
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2 Sep 2024
In a recent interview with @CPOStrategy, our Senior Consultant Gemma Thompson highlights how resilience is key as businesses face “perpetual disruption.”
Read more here: bit.ly/3X0mNOK
#Proxima #Risk #Resilence #CPOStrategy
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29 Aug 2024
Our Principal Consultant Bridget McCormick shared her thoughts on the barriers to sustainable procurement in @CPOstrategy's most recent issue.
Read more of Bridget’s insights here: bit.ly/3Z7i7t1
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27 Aug 2024
Our Executive Vice President, @simongeale, spoke to @WSJ about the need for US importers to brace for the cost implications of trade tariffs, regardless of the outcome of the US election. Read more here: on.wsj.com/3MHShEN
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19 Aug 2024
Our Principal Consultant, Graeme Dick, outlined the impact that the upcoming minimum energy efficiency standards will have on the commercial property landscape in a recent @raconteur explainer article.
Read more here: bit.ly/4dHQcnt
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14 Aug 2024
In an article with @ILMagazine, our EVP @SimonGeale emphasizes the need to focus on the end-to-end #value chain to effectively adopt a demand-driven #supplychain to manage disruptions and evolving customer demands.
Read more: bit.ly/3AeJtmF
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12 Aug 2024
Our Principal Consultant Graeme Dick spoke to @CityAM about upcoming legislative changes to the minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES), highlighting that they may result in close to half of London’s commercial properties being unlettable by 2027.
Read more here: bit.ly/3YKxirM
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7 Aug 2024
In light of the recent E. coli outbreak, our Senior Consultant Hollie Prouse highlights the multitude of supply chain challenges facing the UK food sector in @theipaper, and how companies are responding.
Read more: bit.ly/3Sx41gG
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5 Aug 2024
As the UK drops down the global manufacturing rankings, our Senior Consultant Gemma Thompson discusses what is being done to rejuvenate the sector in @MT_editorial
Read more: bit.ly/4ceWD0e
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25 Jul 2024
Climate change is a critical issue for manufacturers, with extreme weather events disrupting organization’s entire supply chains.
Our Senior Consultant, Gemma Thompson, emphasizes the need for resilient #supplychain strategies in a recent interview with @IMechE: bit.ly/3LvwEH2
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23 Jul 2024
The Red Sea crisis & global port congestion is set to significantly impact retailers as they enter peak shipping season, according to our Senior Consultant Spencer Shute in @ChainStoreAge.
Read more: bit.ly/3Sc7m4m
#Proxima #Globalsupplychain
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11 Jul 2024
Our EVP @SimonGeale discusses the recent tariff increases on China-made imports by the White House in @ILMagazine, arguing that whilst these measures show the US's commitment to onshoring supply chains, they also challenge #netzero goals.
Read more on the latest global #supplychain developments: bit.ly/3Wh3FwL
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