Supply chain success story Companies producing in emerging markets are learning new lessons as they retool their supply chains to take advantage of the opportunities to sell into those markets for the first time. Two companies – a consumer sports…
Q&A with Colin Mewburn-Mercer. Colin Mewburn-Mercer leads supply chain assessments for companies in retail, FMCG, automotive, technology, aerospace and other industries.
Demand in emerging markets is soaring In the world’s emerging markets, demand for contract logistics – the business of engineering supply chains and optimizing warehousing, transportation, distribution and inventory – is growing rapidly. Market intelligence firm Transport Intelligence (Ti) estimates…
The retail year, with distinct seasons and four or five major inventory turns, is a thing of the past for apparel retailers and brands. “Fast” fashion and what it means for the supply chain. The desire for high velocity and…
A look at what’s driving direct-to-store supply chains and offshore distribution centers Why retailers are storing merchandise overseas – and you should too. Many of the companies that moved manufacturing overseas to cut costs in the 80s and 90s are…
Why it Matters The biggest challenge faced by retailers today is how to meet the consumer’s desire for a seamless, consistent buying experience regardless of how or where a purchase gets made. How do you create the same experience for…
Complex solutions in South Asia Companies that operate in emerging markets all want to manage and distribute their products efficiently, moving inventory swiftly to keep costs low. That can play out differently from one market and company to the next,…
Managing complex flows Technology helps customers manage complex logistics challenges, improve collaboration, eliminate errors, and increase efficiency. Take the example of a European retailer looking to optimize a supply chain that involved buyer consolidation from 11 origin sites in four…
