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June 2010

Sainsbury's announces supply chain plans

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Strategic Logistics Planning

June 2010

Sainsbury's has announced plans to make a multimillion-pound investment in new technology to protect its supply chain against adverse weather.

Therabel announces drugs recall after supply chain breach

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Pharmaceuticals, Medical Products and Personal Care

June 2010

Therabel Pharma UK, a subsidiary of Therabel Pharma N.V. has publicly announced that it is withdrawing all batches of Dyloject (diclofenac 75mg/2ml) f...

Airbus SAS seeks supply chain improvements

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Improving Process

June 2010

According to BusinessGreen.com, the company will buy seats and in-flight entertainment systems for its aircraft instead of enabling customers to act o...

Pharma supply chain 'needs security boost'

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Strategic Logistics Planning

June 2010

The pharmaceutical supply chain needs "several layers" of technology to boost its security, according to an expert.

Duane Sword, vi...

IT companies dominate supply chain rankings

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Improving Service

June 2010

Technology companies have some of the strongest supply chains, according to new research.

IT firms fared well in the findings of the latest A...

RHA welcomes Post Office report on diesel prices

CATEGORY:

Reducing Costs

June 2010

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed the findings of a Post Office report which confirmed the "extortionate price of diesel in the UK ...

Green supply chains 'must be monitored'

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Improving Service

June 2010

Green supply chains require constant monitoring in order to ensure their continuing sustainability, according to an expert.

Dave Meyer, a sup...

Get smart over supply chain optimisation, expert says

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Strategic Logistics Planning

June 2010

Firms are being urged to integrate product and process optimisation programmes with their supply chains to boost efficiency.

Kevin O'Marah, g...

Green supply chains are also 'efficient and cost effective'

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Best Practice

June 2010

Sustainable supply chains can also be short, efficient and cost effective, according to an expert.

Steve Millward, supply chain and sustainab...

Research offers tips on improving eco-friendly supply chain

CATEGORY:

Reducing Costs

June 2010

Retailers looking to improve the energy efficiency of their supply chains should transport multipack drinks cans rather than glass bottles, according ...

Beef supply chain 'suffering crisis of confidence'

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Specialist Advice

June 2010

The beef supply chain is suffering from a crisis of confidence as prices of the meat continue to fall, the National Farmers Union has warned.

ASOS invests £20m in new distribution centre

CATEGORY:

Warehouse Planning, Design and Build

June 2010

Online fashion retailer ASOS has announced a £20 million investment in a new distribution centre as it seeks to expand its operations, Logistics ...

Medicine supply chains under threat

CATEGORY:

Strategic Logistics Planning

June 2010

Medicines supply chains across Europe could be threatened by the difficult conditions being imposed on full-line wholesalers, the European Association...

Supply chains' energy efficiency under scrutiny

CATEGORY:

Improving Process

June 2010

Construction companies are being encouraged to reduce the CO2 emissions of their supply chains after the government approved a new energy efficiency m...

Bank of England speaks on damage to supply chain

CATEGORY:

Improving Process

June 2010

The economic crisis may have had a greater impact on the UK's ability to supply goods and services than previously thought, according to the Bank of E...

Strong supply chain equals good business performance

CATEGORY:

Improving Service

June 2010

Companies with the best supply chains in their industry sector tend to achieve better business and financial results, according to a new survey.
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Managing costs key concern for healthcare supply chain bosses

CATEGORY:

Reducing Costs

June 2010

Healthcare supply chain executives say their key priority is to keep costs down, a new survey has revealed.

The third annual UPS supply chain...

RHA lashes out at European Road Transport Directive

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Strategic Logistics Planning

June 2010

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has lambasted a piece of European legislation on road transport as "ill-considered".

According t...

Supply chain management software sees downturn

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Strategic Logistics Planning

June 2010

Supply chain management software has experienced an unexpected downturn in 2009, according to Gartner.

The IT industry analyst found worldwid...

UK to host supply chain conference

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Strategic Logistics Planning

June 2010

AMR Research, which is a Gartner company, will host the event at the Lancaster London Hotel on September 13th to the 14th.

The conference wil...

NPA urges members to boost supply chain efficiency

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Strategic Logistics Planning

June 2010

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) is calling on its members to play their part in devising a new strategy for the medicines supply chain.

FTA slams DfT's mandatory eco-driving training proposals

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Strategic Logistics Planning

June 2010

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has labelled the government's plans to make eco-driving training mandatory as part of Driver CPC training &quo...

FTA responds to emergency Budget announcement

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Strategic Logistics Planning

June 2010

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has given a lukewarm reception to yesterday's (June 22nd) emergency Budget announcement.

Chancellor G...

Urban Outfitters benefits from supply chain alterations

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Improving Process

June 2010

Clothing retailer Urban Outfitters has reduced its labour costs and improved its operation by improving its supply chain.

The implementation ...

Tech firm targets supply chain improvements

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Strategic Logistics Planning

June 2010

Siemens is to target supply chain improvements with a new partnership, it has been reported.

Barloworld Supply Chain Software is to provide ...

Firms need to rethink supply chain strategies, survey shows

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Strategic Logistics Planning

June 2010

Many supply chain strategies are missing the mark when it comes to budgets and schedules, new findings have revealed.

A survey by Cranfield S...

NHS Supply Chain delivers huge savings

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Reducing Costs

June 2010

NHS Supply Chain says its national procurement and supply chain contract has helped the health service in England and Wales make savings of more than ...

Supply chain failures 'devastate' businesses

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Improving Process

June 2010

Supply chain failures can cause serious damage to a company's ability to operate and its reputation, an expert has said.

Vinod Singhal, profe...

Irish bakery makes supply chain investment

CATEGORY:

Improving Process

June 2010

An Irish bakery is set to invest €1 million (£811,000) in its supply chain network over the next three years.

Irwin's Bakery announ...

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