Supply Chain, Logistics - Expert Opinions

03 July 2009

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Time to optimise the whole
A small investment now can bring a significant return on investment in less than a year, says Les Brookes ...
Published: 01 July 2009

Rationalised and optimal
Manufacturing output in the first quarter of 2009 may have fallen by 5.5 per cent but the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics also suggest that the monthly fall between February and March was only 0.1per cent - the lowest in consecutive...
Published: 01 July 2009

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. ...
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 ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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. ...
Published: 05 May 2009

China Syndrome
When the economy begins to recover one problemthat could hinder progress is protectionism, which could slow themove towards global supply chains. ...
Published: 05 May 2009

Contract is the key to automation success
How do you ensure that the efficiency gains promised in the design phase of an automation project are matched by real-world performance?...
Published: 05 May 2009

Time to invest in technology
Few companies want to indulge in expensive IT projects in the current climate but quick fixes delivering real benefit are top of the shopping list....
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. ...
Published: 27 April 2009

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