Social style S&OP model from Infor
Infor has launched a Social S&OP model to synchronise business units across the S&OP process on a real-time basis ... Published:  22 May 2013

JJ Food Service IT deal for Relex
JJ Food Service, the Enfield based multi-channel bulk food retailer is the first UK firm to take retail planning software from emerging Finnish IT firm Relex ... Published:  20 May 2013

Collaboration versus direct action for Bangladesh safety
Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s and John Lewis have joined the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, but others including Walmart are taking a more independent approach ... Published:  16 May 2013

It’s supply chain Jim, but not as we know it…
Space trucking became a reality at 3.44am this morning when the SpaceX Dragon freight capsule was launched into space from Cape Canaveral in Florida ... Published:  22 May 2012

Efficiency is on the cards
The drive for efficiency in physical supply chains has benefited firms prepared to adopt new models and technology. Meanwhile, the financial supply chain has ground to make up if it is to avoid becoming a significant bottleneck. ... Published:  01 April 2008

Piecing together the plan
Sales and operations planning is a critical process for most businesses - ensuring that corporate aims are put into effect. But just how good are companies at it? By Nick Allen. ... Published:  01 February 2011

Cashing in on the chain
Fast conversion of an order into cash requires a rapid chain of events across a supply chain. Next to cash, information is king, says Nick Allen. ... Published:  01 October 2010

Technology's Cutting Edge
Unipart Technology Logistics started ten years ago with a contract from computer company Hewlett-Packard to support engineers in the UK with a delivery service. Maurice Daw, managing director of the company, looks at the key trends affecting high... Published:  01 May 2007

Part and parcel
Having the right service parts available when customers need them is now critical in maintaining brand image, loyalty and service level agreements. Jasper van der Wulp argues that global operations and just-in-time manufacturing trends are putting an... Published:  01 April 2007