Latest on supply chain disruption
Read our latest features and articles on planning for supply chain disruptions.
Climate change hazards in supply chains ‘should be priority’
- Article
- 27 Nov 2023
- ICAEW Insights
As COP28 approaches, a new report from the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors urges business leaders and boards to focus on ESG risks within their supply chains.
ICAEW member insights: October 2023
- Article
- 27 Oct 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Business confidence reduced in Q3 due to economic challenges, regulation and construction delays. Interest rates and finance issues were also causes for concern raised by members.
ESG for SMEs: future proofing supply chains
- Article
- 08 Sep 2023
- ICAEW Insights
The impacts that environmental, social and governance issues can have on supply chains is stark, but if SMEs don’t comply with new ESG rules they could also risk their entire business.
The late payments problem: a growth killer for SMEs
- Article
- 21 Aug 2023
- ICAEW Insights
At a recent ICAEW round table discussing payment and regulation challenges for small businesses, attendees called for better partnerships with larger companies – and an easier path to funding.
Supply chain human rights issues a huge challenge for CEOs
- Article
- 08 Aug 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Mid-market corporates’ concerns lead the field, posing broader implications for global trade, says latest Supply Chain Barometer from procurement specialists Proxima.
Suppliers to large UK companies face sustainability scrutiny
- Article
- 09 Dec 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Large UK public companies are now required to report on climate-related issues – but all companies, irrespective of size, within their supply chains must also reduce their emissions so that the larger organisations comply with the rules.
How to assess the risks within your supply chains
- Article
- 11 Oct 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Advances in digitisation are great for businesses, but they’re also helping organisations to review their supply chains and identify the potential risks from cyber attacks.
Supply chain challenges: where are we now?
- Article
- 26 Sep 2022
- ICAEW Insights
How are businesses coping with persistent, global supply chain issues – and which concerns are looming on the horizon?
Reports
Financial management implications of Coronavirus
- Helpsheets and support
- 2020
- PDF (227kb)
Finance professionals are key in supporting their businesses through the Coronavirus crisis. Most will be working through the issues and helping their businesses respond. This financial management guide responds to member feedback and aims to help members consider the actions they may need to take.
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Special Report 61: The UK economy
- Report
- 2018
- PDF (1,617kb)
This report explores many of the hot topics now facing the UK and global economy.
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Special Report 57: Export for growth
- Report
- 2017
- PDF (5,674kb)
This report provides a practical and useful guide to global exporting and includes interviews with SME exporters.
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Special Report 53: Financial strategy: forecasting issues
- Report
- 2016
- PDF (3,848kb)
This quarterly report discusses high level issues surrounding forecasting - the risk and rewards of making them and global issues which may affect your forecasts.
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Special Report 45: Risk and recovery
- Report
- 2014
- PDF (2,916kb)
From how the ISO can assist with risk assessments to dealing with insurance claims, this practical and useful report provides guidance to this topic of concern to us all.
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Audit tendering: the requirements of the revised Code and Guidance on Audit Committees
- Helpsheets and support
- 2012
- PDF (698kb)
Audit Review: TECHNICAL NOTE Issued: September 2012
Finance Function: a framework for analysis
- Thought leadership report
- 2011
- PDF (694kb)
Building effective finance functions is a key concern of organisations and finance professionals. This report provides a foundation for considering the key challenges and a reference source for those analysing or researching the role of the finance function.
SME Access to Finance Research report July 2009
- Report
- 2009
- PDF (806kb)
The research was carried out through a series of qualitative in-depth interviews with senior partners within the largest 40 accounting firms with responsibility for SME issues.
Webinars
Supply chain cyber security series
- Webinar
- 22 Sep 2022
Your business is only as secure as its weakest link. Watch this series to understand and manage supply chain cyber security risk.
5144 reasons you should take the Modern Slavery Act seriously
- Webinar
- 01 Dec 2020
Nick Wildgoose, a supply chain risk management expert, provides a brief background on the Act itself and international context and potential developments.
