How are businesses re-structuring their operations to boost their bottom lines? We look at the trends in the global FMCG supply chain in the first quarter of 2013 to help you understand where leading manufacturers are investing their resources.

On shelf availability is the end product and the most important element of a successful supply chain. This performance measure can be affected by actions made at every step of the chain, from the manufacturer right through to the shelf edge at the retailer. We talked to industry leaders, from both retailers and manufacturers to discuss the question: “What gets in the way of good OSA?” This presentation looks at their thoughts on the impact of promotions on OSA.

Read this presentation to understand better the main central and eastern European grocery markets as well as the supply chain strategies of the key retail operators making an impact in this region.

To deliver sustained service improvements and increased on shelf availability it is essential to have access to the best data and information. Historically businesses have used their own data sources, however retailers are now increasingly sharing data with suppliers to remove the barriers to service improvement. There are challenges for manufacturers to overcome in using retailer data, such as gaining internal confidence in the data reliability and making the process changes needed. This case study shows how one manufacturer, Kimberly-Clark, has improved service by using insight from Tesco Connect.

The Olympic Games are huge: 4bn television viewers, 10m spectators and 15,000 athletes from 200 countries compete in the events for a six week period. As sponsor of the London Olympic Games, Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) supplied all the soft-drinks for all the Olympic and Paralympic venues, ensuring all athletes, spectators, games officials and media had access to their products. Supplying products for such a huge event comes with a number of opportunities and challenges. Discover how CCE developed a leading edge, sustainable solution for the supply of products for London 2012.

This report brings together our latest research on lead times and inventory levels in retailers and manufacturers, with the key strategies and initiatives currently being deployed to drive stock levels down and availability up. It will help you to understand what is driving retailers' strategies in inventory and stock ordering, as well as the key challenges that businesses face as a result of the changes in these areas. It also looks at what suppliers can do to adapt to the changes in the environment, which are putting ever more pressure on the supply chain.