If supply chain industry players can’t find ways of working together politicians will impose less optimal ‘solutions’
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Did you know that 44 per cent of IBM’s market capitalisation is driven by the supply chain? Increased product complexity, IT outsourcing and falling prices are putting increasing pressure on the vital area of high-tech logistics.
The prophets were wrong. e-procurement (or e-anything) doesn’t change behaviour and success depends not so much on technical excellence as on changing organisational cultures by demonstrating tangible benefits.
From the shortlist three organisations were recommended by the assessors for consideration in the Sourcing and e-Procurement category: Lafarge Nida, Rexam, and NHS Logistics Authority, while the judges also opted to consider Ducati – interestingly, three
‘Expect to see companies moving production back to Europe,’ says the vice-president at AT Kearney
Entec International has won a £15M, three-year contract with a leading worldwide drinks group covering the delivery of advanced global eProcurement and logistics solutions.
Distribution property specialist sbh.uk is project managing the construction and fit-out of a new 25,000sq m high-bay distribution centre in Walsall for ‘off-price’ retailer TK Maxx, and acting as tenant’s agent for the completion of a 7,200sq m ex
The Metro Group, the world’s fourth largest retailer and the first to deploy RFID technology across the whole supply chain, has chosen Checkpoint Systems to form part of an RFID solutions team that will help suppliers
The incoming electrical equipment recycling Directive, WEEE, could have a fundamental impact on business relationships.
The surge in trade with the Asia Pacific region, and specifically China, has led to a boom for shipping lines, air cargo carriers and freight forwarders with operations in the region.
