Supply chain has traditionally been the backbone of business, but new factors are shifting the boardroom focus, making it the hero of the tale, says Johanna Parsons
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Strategies for managing global supply chains are changing fast. Unit price is no longer the overriding concern; proximity to the customer is becoming a critical issue. By Nick Allen
The news that Morrisons is doing a deal with Ocado is no great surprise given the fact that discussions have been going on for several months
It’s an idea that started in Australia, and now SfL is rolling it out here
It’s no longer just a multi-channel world. It’s now omni-channel, and to succeed in this developing environment takes technology. Johanna Parsons sizes up the requirements
Massive e-commerce is driving rapid growth in the number of packages being delivered each year, so companies are going to have to think hard about their packaging systems and materials, says Johanna Parsons
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
As retail chains write down their store assets and high streets atrophy, home delivery becomes increasingly important in the over-all “cost to serve”. Is the model sustainable or will something have to change?
Asda will give all surplus food stock sent by its suppliers to the charity FareShare – an estimated 3.6 million meals a year
Logistics Manager’s Top 50 Third Party Logistics Providers is now available for iPad, containing details of the major players in the UK market
