
Bridging strategy and execution: Making operations work as planned
Many organisations put significant effort into developing strategy, yet still struggle to see those plans translate into consistent operational performance.
Geopolitical activity has always had the power to redraw trade routes. But what’s occurred in the Strait of Hormuz of recent times is a reminder
Increased order volume by 30% without increasing headcount Used intelligent shipping to deliver 11,394 packages in a single month with 99% accuracy Achieved 25% of
Commentary from the Visual Media Association Executive General Manager – IR and Governance, Charles Watson Based on current information fuel rationing is not something we
For years, last‑mile delivery has been portrayed as the “ultimate bottleneck” of the supply chain—expensive, inefficient, and the hardest link in the fulfilment chain to
For years, sustainability and profitability have been framed as opposing forces. One implies long-term responsibility; the other, short-term financial performance. But as global markets evolve,
Warehouses are undergoing a dramatic transformation. Once viewed simply as storage facilities, they are now becoming high-tech hubs that power modern supply chains. Driven by
In the current volatile global economy, supply chains face constant disruption from economic instability, geopolitical tensions, shifting consumer demand and logistical challenges. Businesses that once
The digital commerce landscape fulfilment today is no longer just a back-end logistics function—it has become one of the most powerful competitive advantages in retail.
For Asia-Pacific shippers, the Red Sea is not an abstract geopolitical headline – it is a direct lever on cash flow, customer commitments and competitive
As the last mile now accounts for over 50% of total logistics costs globally, the partnership brings intelligence and orchestration to one of the most
In the recent years, rising logistics costs have become a defining force reshaping global supply chains. No longer driven solely by fuel prices or freight

Many organisations put significant effort into developing strategy, yet still struggle to see those plans translate into consistent operational performance.

Supply chain disruption has become the norm rather than the exception. Delays, shortages, rising costs, and constant firefighting are now

For line-haul operators running freight between capital cities, fuel accounts for between 30 and 40 percent of their total operating

Since mid-February, diesel prices have surged from around $1.75 per litre to north of $3 at the pump, and the

For decades retail competition was fought on the shop floor. Store location, visual merchandising and customer service were the key

Retailers across the globe are grappling with escalating logistics costs driven by higher fuel prices, labour shortages, carrier rate increases,

In theory, supply chain visibility promises clarity: real‑time tracking, informed decision‑making, and seamless coordination from origin to delivery. In practice,

For decades supply chains have been shaped by a competitive mindset—suppliers competing against suppliers, partners negotiating from opposing positions, and

Retail has always been obsessed with price. The lowest cost per unit, the best margin, the cheapest supplier—these have long

In global supply chains speed is often treated as a given. Goods move, systems update, and customers expect deliveries to

For years, the narrative around globalisation has been one of decline. Trade tensions, geopolitical conflict, and supply chain disruptions have

For decades supply chains were treated as back-end functions—necessary, but largely invisible. Their role was simple: move goods efficiently, reduce