Supply chain risk rose for the second consecutive quarter in Q1 2016, with several natural disasters revealing stark regional differences in the resilience of global supply chains according to the CIPS Risk Index, powered by Dun & Bradstreet.
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RSSRFID is set to take off in UK apparel market
Apr 27, 2016
A recent survey by GS1 UK showed that over 25% of the top 20 retailers in the UK – including Marks and Spencer, John Lewis, Tesco F&F, ASDA George and others – are already using RFID tags in their stores.
The missing link in warehouse management
Apr 27, 2016
By Alex Mills, Sales & Marketing Director, Chess Logistics Technology.
Progressive businesses place web-enabled and cloud-based services at the heart of their operations.
Manufacturing activity steady - CBI
Apr 27, 2016
Output in the manufacturing sector was stable over the past quarter, but orders fell, according to the latest CBI quarterly Industrial Trends Survey.
Sanderson customers celebrate more wins at Today's Group Awards
Apr 20, 2016
Sanderson would like to congratulate its award-winning customers who have been acknowledged for their achievements at the Today's Group Awards Dinner 2016.
New research reveals that widespread margin blindness is crippling the financial performance of European organisations
Apr 20, 2016
European organisations performing ahead of market expectations and creating more value for shareholders place a much greater emphasis on understanding and improving margin than their competitors.
Mobile devices meet new sustainability criteria in TCO Certified
Apr 20, 2016
Leading IT brands are moving to certify mobile computers and tablets for sustainability factors.
How independent retailers can integrate touchscreens without breaking the bank
Apr 13, 2016
By Craig Witsoe, CEO at Elo.
The life of an independent retailer is not an easy one. Competition from big box retailers continues to increase, setting up David and Goliath showdowns across the country.
Omni-channel logistics – hot topic but challenges aplenty
Apr 13, 2016
By Matthew Robertson, Commercial Director, NetDespatch.
Omni-channel has become the proverbial buzzword of late. Regardless of the vertical market, be it retail, business or shipping and logistics, the onus on creating a truly holistic experience for the customer has never been greater.
The Winning Formula: how better supply chain collaboration and information sharing can drive business profit
Apr 13, 2016
By Doug Kimball, product marketing director, Srini Muthusrinivasan, industry strategy director, manufacturing, JDA.
Seamlessly managing business in today's ever-changing omni-channel environment is similar to competing in the Formula 1: superior skill, agility and collaboration is needed to succeed.
