The phrase “COVID has changed nothing but accelerated everything” has been used many times, across all aspects of life. It has been particularly apt with retail. Prolonged periods of lockdown have accelerated shifts to online channels in every product category. It...
Manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers face a number of challenges as 2021 closes. But facing down challenge is nothing new for anyone who has lived through the last 2 years. What firms have had to do out of necessity during the toughest of times shows us the...
You can be the ‘All Star MVP’ in achieving supply chain excellence. You just need the support of the right information, tools and players. The barriers to excellence Everybody is aiming for excellence – delivery of the right product, to the right customer, at the...
For many businesses, the cash tied up in stock can be 20%, 30% or even 40% of annual turnover. When considering those amounts, even seemingly small inventory management decisions can have a far-reaching and compounding effect across the organisation and on the bottom...
Failing to plan is planning to fail. You’ll have heard that one before. The sentiment behind it is why we all plan for success. But all plans are not created equal, some are absolutely better than others. They’re easier to produce, deliver better results and drive...
Often known as a hectic time for those in the supply chain industry, most businesses will be used to the annual planning that comes in preparation for Chinese New Year.
