Browsing: Supply Chain

Creating an agile supply chain has become the Holy Grail for businesses seeking to offset a broadening spectrum of risk. But is agility always the best option?

Polar Speed, the distributor of temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals, has taken delivery of a dozen Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans with Thermo King dual-temperature refrigeration units and designed to carry product in separate compartments at 5°C and 20°C

In an omni-channel world supply chain management needs to embrace more than just products, deliveries and the internet

Retail organisations are facing a seismic shift in the markets they serve – from multiple channels to international expansion. But are the systems in place to fulfil orders and manage returns across this altered and highly complex landscape?

With greater supply chain risks and increased complexity, do we have the right structures and people in place to realise the potential of intelligent procurement?

With ‘click and collect’ now described as ‘mandatory’ by many e-commerce experts the implications for retail supply chains are significant and far-reaching – how will they cope with the challenges?