Boots saves £80m on supply chain
29 August 2012
The Boots Group has cut supply chain costs by £80 million after a year-long efficiency project.
The firm saved £65 million in inventory costs and £15 million in labour by changing to a demand-based system.
Craig Farina, head of supply chain development, said a study had revealed how under the previous scheme goods were delivered every other day, resulting in excess stock.
Now Boots delivers its own brands directly to stores every day. It has also...