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Abstract

This is part of a case series. In 2000, under increasing competitive pressure from other major UK retailers, J Sainsbury's Supermarkets embarked on a radical transformation of its supply chain. The case study describes the challenges involved in rejuvenating the firm's supply chain infrastructure, systems, processes, and skill sets as part of an 'all-or-nothing' strategy to regain a leadership position in the marketplace.
Location:
UK
Industry:
Retail and consumer goods
Size:
180,000 employees, GBP17 billion group sales
Other setting(s):
2001-2003
Case
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Reference no. J603-020-1
Japanese language
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Regine Slagmulder (Vlerick Business School); Dan Grottoli (INSEAD); Daniel Corsten (University of St. Gallen)
Published by: INSEAD
Originally published in: 2009
Version: 07.2009
Length: 12 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Supply chain management; Retail; Consumer goods; Efficient consumer response; Logistics; Distribution; Supply chain information system; Factory gate pricing
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Abstract

This is part of a case series. In 2000, under increasing competitive pressure from other major UK retailers, J Sainsbury's Supermarkets embarked on a radical transformation of its supply chain. The case study describes the challenges involved in rejuvenating the firm's supply chain infrastructure, systems, processes, and skill sets as part of an 'all-or-nothing' strategy to regain a leadership position in the marketplace.

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Location:
UK
Industry:
Retail and consumer goods
Size:
180,000 employees, GBP17 billion group sales
Other setting(s):
2001-2003

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Case
-
Reference no. J603-020-1
Japanese language
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Regine Slagmulder (Vlerick Business School); Dan Grottoli (INSEAD); Daniel Corsten (University of St. Gallen)
Published by: INSEAD
Originally published in: 2009
Version: 07.2009
Length: 12 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Supply chain management; Retail; Consumer goods; Efficient consumer response; Logistics; Distribution; Supply chain information system; Factory gate pricing
View full details