Scottish Courage claims victory after supply crisis
28 August 2012
Brewing giant Scottish Courage claims it has finally turned around its crisis-hit supply network after making a record number of deliveries complete and on time in the run-up to Christmas.
The company, whose brands include Foster's lager and John Smith's bitter, said in February 2001 that reducing its number of depots and setting up three regional distribution centres would save £46 million a year and cut inventory by 40 per cent.
But last July, parent group Scottish...