Browsing: Logistics & Supply Chain

The global recession has impacted most businesses in one way or another and in many respects, once the dust settles, it is unlikely to be business as usual.

A key issue for supply chain professionals is the long-term structural change that the recession will bring to the economy with all the implications that will have for supply chain strategies.

The European Supply Chain Excellence Awards, organised by Supply Chain Standard in partnership with PRTM, have attracted a bumper crop of entries – both in number and in quality.

When Bill Clinton was running for US president he reputedly kept a sign on his desk that read “It’s the economy, stupid” as a reminder of what his real priority should always be.

Businesses may be more concerned about the risks of outsourcing or off-shoring during these times of recession, but are they worried about the right things?

It’s just a couple of days to our live web TV debate on Sales and Operations Planning which can streamline supply chain operations and reduce inventories

Fashion can be a fickle thing. What’s in one week might be old news the next week so retailers need to keep on top of changing trends and adapt supply chains accordingly to thrive. Lucy Tesseras

Managing an efficient and happy workforce is a matter of good communications, a strong team ethos and a great deal of flexibility. But in these tough times how do you keep staff motivated for the task? Nick Allen

Prof Jose Luis Nueno of the IESE Business School explains to Malory Davies the supply chain philosophy that has made Zara such a formidable competitor in the high street fashion business.