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* Going Dutch: changes underway in the Netherlands
Going Dutch: changes underway in the Netherlands 11 March 2010
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The retail sector in the Netherlands has seen significant developments in recent months. Jamie Trust provides an update on what's happening in this key European market.
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* Through the wormhole: a look at food commodities
Through the wormhole: a look at food commodities 11 March 2010
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It’s time for a thought experiment. IGD’s Chief Economist James Walton takes the controls of the Large Hadron Collider and sets out on a journey to the past, asking whether food commodities might have been the ideal place to ride out the economic storm.
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* The road to success
The road to success 22 February 2010
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Last month, IGD announced that the food and grocery industry has saved 124million HGV miles from UK roads through sustainable initiatives - exceeding its four year target a year early. Here we find out what companies have been doing to achieve this figure.
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* Responding to demand volatility in adverse weather conditions
Responding to demand volatility in adverse weather conditions 04 February 2010
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How are your industry peers adapting their supply chains to a volatile trading environment? Our recent survey uncovered the top five challenges faced by both suppliers and retailers.
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* Latest news from the ECR UK On-Shelf Availability Survey
Latest news from the ECR UK On-Shelf Availability Survey 14 January 2010
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With details of a new free resource on promotional availability, and why this issue is so important for food and grocery businesses to get right, Karen Chalmers looks at the latest ECR UK On-Shelf Availability Survey results from december.
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* Economics in the next decade - what to expect
Economics in the next decade - what to expect 14 January 2010
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What economic and strategic issues will affect UK businesses over the next decade? James Walton looks ahead to what we can expect.
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* Delivering environmental and commercial benefits across the meat sector
Delivering environmental and commercial benefits across the meat sector 08 December 2009
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With a new project soon launching to measure the amount of meat and associated packaging wasted in the UK retail supply chain, Peter Whitehead explains what will be involved and how companies can take part.
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* Products in disguise are going off-sale
Products in disguise are going off-sale 20 November 2009
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A major factor influencing whether or not a product makes it onto the shelves is how clearly they can be identified from the information on the case or trading unit. IGD's James Tupper looks at how recent work by IGD is helping to improve the availability of products in-store.
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* New free sustainable distribution tools aim to help industry
New free sustainable distribution tools aim to help industry 10 November 2009
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ECR UK recently unveiled the latest elements of its innovative Sustainable Distibution Toolkit. Karen Chalmers tells us more about the handy new tools and where you can download them from.
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* How you can cut your chain's costs
How you can cut your chain's costs 13 October 2009
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Understanding how the different elements in your supply chain knit together and where you may be losing or adding value is extremely important in an age when wasting money, time and materials is becoming increasingly unacceptable. Mala Morris highlights some key steps you can take to tackle the challenges.
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* Availability: weathering the British climate
Availability: weathering the British climate 17 September 2009
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The promise of a barbecue summer, then higher than average rainfall across parts of the UK... With weather being such an important factor for demand planners, and this summer's weather proving so unpredictable, how did on-shelf availability fare?
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* The importance of perfecting packaging
The importance of perfecting packaging 11 August 2009
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In food and grocery, a huge deal rests on implementing successful packaging. James Tupper examines why it's so important to aim for perfection in packaging, and what help there is available for businesses.
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* Do you engage actively with your supply chain partners?
Do you engage actively with your supply chain partners? 11 August 2009
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Forming long-term strategic relationships with supply chain partners can yield multiple benefits for both parties. Our latest supply chain research identifies six key steps in achieving greater engagement.
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* IGD and ECR: home and away in June
IGD and ECR: home and away in June 14 July 2009
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June was a busy month for IGD's Supply Chain team, with industry events taking place, new research being published and the latest ECR survey results coming out. James Tupper reflects on the highlights and key learnings. 
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* One small step for man - one small footprint for mankind
One small step for man - one small footprint for mankind 14 July 2009
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Since the late 1960s, global energy use has grown enormously, but so has our understanding of the consequences. Simon Barnes reflects on some of the key learnings we've made in the past forty years and some of the initiaves our industry is taking to protect our future.
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* The changing face of food and grocery
The changing face of food and grocery 14 July 2009
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IGD's Chief Economist James Walton reflects on the various changes that are happening within our industry as new challenges and opportunities arise, and what tomorrow's demands may be.
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* Saving cash and carbon at IGD's sustainable distribution conference '09
Saving cash and carbon at IGD's sustainable distribution conference '09 29 June 2009
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Balancing cost reduction and improving environmental performance was the theme of the day at our Sustainable Distribution 2009 conference earlier this month. Read the full review here.
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* Postgraduate training - sustainable supply chains
Postgraduate training - sustainable supply chains 09 June 2009
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As IGD introduces a new Sustainable Supply Chains module to our Postgraduate Certificate in Food & Grocery Industry Management course, Karen Chalmers examines why embedding a sustainability mindset is so important for the future of the industry.
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* International trade and development – focusing and measuring the benefits
International trade and development – focusing and measuring the benefits 09 June 2009
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Whilst we are all familiar with the branding and organisations that support and promote international development through trade, what goes on after the products have been purchased from developing countries? Simon Barnes examines the importance of measuring the impact of trade and investment.
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* Delivering superior service levels
Delivering superior service levels 09 June 2009
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Mala Morris considers the range of benefits from developing a Sales & Operational Planning function within your business.
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* What makes a best-in-class supplier when trading is tough?
What makes a best-in-class supplier when trading is tough? 27 May 2009
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As the recession bites and the trading climate gets even more challenging, what customer engagement capabilities do suppliers need to develop, and what makes a best-in-class supplier in retailers’ eyes?
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* What did on-shelf availability look like over Easter?
What did on-shelf availability look like over Easter? 07 May 2009
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Taking a look at the latest ECR UK On-Shelf Availability Survey results, Karen Chalmers examines how the run-up to Easter fared for the participating retailers.
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