European manufacturers are going wrong with inventory optimisation. James Hurrell explains how it could be done so much better.
Browsing: Logistics & Supply Chain
Finnish pharmaceutical distributor Oriola is reaping the benefits of a new IT system which offers greater management of sell-by dates and batch control.
China’s compelling cost structure is leading many retailers and manufacturers to view it as the land of opportunity. But what are the hidden costs of a China supply chain?
Leaner, greener and meaner must be the way ahead for the automotive supply chain of the future. But is the sector tunned-up for high performance?
A new generation of technology is giving supply chain collaboration a greater impetus. But are all parties prepared to play the game of sharing data?
TNT’s decision to exit logistics has come as a major surprise and will raise some questions on past strategic moves.
‘Anything we do can always be done better,’ says the
general manager, supply chain at Electrocomponents
In recent weeks I have been able to meet a broad cross-section of European logistics professionals during the autumn round of conferences in Central and Western Europe.
After the hype, many feel disillusioned with RFID but the technology continues to move ahead as prices fall and trials proliferate.
We reveal the latest companies to join the hallowed ranks of the winners of The European Supply Chain Excellence Awards.
By Sam Tulip and Nick Allen
