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Supply chain agility critical to success in biggest retail golden quarter for years

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SCALA Executive Director Chris Clowes shares his thoughts on how the agility of supply chain and logistics operations will be critical for businesses looking to make the most of this year’s golden quarter. Retailers have had a tough few years to contend with, as global disruption and its impact on consumer confidence have wreaked havoc […]

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S&OP Best Practice Workshop

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One of the benefits of membership of the SCALA Best Practice Forums is the opportunity to participate in topic-specific workshops facilitated by SCALA consultants who are experts in their field. Recently, Oliver Cofler ran an S&OP workshop for our Home Appliance & Homeware Forum members. Oliver has years of experience leading S&OP projects for a

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SCALA Supply Chain Debate  – Summary Report: AI in the Supply Chain

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Our 2024 Supply Chain Debate saw six expert speakers share their views on the subject of AI in the Supply Chain with an audience of 150 supply chain and logistics professionals, who also had an opportunity to ask questions and share their own views about how this technology is going to revolutionise supply chain operations.

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Q&A: What to consider when choosing – or changing- 3PL providers

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Executive Director Chris Clowes provides his thoughts on what businesses should be considering when choosing a new 3PL provider: Can you start by explaining how 3PLs have increased in popularity in recent years? With the growth of e-commerce has come the rise of third-party logistics (3PLs). Manufacturers have increasingly needed to outsource logistics and supply

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Robotic Process Automation, Marketing and the Customer Perspective on the agenda for 3PLs

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SCALA’s summer meeting of the small and medium 3PL Best Practice Forum included some great guest speaker sessions which provoked lots of discussion and questions: Shiny Blue Box joined us and gave delegates a great insight into how Robotic Process Automation can revolutionise computerised processes and free up staff to perform other tasks; Steve Mark

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SCALA Forums see automation innovation in action

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At this quarter’s meeting, SCALA’s Grocery & FMCG and Home Appliance & Homeware Best Practice groups were invited to Linde Material Handling UK to experience their innovative Automation Demonstration Theatre. This purpose-built space provide a great opportunity to see the latest technology in action at really close quarters and brings to life the benefits that

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‘On-the-ground’ supply chain employees most impacted by AI, say industry leaders

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The majority of supply chain and logistics leaders appear optimistic that AI will unlock new benefits. However, over two thirds (67%) believe it may have the greatest impact on those doing administrative roles. Last week, over 150 senior supply chain and logistics professionals, along with industry leaders from the likes of Sainsbury’s and Nestle, came

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