Greg Black investigates how value can be created for customers by taking an holistic approach to the supply chain. He highlights the benefits that can be derived from perceiving the supply chain as a strategic tool rather than each element as disparate op
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The efficient management of mobile assets such as beer kegs is now possible – and it’s not just the technology that’s innovative.
How do you create an on-demand supply chain, where an infinitely expandable network of suppliers and buyers can collaborate with each other, and where no integration is needed? Snap-on and find out.
With dubious EU recycling initiatives looming, returns handling is taking centre stage.
New ELA vice-president, Giulio Aguiari recently chaired the Eurolog 2003 conference. This is his personal report on the proceedings.
Is it time for the supply chain management function to reclaim the missing link in the ‘requisition to payment’ cycle?
Companies entering Asian markets have a lot to understand – from political and regulatory issues to physical infrastructure and communications matters – if they are to gain a winning position. So, how do you arrive at a supply chain strategy appropriate t
Led by the new vertical retailers, there is now more demand for services such as price ticketing, reduced packaging, security tagging and packing by store. But are retailers pegging their hopes too firmly on electronics?
The aftermarket business is changing fast. Peter Eglinton identifies what needs to be considered in order for companies to remain competitive
Faced with an array of legacy systems across more than 200 companies worldwide – and driven by a need to forge more efficient links with trading partners – consumer products giant, Unilever, has embarked on a technological journey into the world of privat
