Supply Chain Management
45 whitepapers and resources
Supply Chain Management
The importance of supply chain operational resilience during Covid-19
With many staff working remotely, this podcast focuses on how insurers have managed their operations during the Covid-19 pandemic and the importance of supply chain operational resilience.
Spotlight: Vehicle replacement - the evolution of mobility
A new decade sparks an urgent need for motor insurance providers to adapt to the needs of a changing motoring community. Produced by Europcar, this content focuses on how motor insurers can address the need for a wider range of policyholder mobility options when their vehicles are off the road.
The insurance supply chain: Managing third parties from risk to resilience
With Covid-19 amplifying the importance of supply chain resilience within the insurance value chain, this content highlights why insurance firms, including insurers and brokers need to exercise more control over third parties to enhance overall resilience.
Driving forward: Navigating supply chain risk in the automotive industry
With the advent of new technologies, the complexity of manufacturing cars has increased exponentially. This article highlights why the ability to identify and proactively address supplier risks is critical to the sustainability of both the automotive industry and the insurance industry.
Why it's time for insurance companies to adopt a cheque replacement strategy
For many insurers cheques are still a key part of the B2B payments process, yet the truth is that this venerable payment mechanism is past its sell-by date. This article highlights why insurance bosses need to invest in replacing this outdated process with innovative new platforms.
Supply chain focus: How ADAS is shifting the goalposts in motor repair
With positive claims experience being one of the most important aspects of policyholder retention, the impact of the supplier on their journey will come under increased scrutiny. Pete Marsden, managing director at National Windscreens, highlights how ADAS is shifting the goalposts in motor repair.
Supply chain focus: How TPAs view the changing landscape
Supply chain procurement continues to evolve against a backdrop of consolidation among both insurers and third-party administrators. In this article, Edward Murray looks at how tendering is changing from the demands on suppliers to the length of partnerships.
B2B payments: Time for insurers to turn a cost centre into a revenue stream
Like many organisations, insurers are getting a raw deal when it comes to B2B payments. This whitepaper looks at why inefficient B2B payment processes are holding back insurers from achieving profitability and why it’s time for the industry to turn a cost centre into a revenue stream.
Three reasons why insurers choose Optal for B2B payments
In the quest to reduce costs and become more efficient through digital technologies, supplier payments is an area often overlooked within insurance. This guide highlights three reasons why global insurers are choosing Optal to optimise their payment processes and strip out hidden inefficiencies.
VAN added value stories: Data security officer's story
The Data Security or Data Protection Officer is an increasingly vital role within the insurance sector, especially following the implementation of GDPR. This short guide highlights how Optal’s Virtual Account Numbers (VANs) can be used by insurers to mitigate the risks of a data breach occurring.