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ECR: From early collaboration to a logistics revolution
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 21/09/2016
» Efficient Consumer Response (ECR) is a strategic approach to improving services to consumers through close cooperation among retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers. Its primary aim is to develop and disseminate best practices in supply chains. The impact on the international retail industry in particular has been dramatic over the past two decades.
The Night Before Christmas in Bangkok
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 16/12/2015
» 'Twas the night before Christmas in Santa's warehouse
Following the grain chain into Southeast Asia
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 05/11/2014
» Last week I presented a paper at the annual Asia Pacific Food & Fibre Summit in Melbourne, Australia. The conference focused primarily on the challenges of exporting Australian food products to Asia. It was well attended by a wide range of government policymakers and senior executives from some of the world's largest bulk grain handlers.
Doors closing on the airline supply chain
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 29/02/2012
» Many things must happen properly for a commercial aircraft to depart on time from an airport. Without timely arrivals and departures, aircraft timetables would descend into chaos. Airports would become congested, other flights would be delayed as passengers miss connections, baggage delayed, priority cargo would not be shipped on time, correct scheduling of support equipment would be difficult, and airlines might not be able to operate their aircraft profitably.