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August 2010

Oracle software set to improve pharma supply chains

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

August 2010

A new type of software is set to revolutionise the way in which pharmaceutical goods are tracked through the supply chain, it has been claimed.

Survey: Firms will enhance supply chain recruitment

CATEGORY:

Improving Process

August 2010

There has been a huge rise in the number of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) intending to increase staff numbers in the area of supply chain ma...

Suttons secures logistics deal

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Strategic Logistics Planning

August 2010

Grosvenor Chemicals has made changes to its supply chain strategy by agreeing a new logistics deal with Suttons.

Through the three-year agree...

RHA praises supply chain standards in fertiliser sector

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Best Practice

August 2010

Levels of best practice in the supply chain sector for fertiliser are high, according to the Road Haulage Association (RHA).

The organisation...

Deutsche Post DHL supply chain revenues rise

CATEGORY:

Strategic Logistics Planning

August 2010

Global courier Deutsche Post DHL has revealed that its supply chain strategy division performed well during the second quarter of 2010.

In it...

New govt body to impact on supply chain

CATEGORY:

Best Practice

August 2010

The government has confirmed its intention to launch a new organisation that will receive complaints in relation to grocery supply chain strategy issu...

Report considers supply chain IT spending

CATEGORY:

Best Practice

August 2010

The IT spending behaviour of those working in supply chain strategy and sales efficiency improvement positions is considered in a new report.

FTA events to consider transport planning for dangerous goods

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Continuous Improvement

August 2010

Organisations involved in developing supply chain strategies for dangerous goods have been urged to attend one of two events being held by the Freight...

Broad approaches 'the key' to supply chain optimisation

CATEGORY:

Design to Outsource Logistics

August 2010

The key to supply chain optimisation is to use a broad approach, which will then make it easier to streamline a strategy, one expert has claimed.

Malfunctioning supply chain causes Cisco woes

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

August 2010

The challenges being faced by technology giant Cisco can be attributed partly to problems in its supply chain strategy, according to one source.
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Supply chain investment sees Greggs profits soar

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

August 2010

Investment in its supply chain strategy has seen the bakery chain Greggs benefit from a rise in profits, according to the latest figures.

Dat...

Effective supply chain strategy 'the key to success'

CATEGORY:

Reducing Costs

August 2010

Having an effective supply chain strategy is the first step on the road to business success, one expert has stated.

Anil Khurana, a director ...

Supply chain experts 'seeking product visibility'

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

August 2010

Managers involved with company supply chains believe that optimisation capabilities and real-time visibility are key requirements for firms hoping to ...

Sustainability 'the key' in Morrisons supply chain strategy

CATEGORY:

Food and Drink

August 2010

Morrisons is focusing on sustainability as it looks to enhance its cheese supply chain strategy.

The Bradford-based supermarket giant has for...

Apollo on the lookout for supply chain partners

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

August 2010

Renovation company Apollo is holding a series of events across the UK in a bid to attract new supply chain partners.

The organisation is aimi...

Walmart alters supply chains strategy

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

August 2010

Global supermarket giant Walmart has altered its supply chains strategy by aiming to cut down the amount of cardboard used in its products.

A...

Supply chain issues 'affecting offshore wind industry'

CATEGORY:

Strategic Logistics Planning

August 2010

Issues affecting supply chain strategies are "dominating" the offshore wind industry at the moment, according to a recent conference.

Supply chains 'facing key challenges' in 2010

CATEGORY:

Best Practice

August 2010

There are major challenges facing supply chains in 2010, with five key factors likely to make or break them, a new survey has revealed.

A pol...

Tesco sets sights on supply chain optimisation

CATEGORY:

Food and Drink

August 2010

Tesco has become the latest supermarket to set it sights on supply chain optimisation by signing a new software deal.

The grocery giant has t...

EDF to host supply chain open meeting

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

August 2010

Energy company EDF is looking to boost its supply chain strategy by hosting an upcoming open meeting which will give prospective partners the opportun...

Supply chain partnerships 'can reap environmental rewards'

CATEGORY:

Government and Public Sector

August 2010

Forming suitable supply chain partnerships can be the key to helping reduce the environmental impact among the planet's biggest IT firms, one expe...

Supply chain issues 'threatening global recovery'

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

August 2010

Issues in companies' supply chain strategies are threatening the global economic recovery, it has been claimed.

According to Hal Weitzman...

Shortlist announced for supply chain awards

CATEGORY:

Best Practice

August 2010

Companies that have worked hard to improve their supply chain strategies have been recognised on the shortlist of an upcoming awards ceremony.

Food and drink firms 'to improve supply chain strategies'

CATEGORY:

Best Practice

August 2010

Food and drinks manufacturers want to improve their supply chain strategies in the coming months, new research has suggested.

According to a ...

FTA to boost profile of supply chain issues at conferences

CATEGORY:

Best Practice

August 2010

UK's largest logistics training firm formed

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

August 2010

Systems Training and Hargreaves Training Services have merged to form the UK's largest logistics training company.

The organisations have...

Scotland's supply chain 'will benefit from ferry service'

CATEGORY:

Manufacturing and Industrial

August 2010

Logistics firms and those involved in Scotland's supply chain will benefit from an increase in ferry services between Rosyth and Zeebrugge.

RHA to recognise supply chain excellence

CATEGORY:

Best Practice

August 2010

A new awards ceremony is to be held to recognise those who are driving continuous improvement in the supply chain sector.

The Road Haulage As...

Supply chain managers urged to take part in FTA event

CATEGORY:

Best Practice

August 2010

Logistics managers involved in supply chain strategy and transport planning have been urged to get involved in an upcoming event.

The Freight...

Scania to boost European production of logistics transport

CATEGORY:

Manufacturing and Industrial

August 2010

Logistics transport manufacturer Scania has confirmed plans to increase production of supply chain vehicles in Europe.

The organisation has a...

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