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Retail Logistics 2008
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£495
A unique benchmarking guide to the logistics operations of the leading UK grocery retailers and wholesalers
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Retail Logistics 2008 is the definitive resource for supply chain professionals needing to understand the supply chain strategies and operations of the UK’s leading food & grocery retailers and wholesalers.
 

This new version of IGD’s long-standing primary research report includes a dedicated profile on each key market player, and outlines their key initiatives across the end-to-end retail supply chain.
 

Retail profiles: ASDA, The co-operative, Iceland, Marks & Spencer, Musgrave Retail Partners GB (Budgens, Londis) Nisa-Today's, Palmer & Harvey McLane, Sainsbury's, Somerfield, Tesco and Waitrose.
 


Why do you need this report?

 
Retail Logistics 2008 will help you to:
 

1. Benchmark the efficiency and effectiveness of your logistics operations against the key market players
2. Understand the scale of the leading grocery supply chains and the changing distribution networks
3. Discover the role of logistics service providers in the UK food & grocery sector
4. Gain insight into key initiatives and the supply chain technology being employed
5. Learn from others and implement best practice to support your future strategic plans


 

Each retailer profile includes:



Company Summary:

       •  Financial Summary
       • 
Company History Snapshot

Supply Chain Overview:

       •  Strategy
       •  Scale of Operations (volumes, number of DC’s, 3PL management)
       • 
Management Structure Charts

Warehousing:

       •  Summary
       •  Depot Location Map
       • 
Network (DC’s, size, type, operator, FTE)
       •  Processes (receipt, pick, transit units)
       •  Key Initiatives

Transport:

       •  Summary (primary & secondary, miles travelled, journeys, use of backhaul)
       •  Network (DC’s, regions served, number of vehicles and trailers, number of stores served)
       • 
Fleet (number and type of vehicles and trailers)
       •  Key Initiatives

Replenishment:

       •  Throughput Volumes (per DC, by major category, per month, per week)
       •  Average Warehouse and Store Stock Levels by major category
       • 
Order Lead-Times (primary & secondary) and Store Delivery Frequency
       •  Key Initiatives

Environment:

       •  Packaging Recovery
       • 
Alternative Fuel Use

       •  Inter-modal Transport Use
       • 
Key Initiatives

IT Systems:

       •  Warehouse Systems
       •  Transport Systems
       • 
Replenishment Systems
       •  Supplier Relations Systems
       •  Reverse Logistics Systems
       • 
Key Initiatives

Open a PDF containing a full list of contents, tables and figures here


 
 

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Available Formats


This report is available in PDF format on a CD and is despatched in two to three working days.

 

 

Two great ways to access this information!

 
The information contained in Retail Logistics 2008 is taken from Supply Chain Analysis, IGD’s online guide to the FMCG supply chain.

Supply Chain Analysis is available as an online corporate subscription. Subscribing gives all the information featured in the report, as well as a host of other benefits:

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  UK Retail Logistics Profiles 2008 report
(PDF)
Supply Chain Analysis
(Annual online subscription)
 Retailer Profiles:  
 • ASDA Yes Yes
 • Budgens  Yes Yes
 • the Co-operative  Yes  Yes
 • Iceland  Yes  Yes
 • Londis  Yes  Yes
 • Marks & Spencer  Yes  Yes
 • Nisa-Today's  Yes  Yes
 • Palmer & Harvey McLane  Yes  Yes
 • Sainsbury's  Yes  Yes
 • Somerfield Yes Yes
 • Tesco  Yes  Yes
 • Waitrose  Yes  Yes
 • Casino    Yes
 Compact Retailer Profiles:  
Ahold, Aldi, Auchan, Carrefour, Coles, ICA, Metro,  Wal-Mart, Woolworths   Yes
 Supply Chain Database:  
Enabling UK company to company comparisons over 5 years   Yes
 Hot Topic Reports:  
 • Demand Planning    Yes
 • International RRP    Yes
 • Lean Thinking    Yes
 • Sustainable Distribution    Yes
 • Rising Energy Costs    Yes
 • Supplier Service Levels    Yes
 UK Costs and Productivity Analysis   Yes
 UK Industry Trends Analysis Yes
 Latest International Supply Chain News Yes
 Weekly Supply Chain Bulletin Yes
 Best Practice Case Studies Yes
 Retail Presentations Yes
 Supply Chain GlossaryYes
 

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Additional price Information: All reports are subject to VAT at 17.5%. CDs will be delivered by post in two to three working days from date of ordering. This report is promoted by IGD as agent for IGD Services Ltd. Cheques should be made payable to IGD Services Ltd.

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