FOREWORD RAIL AND INTERMODAL COME TO THE FORE
“ With the recent headwinds facing ocean container shipping , rail is very important to the movement of goods ”
ON THE COVER : Sari Mackay , Supply Chain Lead at Accenture ANZ , outlines the growing importance of supplier collaboration platforms . Read the feature on page 128
RAIL AND INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION ARE STILL GIVING NUMEROUS COMPANIES THE EDGE AMID ONGOING VOLATILITY AND DESPITE RAPID MODERNISATION EFFORTS We know all too well that supply chains are continuing to evolve at a rapid pace in a bid to meet the demands of an ever-changing global business environment . What ’ s more , demand for increased resiliency has surged following a litany of well-documented disruptions to global trade . Interestingly , and as we discover in this month ’ s edition of Supply Chain Digital , rail and intermodal transportation are coming to the fore in spite of modernisation efforts and coming to the rescue as shippers negotiate disruption in various regions . As our interviewees discuss , these transport methods still offer numerous advantages that contribute to efficiency , cost-effectiveness and sustainability . They remain perfectly viable and reliable options when preferred options fall by the wayside . Elsewhere , experts from Accenture and o9 solutions dive into the evolution of supplier collaboration platforms , while leaders at Schneider Electric and TCO Certified shed light on the circular economy and its multiple benefits . You ’ ll also find our nod to Ernest Nicolas , CSCO at HP , a true trailblazer in the supply chain field . Enjoy !
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