Costa goes live with supply chain planning suite
ToolsGroup’s Service Optimizer 99+ supply chain planning suite has been implemented by Costa Express, as part of its supply chain transformation, which has also included changes to its logistics and warehousing partner... Published:  09 May 2013

John Lewis talks multi-channel
John Lewis will talk about its cost saving automation and meeting the growing demands of multi-channel retailing at the Logistics Manager Summit at Sandown Park on 26th June... Published:  23 April 2013

ACCO pick Manhattan for European DCs
ACCO, the supplier of branded office products, has chosen to implement Manhattan's Warehouse Management and Supply Chain Intelligence systems at its Halesowen warehouse... Published:  02 April 2013

Keep your friends close…
Resilience was forced to the front of supply chain professionals’ minds last year as a result of the tragic Japanese earthquake and ensuing tsunami ... Published:  11 September 2012

View from 10,000ft
We all spend our days immersed in our own industry, looking for ways of improving the way we do things from within. But what if there were lessons to be learnt from outside that could have a more dramatic impact on our business - and leapfrog the... Published:  04 November 2008

Too old to work
Supply chains have changed, but has our IT? Lack of investment in supply chain systems may be putting future growth at risk for Western companies... Published:  01 April 2013

Work faster, work smarter
High tech products require a high spec supply chain that can accommodate the constant development of new products while providing a quick and secure service. How have supply chains adapted to keep up and what must be done to improve flexibility? Lucy... Published:  01 September 2011

Getting to grips with collaboration
For an older generation, ''collaboration'' has a sinister sound. But in the modern, dispersed and globalised supply chain, collaboration, up and down the chain, or even with apparent competitors, may be desirable or even essential ... Published:  30 May 2008

Inventory:the great debate
No one ever got fired for having too much inventory, but they certainly have for running out of stock. With that warning from Professor David Simchi-Levi, of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, ringing in their ears attendees at Supply Chain... Published:  01 November 2007