Overcoming issues for mid-sized specialist manufacturers

Insight

With the right approach, mid-sized specialist manufacturers can overcome common issues, create their own opportunities and buil…

What are the dos and don’ts to improving your working capital?

Insight

Getting the right approach to improving your working capital is essential if you are to achieve the quick wins you desire.

Are you overcomplicating your supply chain planning?

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In this article we identify signs that you may be overcomplicating your supply chain planning. We shall walk through the underl…

Three quick fixes to your supply chain strategy

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Ensure your supply chain strategy is fit for purpose by following these three quick steps.

Vegan, organic and sustainable: The impact of new consumer trends on meat and dairy procurement

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Today’s more discerning consumer wants to know where their food comes from, how it was made, and the subsequent impact on the e…

Achieving the five-year digital transformation vision

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If strategic suppliers are to play an increasingly important role, selecting these partners through high-quality strategic sour…

Getting back on track: transforming the supply chain at a major rolling stock manufacturer

Case study

A major rolling stock manufacturer had recently opened a greenfield manufacturing facility in Northern England, a major success…

How to win buy-in for supplier relationship management

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With the right approach towards SRM, both stakeholders and suppliers can focus on delivering benefits across the supply chain, …

Tesco and Carrefour to combine purchasing power

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French supermarket giant Carrefour and Tesco have announced plans to form a long-term strategic alliance to leverage their join…

Three key strategies to deploy in a demerger

Guide

What is the role of procurement in a demerger? Is it to manage operational risks, reduce costs or both?