Category Archives: 2012

McBride holds to restructuring plan amidst raw materials challenges

The toiletries firm said despite a 42 per cent drop in annual profits last year it remained focused on the “rigorous execution” of its supply chain restructure.

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Buyers reveal priorities for 2012

Find out what more than 3,000 readers told us they will be concentrating on this year…

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Pace purchasing head to have direct line to CEO

The set-top box manufacturer has appointed a new purchasing director who will start at the end of the month, SM has learned.

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Tackle piracy to protect the global supply chain

Maritime union Nautilus International calls on the UK government to close the gap between rhetoric and action.

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London’s shared services spat continues

“Transport for London is not going to surrender one inch of its services to any other functional bodies so you can do it on TfL’s terms or nobody’s,” Brian Coleman, chairman and leader of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority.

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Warburtons makes sustainable palm oil pledge

The British baking firm aims to address concerns around the use of palm oil, such as deforestation and rights of local communities.

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Pharmacy hires board-level supply chain director

Lloydspharmacy announces it has appointed Phil Streatfield to lead supply chain operations, business efficiency and IT services.

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CFOs at UK companies keenest to cut costs

A Deloitte report shows UK-focused businesses are making cost reduction more of a priority than companies on a more international footing.

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Long arm of Californian law reaches UK

US slavery and human trafficking laws coming into force on the 1 January 2012 will affect major firms worldwide.

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Long arm of Californian law reaches UK

US slavery and human trafficking laws coming into force on the 1 January 2012 will affect major firms worldwide.

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