Topic
Inventory Management
India Inc Stockpiles Essential Parts and Raw Materials Ahead of Festive Season Amid West Asia Crisis
Facing renewed West Asia tensions and shipping disruptions, Indian companies are stockpiling essential parts and raw materials by up to 20% ahead of the festive season. Parle Products, Zydus Wellness, and Super Plastronics are among those building buffers to prevent stock-outs and production delays.
Supply Chain Towcester Volunteers Race to Save 15 Tonnes of Surplus Food from Silverstone Grand Prix
During the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, about 50 volunteers from Towcester Community Larder collected 15 tonnes of surplus food, building on last year's 32-tonne rescue. The effort, now in its sixth year, diverts fruit, vegetables, dairy, and other perishables from landfill, offering a community-based logistics model for supply chain sustainability.
Why inventory accuracy and execution speed will define the next era of omnichannel retail supply chains, say ABFRL and Britannia leaders at ETRetail E-Commerce and Digital Natives Summit 2026
At the ETRetail E-Commerce and Digital Natives Summit 2026, supply chain leaders from ABFRL and Britannia discussed how inventory accuracy and execution speed are becoming critical as retail spans stores, ecommerce, and quick commerce. They emphasized a shift from monthly planning to real-time fulfilment, driven by automation, system-led allocation, and integrated dashboards.
India's Reservoir Levels Threaten Supply Chain Stability
India's reservoir levels have fallen below 30% capacity, posing significant risks to supply chains reliant on water resources. This situation demands strategic inventory management and supplier diversification to mitigate potential disruptions.