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Visibility of the whole supply chain is critical to managing disruption and building resilience, says Sedex

Following the news that some of the world’s leading retail and food chains, including McDonald’s and Nandos, are struggling to keep products on the shelves and items on menus due to the supply chain disruption. Jessica McGoverne, director of policy

25/08/2021 | Comment, Opinion Time | Read More

Supply chain industry in agreement that 3PLs can be delivering more for their customers

Almost nine in 10 industry professionals believe that 3PLs could be delivering more for their customers, according to research taken before the 16th SCALA Annual Supply Chain Debate.

02/07/2019 | Events, Services Time | Read More

Three critical steps to a high tech, agile supply chain

By Sid Holian, managing director of Bis Henderson Consulting, an operating division of Bis Henderson Group

28/02/2019 | Comment, Opinion Time | Read More
Kingfisher pledges to phase out three chemical families from its supply chain

Kingfisher pledges to phase out three chemical families from its supply chain

Kingfisher, the international home improvement company, today announces it will phase out three chemical groups from its own branded products by 2025, with an ambition to extend this to the rest of its supply chain. The move is part of

23/01/2019 | Retail News, Sustainability Time | Read More
Five critical factors in recruiting for an agile supply chain

Five critical factors in recruiting for an agile supply chain

Much of a retail business’ ability to remain competitive and relevant to a market depends upon the readiness of its supply chain to react and adapt swiftly to change. Smart technology and flexible processes may go some way to facilitate

19/12/2018 | Services Time, Supply chain | Read More
How agile a supply chain can you afford?

How agile a supply chain can you afford?

One of the greatest challenges facing retail businesses today is how to keep the customer proposition attractive yet affordable. Many retailers are drawn into a potentially damaging position where investments into complex logistics systems designed to compete

11/12/2018 | Services Time, Supply chain | Read More

MediaMarkt Sweden looks to RELEX to transform its supply chain

Sweden has selected RELEX to automate and optimize its supply chain. RELEX, whose groundbreaking retail planning solutions have delivered impressive results for customers worldwide, will replace the retailer’s largely manual supply chain management processes.

26/04/2017 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More
Morrisons’ plans to recruit more British suppliers highlights supply chain risk, says Cranfield economist

Morrisons’ plans to recruit more British suppliers highlights supply chain risk, says Cranfield economist

Morrisons' plans to recruit 200 more British suppliers, following the revelation that only just over half the food eaten in the UK comes from local sources, signals the growing global supply chain risk; partly as a result of 2016’s political

20/02/2017 | Comment, Opinion Time, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Logistics professionals are challenged to deliver consistent customer experience across channels, Iptor research shows

Delivering a consistent customer experience across all channels is a key challenge for global logistics professionals, according to a new study by supply chain specialist Iptor Supply Chain Systems. Iptor’s study surveyed the views of 500 supply chain decision makers in

21/11/2016 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Aldi highlights ethical credentials in new TV advertisement

Aldi highlights ethical credentials in new TV advertisement

Aldi is set to unveil a new television commercial, entitled ‘Everyday Amazing’, which will screen during Emmerdale at 7.15pm. The commercial is part of a new integrated campaign that marks a new positioning for the retailer, showing there is so

08/09/2016 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Brexit’s impact on the British FMCG retail landscape put under spotlight by Kantar Retail

Brexit’s impact on the British FMCG retail landscape put under spotlight by Kantar Retail

Shock has arrived on the back of the UK’s historic vote to leave the European Union and Prime Minister David Cameron’s decision to resign. This shock has resulted in a “Black Friday” effect in financial markets with the price of

25/06/2016 | Data Time, Research | Read More

South East Asia’s supply chain challenges have reached a turning point, says Crimson & Co

In the light of economic growth, rising affluence and booming consumer demand, many international businesses are seeking to capitalise on the growth in South East Asia’s developing markets. This is according to global supply chain consultancy Crimson & Co. The supply

15/06/2016 | Comment, Opinion Time | Read More
IGD’s ECR initiative reveals top five solutions to reduce wasted miles

IGD’s ECR initiative reveals top five solutions to reduce wasted miles

Some 78% of retailers and 71% of suppliers believe reducing road miles to be either “the biggest” or “a significant opportunity” for cost savings in their supply chains. That’s according to research carried out by IGD’s Efficient Consumer Response (ECR)

12/11/2015 | Carbon footprint, Sustainability Time, Waste | Read More

Met Office launches Hazard Forecast to improve supply chain efficiencies

The Met Office today announces the launch of Hazard Forecast, the latest addition to its DemandMet product portfolio that is specifically designed for logistics and health and safety departments within retailers and suppliers. It helps to ensure the safe and

