All Supply chain articles – Page 138
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OpinionJoin the chain gang
Taking control of your supply chain can cut costs and extract more value, says David Wild
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NewsFurniture site Made.com launches with value offer
A new etail site, backed my ecommerce entrepreneur Brent Hoberman, has launched in the UK with a model aiming to save customers money on furniture by ordering directly from the manufacturer.
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Opinion
Automation’s what you need?
I’m no expert on the world of supply chain but one thing I do know is that there’s no bigger name in that vital yet unglamorous part of the retail world than Lawrence Christensen.
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AnalysisStock pools: The single source solution
As multichannel operations mature and seek greater efficiency, some retailers are moving to single stock pools. If managed properly these can have numerous benefits
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AnalysisA customer-focused supply chain
The sentiments expressed by many during Retail Week’s Supply Chain Summit that took place earlier this month in London showed that there is more supply chain executives can do for retail businesses than simply cut costs.
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AnalysisSupply Chain Summit: The customer is king
The challenges facing supply chains continue, but at the Retail Week Supply Chain Summit retailers agreed the customer is becoming ever more important. Joanna Perry reports
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AnalysisThe benefits of local sourcing
Local sourcing can not only be cost effective, it can help build community ties, says Liz Morrell
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NewsMorrisons to wireless-enable manufacturing sites
Morrisons is to spend £1.5 million introducing wireless networks and devices at five of its manufacturing plants.
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AnalysisThe Heroes of Home Delivery are here
The solution the home delivery market has been waiting for is now here, a one hour delivery window, which will make waiting in all day for your parcel to arrive a thing of the past.
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Online delivery to move to three-tier model
Retailers are moving to a “good, better and best” model for online delivery, according to a new report on the subject from Snow Valley.
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NewsSnow chaos to cost grocers ‘millions’
Major transport disruption wreaks havoc with supermarkets’ supply chains
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NewsWalmart to use supply chain to cut costs in 2010
Walmart, the world’s biggest retailer, estimates that savings of between 5-15%, or $4bn-$12bn, will be possible by globalising its purchasing.
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NewsSnow disrupts online grocery orders
Heavy snow has played havoc with deliveries of Christmas groceries ordered online.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Ensuring safety claims made by suppliers are legitimate
We’ve had to recall a few products recently. How can we ensure the safety claims made by our suppliers are legitimate?
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AnalysisA systematic approach to supply chains
The majority of retailers have tried to improve their supply chain operations in the past year. Joanna Perry finds how IT has been assisting them.
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NewsToy shortages predicted this Christmas
Toys shortages are likely this Christmas, according to a major toymaker and distributor.
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Analysis
The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme affects up to 25,000 organisations. Are you one of them?
In April 2010, the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme comes into effect. It helps organisations save energy, save money and become leaders in tackling climate change.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Freight trains and supply chains
Our competitors are using freight trains to move stock. Would it benefit my supply chain?
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Analysis
Air freight: The sky’s the limit
Opting for air freight could help fashion retailers sell more, but what are the costs and challenges of jetting in your best-sellers, asks Alison Clements.
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NewsDistribution problems leave Waterstone’s relying on third-party wholesalers
Waterstone’s could be left relying on third-party wholesalers to ensure that customer orders are fulfilled this Christmas following problems at the bookseller’s distribution centre.