Browsing: Logistics & Supply Chain

We hear all the time about the power of social media, but that power was demonstrated with a vengeance last week when a leading supply chain professional found himself at the centre of a storm with questions being asked in parliament

One of the UK’s leading food retailers last week announced that it was starting to produce all its frozen beef from its own dedicated production facility – not only ensuring full traceability but also giving it one of the shortest supply chains in the sec

The growth of e-commerce means that competition in the retail market is getting ever more intense with a growing numbers of e-tailers offering cut price deals

Almost two thirds of companies put a high priority of improving supply chain visibility, a new survey from the Aberdeen Group has revealed

How do you go about understanding the problems faced by your suppliers and customers?

Getting paid is still tough, but buyers are becoming far more aware of the plight of suppliers and are using new financial tools to help cash flow through the chain more easily. By Nick Allen