Ever-changing patterns in customer demand, globalisation, multi-channel distribution, outsourced manufacturing, and increased competition all add to the complexity of supply chains, writes Jessica Davies.
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At a time when businesses across the world are facing tough economic times, retailers have the option to take stock and review their strategies and identify the appropriate back office improvements to deliver an agile and flexible supply chain without hig
More than four hundred of Europe’s leading supply chain professionals attended the prize-giving event of the 12th European Supply Chain Excellence Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on the evening of the 28th October.
Deloitte has been appointed administrators to Entertainment UK, the wholesale division of Woolworths Group, alongside the parent company.
BORPower oil additive, which claims to improve fuel consumption by more than ten per cent and reduce engine wear, has launched in the UK.
International chemical manufacturer Brunner Mond has extended its relationship with Ken Thomas Logistics, a Seafield Logistics company, after signing a three year distribution and warehousing deal.
Sales brokers Jenks has chosen Wincanton to design and manage a 320,000 sq ft warehouse and co-ordinate the distribution of around 40 loads per day.
GAC, the global shipping, logistics and marine services provider, has opened an office at Maputo in Mozambique with a second office to follow in Beira.
Wincanton chief Graeme McFaull is to be the next president of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport. He takes over from Richard Brown in May 2009.
Organisers of the 2009 Commercial Vehicle Show plan to go ahead with the event in April despite the decision by the leading commercial vehicle manufacturers not to exhibit.
