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Gains still to be made in category management
Category management has been practised for well over a decade but many companies are failing to maximise its potential. The price wars seen in recent years have also caused it to slip in priority and managers are not being trained to implement it efficiently. But, with the entrance of a new generation of managers there is renewed emphasis on differentiating products and broadening the assortment through effective category management.
Elsevier Food International, Vol. 11, Number 2, May 2008 Helen Armstrong
19-09-2008 (09:39)
Moving forward together
ECR's roadmap on sustainable transport is a reference tool to encourage companies to collaborate. It may seem like common sense yet it requires a new way of thinking. Some companies are already achieving it with positive bottom line results.
Elsevier Food International, Vol. 11, Number 2,May 2008 Len Lewis
04-06-2008 (13:51)
Share the vision
Within the next few years the supply chain will have to change to take into account carbon output, fewer trucks on the road and better traceability. The Global Commerce Institute has published its Future Supply Chain 2016 report which presents a model for enhanced collaboration in the supply chain and identifies seven specific points to which solutions will need to be found.
Elsevier Food International, Vol. 11, Number 2, May 2008 Len lewis
04-06-2008 (11:44)
Health shines through a beautiful body
Health and wellness has been identified as one of the most important new trends which will drive shopping behaviour in the future. Taking care of ourselves and staying healthy is just one step further from the use of beauty products.
Elsevier Food International, Vol. 11, Number 2,May 2008 Helen Armstrong
04-06-2008 (10:47)

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