Browsing: Supply Chain

Capgemini America and IBX Group, the provider of e-purchasing software, are joining forces to develop an end-to-end global procurement system using Capgemini’s BPOpen technology platform.

Retailer giant Metro Group is expanding its RFID programme into China and India in a bid to create real-time, end-to-end supply chain visibility.

The current recession has seen massive destocking by retailers – it this the new norm or will the shelves fill up again come the upturn?

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.