Supply Chain
The Role of Buildings in a Smart City’s Circular Economy
March 24th, 2022Securing the Security of the Global Physical Security Market
March 22nd, 2022
The Security of Supply & Supply of Security
Despite almost two years of challenges and uncertainty posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the global physical security market has demonstrated a remarkable degree of resilience. The pandemic is reshaping the industry, turbo-charging certain emerging business models, whilst it also continues to make our societies safer; not just from the pandemic but also from crime and […]
Your Building Is Only As Green As Its Supply Chain
Green buildings are nothing new. In fact, the energy efficiency of a wide range of building systems and operational practices have been hallmarks of the smart building movement that has been evolving over the last few decades. However, the sustainability of buildings is about more than just operational efficiency, they must also incorporate environmentally responsible […]
Taking the Next Step in Standardized Construction for an “Office 1.0” Target
“The model the [construction] industry has defaulted to is based around design and build, where responsibility to complete the building design is passed down the supply chain. It has been driven by a desire to protect investment returns and transfer risk. But it has become a barrier to innovation,” says Neil Pennell, head of design […]
Seven-Eleven Launches First of Many Indoor Farms in Japan
Indoor farms have been emerging for some years now with a multitude of pioneering projects showing what could be possible with the technology; but for it to become a significant player in our food supply chain it needs big projects that put it on the map. Just such a project will turn its lights on […]
The Smart Connected Supply Chain Ecosystem for Smart Cities and Buildings
“Smart connected ecosystems combined with artificial intelligence integrated in products is game changing and disruptive,” says Frank Vorrath, VP of Global Supply Chain at Johnson Controls, on the topics of traditional business and the smart building sector. Vorrath highlights the supply chain ecosystem, comprising of the entire supply and value chains, as central to success […]
Security Systems in the Channel: What Will Tomorrow’s Distribution Model Look Like?
The traditional distribution model for Physical Security products right across the globe, was often referred to as “box shifting”, it offered products off the shelf but with few value add services. This is now rapidly morphing into a sophisticated system delivering value add services that its clients are now demanding. This article uses information from […]