Simon Dixon is the managing director of supply chain and logistics advisors Hatmill. He has worked in supply chain management for the past 19 years, both in industry and in consultancy. Simon's client experience includes the top four UK supermarkets and over 50 other clients spanning sectors such as construction and ecommerce.
The typical benefits of a forecasting and replenishment change programme are estimated to be a 1 to 4 per cent increase in turnover and a 15 to 30 per cent reduction in inventory. more»
The most efficient supply chains occur when small business owners can predict future demand with a high degree of accuracy ? but should this be something to aim for? more»
If your data is accurate, relevant, current, useful and proportionate then it?s likely that your supply chain will be too. more»
Recent growth in ecommerce has seen in large numbers of small etailers enter the market, offering a variety of different products. more»
Ok, I admit it, ?Returns Saturday? isn?t a defined day just yet ? but parcel collection services up and down the country recently braced for the inevitable wave of requests to return recent deliveries. more»
Our sourcing suppliers expert, Simon Dixon, explains why outsourcing logistics can make great business sense, along with advice on picking the right provider. more»
Our sourcing suppliers expert outlines the critical points to put to any potential supplier, before putting pen to paper. more»
A five-step approach to making sure don't fall foul of rogue suppliers ? including due diligence and negotiating an effective and thorough contract. more»
Simon Dixon explains the complexity behind supply chains and why many businesses take them for granted. more»
I?m Simon Dixon, managing director of Hatmill. I?ve worked in supply chain management for the past 19 years, both in industry and for the past 14 years in consultancy. more»
