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FTSE 100 Index Today: FTSE 100 companies recognize supply chain as key risk

Dec 1, 2024
3 min read
Table of Contents
  • 1. The Need for Transparency and Strategic Mitigation in FTSE 100 Companies
  • 2. Metro’s Advanced Supply Chain Technology
  • 3. The FTSE 100 index Gaining strength

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A recent study by the Boston Consulting Group, reveals that 72% of FTSE 100 companies now identify supply chain threats as a principal risk to their operations.

The FTSE 100 index is projected to increase by four points to reach 8291, following a positive close on Friday where it finished six points higher. This upward trend is supported by favorable economic indicators, including a surge in house prices and improved manufacturing figures from China, which have positively influenced market sentiment. The Caixin China General Manufacturing index showed a significant rise, contributing to a bullish outlook for Asian markets, including the FTSE 100.
 


The Need for Transparency and Strategic Mitigation in FTSE 100 Companies


Despite widespread recognition of these risks, only 54 out of the FTSE 100 companies have shared detailed mitigation strategies with shareholders. This lack of transparency highlights the need for improved communication regarding risk management.

To tackle these challenges, companies are adopting several strategies:
1. Supplier Engagement: Holding regular meetings with suppliers to discuss and monitor potential risks.

2. Risk Documentation: Creating and updating 'risk registers' to track supplier-specific risks.
Inventory Management: Keeping higher levels of 'buffer' stock to address short-term crises.

3. Diversification: Expanding supply chain sources to avoid disruptions.

Additionally, companies are leveraging technological solutions to bolster resilience. This includes implementing strong cybersecurity measures, using artificial intelligence for supply chain design and monitoring, deploying algorithms to identify high-risk raw materials, and conducting thorough assessments of suppliers' financial stability and infrastructure.

Supply chain risks have now reached boardroom discussions, with executive and audit committees actively involved. This shift underscores the critical importance of supply chain stability for overall business operations.

The findings stress the need for businesses to emphasize transparency, technological innovation, and strategic planning in supply chain management of the FTSE 100 companies. As risks continue to evolve, proactive risk management has become essential to corporate governance.
 


Metro’s Advanced Supply Chain Technology


Metro’s proprietary supply chain technology is designed to enhance visibility, control, and efficiency. Powered by AI, these solutions offer real-time insights into supply chain operations, allowing companies to anticipate disruptions and respond quickly. Key features include comprehensive purchase order management, multi-modal tracking and tracing, and consignment management tools. The MVT ECO platform also enables shippers to forecast, measure, and offset global supply chain emissions, aligning with sustainability objectives.

By integrating these advanced technologies, businesses can bolster their supply chain resilience and ensure operational continuity in today's complex global environment.

Metro is at the forefront of developing technologies and platforms that facilitate the creation of resilient, agile, and adaptable supply chains.

Combining visibility, control, environmental, and customs modules with critical digital trade document integrations, Metro provides an unparalleled supply chain platform.
 


The FTSE 100 index Gaining strength


The FTSE 100 index has been steadily ticking upwards in recent weeks on hopes the Bank of England will cut interest rates as inflation falls steadily back down to the central bank's 2% target rate.

By making borrowing less expensive, lower interest rates discourage saving and can increase borrowing for home purchases and business investments, helping to breathe life back into the economy. It would be the first cut since March 2020. Dan Coatsworth, investment analyst at AJ Bell, said: "The Bank of England is now expected start cutting rates before the US Federal Reserve sharpens its knife and that's led to divergent fortunes for the respective currencies."

Axel Rudolph, senior market analyst at IG, said the "de-escalation in the Middle East" also played its part to propel the FTSE 100 index to its new record.
 


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Frances Wang
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Table of Contents
  • 1. The Need for Transparency and Strategic Mitigation in FTSE 100 Companies
  • 2. Metro’s Advanced Supply Chain Technology
  • 3. The FTSE 100 index Gaining strength

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