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An overview of news, trends and research in Supply Chain consulting in the UK:

Maine Pointe: How 3D printing will impact the global supply chain 3D printing is touted as one of the most disruptive developments in manufacturing and beyond.
21 March 2019
Supply chain and logistics consultancy Labyrinth joins BigChange Professional services firm BigChange has completed a deal to bring UK supply chain consultancy Labyrinth into its fold.
23 January 2019
EY allies with Kinaxis to modernise client supply chains Big Four firm EY and supply chain software firm Kinaxis have joined forces to drive supply chain reinvention for the digital age.
15 January 2019
TPC and Catalyst AI partner to bring AI to retail supply chain As the retail sector looks to find efficiency savings and improve results in a challenging period, the importance of an effective supply chain has been significantly enhanced.
06 December 2018
Four opportunities for executives in UK's manufacturing industry Against a backdrop of an unpredictable geopolitical environment, corporate planning is more challenging than ever before.
30 October 2018
Top consulting firms for operations & supply chain in the UK A survey among management consultants and consulting clients has revealed the UK’s top consulting firms for operations & supply chain management.
16 October 2018
UK supply chain management sees bumper M&A activity but low value In 2017, deal volumes in Europe (including the UK and Ireland) for merger and acquisition activity in the logistics and supply chain management sector represented 54% of the market’s global M&A activ
17 August 2018
The 25 companies with the best supply chain and logistics practices New analysis has shown which international companies make use of the best supply chain and logistics practice.
07 June 2018
How blockchain technology can benefit supply chain management Supply chain management is an underestimated source of competitive advantage and is on the cusp of major technological transformation.
14 May 2018
Freight and logistics industry could save hundreds of millions with blockchain Leading consultancy Accenture has developed a bold blockchain solution that could save the global freight and logistics industry hundreds of millions of pounds each year.
07 May 2018
Wolseley hires Hitachi Consulting for supply chain transformation project Wolseley and Hitachi Consulting have announced a new chapter of the firms’ year long relationship. The project will see Wolseley transform its supply chain using cloud software.
24 April 2018
Three quarters of supply chain leaders believe more digitisation is needed Supply chain planning remains an important aspect of wider business performance.
20 March 2018
UK supply chain consultancy Hughenden joins Efeso Consulting Hughenden Consulting, a boutique UK supply chain consulting firm, has joined forces with Efeso Consulting, an international management consultancy with 27 offices globally.
13 November 2017
2018 edition of Procurement Trends study launched for participants Consulting firm Supply Value has launched the survey for its annual ‘Procurement Trends’ research.
12 October 2017
Procurement functions needs to evolve to match changing needs The majority of procurement models are failing to add significant value to businesses, according to research by Ayming among C-level executives across Europe reveals.
30 August 2017
Ecorys develops intermodal planner tool for KTL Ludwigshafen KTL Ludwigshafen, one of Germany’s major logistics hubs, has launched a new intermodal planner for its clients. The tool was developed with support of consultants from Ecorys.
13 July 2017
Inventory optimisation is key for improved cash conversion cycle There are large differences in the working capital performance of Dutch manufacturing companies, according to a new benchmark.
22 June 2017
Ayming, Efficio and EY shortlisted for CIPS Supply Management Awards The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) have announced the shortlist for the 2017 Supply Management Awards, with three consulting groups making the cut.
19 June 2017
BearingPoint buys UK-based supply chain consultancy LCP Consulting Berkhamsted based LCP Consulting has been acquired by international consultancy BearingPoint.
14 March 2017
Procurement executives continue to focus on cost cutting and talent Procurement executives are predominantly focused on cost reduction, managing risks and new product/market development, finds a new study.
27 February 2017
Hard Brexit could reduce UK company profit pool by £3 billion A hard Brexit has the potential to wipe around 30% from the profit pool of UK companies across key sectors – with the grocery and automotive industries the hardest hit.
13 February 2017
BioScope tool helps companies understand biodiversity impact of value chains The planet's rich biodiversity faces considerable burdens from human economic activity, from habitat destruction to climate change.
10 February 2017
International transport and logistics market grows to €2.7 trillion The transport and logistics industry has seen considerable revenue growths in recent years, reaching a size of €2.7 trillion.
01 December 2016
Consortium launches blockchain technology initiative for logistics More than fifteen public and private sector companies based in the Netherlands have joined forces to launch a programme that seeks to design and develop applications for blockchain technology in the
28 November 2016
Global CPG supply chain transformation required to meet ESG goals Moving towards sustainable and social business practices, in light of the reality of what the environment can bear, is becoming an ever more prominent imperative.
23 November 2016
Stan La Haye joins supply chain consulting firm Chainalytics Supply chain consultancy Chainalytics has added Stan La Haye to its team.
01 November 2016
Revamping retail supply chain can boost the fresh food value chain Food waste is a global problem for humanity, from wasted resources and unnecessary environmental damage to the social cost of food not reaching people.
27 October 2016
Overview of the implementation process for an e-Procurement solution Ramon Abbenhuis and Willem Blom, consultants at Supply Value, provide an overview of the steps required for implementing an e-Procurement solution.
12 October 2016
Trend studies for Supply Chain Management and Purchasing launched Supply Value, a consultancy specialised in supply chain management and purchasing, has launched its annual ‘Supply Chain Management Trends’ and ‘Purchasing Trends’ studies.
30 September 2016
BCG acquires procurement and operations consultancy Inverto The Boston Consulting Group has acquired Germany-based Inverto which will further diversify its range of services for clients in the procurement and operations segment.
28 September 2016
Insights and lessons learned from an E-Procurement implementation Over the past year Carmen van Kruisbergen, a consultant at supply chain consultancy Supply Value, has supported a large client in the public sector with the design and roll-out of a E-Procurement solution.
13 September 2016
Four procurement consulting firms launch The Global Sourcing Alliance Four procurement-consultancy companies from Europe, North America and Asia have joined forces to create a new partnership: The Global Sourcing Alliance.
17 August 2016

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