Procurement trends in CPG have been impacted by automation, sustainability, and strategic long-term planning in a post-pandemic market. ​The past few years have seen a seismic shift in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. Supply chain issues, changes in consumer preferences, and shifts to digital points of sale have all accelerated emergent trends in the […]

Facing unprecedented global change and shifting patterns of consumer behaviour, the CPG industry must embrace technological solutions to thrive. ​The COVID pandemic and its effects on all levels of consumer behaviour have been felt strongly across the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. CPG players need to respond by increasing their investment in strategic planning, to adapt to […]

Attracting top talent within the competitive e-commerce space is all about developing values and ownership. As a rapidly growing industry, e-commerce is widely expected to gain market share as consumer preferences shift further towards online sales. The pandemic accelerated changes in consumer behaviour, to the point that established companies – as well as those just […]

​With ever increasing environmental challenges to overcome in Asia Pacific, the region’s Energy and Chemical (E&C) industry increasingly seeks to improve its sustainability and transformation efforts. Yet the fruits of these efforts extend beyond environmental responsibility. Particularly in the area of chemical supply chain/procurement, this renewed focus on green initiatives has begun to attract both […]

The current energy crisis is unavoidable and will get worse without clear-headed and decisive action at all levels. Each time a thriving and stable post-pandemic economy appears on the horizon, new challenges seem to emerge, blocking or diverting the way to recovery. These have included social unrest, regional conflict, inflation, and extreme weather events accelerated […]

Cultural and economic changes caused by the pandemic have led to a high turnover rate within the business world – a phenomenon known as the ‘Great Resignation’. Despite mass vaccination and the general loosening of restrictions, this global employment trend shows no signs of slowing down this year. As a result, employers are now having difficulty attracting […]