The brief shelf life and long lead times of designer clothes poses some unusual challenges for retailers and manufacturers. Stephanie Bomba reports
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Prince Charles’s call for the public sector to ‘buy British’ seems reasonable. But, writes David Arminas, it’s not quite that simple
This article relates to Unit 15: Cash Management and Credit Control.
Moving manufacturing to a low-cost economy is a tough calculation. Keith Evans and Steve Grossman explain
The roll of US companies under investigation for financial malpractice is growing by the day. Liz Simpson explains how their supply chain standards slipped
After a dispute with union workers, employers enforced a 10-day shutdown of 29 ports in the US - the results of which may have global consequences. Liz Simpson explains
British footwear maker R Griggs plans to secure its future by moving the firm’s manufacturing base to Asia. David Arminas examines the pitfalls it could face
In 2003, a key goal for purchasers will be to judge where procurement can make the biggest impact on their organisation’s performance. David Arminas reports
The UK is the second-biggest market for organic food in Europe. But its rapid growth has tested the ingenuity of producers and suppliers, as Helen Riley explains
The London Fire Brigade’s recent issue over sourcing equipment for ethnic minorities has raised some interesting challenges for purchasers. David Arminas explains why