11 January 2021

An Innovative Relationship: Digitisation, Marketing and Supply Chain

Fundamentally if we get the marketing right, we drive demand creation and thus we directly impact the supply chain strategy. There is no doubt that consumer habits have evolved and have been accelerated by the global pandemic. This is not simply about the channels which we all buy from, but also cyclical buying habits that link with optimisation of inventory and distribution.

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23 November 2020

Robert Smith in conversation with Philip Greenfield, International Supply Chain & Logistics Executive

Walter James recently spoke with Philip Greenfield, an International multi-channel Supply Chain and Logistics Executive with 30 years hands-on experience in EMEA, Asia and North America specializing in Retail, FMCG, Luxury and eCommerce. Philip shared his insights around a number of topics including supply chain transformation, the role of a supply chain leader today and the growing future of e-commerce.

18 November 2020

Lockdown 2.0: What’s the difference from the first time around?

Lockdown 2.0 presents its own challenges and opportunities to both workers and their employers. In line with the first Lockdown, redundancies continue to rise throughout the second and third quarter of 2020. Despite the UK being better prepared for the introduction of new Lockdown measures, and the extension of the Job Retention Scheme until March 2021.

26 October 2020

Courageous Leaders & Purpose: Increasing the momentum for change.

Last month Sir David Attenborough reached 1 million Instagram followers in only 4 hours and 44 minutes. 1 million. 4 hours 44 minutes. This social media ‘success’ really does make us reflect on the altering priority of consumers young and old as the legendary David continues to speak to entire generations and change the way we consider our physical environment.

14 October 2020

CEO James Absalom in conversation with Yannis Skoufalos, Former Global Supply Chain Officer, P&G

James Absalom talks with Yannis Skoufalos, who's worked in the space of supply network at Procter & Gamble across Europe, North America and Latin America for 35 years.

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9 June 2020

Walter James donates a percentage of their 2020 profits to support Black Lives Matter

Global executive search and human capital advisory firm Walter James have always been champions of fairness and equality. With the recent events that have taken place in the US with George Floyd, it sends a stark reminder that in many situations, globally, the colour of your skin can still greatly affect how you are treated.