How do successful retailers manage their supply chains? A new McKinsey study takes a behind-the-scenes look at European retailers with excellent supply chains – here we reveal the key factors for success. By Klaus Behrenbeck, Jörn Küpper, Karl-Hendrik Mag

UPS could be about to embark on a more aggressive acquisition strategy. Watch out TNT. By John Manners-Bell

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

Buoyant times lie ahead for sea freight operations, says Chris Fahy. For many years regarded as a largely commoditised activity, concerned only with port-toport operations, sea freight is, at last, winning recognition for the crucial role it has to play i

There are clever technical solutions for every supply chain activity – so why does everyone use spreadsheets? By Penelope Ody

Once again the UK grocery sector has been referred to the Competition Commission, much to the open applause of the independent convenience stores. But should the consumer be smiling at this news?

Business can be a roller coaster ride, but this time it was the roller coaster that got the ride. P&O Ferrymasters was chosen by Vekoma Rides to transport the Motorbike Launch Coaster and a Suspended Looping Coaster from two manufacturing sites in Holland

Pat Lally, formerly operations development director for Allied Bakeries, has joined TDG Contract Logistics as operations director. He has had 25 years experience in the food distribution industry.

Eastern Europe has been likened to the Wild West. But Charlie Jacoby wonders if those heading east will make the quick profits they are hoping for.

Is the North West in the super shed category? Liza Helps takes a closer look.