5G will drive supply chain improvements
The introduction of 5G technology could drive a move to self-triggered order placement based on inventory level – just one of a number of supply chain benefits identified in a new study by Capgemini....
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David James becomes Boohoo supply chain director
David James has moved from Primark to become group supply chain director for Boohoo Group, the Manchester-based online fashion retailer. James spent five years at Primark, most recently as supply chain...
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Amazon reveals new drone design
Amazon has revealed its latest autonomous latest Prime Air drone design that can fly up to 15 miles and deliver packages under five pounds to customers in less than 30 minutes. Chief executive of...
View ArticleConsumers back ASOS returns policy change
Three quarters of serial returners support ASOS’s new returns policy, according to a survey by Whistl. The research found that those who are classified as serial returners were predominately in favour...
View ArticleFedEx drops Amazon in the US
FedEx has decided not to renew its US domestic contract with Amazon.com, saying it wants to focus on the broader e-commerce market. Amazon represents just under 1.3 per cent of total FedEx revenue. In...
View ArticleMorrisons and Amazon extend same day delivery
Morrisons and Amazon are extending the same day delivery service “Morrisons at Amazon” to more cities, including Glasgow, Newcastle, Liverpool, Sheffield and Portsmouth. Doug Gurr, Amazon UK country...
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Aldi extends iForce contract
Aldi has extended its partnership with iForce, an Eddie Stobart company, to support the future growth of its online platform for non-food products. The extension of the partnership, which began in...
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Rationalising logistics helps Hornby cut losses
Hornby has returned to competence in key areas of activity such as supply chain, Hornby chief executive Lyndon Davies told shareholders when the company released its results for last year. The company...
View ArticleReBOUND and Pitney Bowes partner
Technology company Pitney Bowes has partnered with returns company ReBOUND with to provide retail brands worldwide with fast, data-driven international returns. ReBOUND will make use of Pitney Bowes’...
View ArticleDebenhams brings distribution operations in-house
Debenhams is to take its distribution operations in the UK in-house as of August 1, 2019 as part of its restructuring plans. Debenhams will take over the operation of the distribution centres at...
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Argos Fast Track collection up by 20pc
Argos Fast Track collection has grown by 20 per cent and Fast Track delivery by 13 per cent year-on-year, parent company Sainsbury’s said in its first quarter trading statement. However, the retailer...
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Amazon to create 2,000 UK jobs this year
Amazon is to create 2,000 permanent jobs in the UK in 2019 including head office, research and development and operations, bringing the total permanent workforce to more than 29,500 by the end of the...
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Walmart to spend $1.2bn on China supply chain
Walmart has set out plans to spend $1.2 billion upgrading its supply chain in China, including building or upgrading ten distribution centres. The retail giant has just opened its RMB 700 million South...
View ArticleE-commerce strategies are lacking, says DHL
A majority of companies have failed to fully implement an e-commerce strategy despite recognising its importance, according to DHL Supply Chain’s its latest research report on the evolution of...
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Ocado puts focus on solutions and innovation
Ocado has shifted the centre of gravity of its business from online grocer to global software and robotics platform business. In its first half results, chief executive Tim Steiner said: “In the last...
View ArticleWork starts on The Hut Group’s 11.6-acre Manchester site
Stoford Developments has started work on 11.6-acre site ICON for online beauty and wellbeing business The Hut Group at Icon Manchester Airport. The ICON development will provide 168,000 sq ft of...
View ArticleM&S chief steps in to solve supply chain problems
Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe is taking over leadership of the Clothing and Home division to deal with supply chain issues including availability and flow of product. Rowe said: “The...
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HEMA invests in AI to transform supply chain
European retailer HEMA has invested in artificial intelligence and machine learning technology from JDA and Blue Yonder to transform its retail supply chain. It will use JDA Luminate Demand Edge, a...
View ArticleAmazon to hold procurement conference
Amazon Business is to hold a customer conference in Europe, Amazon Business Exchange, on the 9th October in London. The conference is aimed at procurement, finance and supply chain leaders from all...
View ArticleWilko introduces category management
UK retailer Wilko has invested in an SaaS technology from JDA for its end-to-end category management strategy across over 400 stores. Wilko is using a range of solutions such as JDA Space Planning, JDA...
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