Cutting edge supply chain strategies from leading retailers and manufacturers came under scrutiny at the Logistics & Supply Chain Conference in London in March. Jaguar harnesses supply chain to drive growth Jaguar Land Rover has transformed its business and both brands over the past five years, investing over £10 billion and doubling sales. Mike Mychajluk, […]

The manufacturer of bespoke critical fastenings and special cold forging which supplies into the automotive, construction, marine and military markets, received the high praise during a visit by members of a leading industry association. “,sans-serif;> The British & Irish Association of Fastener Distributors (BIAFD), which comprises some 80 member organisations based all over […]

Almost a year ago Wal-Mart held an “open call” for manufacturers to present product ideas. Hugh Jarratt showed up with a plastic taco plate. It’s been a hit. He just sent more plates to 49 Wal-Mart distribution centers, and he’s got two new ideas for the open call set for July 7 in Bentonville. Jarratt, […]

“For onshore to have a future, it has to be profitable to retailers and manufacturers with properly paid workers” Can mass-market clothing be made legally – or ethically – in the UK or the US if it’s competing with low-wage production? Not according to Mike Flanagan, who calls Western labour practices “onshoring’s dirty […]