Editorial: An opportunity for fresh thinking [ECR Journal Vol. 8, No.1, Autumn 2008]

ECR Journal 2010.09.20

Publication Date: 2008
Publication Language: English
Publication Country/Region: ECR Europe
Publication Type: Article
Publisher: n/a
Companies involved: n/a
Author: Daniel T. Jones, Arnd Huchzermeier, Alan Mitchell




By Daniel T. Jones, Arnd Huchzermeier and Alan Mitchell
How rapidly things change! Just a few months ago most business were making plans on the assumption of continued robust prosperity. But the world's financial crisis has made mincemeat of all that. Recessions looms, you can almost hear the sound of people battening down the hatches, withdrawing their horns and preparing for the worst rather the best.
There are some silver linings though. Many consumer good suppliers and retailers provide the daily necessaries and affordable luxuries that fare relatively well in recession.
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CPFR: Myths and Realities [ECR Journal Vol. 4, No. 2, Winter 2004]

ECR Journal 2010.09.15

Publication Date: 2004
Publication Language: English
Publication Country/Region: ECR Europe
Publication Type: Article
Publisher: n/a
Companies involved: n/a
Author: Joe Andraski

by Joe Andraski

Branding CPFR as an expensive investment is not in keeping with the experience of companies that have engaged in successful implementation.

VICS’ comment on the article ‘CPFR: Myths and Realities’ that appeared in the ECR Journal Summer 2004 issue.
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At the Cutting Edge of Best Practice [ECR Journal Vol. 5, No. 1, Summer 2005]

ECR Journal 2010.09.15

Publication Date: 2005
Publication Language: English
Publication Country/Region: ECR Europe
Publication Type: Article
Publisher: n/a
Companies involved: n/a
Author: Alan Mitchell

by Alan Mitchell
The 4th International ECR Research Symposium, held at IULM Milan, gathered researchers to discuss emerging industry best practice. Under the microscope: information sharing, in-store experience and supply chains.
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Building on foundations of sand? [ECR Journal Vol. 3, No. 1, Spring 2003]

ECR Journal 2010.09.14

Publication Date: 2003
Publication Language: English
Publication Country/Region: ECR Europe
Publication Type: Article
Publisher: n/a
Companies involved: n/a
Author: Nicole DeHoratius, Ananth Raman

by Nicole DeHoratius and Ananth Raman
Virtually every major supply chain initiative within ECR assumes companies are working with accurate inventory data. This could be a big mistake.

Virtually every major ECR supply chain initiative from vendor managed inventory to CPFR assumes companies are working with accurate inventory data. How wrong they are! And how big a risk?

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Lean and green: 'doing more with less' [ECR Journal Vol. 3, No. 1, Spring 2003]

ECR Journal 2010.09.14

Publication Date: 2003
Publication Language: English
Publication Country/Region: ECR Europe
Publication Type: Article
Publisher: n/a
Companies involved: n/a
Author: David Simons, Robert Mason

by David Simons and Robert Mason

Firms are under pressure to prove their environmental credentials. Now a win-win way of weaving ‘green’ considerations into business decisions is emerging.

Mapping the environmental impact of day-to-day activities such as supplying cartons of orange juice or an apple throws up many surprising results – and the information we need to make better decisions.
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Sales and order forecasts in CPFR [ECR Journal Vol. 4, No. 1, Summer 2004]

ECR Journal 2010.09.14

Publication Date: 2004
Publication Language: English
Publication Country/Region: ECR Europe
Publication Type: Article
Publisher: n/a
Companies involved: n/a
Author: Gerhard Arminger

by Gerhard Arminger
Creating the best possible sales and order forecasts requires consideration of many, varied circumstances. Getting the right mix of micro- and aggregate forecasting, and of personal communication and automation is crucial.
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