All Supply chain articles – Page 74
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OpinionOpinion: Supply chain innovations are on the horizon
The retail supply chain is more stretched than ever, but small breakthroughs could relieve pressure on the sector.
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OpinionBlog: Will John Lewis’s car boot click-and-collect work?
So, click-and-collect is convenient, right? Well, not convenient enough, according to John Lewis.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: BHS, Sainsbury's and more
Retail news round-up: BHS administrators call for winding up of Retail Acquisitions, and CBI reports increase retail sales balance
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VideoWatch: Morrisons’ Higginson on Amazon and buying British
Morrisons chairman Andy Higginson believes the fall in the value of the pound has created “an opportunity” for British suppliers.
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OpinionOpinion: Why Morrisons’ provenance push will pay off
Not long after taking the reins at Morrisons almost two years ago, boss David Potts referred to the grocer as the “British underdog.”
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AnalysisIn numbers: Morrisons' British Food report
Morrisons has launched a provenance push to source more produce from the UK following the unveiling of its British Food report.
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OpinionBlog: Connecting with consumers via innovation
As consumers expect a more seamless experience, Hermes’ Jon Ormond assesses the need to connect with mobile shoppers to offer a ‘smarter’ service.
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NewsMorrisons kick-starts search for 200 British suppliers
Morrisons is kick-starting a drive to recruit more than 200 new suppliers within the next year as it ramps up its British credentials.
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OpinionBlog: Can we stop the looming lorry driver crisis?
There are many industries that rely on a migrant workforce, but retail has a greater reliance than most.
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OpinionOpinion: The rise and rise of cross-border ecommerce
With all the uncertainties of recent years around globalisation and international trade, one thing remains absolutely certain: we will all continue to trade across borders.
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NewsDunelm half-year profits slip amid ‘weaker market’
Dunelm has suffered a slump in profit during the first half of its financial year as a “weaker market” and “supply chain disruption” hampered performance.
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OpinionBlog: The Oscars of home delivery are upon us
As awards season takes hold, Hermes’ Gabrielle Gregoire assesses the importance of accolades in recognising excellence in the supply chain.
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AnalysisArgos, Boohoo and Zalando rewrite the delivery rules
Retailers including Sainsbury’s Argos, Boohoo and Zalando give their take on the future of ecommerce logistics at MetaPack’s Delivery Conference.
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NewsOcado trials robotic arm in automated warehouses
Ocado has developed a robotic arm capable of picking up and transporting a variety of products, which will be trialled in its automated warehouses.
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NewsMajority of retail chiefs primed for growth in 2017
The majority of retailers expect their businesses to grow in 2017, despite the headwinds brought by Brexit and general political uncertainty.
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NewsBoohoo defends itself after Channel 4 exposé
Boohoo has defended its employment record against allegations made by Channel 4’s Dispatches documentary.
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OpinionWill Tesco and Booker create a Big Food Group Mk II?
Big Food Group revisited was the first reaction of many – or perhaps the second, after sheer surprise – when news of Tesco’s planned tie-up with Booker flashed up on screens.
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OpinionBlog: Adapting to the next day delivery norm
Next day delivery is now becoming the new norm for online shoppers, recent data from IMRG and Metapack found.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers offset warehouse risk?
How can retailers offset warehouse risk?
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AnalysisAnalysis: The battle over deliveries gets personal
Personalisation is key in the delivery war as multichannel retailers take a more personal approach. Lindsay Clarke investigates.