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Time is running out fast – but it’s still not too late to get your entry in!
With a closing date of July 3rd, there is now less than a week to go before entries close for the 9th annual European Supply Chain Excellence Awards....
Published:
29 June 2009
The makings of a winner
The makings of a true supply chain winner in today’s shaky economic climate are a far cry from that of a year ago. To survive, indeed to thrive in the wake of such a jolt to the global economy businesses must not only be open to, but committed to...
Published:
22 June 2009
Time to fulfil that potential
Changing the logistics model can transform the prospects for an organisation. Take, for example, toy maker Lego. Over the past few years has been transforming its business centred on the supply chain.
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Published:
16 June 2009
Making plans
Without good supply chain planning it’s hard to understand how any commercial enterprise can operate profitably - particularly so at present, with tight economic conditions placing a heavy emphasis on rigorous cost control
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Published:
08 June 2009
Get in on the plan: join our web TV debate
Sales and Operations Planning can be a vital way to streamline supply chain operations and reduce inventories - something that many companies are seeking to do in the current economic climate.
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Published:
02 June 2009
Cash is king
Cash is king at the moment and financing the supply chain is a key issue for companies, both large and small. A vital element in that is the role of the supply chain insurers which provide cover against the risk of not getting paid for goods and...
Published:
26 May 2009
Do the efforts of your supply chain team deserve recognition?
The 9th annual European Supply Chain Excellence Awards are now open for entry and offer an outstanding opportunity to recognise the progress you have made in improving the performance of your supply chain.
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Published:
19 May 2009
Share the good news
Every supply chain professional worth their salt should be constantly on the look out for ways of improving supply chain performance – particularly so at the present time.
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Published:
12 May 2009
Keeping the wheels of industry turning
The motor industry has been at the forefront in the development of sophisticated supply chain concepts. Just-in-time deliveries and bespoke sequencing centres have both been refined in the industry.
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Published:
05 May 2009
Sorting the winners from the losers
The onset of the economic downturn, one suspects, was so rapid that it left many organisations frantically scrambling around to recover.
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Published:
27 April 2009
Now is the time to enter the awards
Now is the time to enter the 2009 European Supply Chain Excellence Awards - the gold standard for supply chain operations in Europe. They are organised by Supply Chain Standard in partnership with consultancy PRTM.
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Published:
21 April 2009
Looking for indirect savings?
As companies keep a very close eye on suppliers – looking for signs of fragility, vulnerability and risk – taking cost out of the supply chain remains a delicate process that needs careful analysis and ultimately, perfect balance.
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Published:
14 April 2009
Five questions to ask yourself
Companies can no longer rely on rising sales for profit growth and are looking for cost savings – all too often in the supply chain. But the supply chain can be a much more effective competitive weapon with a little more constructive thought
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Published:
06 April 2009
Logistics least important
There are good conference speakers and not so good conference speakers. And, to be honest I don’t usually warm to speakers who start their presentations with the phrase “why talk about logistics – logistics is the least important part”
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Published:
31 March 2009
Six steps to supply chain success
It sounds really simply – get six things right and you too can have a top-performing supply chain. It’s only when you examine the six management principles identified by consultants McKinsey that you realise quite what a challenge you face
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Published:
24 March 2009
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