Recovery threat to supply chains
Manufacturers are being warned about the risks to their supply chains as the economy recovers by insurance broker Marsh, which says that the upswing in demand may place renewed pressure on the supply chain and procurement processes, as well as cash flow... Published:  16 February 2010

Are you flexible enough to meet changing customer needs?
The Extended Supply Chain conference 2010, takes place from 24th – 25th March, will focus on the concept of flexibility and meeting customer needs by responding efficiently to constantly changing market conditions ... Published:  11 January 2010

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Supply Chain Standard would like to wish all its readers a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous and Happy New Year. And there is a lot to look forward to in 2010… ... Published:  22 December 2009

The China syndrome
It might be an uphill struggle, but there are opportunities; you have to be prepared, smart - and agile ... Published:  01 September 2008

Automation of invoices pays off
Any stage in the accounts process that involves manual activity acts as a drag on efficiency and profitability so it''s no surprise that SAP users are turning their attention to extending process automation beyond core processes to traditionally ... Published:  30 May 2008

The visible connection
The holy grail for supply chain management is to gain complete visibility throughout the chain. But to do this a great deal of connectivity is needed across a diverse network of internal operations and processes, as well as external suppliers and... Published:  30 January 2009

Hidden links in Asian supply chains
Supply chain visibility is a critical issue in the development of trade between the Far East and Europe but industrial fragmentation can hide the true source of a product. Jiim Ridgwick, who leads Deolitte's Sourcing practice for China provides some... Published:  03 October 2008

Understanding critical parts logistics
Maintaining a telecommunications network, IT system or an intricate piece of plant is a critical task for many enterprises. Ensuring that essential spare parts are in stock and available for field service engineers is of vital importance in fulfilling... Published:  01 January 2008

Challenges of the healthcare and life sciences sector
Late cancellations meant our November Roundtable discussion, supported by DHL-Exel Supply Chain, was somewhat bereft in quantity, but for quality this meant that our ability to drill down into some of the detail of a very idiosyncratic, not to mention... Published:  01 November 2007