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Brakes leading industry through adoption of GDSN
The Food Information to Consumers (FIC) legislation takes effect from December – making efficient data management more important than ever before.
Industry news
28/10/2014
Reducing NHS never events through the use of supermarket technologies
Never events data has shown once again that errors occurring within the NHS are still too common.
Opinion piece
21/10/2014
RFID - where are we now?
Around a decade ago, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) was being talked up as the next big thing in supply chain operations.
Opinion piece
27/09/2014
Shop mannequins move into the digital age
New measures are being taken by retailers to ensure that their in-store displays are more interactive for customers.
Industry news
13/08/2014
UK healthcare best of the West, says report
An American study into 11 Western nations and the quality of the healthcare they provide has placed Britain top of the list, with the U.S. coming in last place.
Industry news
14/07/2014
Click and collect set for evolution
According to a leading expert in the retail industry, the new online collection method that means shoppers still have to pick up their purchases in-store will not last five years.
Industry news
19/05/2014
Ease the margin squeeze
A new project to streamline the supply chain to independents has the backing of major supplier companies.
Opinion piece
28/04/2014
Fly away with a bar code
German company airberlin is now allowing passengers to board one of its planes with the use of a special bar code.
Industry news
25/03/2014