Did you know that 44 per cent of IBM’s market capitalisation is driven by the supply chain? Increased product complexity, IT outsourcing and falling prices are putting increasing pressure on the vital area of high-tech logistics.
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The prophets were wrong. e-procurement (or e-anything) doesn’t change behaviour and success depends not so much on technical excellence as on changing organisational cultures by demonstrating tangible benefits.
‘Expect to see companies moving production back to Europe,’ says the vice-president at AT Kearney
Although becoming the first truly pan-European operator has been on the agenda of logistics companies for some time, the record shows all still falling short. Here, we rank the firms that are racing to secure the top spot.
As data capture becomes more widespread in the supply chain, the idea of tracking is increasingly being seen as a way to boost service levels.
Though build to order continues to elude carmakers, technological developments such as RFID and web-based solutions are speeding up the auto supply chain.
We must ensure that what we tackle we can achieve,’ says Graham Ewer, the new president of the European Logistics Association
The incoming electrical equipment recycling Directive, WEEE, could have a fundamental impact on business relationships.
The surge in trade with the Asia Pacific region, and specifically China, has led to a boom for shipping lines, air cargo carriers and freight forwarders with operations in the region.
The supply chain is of prime strategic importance to just about every global enterprise. The problem is getting the Board to realise this. Through the international councils of The Conference Board the power of networking can help turn minds – here’s how.
