Asset junkies urged to go cold turkey and focus on supply chain
Many drinks companies are losing competitive advantage as they obsess about production assets, and don’t pay enough attention to managing suppliers and their routes to market says supply chain consultancy, Crimson & Co.
Calais disruption shows need for strong risk strategy
The continuing disruption British businesses face from the Calais crisis highlights the need for strong risk strategies, says Nick Miller, head of FMCG at global supply chain consultancy Crimson & Co.
Rio Olympics focus on global supply chain sustainability
The Rio Olympics’ commitment to supply chain sustainability (with 100 per cent recovery, disposal and use of goods and waste) has the capacity to revolutionise supply chain sustainability worldwide as well as creating a legacy for positive change in the region, says supply chain consultancy Crimson & Co.
Many logistics operations relying on outmoded approaches says Crimson
In an increasingly complex international business environment, companies that rely on legacy approaches to planning are potentially cutting their growth prospects and erasing their competitive advantage.
Amazon’s grocery move could create unlikely alliances
With Amazon’s expansion of its grocery deal with Morrisons, its launch of Amazon Restaurants, and a rumoured housekeeping service, incumbents could see unusual partnerships as a means to fend off the retail juggernaut, says consultancy Crimson & Co.
Brexit bite could lead firms to seek supply chain savings
As Brexit begins to bite with lost profit at Premier Foods, organisations should take action in their supply chain to mitigate damage, says Crimson & Co.
Sadiq Khan’s “open-all-hours” vision needs new approach to stock
As London Mayor Sadiq Khan unveiled plans to transform the city’s night-time economy, logistics consultancy Crimson & Co urged supply chain managers to adopt a “little and often” stocking system.
Lessons from the White House. Can anyone be the wrong recruit after ten days in post?
Let’s be honest. Ten days is no time at all. It makes Brian Clough’s tenure at Leeds seem positively epic in comparison.
Businesses aren’t ready for 4th Industrial Revolution says research
Many companies believe investment in IT and advanced technology will drive and sustain change, but the key is to ensure that the correct skills and culture exist to drive this transformation, says consultancy Crimson & Co.
Take the lead to boost productivity
Organisations must account for their own productivity performance, by ensuring that the right people are in the right jobs and consistently doing the right things, says Crimson & Co.
