All Supply chain articles – Page 109
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AnalysisAnalysis: The industrial warehousing industry snapshot
Insight into the recent UK industrial warehousing news making headlines, as well as the latest shed deals and vital big-box figures.
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OpinionComment: Pipeline uptick on the cards for industrial warehouse sector
The industrial warehousing industry’s long-awaited pipeline pickup has brought growth and a sense of excitement back to the sector.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is supply chain speed a worthy retail investment?
Amazon, Google and eBay believe ultra-fast fulfilment is the Holy Grail of retail, while others doubt it is worth the investment.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Primark, Aldi and others shake hands on new shed deals
Lack of quality warehousing space has slowed multichannel and supply chain progress, but many retailers have huge warehouse deals underway.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Rise of 3PLs help retailers' grow national and cross-border sales
As multichannel retail increases across borders, 3PLs will become even more important in supporting international expansion.
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NewsTwitter debate: What will retailers' future distribution requirements look like?
Join Retail Week and SEGRO for a Twitter debate on retailers’ changing warehousing priorities.
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NewsHalfords' We Fit branded lorry fails to fit under a low bridge
It’s always going to be embarrassing getting your lorry stuck under a bridge, especially if it is emblazoned with the slogan ‘We Fit’.
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NewsJaeger plans ship-from-store delivery as part of new ecomm strategy
Jaeger is embarking on a new ecommerce strategy to support growth, including a plan to ship items from its stores within the next 12 months.
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NewsSupermarket watchdog urges suppliers to raise complaints about conduct breaches
The supermarket watchdog has urged suppliers to submit complaints about potential breaches of the industry’s code of conduct.
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OpinionBlog: Equality in the supply chain
Women already play a large part at a number of successful businesses, and at Hermes the company is aiming to create a level playing field for all.
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AnalysisInnovation: Collaborative robots and 3D printing spearhead new 'industrial revolution'
Collaborative robots and 3D printing will spearhead a new ‘industrial revolution’ driven by society-demanding mass customisation, according to property adviser Colliers.
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NewsWRC: China’s growing consumer economy will force price increases, says Li & Fung
China’s focus on building a consumer economy is going to disrupt the world and put an end to the era of low-priced goods, said Li & Fung chairman Dr William Fung.
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NewsDoddle click-and-collect parcel service opens Waterloo station store
Click-and-collect delivery service Doddle launched its service for consumers with its Waterloo rail station opening last week.
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OpinionBlog: An impressive crop of winners at the Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain awards
Returns are a long-term problem for online retailers. The proportion of returned products can reach 40% in some categories, with fashion particularly affected.
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NewsTesco former finance director McIlwee to get £1m payoff next week
Tesco’s former finance director Laurie McIlwee is to receive a £1m payoff next week despite an investigation into the £250m black hole in its profits.
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NewsHouse of Fraser to launch click-and-collect service in Caffè Nero
House of Fraser customers will next month be able to pick up high heels with their flat whites as the retailer introduces its click-and-collect service to a Caffè Nero coffee shop.
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NewsZara profits fall by a third as it invests in stores and supply chain
Zara’s profits fell by a third last year in its UK business as it invested in store refits and its supply chain.
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NewsTesco chairman under pressure after board rejected warnings from auditors
Tesco chairman Sir Richard Broadbent is facing further pressure after it has emerged the grocer’s board dismissed warnings from its own auditor about how it was accounting for commercial deals with suppliers.
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OpinionComment: Luxury brands must improve their online customer service offer
With ecommerce becoming increasingly prevalent, luxury retailers must improve their online and delivery service or risk losing their customers.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can modern supply chains help retailers boost sales?
With retail now very much a multichannel environment, the challenge is to build a supply chain that services a multitude of customer needs.