Is outsourcing logistics to a 3PL always the best strategy for a retailer or manufacturer? That question will be at the heart of the debate at the Logistics Manager Summit in February
Browsing: Sourcing and procurement
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Arriva’s David Loseby will be joining forces with Network Rail’s Jim Carter, to discuss the role of procurement within supply chain finance, at this year’s Supply Chain Finance Summit
UK retailers could increase their profits by 4.8 per cent by better procurement – that amounts to £1.3 billion across the industry
Diageo has awarded Xchanging Procurement Services a three-year contract, to work with its current procurement teams on sourcing and process improvement throughout Europe, Africa, and North America
Gary York has been promoted to director of sourcing, Europe, at CH Robinson Worldwide, due to the increase in demand the company is experiencing for a global supply of fresh fruits and vegetables
Supply chain has traditionally been the backbone of business, but new factors are shifting the boardroom focus, making it the hero of the tale, says Johanna Parsons
Procurement specialist Prestige Purchasing has warned catering and hospitality operators that they will need to take steps to mitigate the impact of a continued surge in food inflation, which is expected to rise further in 2013 and beyond
Sustainability and corporate social responsibility has dropped to the bottom of the procurement agenda when it comes to choosing a supplier, according to a study by Office Depot. But that is likely to change in a couple of years
The MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management, offered by Hull University Business School has been accredited to MCIPS standard with the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
