The global recession has impacted most businesses in one way or another and in many respects, once the dust settles, it is unlikely to be business as usual.
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A key issue for supply chain professionals is the long-term structural change that the recession will bring to the economy with all the implications that will have for supply chain strategies.
The European Supply Chain Excellence Awards, organised by Supply Chain Standard in partnership with PRTM, have attracted a bumper crop of entries – both in number and in quality.
When Bill Clinton was running for US president he reputedly kept a sign on his desk that read “It’s the economy, stupid” as a reminder of what his real priority should always be.
Businesses may be more concerned about the risks of outsourcing or off-shoring during these times of recession, but are they worried about the right things?
It’s just a couple of days to our live web TV debate on Sales and Operations Planning which can streamline supply chain operations and reduce inventories
With a closing date of July 3rd, there is now less than a week to go before entries close for the 9th annual European Supply Chain Excellence Awards.
The makings of a true supply chain winner in today’s shaky economic climate are a far cry from that of a year ago. To survive, indeed to thrive in the wake of such a jolt to the global economy businesses must not only be open to, but committed to change.
Changing the logistics model can transform the prospects for an organisation. Take, for example, toy maker Lego. Over the past few years has been transforming its business centred on the supply chain.
Without good supply chain planning it’s hard to understand how any commercial enterprise can operate profitably – particularly so at present, with tight economic conditions placing a heavy emphasis on rigorous cost control
