Companies that supply products to Sainsbury's and Asda fear they could suffer when the two grocery chains merge.
The discounter is reported to be planning the closure of c100 of its 335 UK stores, putting up to 1,500 jobs at risk
University of Bristol researcher Dr Borko Amulic has been awarded a prestigious Career Development Award worth £1.2 million by the Medical Research Council (MRC) to lead research into how the natural ability of neutrophil immune cells can be boosted to fight infection in the post-antibiotic age.
The development of smartphones has made it much easier for consumers to access the internet and, as such, online shopping has grown at a rapid pace. Sales at the UK’s 20 largest online-only retailers increased by 23% to £8.4bn during 2017.
Achieving quality in the supply chain is a major concern for manufacturers, and access to good raw materials is a growing issue, a survey of 200 UK manufacturers has found.
TJX Europe has awarded DHL Supply Chain a five-year contract extension to handle its end-to-end supply chain, including inbound vendor collections and outbound store distribution.
Procurement staff are really good at spending the company’s money: that’s their job, they’re professionals and they do their jobs well. It’s about tough pricing, rigorous contract management, and – these days, especially – a somewhat more collaborative approach to see if there are any innovations the business could draw from its suppliers.
Freezing conditions saw footfall dip by 6% in March at a time when a squeeze on consumer incomes is already hurting retailers.
Designed to disappear into the landscape, Britain’s vast super-warehouses also reflect a world in which we expect online purchases to arrive as if by magic.
Conviviality brands Bargain Booze and Wine Rack are set to be sold to food wholesaler Bestway for £7m.
"Preparing for Brexit is like training for a marathon... you have to start doing some runs now". In a year, the UK starts transitioning out of the EU – that much is agreed. And while much uncertainty remains, there is procurement work that can, and is, being done now.
The procurement function constantly has to adapt to challenges brought on by a fast-paced changing world.
CEVA Logistics has unveiled plans for raise CHF 1.3 billion (£960 million) through an initial public offering on SIX, the Swiss stock market.
Novartis is buying US gene therapy group AveXis in a deal valued at $8.7 billion.
Starbucks is piloting the use of data technology, including blockchain, to make its coffee supply chains more transparent.
DHL Supply Chain has developed a 375,700 sq ft distribution centre for its customer Eaton, the global power management specialist. The new German facility is highly automated, and is expected to be in operation from the beginning of next year.
The FMCG giant is “streamlining” its business by setting up new beauty and personal care, home care, and foods and refreshment divisions in a reorganisation it hopes will increase agility and competitiveness.
Brexit uncertainty is causing businesses to pass the increase in costs incurred as a result of supply chain challenges on to consumers, according to new research from Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply.
Pharmaceuticals giant GSK is to take full control of a joint venture which owns Sensodyne toothpaste, Panadol headache tablets and Nicotinell patches.
A new method of forging titanium could potentially halve the cost of producing the material.