Supply Chain Digital Magazine June 2024 | Page 92

OPERATIONS

“ One train carrying goods takes several HGVs travelling between cities off the roads , reducing congestion and environmental impact ”

SIMON WHALLEY ASSOCIATE PARTNER PA CONSULTING

S upply chains continue to evolve in a variety of ways to meet the demands of a rapidly changing global business environment .

And yet , despite the prevalence of substantial digitisation and modernisation programmes , both rail and intermodal transport remain crucial , offering numerous advantages that contribute to efficiency , cost-effectiveness and sustainability .
Ultimately , businesses want a reliable and responsive supply chain . Orders that have to wait , arrive late , are damaged or even lost will eat into a business ’ margins and , worse still , impact negatively on reputation .
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