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September 2010

Co-operative Group 'making supply chain progress'

CATEGORY:

Food and Drink

September 2010

The Co-operative Group has announced that the changes made to its supply chain process have resulted in time and cost savings in its food division.

New body to promote North Sea supply chain

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

September 2010

A new industry body been launched to help promote the capability of the North Sea supply chain and persuade more organisations to use it.

The...

Inefficient supply chain strategy 'costs India $65bn a year'

CATEGORY:

Government and Public Sector

September 2010

India is losing $65 billion (£42 billion) a year because of inefficiencies in its supply chain strategy, according to a new report.

A s...

NHS 'could save £300m' in supply chain costs

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

September 2010

The NHS could be saving up to £300 million in supply chain costs over a three-year period if waste is effectively identified, managed and execut...

Supply chain specialist expects wind turbine growth

CATEGORY:

Government and Public Sector

September 2010

A wind turbine expert has revealed that he expects manufacturers to have "ample opportunities" in the wind turbine supply chain because of c...

Unilever addresses supply chain issues

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

September 2010

Consumer good supplier Unilever has revealed it is targeting the emissions in its supply chain strategy in a bid for continuous improvement.

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Collaborative planning 'the key to supply chain management'

CATEGORY:

Improving Service

September 2010

Firms looking to streamline their supply chain strategy and maximise input will find that collaborative planning is the solution to their problems, it...

Exhibition to focus on engineering supply chain

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

September 2010

An exhibition opening today will focus on the UK's engineering sector and is designed to encourage a new generation of innovators, the government ...

Accenture granted major supply chain contract

CATEGORY:

Government and Public Sector

September 2010

Global consulting and outsourcing firm Accenture has revealed that the US Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has awarded it a four-year, $73 million (&pou...

DHL tests new supply chain strategy

CATEGORY:

Strategic Logistics Planning

September 2010

Logistics firm DHL is aiming to enhance its supply chain through the use of a new 18-tonne hybrid distribution truck, which is believed to be the firs...

Dairy sector analyses supply chain footprint

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

September 2010

The UK's dairy sector has become the first in the UK to issue specific guidance for calculating the carbon footprint of all products.

It ...

West Midlands event to promote green supply chains

CATEGORY:

Specialist Advice

September 2010

An upcoming event in the West Midlands will explore how organisations can boost their supply chain strategy by 'going green'.

Set to ...

Supply chain financing 'a wise idea'

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

September 2010

The finance directors of supply chain companies need to look at a "wide range" of different financing options, according to one expert.
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CEM providers 'facing supply chain bottleneck'

CATEGORY:

Improving Process

September 2010

Contract Electronic Manufacturing (CEM) providers are facing a supply chain bottleneck due to a shortage of components, it has been claimed

M...

Event to highlight renewables sector supply chain

CATEGORY:

Manufacturing and Industrial

September 2010

An upcoming event will provide advice to firms about entering the renewables sector supply chain.

Taking place at the Stadium of Light, in Su...

Global supply chain security group formed

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

September 2010

A new global supply chain has been formed to enhance international supply chain and container security.

The Cargo Intelligence and Security A...

UPS highlights supply chain efficiencies

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

September 2010

Global logistics firm UPS has highlighted some of the changes it has made to its worldwide supply chain in a bid to reduce its environmental impact.

Scottish Water agrees to join supply chain efficiency trial

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

September 2010

Scottish Water has agreed to take part in the trials of hydrogen-powered transit vans, joining organisations such as DHL Supply Chain, London Stansted...

Microsoft promotes cloud for supply chain management

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

September 2010

Microsoft has revealed it is moving its IT into the cloud in a bid to make its supply chain strategy more agile, adaptable and cost-effective.

Clothing sector 'leading the way' in supply chain traceability

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

September 2010

The clothing industry is playing a major role in helping to boost supply chain traceability, it has been claimed.

An article in the Financial...

Michelin receives supply chain award for efficiency

CATEGORY:

Manufacturing and Industrial

September 2010

Tyre manufacturer Michelin has been awarded an industry gong for its work in boosting supply chain efficiency.

The organisation scooped the 2...

Govt investment to boost motor supply chains

CATEGORY:

Manufacturing and Industrial

September 2010

A £24 million investment by the government is to go towards developing the UK's low-carbon vehicle industry and enabling continuous improvem...

Shippers 'transloading to streamline supply chain'

CATEGORY:

Manufacturing and Industrial

September 2010

Shipping firms are increasingly turning to transloading in an attempt to streamline their supply chain operations, one source has asserted.

I...

Sainsbury's improves supply chain waste operations

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

September 2010

Supermarket giant Sainsbury's has revealed that it has integrated the anaerobic digestion (AD) process into its existing supply chain operations i...

Supply chain strategies 'should focus on more than cost'

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

September 2010

Supply chain managers considering how to streamline their company's operations should not make the mistake of only focusing on cost, one expert ha...

Wal-Mart aims to 'green' its supply chain

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

September 2010

Wal-Mart is among the multinational organisations which have vowed to "green" their supply chain by focusing on cutting unnecessary waste an...

Supply chain event to focus on eco logistics

CATEGORY:

Inventory Management

September 2010

An upcoming event will help to educate attendees about ecological developments in the international supply chain.

Next year's Dubai SITL ...

Better UK supply chain 'would reduce offshore wind costs'

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

September 2010

The UK supply chain needs to improve if it is to reduce offshore wind costs in the country, it has been claimed.

According to a new report by...

Govt discusses supply chain finance

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

September 2010

The government has met with business leaders and finance experts to discuss supply chain finance, it has been revealed.

Business minister Mar...

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