Manufacturing has always been a complex chain where raw materials become inputs, inputs become materials, and materials become products. All within an intricate network of procurement, logistics, technical development, and services exchanged between companies, across industries, and between continents.
Now, the industry faces one of the largest transitions it has ever had to manage, as the demands to reduce climate impact in both their own organizations and in the goods they deliver to others are increasing. This challenges all working methods—from what is prioritized when making purchases to what is considered an optimal logistics solution.
The new sustainability reporting requirements through CSRD will make companies’ climate impacts clear through every part of their operations. The more complex the chain, the greater the work to be done.
It’s no coincidence that trend reports on the future of the chemical industry indicate that the supply chain is moving from back office to strategic center for companies that want to thrive in the coming years. The interdependence between parties in the manufacturing industry has always existed, but in times of change, old alliances are tested, and new partnerships emerge. LEGO’s initiative with a program for the entire value chain is an excellent example of how the end product can lead the way.
At Sekab, we constantly challenge our own supply chain and are happy to engage in discussions about yours. Because a supply chain is easier to carry when it’s carried together.
Sofia Winternell
Head of Procurement and Supply Chain
Sekab
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