Supply Chain
18 articles tagged Supply Chain
Last month's sales are not next month's demand: building a usable wholesale forecast
Promotions, stockouts and one-off orders can distort a sales history. Build a forecast that keeps those effects visible and gives purchasing a clear basis for replenishment.
DP World's new Vancouver gateway expands the short-sea option for island freight
The Salish Sea Gateway has been inaugurated after services began earlier this year. Three weekly sailings give Vancouver Island shippers another option to assess.
Electrolux grows sales as appliance buyers move towards lower price points
Electrolux's latest results show rising sales alongside pressure on affordability and costs. Appliance distributors need to look closely at price bands and model availability.
Tive survey links active cargo monitoring with better recovery after theft
Companies using active monitoring reported better theft recovery in Tive's latest survey. The results show an association, with important limits on what they prove.
KION reports faster robot deployment at GXO as warehouse AI moves into daily work
KION says simulation has cut deployment time at a French GXO facility. The announcement also describes a robotic case picker delivered to a ROSSMANN warehouse.
Nestlé reports stronger petcare sales and a recovery in US coffee
Nestlé reports stronger real internal growth, with petcare shipments matching consumer sales. Coffee and food figures reveal a more uneven picture beneath group growth.
A backup supplier is only useful after you have tested the order
Keeping another supplier's phone number is a start. A usable second source needs tested specifications, realistic capacity and a workable activation plan.
Prologis signs 60 million square feet of leases as warehouse demand firms
Prologis's latest results point to stronger customer activity. Wholesale occupiers should read the portfolio figures carefully before drawing conclusions about local warehouse costs.
UPS opens larger Clark air hub, with faster service on selected trade lanes
UPS's new Philippines hub adds sorting capacity and changes some delivery timings. Importers need to check the improvement against their own postcodes and collection deadlines.
DHL adds six healthcare air corridors: the handovers matter as much as the flight
DHL is extending its healthcare air network into Asia. For distributors, the useful questions concern temperature records, transfers and disruption plans.
DP World signs Chittagong terminal deal: what Bangladesh buyers should watch next
A new operator and planned investment could improve Bangladesh's cargo flows. Buyers need to watch actual service changes before shortening lead times.
US imports hit a September record, but the warehouse calendar matters more than the headline
A record month at the ports can become an awkward week at the warehouse. The latest Descartes figures call for a closer look at arrival dates.
Supplier scorecards: measuring delivery, quality and claim resolution fairly
A useful supplier scorecard explains the work behind the price. Measure real deliveries and claim resolution, then agree something concrete to improve.
DHL’s new Trend Radar puts AI action and workforce readiness on the logistics agenda
AI flagging a shortage and AI placing an order are different propositions. DHL’s new Trend Radar puts action, oversight and workforce readiness in focus.
H&M reports higher profit as purchasing changes and goods in transit reshape stock
H&M reported higher profit and more stock, with goods in transit part of the explanation. Inventory value does not tell the whole availability story.
DHL expands battery logistics network as supply chains become more specialised
DHL is expanding specialist battery logistics. For distributors, the return journey and confirmed handling capability deserve as much attention as outbound freight.
Pre-shipment inspection: a practical briefing for wholesale buyers
“Check the quality” leaves too much open. Give an inspector the detail needed to decide whether this batch is ready to ship.
Blockchain enhancing supply chain transparency
Let's delve into how blockchain can revolutionize supply chain management in the wholesale sector, offering practical insights and examples.