It’s Chinese New Year, and 2023 is the year of the Rabbit. But given that celebrations are already well underway, consider you and your supply chain – tortoised. Yes, that’s a term straight from our Smart Directions dictionary! Definition: what happens to the global economy when China (and other neighbouring countries) close both production and Read More
Ok, so it’s not a conversation we’re having often at Smart Directions HQ, but the commitment we make to all our clients, regardless of their size or sector, is to offer a service that is reliable, cost-effective and, if needed, bespoke. So why is it important to always give the most accurate measurements and information Read More
The country has been launched into a winter of discontent, with strikes happening practically everywhere. Nurses, rail workers, Royal Mail Strikes, ambulance drivers, bus drivers and teachers are just a few of the workers walking out about disputes over pay, pensions, and conditions as we all struggle to cope with soaring inflation. As a result, Read More
The global supply chain has been put through the wringer: a global pandemic, the Ukraine War, the blocking of the Suez Canal, and mass labour shortages. Will these issues with supply chains improve in 2023? It looks unlikely that normal will resume anytime soon, so your business will have to adapt to minimise the impact Read More
Over the years, several Americanisms and cultures have been adopted over here in the UK. Take Black Friday as an example. Originally, it was an annual US-only shopping date that coincided with Thanksgiving. Now, it’s a global phenomenon where shoppers can take advantage of deals on just about anything. This year, it falls on November Read More
