How to stop salesmen driving up supply chain costs
Davies & Robson, the consultancy, has launched a course to teach sales and account management staff to avoid adding complexity and cost to the supply chain....
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08 February 2010
New thinking to meet supply chain challenges
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...
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08 February 2010
Kewill and E-Customs join forces
Kewill and UK web-based customs clearance provider E-customs are working together to prepare customers for the impact of the new Excise Movement Control System in the UK....
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08 February 2010
BAWC “cautiously optimistic”
British Airways World Cargo has reported a 3.2 per cent rise in traffic to 1,203m cargo tonne kilometre for the third quarter. ...
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08 February 2010
Heinz appoints chief supply chain officer
HJ Heinz Company, the food producer, has appointed Bob Ostryniec to the newly created position of chief supply chain officer to leverage the company’s global scale, reduce costs, improve gross margins and enhance productivity
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05 February 2010
Receive an exclusive report on global Supply Chain trends
PRTM, the leading management consultancy firm, is inviting senior supply chain executives to take part in a survey looking at key supply chain challenges and opportunities. ...
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05 February 2010
MIT wants answers on supply chain risk
The MIT Centre for Transportation & Logistics in the United States is carrying out a study of Supply Chain Risk Management and is inviting supply chain, business and financial management professionals to take part in a survey.
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03 February 2010
The Fresh Connection moves to 12th April
SCALA Consulting’s supply chain management competition “The Fresh Connection” has been postponed until 12th April as it has been highlighted as a better time for companies to participate.
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01 February 2010
Transport revenues hit at Norbert
Norbert Dentressangle has reported a 12.5 per cent decline in revenue during 2009, which it said reflects the adverse impact of the recession....
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01 February 2010
Delamode expands to accommodate contract extension
Delamode Logistics has expanded its automotive logistics operation by opening a warehouse in Equest Park on the western outskirts of Bucharest....
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01 February 2010
Walmart unveils global sourcing strategy
Retail giant Walmart has unveiled a new global sourcing strategy designed to reduce costs of goods, accelerate speed to market, and improve the quality of products.
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29 January 2010
Logistics leaders collaborate for software efficiency
Four Soft has joined forces with six logistics companies to form the Freight Forwarding Industry & Four Soft Alliance (FFIFA), a global alliance designed to drive efficiencies in logistics software....
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28 January 2010
TODAY 3pm: Tune in to live web TV debate
Visibility is often seen as the biggest challenge for supply chain leaders. But the complexity of modern supply chains means that achieving visibility is not trivial and all too often ambition can outstrip accomplishment.
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28 January 2010
Get set for our live web TV debate
Now is the time to register for our live web TV debate, which takes place tomorrow looking at the challenges of achieving visibility in complex global supply chains.
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27 January 2010
Evolution Time Critical helps salvage ship
Emergency logistics provider, Evolution Time Critical has helped global marine salvage company Titan Salvage rescue a sinking ship and prevent an explosion onboard a disabled ship carrying highly volatile liquids.
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26 January 2010