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Managing a supply chain is not for the faint-hearted. Geopolitical tensions, extreme weather, and piracy are continual challenges, and there are the unanticipated events like some bloke parking his container ship broadside in the Suez Canal. Carolyn Park is the Vice President, Supply Chain Optimisation at RS Group and recognises all these obstacles. She tells
RS Group revenues slipped 1% to £2.88 billion in its 2025/26 financial year. Pre-tax profit rose 7% to £220 million. “Revenue was broadly flat in challenging markets, but we gained share with most major suppliers and saw stronger momentum in the second half, particularly in Asia Pacific and US & Canada, with EMEA also returning
Procurement of components is a key consideration within the electronics manufacturing market and one that presents real challenges. The growing complexity of global supply chains, and disruption within them, means procurement professionals in this space are having to find ways of mitigating risk, to keep production moving. Some of the contributing factors to the challenges
RS Group has announced its acquisition of BPX Group, a specialist distributor of industrial automation and control products. The deal will see BPX become part of the RS Group. A compelling strategic and commercial fit As a result of this acquisition, BPX is now part of a global organisation with circa 8,500 employees, serving millions
RS Group has reported a like for like 1% revenue decline to £1.4 billion for the half year, in line with expectations. Profit before tax advanced 7% to £112 million. The Group reported growth in Q2 and a 0.4% increase in gross margin. RS Group CEO Simon Pryce commented: “I’m pleased our performance in the