Supply chain finance came to the fore as the recession bit. Companies were concerned that suppliers were running into cash flow difficulties, which could in turn threaten the inbound supply chain
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Supply chain ethics and sustainability may appear to have slipped down the agenda recently, as other issues have come to the fore
The Supply Chain Council has had a significant impact on supply chain thinking globally as a result of the development of the Supply Chain Operations Reference model. So the news that it is merging with APICS
The first thought is that the headline must be a joke: “Giant 3D printer creates ten full sized houses in a day”. But apparently not
Some say it started in 1993, while others argue that it was 1984 – and there is even a suggestion that it started in 1979. Whichever is correct, internet shopping has been with us for quite a long time now
A link between “superior” supply chain capabilities and revenue growth and profits has been highlighted in a new study by consultants Deloitte
75 million times a week people visit Tesco to do their shopping. Not just in the UK, of course, but all around the world. Tesco now has a presence in 12 markets including 131 stores in China, 446 in Poland, and 191 in Turkey
The UK government has got itself into a mess over over aviation strategy. There is a huge need for new airport capacity in the London area – the problem is the impact on the densely-packed communities that would be affected
The internet has already been responsible for more than one revolution in the way we live and work. Now, the growth of the ‘internet of things’ could have a massive impact on how the supply chain operates
Boots has been using DHL Supply Chain for 15 years so a five year contract renewal is not entirely surprising. What makes this deal particularly interesting is the fact that the retailer is looking for improved efficiency from collaborative initiatives
