In just six weeks the winners of the European Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2009 will be announced at a glittering celebration dinner in London before an audience of more than 450 industry leaders.
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The big success of an otherwise disappointing business year has been the continued growth of online retail. For many, providing a service has simply been a matter of bolting on the facilities. But times are changing and multi-channel is moving to the co
A record number of supply chain professionals tuned in to our latest web TV debate on Sales and Operations Planning and it is now available for you to view online.
Fashion can be a fickle thing. What’s in one week might be old news the next week so retailers need to keep on top of changing trends and adapt supply chains accordingly to thrive. Lucy Tesseras
Managing an efficient and happy workforce is a matter of good communications, a strong team ethos and a great deal of flexibility. But in these tough times how do you keep staff motivated for the task? Nick Allen
Prof Jose Luis Nueno of the IESE Business School explains to Malory Davies the supply chain philosophy that has made Zara such a formidable competitor in the high street fashion business.
Global sourcing has become a critical part of the supply chain mix, but with trade slowing having a clear understanding of supply chain costs is a top priority.
Sustainable sourcing and supply chains offer true competitive advantage, argue Jeremy Hammant and Alan Braithwaite of LCP Consulting.
This year’s Extended Supply Chain conference will explore ways of maximising collaboration, minimising risk and delivering value – essential factors for surviving the downturn.
In a cold economic climate where manufacturers, retailers and suppliers are increasingly exposed to the dangers of financial failure, can steps be taken to ensure the integrity of the chain? Can good planning and set procedures reduce the chances of bein
