All Supply chain articles – Page 123
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AnalysisRetail Week Conference 2012: What topics will be covered?
This year’s conference will give you the knowledge you need to compete today.
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OpinionMore room for the strong to prosper
Richard Hyman is the strategic retail adviser to Deloitte. He has over 25 years experience in the sector and is the founder of Verdict research.
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AnalysisOn the road to success
It’s taken a while, but retailers are finally making big strides in improving delivery services. Charlotte Hardie considers the change in consumer demands, and outlines some of the recent innovations.
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AnalysisPlan for overseas growth
Suppliers are an invaluable source of customer insight. Sarah Butler considers why retailers could benefit from their expertise – particularly when it comes to international success.
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OpinionThe year of the supply chain professional
Charlotte Hardie is features editor of Retail Week. She writes about all retail sectors, overseeing the longer features in the magazine’s general analysis and in business sections.
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AnalysisIs your supply chain process fit for purpose?
Ensuring a supply chain suits today’s multichannel world is a complex process and one retailers are just at the beginning of. Liz Morrell reports.
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AnalysisAverting warehouse disasters
Warehouse malfunctions can prove catastrophic for a retailer’s sales and reputation. So how can the risk of problems occurring be minimised? Alison Clements investigates.
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NewsMaplin signs deal for 90-minute delivery
Maplin has inked a deal with fulfilment specialist Shutl to launch 90-minute delivery slots and improve its customer offer.
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OpinionTailor your supply chain solutions
As retailers demand continued improvements in supply chain efficiencies we need to ensure as a developer that we are delivering cost-effective warehouse solutions while maintaining the same level of quality and service we have made our name for.
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NewsForever 21 boss sounds caution on UK expansion
US fast fashion giant Forever 21 is taking a cautious approach to UK expansion as the macro-environment remains volatile.
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NewsSnow hampers grocery supplies
Poor weather conditions across the UK hit grocery supplies over the weekend as retailers battled the snow and ice.
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OpinionOut of stock, out of pocket
Don Williams is the National head of retail and wholesale at BDO, specialising in audit and assurance.
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Analysis10 ways to compete with Amazon
Amazon’s sales growth this week showed that the etailer continues to power on. It commands respect from retailers, but its relentless expansion also generates fear. We assess how retailers can best compete with the digital Goliath. Gemma Goldfingle and Alex Lawson report.
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NewsSuperGroup eyes efficiency savings with new warehouse
SuperGroup is to move to a new distribution centre which is set to make its operation more efficient.
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Analysis‘We are not going to be an also-ran’ says Tesco chief
After Tesco’s worst Christmas for two decades, chief executive Philip Clarke reveals how he plans to get the grocer back on track. Alex Lawson reports.
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OpinionThere are still ways to reduce costs
Retailers face yet another tough year after the annus horribilis of 2011.
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NewsRetailers take longer to pay suppliers
Retailers including Marks & Spencer, Clinton Cards and Dixons have taken much longer to pay their suppliers over the last year.
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NewsOnline shopping spree leads to delivery chaos
A seasonal online shopping spree resulted in delivery logjam after leading courier company Yodel failed to cope with demand, but the carrier has insisted it has addressed the issue.
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OpinionStrong management key to funding
With the Christmas season now well and truly upon us, we have entered the most crucial period of the year for retailers.
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OpinionRetail can raise the UK’s spirits
By having the best product, availability and service retailers can lift the mood, says Mark Price