The trend to globalisation shows no signs of weakening. The purpose of this round table debate was to explore some of the many challenges that global sourcing is throwing up for supply chain operations and for the wider business. By Sam Tulip
Browsing: Supply Chain
Lift truck makers are having to get creative with their service offerings in order to win business, but innovation in design still has a big part to play. By Nick Allen
A significant investment into a sophisticated automated national distribution centre for Unilever UK Foods has upped the productivity stakes for the company’s customer service offering. Now both customers and margins can be well served. By Nick Allen
Three prominent firms have recently overhauled their planning systems and are reaping the benefits. IKEA has improved forecast accuracy by between 25 and 80 per cent by using a single database and plan. By John Lamb
There are clever technical solutions for every supply chain activity – so why does everyone use spreadsheets? By Penelope Ody
In a rapidly changing world, professional bodies face considerable challenges. The need to remain relevant to the needs of individuals and companies – how to address developments in logistics practice, how to keep abreast of technical change, and, not lea
‘I want the best answer quickly,’ says the strategy manager, global supply chain at tobacco giant BAT
More than three quarters of UK-based senior procurement managers and executives believe that their function is more strategic than it was two years ago, according to a survey carried out by Kalido,
‘On demand’ IT services have come of age and may be considered more than just an interim solution. By Sam Tulip
Two recent reports on European logistics have highlighted the opportunities for third party logistics companies and distribution warehouse developers.
