Retail organisations are facing a seismic shift in the markets they serve – from multiple channels to international expansion. But are the systems in place to fulfil orders and manage returns across this altered and highly complex landscape?
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With greater supply chain risks and increased complexity, do we have the right structures and people in place to realise the potential of intelligent procurement?
Banks have taken quite a bashing over the past few years. First there were the heavy (and for some, continuing) losses, then there was payment protection mis-selling and the Libor scandal, plus the ongoing rumblings about the bonus culture
With ‘click and collect’ now described as ‘mandatory’ by many e-commerce experts the implications for retail supply chains are significant and far-reaching – how will they cope with the challenges?
Rising commodity prices, market volatility and concerns over the stability of the Euro are weighing heavily on corporate supply chains. Cash-flow is still a core concern for many suppliers – and when suppliers face difficulties, buyers need to tread caref
GLIT – goods lost in transit – is an increasing problem as online shopping grows and less than honest customers find it can be an almost foolproof way for acquiring a few extras. What can retailers and carriers do?
Industry leaders will be sharing the secrets of their success when the Extended Supply Chain conference returns to London next month. We look at what’s in store
Everyone knows that supply chain collaboration is a good thing – or do they? Only one fifth of finance directors view their suppliers as strategic partners, according to a survey by Expense Reduction Analysts, a firm of procurement advisors
Oracle hosted a day long session for senior supply chain executives in UK to share best practices and hear how other customers’ are using its’ value chain solutions
“We will open up our supply chain and give you more information than any retailer has before to enable you to make informed choices about the food you buy for your family.”
