I have seen many articles discussing the green supply chain and in every case the articles talk about reducing carbon emissions, reducing the carbon footprint but little about actual ways to reduce the footprint.
Have any of you people out there had experience with this issue and if so please tell us how you have helped in reducing the carbon footprint? We know it is right to do it but we want to see ideas on how it should be done.
Wednesday, 11 July 2007
Tuesday, 3 July 2007
Growing Your Business in Europe
This is an article directed at those businesses outside the EU who are interested in either establishing a new business or growing an existing business. It is a good starting point with additional help and support provided by the site.
Extract:
"How many times have you wished for direct access to market specific information directly related to your business? With the right information you could make decisions quickly that were sound and potentially profitable for your business.
US based manufacturers looking at Europe often make the mistake of considering that the European market place, a “Common Market”, is similar to North American. How far from the truth this is. Europe is still fragmented by language, national boundaries, regional and religious variations which makes doing business in Europe a whole new “ball game”.
What about “English” as a common language you say. Consider that the USA and the UK both speak “English” as a national language but there are many differences, which leads to the saying “two countries divided by a common language”. There are many areas of misunderstanding between two such similar countries and you can expect many more when you include the other European countries that speak “English” as a second language."
The full article can be found at http://www.logistics-consultants.co.uk
Extract:
"How many times have you wished for direct access to market specific information directly related to your business? With the right information you could make decisions quickly that were sound and potentially profitable for your business.
US based manufacturers looking at Europe often make the mistake of considering that the European market place, a “Common Market”, is similar to North American. How far from the truth this is. Europe is still fragmented by language, national boundaries, regional and religious variations which makes doing business in Europe a whole new “ball game”.
What about “English” as a common language you say. Consider that the USA and the UK both speak “English” as a national language but there are many differences, which leads to the saying “two countries divided by a common language”. There are many areas of misunderstanding between two such similar countries and you can expect many more when you include the other European countries that speak “English” as a second language."
The full article can be found at http://www.logistics-consultants.co.uk
Thursday, 28 June 2007
Supply Chain Data Analysis "Tools" Training
Ever wanted to see a video of how to do some of the trickier formatting in Excel? Well, now you can. Have a look at http://www.datapigtechnologies.com/ExcelMain.htm
I use Pivot tables a lot in my job as a Supply Chain specialist when looking at warehouse operating data and KPI’s and this was an excellent training aid. If you know of any more such training sites which use video examples please let me know.
I use Pivot tables a lot in my job as a Supply Chain specialist when looking at warehouse operating data and KPI’s and this was an excellent training aid. If you know of any more such training sites which use video examples please let me know.
Help in Business Design - Supply Chain Related Support
De Montfort University Helps Businesses – By Design
Help is at hand for businesses which need advice on how to turn a fresh idea into an exciting new product.
De Montfort University’s (DMU) New Product Development Centre (NPDC) is offering free advice and consultancy to 25 firms.
The brand-new facility can help organisations with:
· Consumer product design
· Medical devices
· Innovative Packaging
· Retail Design
· Point of Sale Design
· Exhibition Design
· Capital Equipment
· Engineering
· Architectural Design
· Furniture Design
The advice and consultancy will be available on a first-come, first served basis.
Interested firms can find out more at two events later this month. On Tuesday, 12 June, the Centre will hold a New Product Development Showcase, to demonstrate how its state-of-art technology can help develop products quickly and effectively. The event will take place between 5pm and 7.30pm.
On Tuesday, 19 June, it will hold the Resource Efficient Design and Innovation Exchange, between 9am and 11am. This event will show how the Resource Efficient Design (RED) initiative can help to minimise waste and maximise profit.
Previously, the NPDC has had success helping a Loughborough-based manufacturer Mogo UK, develop the ‘Auto Docu Dash’. The simple product allows drivers to display or hide notices such as doctor on call signs or disabled badges in the window of a car. In just three months, 80,000 have been sold.
David Hughes, Managing Director of Mogo UK says: “The success of Docu Dash, has made a major contribution to our product range and thus our profitability and our profile in the market.”
The NPDC was set up to help Leicestershire businesses use fresh ideas to get ahead and to help the East Midlands region grow as a centre for creative excellence. The Centre is funded by the Leicester Shire Economic partnership
To find out more visit the NPDC’s website www.dmudesign.co or telephone 0116 250 6238 for more details.
Help is at hand for businesses which need advice on how to turn a fresh idea into an exciting new product.
De Montfort University’s (DMU) New Product Development Centre (NPDC) is offering free advice and consultancy to 25 firms.
The brand-new facility can help organisations with:
· Consumer product design
· Medical devices
· Innovative Packaging
· Retail Design
· Point of Sale Design
· Exhibition Design
· Capital Equipment
· Engineering
· Architectural Design
· Furniture Design
The advice and consultancy will be available on a first-come, first served basis.
Interested firms can find out more at two events later this month. On Tuesday, 12 June, the Centre will hold a New Product Development Showcase, to demonstrate how its state-of-art technology can help develop products quickly and effectively. The event will take place between 5pm and 7.30pm.
On Tuesday, 19 June, it will hold the Resource Efficient Design and Innovation Exchange, between 9am and 11am. This event will show how the Resource Efficient Design (RED) initiative can help to minimise waste and maximise profit.
Previously, the NPDC has had success helping a Loughborough-based manufacturer Mogo UK, develop the ‘Auto Docu Dash’. The simple product allows drivers to display or hide notices such as doctor on call signs or disabled badges in the window of a car. In just three months, 80,000 have been sold.
David Hughes, Managing Director of Mogo UK says: “The success of Docu Dash, has made a major contribution to our product range and thus our profitability and our profile in the market.”
The NPDC was set up to help Leicestershire businesses use fresh ideas to get ahead and to help the East Midlands region grow as a centre for creative excellence. The Centre is funded by the Leicester Shire Economic partnership
To find out more visit the NPDC’s website www.dmudesign.co or telephone 0116 250 6238 for more details.
Wednesday, 27 June 2007
Business Turnaround Projects
Interim professionals may wish to have a look at this guide which is aimed at turnaround projects.
It is published by the Turnaround Management Association TMA (UK), the professional organisation where executives and professionals from all disciplines can exchange information, ideas and knowledge about the turnaround industry. The guide contains a wealth of resources useful to anyone involved in corporate rescue and recovery, as well as an overview of the industry and predictions about future trends and events in turnaround.
The 2007-2008 Turnaround Guide is available as a PDF document for you to download at http://www.executivesonline.co.uk/about_us/reports/Tma/TMA.pdf.
If any one would like further information on turn around projects you can contact me at mike.forryan@logistics-consultants.co.uk
It is published by the Turnaround Management Association TMA (UK), the professional organisation where executives and professionals from all disciplines can exchange information, ideas and knowledge about the turnaround industry. The guide contains a wealth of resources useful to anyone involved in corporate rescue and recovery, as well as an overview of the industry and predictions about future trends and events in turnaround.
The 2007-2008 Turnaround Guide is available as a PDF document for you to download at http://www.executivesonline.co.uk/about_us/reports/Tma/TMA.pdf.
If any one would like further information on turn around projects you can contact me at mike.forryan@logistics-consultants.co.uk
Sunday, 10 June 2007
Supply Chain Disaster Recovery
Thought for to-day:
When was your supply chain disaster recovery plan updated or do you even have one. A recent client had a plab that was 8 years old and every person on the notification list had long since left the business.
When was your supply chain disaster recovery plan updated or do you even have one. A recent client had a plab that was 8 years old and every person on the notification list had long since left the business.
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