suppliers
Coverage of suppliers in the Nexus archive.
- As airlines struggle, their suppliers are flying high
Airlines are struggling while their suppliers are thriving, with the supply chain currently buoyant. However, the long-term success of suppliers depends on the performance of aviation customers.
- Students allege spoiled food served at AU hostel; V-C orders stricter monitoring
Students at AU hostel alleged spoiled food was served, prompting them to present a vessel of alleged spoiled egg curry to the Vice-Chancellor. The university responded by introducing daily food inspections, student participation in monitoring, and stricter accountability for staff and suppliers.
- An Iron Ore Empire ‘Built on Trust’ Began to Raise Doubts
Radiant World, an iron ore company, raised doubts about its empire despite boasting a diverse network of suppliers and counterparties in a 2024 corporate presentation.
- Bath & Body works is on a quest for another billion-dollar scent
Bath & Body Works is seeking to develop a new billion-dollar scent through its close-knit network of suppliers. The company aims to leverage this collaboration to boost sales.
- The AI boom's historical warning
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) warns that the current AI investment boom resembles past technological booms like canals, railroads, and the internet, which led to economic downturns. The report highlights risks of a potential bust if AI's productivity payoffs fail to materialize, stressing vulnerabilities in a global economy reliant on this investment surge.
- Less remote work improves automaker-supplier relations
Back-to-office mandates from major automakers are improving relations with suppliers, according to a study. The shift away from remote work appears to be yielding positive outcomes for automaker-supplier collaborations.
- Passport to £££: Home Office adds £216M to travel doc contract before a single bid's been placed
The Home Office increased the value of its passport production contract to £576 million, pushed back the start date by a year, and raised annual costs by a third. The UK now issues eight million passports annually.