17/09/2015 | Logistics, Services Time, Supply chain | Read More

Adelie Foods enlists RELEX Solutions to achieve full visibility of its supply chain

Adelie Foods, one of the UK’s leading ‘Food to Go’ businesses supplying the UK retail, coffee shop, travel and contract catering sectors, has chosen RELEX Solutions, provider of the world’s most powerful supply chain solutions, to increase its supply chain visibility

16/09/2015 | Manufacturer news, Retail Technology | Read More
Supply chain synergies secure B&Q retail distribution for XPO Logistics

Supply chain synergies secure B&Q retail distribution for XPO Logistics

Following a strategic review of its supply chain operations, B&Q has awarded the management of all its UK and Ireland retail and horticulture transport operations to XPO Logistics. Part of the Kingfisher Group, B&Q is the largest home improvement and

04/08/2015 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
In my opinion: master big data and benchmark the supply chain to optimise retail business performance, says RELEX

In my opinion: master big data and benchmark the supply chain to optimise retail business performance, says RELEX

Mikko Kärkkäinen, group CEO at supply chain solution provider, RELEX, says mastering big data and the supply chain is key to business success The UK’s retail supply chain managers know they’re holding too much stock but are worried that cutting

28/04/2015 | In my opinion, Opinion Time | Read More
Best-effort delivery networks threaten retailers’ customer relationships, warns Centiro

Best-effort delivery networks threaten retailers’ customer relationships, warns Centiro

Centiro has warned that retailers’ risk damaging customer relationships if they continue to operate ‘best-effort’ delivery networks. With the huge growth of online retail and consumers demanding greater speed and convenience, retailers’ delivery capabilities are coming under increasing strain. They

26/03/2015 | Comment, Opinion Time | Read More

Government announces consultation to tackle slavery in supply chains

The Minister for Modern Slavery and Organised Crime Karen Bradley has announced the launch of a consultation with businesses to encourage transparency in supply chains. Shoppers may be hunting for a bargain but, unbeknown to them, the cheap products they

13/02/2015 | Manufacturer news, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Transportation management software supplier, Kewill, has top retail supply chain predictions for 2015

Evan Puzey, chief marketing officer at Kewill, a leader in supply chain execution software, looks at the implications of new pricing structures, innovation, data security and collaboration in the retail supply chain Pricing Looking at a number of Kewill’s global customers we’ve

22/12/2014 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More

Luxury fashion label, Joseph, appoints K3 Retail to enhance supply chain management

Luxury fashion label, Joseph, has appointed K3 Retail to help them improve the management and delivery of the highest levels of quality and customer-centered service. With a complex supply chain – which includes selecting and buying hand-picked luxurious fabrics for

05/12/2014 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More
KNAPP and John Lewis scoop two trophies in European Supply Chain Excellence Awards

KNAPP and John Lewis scoop two trophies in European Supply Chain Excellence Awards

In a year of activities to commemorate 150 years in business, John Lewis has another reason to celebrate: the UK’s largest department store retailer has scooped two awards with its logistics automation supplier, KNAPP, at the European Supply Chain Excellence

17/11/2014 | Awards, Logistics, Retail News, Retailer News, Services Time | Read More
Waitrose chief’s comments on changing shopper habits sound a warning for suppliers, claims Bridgethorne

Waitrose chief’s comments on changing shopper habits sound a warning for suppliers, claims Bridgethorne

Comments by Mark Price, the managing Director of Waitrose, that changes in British shopping habits are “far more fundamental than the discounters” should send a warning to suppliers that they need to rapidly understand the implications of such changing habits

28/10/2014 | Comment, Opinion Time | Read More
Spar and Oakland International reduce road miles with consolidation centre

Spar and Oakland International reduce road miles with consolidation centre

Spar’s streamlined consolidation centre system is annually reducing the number of road miles its delivery lorries take by 7.4m miles – a huge jump in productivity and fantastic news for the environment, the retailer reports. The consolidation centre is reported to be an exceptional

29/09/2014 | Carbon footprint, Convenience and independent retailers, Retail News, Retailer News, Sustainability Time | Read More
WH Smith extends Wincanton transport management contract by three years

WH Smith extends Wincanton transport management contract by three years

WH Smith has extended its transport management contract with Wincanton by three years. The extension, which builds upon the 20-year relationship, will see the roll-out of new technology to unlock collaborative opportunities and optimise vehicle efficiency. According to David McKinlay,

13/01/2014 | Logistics, Retail News, Retailer News, Services Time, Supply chain | Read More
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