Survey says cutting supply chain costs is priority
September 11, 2012
Supply Chain Futures, a specialist in supply chain recruitment, has noted that supply chain managers are prioritising the reduction of supply chain costs and pressuring the “speed of change in consumer markets” over the next five years. The research comes according to a recent European logistics occupier survey by Jones Lang LaSalle, which also suggests that the “re-alignment of distribution networks to manage cost pressures” will also be essential in order to stay competitive. (more…)
Supply chains eliminate conflict minerals
August 21, 2012
Research by the Enough Project revealed that sizeable companies are “beginning to rid their supply chains of conflict minerals such as tin, tungsten and gold,” in a bid to put an end to the violence and human rights crises surrounding who controls and sells these minerals. (more…)
Logistics News: DHL’s Master Logistics Plan for China
July 26, 2012
DHL’s Customer Solutions and Innovation Department, is to start a city Logistics Master Research Plan for China’s city of Chengdu. The project will focus on the analysis of the supply chain of “fast-moving consumer goods from various sectors such as super markets, wholesale markets and franchised stores.” (more…)
Ignorance towards supply chains costing mid-caps £200k a year
July 4, 2012
According to a recent report, “the UK mid-market is thoroughly unprepared for supply chain disruptions, despite significant losses last year.” It seems that the London Olympics may act as another disruption this year, but the question is, is the mid-market prepared?
Why use Supply Chain Futures?
September 15, 2011
Supply Chain Futures provides recruitment solutions across the logistics, distribution and supply sectors. We also offer a flexible and comprehensive Supply Chain Recruitment service across all parts of the value chain. From entry level to board level we recruit for specialist permanent, interim and contract positions within procurement, merchandising, planning, distribution and broader logistics. With skill sets, characteristics and experience in mind, we aim to help organisations source their ideal candidates. Supply Chain Futures also strive to help candidates find the ideal opportunities to match their career ambitions and personal development.
