All Supply chain articles – Page 85
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OpinionBlog: Will driverless cars revolutionise retail delivery?
One of the biggest challenges faced by retailers and logistics firms ahead of Christmas was finding enough lorry drivers to move goods around.
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OpinionBlog: Warehouse conditions should top the agenda in 2017
The UK’s retail supply chain is the best in the world. We have one of the biggest digital economies, and same-day delivery is fairly commonplace.
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NewsArgos drivers call off Christmas strike
Argos drivers will suspend their Christmas strike action after reaching a new deal on holiday back-pay.
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NewsAmazon fulfils first drone delivery for UK shopper
Amazon has completed its first drone delivery order for a customer in Cambridge near its warehouse.
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NewsLidl secures new distribution centre for London
Lidl has secured a new warehouse near London as the German discounter hits the accelerator on plans to grow its footprint in Britain.
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Opinion
Blog: The tech delivery trends tipped for 2017
Hermes’ David Turner takes a look at the technology trends set to shape the supply chain in the coming year.
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NewsAO bolsters click-and-collect offer with CollectPlus
AO has extended its partnership with CollectPlus to allow customers to pick-up AO goods from any of CollectPlus’s UK stores.
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NewsArcadia distribution staff to strike over wages
Distribution staff at Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia group are to stage a walk out today and Monday in support of a claim for the Real Living Wage.
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NewsEstée Lauder launches on Facebook Messenger
The Estée Lauder Companies has launched on Facebook Messenger allowing shoppers to have Christmas gifts delivered in 60 minutes.
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AnalysisMore than 60% of companies lack supply chain visibility
New white paper reveals how to achieve end-to-end visibility in a multi-tier manufacturing supply chain and save money in the process.
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AnalysisResearch gets inside mind of the UK shopper
A perception of value and knowledge of previous promotions is enticing consumers back to retailers as they shop around for Christmas bargains, new research has found.
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NewsHouse of Fraser shelves plans for new distribution hub
House of Fraser has abolished plans for a major new distribution centre after a review of its operations, Retail Week can reveal.
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Retail VoiceAre you ready for the returns rush?
With the golden quarter in full swing, how can retailers prepare for the influx of consumers returning products? Logistics service provider Torque explains.
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Retail VoiceTaking back control of sourcing compliance
Retailers that don’t police their manufacturers’ sourcing in their supply chain can end up with as little as 15% sourcing compliance, finds Segura.
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OpinionBlog: Confessions of a Black Friday bargain hunter
Black Friday has been and gone and this year it appears that retail’s supply chains have stood up well to the year’s biggest delivery stress test.
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AnalysisWhat will convenience look like in 2017?
What does ‘convenience’ mean to retailers, and how is that definition influencing major changes in shop-fitting and interiors?
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OpinionBlog: How dedication keeps deliveries on track
Ahead of Black Friday, Hermes’ Carl Lyon looks at the couriers going above and beyond the call of duty to ensure customer fulfilment.
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NewsOcado extends robot communication tech in its warehouses
Ocado has expanded the 4G wireless network in its automated warehouses to allow its fleet of pick-and-pack robots to communicate more effectively.
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NewsToday in Retail: Austin Reed to make high street comeback
This year has brought plenty of downbeat retail headlines, so it’s great to be able to highlight some good news – plans to revive the Austin Reed brand.