Deep Supply Chain – The new normal
Disruption and change are becoming normalised in a way that business has never before known. Global events, transformative agendas and increasing unpredictable consumer behaviours mean it is more important than ever to be able to predict what customers want and ensure it can be supplied before demand is tested.
Blockchain – the future of supply chain management?
Transparency, traceability and sustainable trading are all gaining importance in customer decisions about their supply chain and logistics providers.
Artificial and Augmented Intelligence in the Logistics industry
The logistics industry is transforming. The growth of big data, a shift to digital first and advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are supporting the sector to embrace change on a massive scale to revolutionise the way it works.
Managing rapid change during the Covid-19 crisis – Part II
As the leading commercial space transformation specialists, Sigma is responsible for keeping several leading UK retailers up and running with their goods not for resale (GNFR).
Managing rapid change during the Covid-19 crisis – Part I
As the leading commercial space transformation specialists, Sigma is responsible for keeping several leading UK retailers up and running with their goods not for resale (GNFR).
Releasing the GNFR Genie… Part #1 – Introduction
How a fresh approach to new store projects can bring untold savings to your P&L 1.1 A Traditional View of GNFR It has long been argued that GNFR is poorly understood by many key stakeholders in the retail sector and is rarely given sufficient priority. This means that potentially substantial cost savings are being missed […]
Dropshipping – Helping or Hindering the Retail Sector?
What is Dropshipping? In the ever-demanding retail sector, brands are having to work increasingly hard to differentiate their offering from that of their competitors. Consumers expect more – they want to shop when it suits them, browse an endless range of products and have their purchases delivered where they want, when they want, at minimal […]
An alternative supply chain solution with a sports retailer
Timeliness – able to create and mobilise a bespoke strategy with multiple options in just two weeks Agility – despite a multitude of factors that could affect the end requirement, we collaborated across our own organisation and with partners to create a flexible offering Commercial control – we worked with our client to manage risk […]
In-House or Outsource – The GNFR Conundrum
The retail sector is undergoing unprecedented change and while this is bringing amazing opportunities in the customer experience space, it also means that budgets continue to be squeezed in the drive for operational efficiencies. Goods not for resale (GNFR) is an often-overlooked area of retail that when managed properly, offers both smarter ways of working […]