Supply chain assurance in the retail sector
- Webinar
- 16 Oct 2020
Abigail Harper talks through a risk-based approach to providing supply chain assurance within the retail sector.
Reducing the risk of supply chain fraud
- Webinar
- 09 May 2018
This webinar goes through practical steps to reduce the likelihood of your business suffering from supply chain fraud.
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Cyber protection of the supply chain
- Webinar
- 13 Oct 2017
Learn from our experience at the MOD. A cost effective, risk-based approach to addressing cyber exposure across your supply chain.
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Protecting your profits from chain supply disruptions
- Article
- 26 Jan 2010
- PDF (2,373kb)
Presentation slides from 26 Jan 2010
eBooks
The ICAEW Library & Information Service provides full text access to a selection of key business and reference eBooks from leading publishers. eBooks are available to logged-in ICAEW members, ACA students and other entitled users. If you are unable to access an eBook, please see our Help and support advice or contact library@icaew.com.
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Imports
- eBook chapter
- 2016
- Andrew Rimmer
- Spiramus
This chapter explains the operation of VAT and trade tariffs for goods imported into or within the European Union. It includes advice on Authorised Economic Operators (AEOs) and the customs procedures for imports across the various transport methods.
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Winning with partners: a practical guide to international expansion for SMEs
- eBook
- 2013
- David Sellings, Viveka Odlen Persson
- Me4U
Aimed at managers of small-to-medium size companies (SMEs) interested in establishing a partner-based export business.
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Changing auditors
- eBook
- 2013
- Mike Metcalf
- ICSA Publishing
Provides an explanation of the statutory rules on auditor appointment, the termination of the old auditor’s appointment, and professional and contractual matters.
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Insightful quality: beyond continuous improvement
- eBook
- 2012
- Frank Fair, Victor Sower
- Business Expert Press
Operations management from a US perspective.
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Managing commodity price risk: a supply chain perspective
- eBook
- 2012
- Janet L. Hartley, George A. Zsidisin
- Business Expert Press
Managing price volatility from a US perspective.
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Better business decisions using cost modeling
- eBook
- 2012
- Victor E. Sower
- Business Expert Press
Discusses the benefits of using cost modeling for procurement, operations, and supply chain professionals.
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Currency rate volatility and Small and Medium Enterprises
- eBook chapter
- 2012
- Janet L. Hartley, George A. Zsidisin
- Business Expert Press
This chapter begins with a discussion of how supply chain managers can modify the process for managing currency exchange rate risk when sourcing or selling products or services from or to other countries. A process appropriate for managing commodity price risk at larger companies is suggested, along with some guidance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on how they can manage commodity price risk.
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Supply chain planning and analytics: the right product in the right place at the right time
- eBook
- 2011
- Gerald Feigin
- Business Expert Press
Supply chain management from a US perspective.
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Supply chain finance in the trenches
- Article
- 01 Oct 2023
- J. Stephen McNally
Former Campbell's Soup supply chain finance executive J.Stephen McNally shares stories 'from the trenches' on how CFOs and their teams can effectively collaborate with their cross-functional colleagues in supply chain management to mitigate supply chain disruption and build stronger operations.
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The CFO as supply chain manager
- Article
- 01 Jun 2023
- Thomas G.Canace, Ayaz Jaffer, Paul E.Juras
The CFO and finance team are well positioned to mitigate the prolonged supply chain disruptions that have challenged cash flow and profitability. Strategic Finance magazine shares insights from several CFOs on the short-term and long-term ways they're addressing supply chain disruptions.
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You've suffered a supply chain disruption: Now what?
- Article
- 01 Mar 2022
- Robert J.Trent
You may not be able to avoid supply chain disruptions, but you can take steps to assess your company's vulnerability, risk exposure and courses of action as quickly as possible. Robert J.Trent contrasts examples of companies which handled a supply chain disruption well, vs examples of companies which were slow to adapt.
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The great supply chain disruption
- Article
- 01 Mar 2022
- Abe Eshkenazi, Bob Trebilcock
A panel of three supply chain leaders discuss how their organizations responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they're preparing for the next inevitable disruption.
