All Supply chain articles – Page 117
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OpinionBlog: Retailers battle it out in Retail Week's 2014 Omni-lympics
As the world turns its attention to the Winter Olympics, today sees the launch of our own retail-specific games - The 2014 Omni-lympics.
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NewsRetailers act to bring help to flood-hit areas as wet weather continues
Retailers have pulled out all the stops to battle flooding in England including a £400,000 donation from Asda as both stores and local communities are hit by the wet weather.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Benefits and drawbacks of outsourcing to logistics providers
A growing number of the big fashion players are outsourcing to third-party logistics providers as shoppers’ appetite for the latest trends at the click of a button causes new logistical challenges.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Avoiding supply chain scandals a year on from Horsegate
A year on from the horse meat revelations, Matthew Valentine finds out how retailers have upped their game to stamp out procurement fraud and avoid future supply chain problems
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AnalysisAnalysis: Which retailers are top of their game with returns?
Ease of return is critical to customer satisfaction, but for many retailers it’s testing the limits of existing supply chains. Simon Jack finds out who is at the top of their game and what obstacles they’ll face in 2014
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Sainsbury's new warehouse will help grow non-food sales
As Sainsbury’s general merchandise grows at twice the rate of food, the grocer is opening a new distribution centre to keep up with mounting demand. Laura Heywood gets the low-down
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AnalysisAnalysis: Valuable lessons global supply chain leaders can teach retailers
Who are the global supply chain leaders and what can the retail industry learn from them? Laura Heywood picks the ultimate line-up and discovers what skills are needed to avoid being left on the bench.
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OpinionComment: Transforming supply chains is top priority
From big-name fashion, electronics and furniture retailers to the major grocers and department stores, existing supply chains are being tested to the max.
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AnalysisWebinar: Fulfilment key to Christmas success, says HoF's Andy Harding
One of the biggest lessons learnt this Christmas was that retailers’ fulfilment models need to be better prepared to offer delivery as close to the big day as possible to cater for the last-minute shopping frenzy.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Sir Terry Leahy and Nick Robertson on why delivery has become so crucial
Few would have predicted a decade ago that fulfilment would become the difference between making a sale or not but few would contest now that it plays a huge role.
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NewsArgos and Homebase demand rebate from suppliers
Argos and Homebase are the latest retailers to demand a rebate from suppliers.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Ocado begins with 'O' but will it end with £1.8bn?
One wag famously once said Ocado begins with an ‘O’ and ends with a zero, but it seems to be very much alive and kicking.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How do retailers achieve operational efficiency?
How do retailers achieve operational efficiency without compromising customer service?
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NewsPoundland founder Steve Smith to launch online pound shop
Poundland co-founder Steve Smith is to launch a trailblazing online single price point retail venture.
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OpinionComment: Amazon is winning the race in retail innovation
This week, Amazon revealed that it is developing a system to send items to shoppers before they have actually ordered them.
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NewsWaitrose pulls out of Bahrain shuttering remaining four stores
Waitrose pulled the shutters down on its Bahrain business this week after just three years.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How do I get the best value from my logistics supply chain?
I’m reviewing my logistics supply chain for 2014 to make sure I’m getting the best value – what type of questions should I ask?
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NewsAmazon to send packages before customers have ordered them
Amazon is planning to send packages to shoppers before they have ordered them.
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NewsRetailers demand Cambodian prime minister acts after factory protest killings
Primark, Tesco, Asda and Marks & Spencer are among a raft of retailers who have written to the Cambodian prime minister demanding an investigation into the “deadly force” used on factory workers striking over minimum wage.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Dunelm and technology
Retail news round-up on January 21, 2014: Tesco still biggest grocer in Ireland despite market share slump, Dunelm awards deal to iForce to cement online presence, Technology investment will drive revenue, according to CBRE survey