Supply chain costs have been falling consistently for many years, but now startling new survey evidence – from a major Europe wide initiative – reveals the specter of rising logistics costs. What can be done to mitigate the situation?

The supply chain is of prime strategic importance to just about every global enterprise. The problem is getting the Board to realise this. Through the international councils of The Conference Board the power of networking can help turn minds – here’s how.

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.

The incoming electrical equipment recycling Directive, WEEE, could have a fundamental impact on business relationships.

To overcome the complexities of globalisation, integrated IT solutions are key to maintaining consistency and visibility. Martin Neil highlights the benefits of globally integrated IT services and solutions for supply chain management.

Out-of-stocks and product delisting can be the bane of a shopper’s life – they’ve certainly been irritating this summer.

Chairmen and CEOs ignore the supply chain at their peril. Retailers may consider their main activity as selling, but the more astute may make a more considered analysis. The ‘Chairman’s Agenda’ column on page 22 of this issue refers to Wal-Mart’s descript

British businesses are among the best in the world but there is more to be done to become the best and reap even greater benefits. If the UK’s productivity levels matched the US, output would be £6,000 per person more each year. Logistics has its part to

Miller UK, which makes buckets and attachments for the construction industry, has expanded its operation into one self-contained facility near Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

A faster, more efficient order picking routines are now being realised by Hi-Tec Sports UK following a major reorganisation of existing material flow procedures at its Southend warehousing and distribution complex.