All Supply chain articles – Page 131
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OpinionThere are still ways to reduce costs
Retailers face yet another tough year after the annus horribilis of 2011.
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NewsRetailers take longer to pay suppliers
Retailers including Marks & Spencer, Clinton Cards and Dixons have taken much longer to pay their suppliers over the last year.
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NewsOnline shopping spree leads to delivery chaos
A seasonal online shopping spree resulted in delivery logjam after leading courier company Yodel failed to cope with demand, but the carrier has insisted it has addressed the issue.
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OpinionStrong management key to funding
With the Christmas season now well and truly upon us, we have entered the most crucial period of the year for retailers.
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OpinionRetail can raise the UK’s spirits
By having the best product, availability and service retailers can lift the mood, says Mark Price
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AnalysisIndia’s historic reforms will draw international players
The Indian cabinet has passed the bill on foreign direct investment (FDI) and agreed to allow 51% holdings in multi-brand and 100% in single-brand retail, making it one of the biggest economic reforms in the country’s history.
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AnalysisBuilding a global empire
Fashion tycoon Sir Philip Green is seeking out new growth opportunities despite harsh trading conditions at home. George MacDonald reports.
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NewsTfL reveals extent of Olympic transport disruption
Transport for London has released detailed information on which parts of the UK’s road and transport networks will be most affected by the Olympics next summer.
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NewsSuperGroup warehouse glitch slows sales growth
SuperGroup sales growth slowed in its three months to October 30 as its warehouse glitch takes its toll on sales.
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NewsJohn Lewis in "Made in UK" product push
John Lewis is to push British-sourced products in its stores to support UK manufacturing.
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NewsOcado hit by delivery "blips"
Warehouse “blips” have affected deliveries by online grocer Ocado today, but the retailer insisted only a comparatively small number of shoppers have been affected.
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AnalysisPrice premiums
Retailers are beginning to analyse prices along a product’s lifecycle in order to maximise their returns, finds Joanna Perry.
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AnalysisMaking a world of difference
Airport duty free retailing is quicker and less predictable than the average retail supply chain. Charlotte Hardie finds out how World Duty Free copes with security checks, flight delays and even the odd volcano.
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OpinionSupply chain: At the heart of retail
SuperGroup’s supply chain-induced woes have been a timely reminder of just how much financial success hinges on a smooth supply chain operation.
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AnalysisTime to bring delivery home
Retailers can sometimes struggle with carrier reliability. Alison Clements considers whether delivery in-house rather than using a courier is a more reliable option.
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AnalysisWhat challenges does the Olympics bring for retailers?
The athletes may be the stars of the show, but London 2012 is proving to be a challenge for retailers too. Rebecca Thomson looks at the supply chain conundrums it will bring.
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AnalysisRetailers and UK manufacturing
Retailers and the Government hope to ramp up the quantity of UK-sourced goods, tapping into the consumer desire for home-grown quality and craftmanship
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NewsFormer Best Buy boss joins MetaPack as chairman
Former Best Buy International chief executive Bob Willett has been appointed chairman at delivery management company MetaPack.
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OpinionPrice wars are fine, but what about the suppliers?
Another day, another price war. Or so it feels. Great news for shoppers on a budget, terrible news for suppliers.
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NewsDragon leads fight against lorry trailer restrictions
More than 90 companies including Asda, Body Shop and WHSmith have joined forces to oppose proposals from the European Commission which they fear would restrict the height of new lorry trailers sold.