When it comes to global supply chains , one word continues to dominate , regardless of industry sector : complexity . Challenges such as heightened customer demand and a ceaseless focus on driving down costs mean that companies must find ways to transform their existing processes .

In our cover story in this issue we look more closely at Shell Lubricants . The company , which carries out tens of millions of deliveries to customers and distributors worldwide per year , has ripped up the rulebook when it comes to supply chain management .

Capgemini ’ s global CSO , James Robey , discusses with us the

challenges of sustainability , both internally and externally . He stresses that the first step must be an understanding of the material impacts of your business from an environmentally sustainable perspective .

The twin themes of supply chain and sustainability are present through this issue . For example , we hear how Saudi Arabian business Petro Rabigh is focusing on its procurement strategy , and discover why Halliburton is coupling the latest technology with a competitive shift in how it manages its supply chain . In addition , we take a deep-dive into growth being driven by an aggressive supply chain transformation at Petronas Lubricants .

Enjoy the issue ! Marcus Lawrence marcus . lawrence @ bizclikmedia .

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