Browsing: Supply Chain

RedPrairie has finalised the acquisition of Escalate Retail, an all-channel commerce provider to specialty retailers, direct marketers and big-ticket retailers

With retailers experiencing a toxic mix of increasing commodity prices, rising fuel costs and a hike in VAT, the focus for most in 2011 will be on inventory reduction, cost containment and supply chain optimisation. By Nick Allen.

Sales and operations planning is a critical process for most businesses – ensuring that corporate aims are put into effect. But just how good are companies at it? By Nick Allen.