Modern supply chain management | People and technology hand-in-hand
As we near the Total Supply Chain Summit in Leeds next month, which Prodware are attending, we got to thinking about one of the …
Disruption in distribution | Changes in the supply chain
Traditional distribution approaches are under pressure from many angles currently, are these changes in the supply chain worth evolving your distribution strategy over? Yes. …
Growth through service in manufacturing | Changing your business model
As buying behaviour evolves so does the traditional supply chain network, with lines blurred between traditional distribution and purchasing points. Not just in manufacturers …
Distribution supply chain risk | Looking back at 2016
At the end of 2016, global distribution supply chain risk grew to a record high according to the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply …
The IoT supply chain | From dock to warehouse to customer
The Internet of Things (IoT) is often thought of as electronics or wearables – the kind of technologies that are used and customised by …
Sustainable supply chains | Effective management for food ingredient manufacturers
According to a recent announcement from Innovate UK, the government’s Technology Strategy Board, the way in which food and drinks manufacturing companies handle “big …
A global wholesale distribution supply chain | Staying compliant
The distribution sector, a fiercely competitive market where margins are slim, leaves little room for error. Compliance with the latest standards and EU legislation …
From domestic to global manufacturing supply chains | Best practice is key
Globalisation presents both challenge and opportunity for any industry but for manufacturers the move from a domestic market brings into sharp focus the need …
The barriers to the circular economy | An industrial revolution or an ongoing evolution?
It is often documented that regions within the UK are failing to meet government legislation in relation to recycling targets. What is stopping most …
Mitigating distribution risks and controlling costs with mobile enterprise solutions
Depending on the industry sector, supply chain logistics costs account from 5% to 50% of a product’s total landed cost – so on average, …