HELLO AND WELCOME TO the November Issue of Supply Chain Digital .

Our cover story this month comes from our exclusive interview with Maersk UK and Ireland , revealing how it is using digital channels to enhance its customer relationships .

Allergan heads up our interesting selection of company profiles this month ; from relatively humble beginnings , the pharmaceutical company has developed its supply chain to cater for a global customer-base .

We explore how home and DIY giant Homebase has strengthened its position in the UK market . This issue also looks at how Atuabo Free Port is poised to become a strategic asset supporting Ghana ’ s oil and gas industry .

Last but not least , we examine British American Tobacco ’ s leading position in Southern Africa and how the multinational has faced off competition from other players , as well as the illegal tobacco trade .

Sam Jermy

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