Fast conversion of an order into cash requires a rapid chain of events across a supply chain. Next to cash, information is king, says Nick Allen.
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Research in IT retail priorities suggest that many supply chain systems are due for an upgrade – and vendors are eager for sales.
Chain Reaction Cycles initially commissioned Dematic to supply a voice picking and packing system after seeing a demonstration at Logistics Link North – however the project subsequently developed into something much more.
Logistics outsourcing has increased in the past year, but spending on third party logistics services overall has decreased, according to the 15th annual third party logistics study
A partnership of procurement hubs has won a three-year contract to deliver procurement support to the 11 ambulance services across England
P&O Ferrymasters has won a contract to deliver washing machines and refrigerators across Europe for Samsung
French toy retailer Picwic has selected Manhattan’s warehouse management, supply chain intelligence and slotting optimisation systems to work alongside its SAP system at its new 215,000 square foot distribution centre at Houplines, France
Retailers can now offer free returns to their international customers, with a new service by Swiss Post International UK
The British Retail Consortium has published issue two of its Global Standard for Storage and Distribution
In August the UK service sector grew at its lowest rate in sixteen months, but a double dip recession remains unlikely, according to the Markit/CIPS purchasing manager’s index for August
