It’s now more than 20 years since the notion of vendor managed inventory entered supply chain thinking. And, while there seem to be obvious benefits in involving the supplier in the management of a customer’s stock, the technique has not always produced
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There is no doubt that the big retailers have played an major role in driving forward developments in supply chain.
Research in IT retail priorities suggest that many supply chain systems are due for an upgrade – and vendors are eager for sales.
The 20th October promises to be crunch day for many of the government’s transport infrastructure plans.
Last week saw one of the most critical stages on the European Supply Chain Excellence Awards judging process – the presentations.
As we approach the outcomes of the Comprehensive Spending Review it is perhaps worth pausing and thinking about some of the implications for skills, says Dr Mick Jackson, chief executive of Skills for Logistics
It’s all too easy to talk about supply chain strategies – but at the end of the day that strategy has to be put into practice. And all too often that is where organisations run into problems.
It’s been described as a “supply chain pile-up”. We are talking about the electronic components sector where supply imbalances have been causing problems across industry.
Slow steaming is here to stay, according to liner shipping giant Maersk. Eivind Kolding, Maersk Line chief executive, said last week: “For Maersk Line slow steaming is here to stay because it remains a win-win-win situation. It is better for our customers
If you haven’t already noticed, the terms of the debate on carbon emissions have been changing. There is less talk about saving the planet, and lots more talk about how your life is going to be made miserable if you don’t get into line.
