Browsing: Supply Chain

The reshaping of the European Union will affect distribution in some profound ways. Romania, regarded by many as a wild frontier, could soon become a significant transit hub.

Aligning the value propositions in your supply chain gives you that special market identity that keeps customers coming back for more, says Veronica Martinez

Western manufacturers now need to know more about managing networks than they do about making things. Outsourcing manufacturing to distant low cost economies may cut unit costs but increased complexity and risk are creating new challenges for the supply

Warehouse IT is fast becoming a complex issue. But integrating the various necessary technologies, in real time, is now critical to best performance. John Lamb

Organisations are constantly looking at ways in which to become leaner, greener, and more agile. Employing Lean Principles to streamline a business and support its supply chain is integral to achieving this. Nicky Hartery gives Dell’s perspective on a dir

Taking the right approach to lift truck appraisal and maintenance can have a significant impact on the performance of the fleet. Nick Allen

The road infrastructure may still be poor, but low labour rates, along with its close proximity to western markets, makes the countries of Eastern Europe an attractive market, says Chris Lewis

The ELA has a packed agenda for 2007. More than ever, there is a need for education, the sharing of best practice, networking and innovative thinking.