NSG GROUP
John Wilgar , Chief Procurement Officer at NSG Group , talks about the fundamental changes the company is making to its procurement function to become more diverse and sustainable
What exactly is so exciting about glass ? Well , apart from being one of the most versatile materials on the planet , it links to any and every industry you can think of . From the windows of a house , skyscraper or aircraft to protecting drivers under a transparent umbrella that screens them from the elements , glass is pretty much everywhere in some form or another .
As an integral component of innovation in the 21st Century , glass is also key in facilitating some of the major technological shifts that require devices like phones , tablets , computers , and even safety cameras mounted to the inside of vehicles behind the car windscreen .
With innovation more widespread , the industry is scaling up growth while reducing its environmental and social impact , contributing to all innovative processes in between to ensure that materials are fit for a more sustainable future of construction , technology , and automotive manufacturing and , quite frankly , any industry .
Somewhat ironically , glass must be transparent , and the same must be said when sourcing materials , particularly in terms of sustainability . As far as sourcing goes , sustainability doesn ’ t come without
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