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The future of global supply chains in a post-COVID-19 world
- Article
- 01 Feb 2022
- Valentina De Marchi, Rajat Panwar, Jonatan Pinkse
This article maps the changes occurring in supply-chain planning and management in a post-COVID-19 world. It also draws conclusions about how configurations of global supply chains might change: automation and digitalization are likely to play a key role in these transitions.
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Supply pain
- Article
- 01 Apr 2021
- Russ Banham
The onset of the pandemic reduced the global flow of goods. But when demand suddenly snapped back, supply chains proved less resilient. The article looks at some possible supply-chain solutions for CFOs to implement.
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Managing post-pandemic supply chains
- Article
- 01 Sep 2020
- Willy C.Shih
After the Covid-19 pandemic, companies need to make their supply chains more resilient. Here's how.
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Blockchain: Next on food supply chain menu
- Article
- 01 Nov 2017
- John R.Yuva
The food supply chain has a new ally in blockchain to help grapple with safety and regulatory issues. A transparent supply network can help prevent fraud and food safety breaches. The article looks at tuna exporter Thai Union as a case study of implementing digital traceability in supply chains.
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Articles and books in the Library collection
The collection of the ICAEW Library & Information Service includes a range of articles, books and reports on purchasing and supply chain management. Use the links below to see what we have available in our Library catalogue (Libcat).
Fundamentals of risk management: understanding, evaluating and implementing effective risk management
- Library book
- 2018
- P.Hopkin
- Kogan Page
A comprehensive introduction to commercial and business risk for students and risk professionals. It provides a full analysis of the changes in contemporary risk areas including supply chain, cyber risk, risk culture and appetite, improvements in risk management documentation and statutory risk reporting.
Financing trade and international supply chains: commerce across borders, finance across frontiers
- Library book
- 2014
- A.R.Malaket
- Gower
The book includes observations on the effective use of traditional mechanisms such as documentary letters of credit, as well as an overview of emerging supply chain finance solutions and programmes.
External resources - organisations and reports
Deloitte - Supply chain collection
- Deloitte
Deloitte's latest resources on topical global supply chain disruption issues, and how to build a resilient and customer-centric supply chain.
CDP Global Supply Chain Report 2019/20
- CDP
Annual CDP report looking at large companies and their efforts to create sustainable supply chains. It explores which environmental actions buyers should consider integrating into purchasing processes when looking to reduce risk, drive environmental action and meet public commitments.
Mitigating supply chain risk
- Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
Resources and tips on mitigating supply chain risk from CIPS, a professional body representing individuals and organisations in the field of purchasing and supply chain management. The CIPS Risk and Resilience Assessment Tool is free and open to all organisations, to help with identifying risks in your supply chain and providing guidance to mitigate key areas of risk.
Creating resilient supply chains: a practical guide
- Cranfield University School of Management
This 2003 Cranfield University School of Management report provides insight and practical tools to assist managers in improving the resilience of their organisation's supply chain networks. The report was accompanied by Understanding Supply Chain Risk: A Self-Assessment Workbook, which provides model worksheets to assist companies in identifying and planning for vulnerability and resilience in their supply chains.
Five tips: How to map your supply chain
- Supply Management
With natural disasters, economic pressures and health and safety failures increasingly impacting global supply chains, mapping the supply chain down through every tier is the only way to mitigate a growing burden of risk. To avoid the pitfalls, here are five top tips on mapping out your supply chain.
BCI Supply Chain Resilience Report 2023
- Business Continuity Institute
Report from the Business Continuity Institute, exploring trends in logistics and supply chain management. Requires free registration to access.
Seven steps to protect supply chains from extreme weather events
- Supply Management
A University of Maryland study of 12,000 pharmaceutical, automotive and tech company supplier sites across the US, China and Taiwan has found just 11% are fully prepared for climate-related disruption. The article lists seven steps recommended by the study to bolster supply chain resilience to climate risk.
Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (GSCPI)
- Federal Reserve Bank of New York
The GSCPI index tracks the state of global supply chains using data from the transportation and manufacturing sectors. It is updated monthly.
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