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Category Archives: 2012
AstraZeneca fosters collaborative approach with suppliers
If there is a problem and we need to put something right urgently, we expect the suppliers to work together to resolve that, says Sam Covell, head of infrastructure services procurement at AstraZeneca.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain
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BT contracts cut environmental impact
The telecoms and technology business evaluated environmental factors in 87 per cent of its contracts last year, according to its latest CSR report.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice sustainability, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Frequent travelling takes toll on mental capacity
Study finds performance can be compromised by long flights, leaving travellers with lower concentration levels
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Travel
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Ex-Innospec boss pleads guilty to bribery
Paul Jennings admits two charges of conspiracy to corrupt by making payments to secure contracts.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Buyers play venture capitalists’ role
Global mining firm CPO says there are similarities when investing in suppliers to develop capability.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain
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Zimbabwe bank governor urges preferential procurement
Gideon Gono of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe says government should boost economy by purchasing from domestic firms.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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M&S saves £185 million through sustainability
The UK retailer has recorded £185 million in benefits since establishing its ‘Plan A’ scheme in 2007.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Supply chain
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Lockheed replaces 240 suppliers with a single vendor
The defence and security manufacturer has signed an agreement with one supplier for the procurement of around 22,000 electronic components.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain
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More e-procurement could cut corruption in Europe
Greater investment in electronic purchasing would provide greater transparency and reduce the potential for fraud and corruption in public procurement, says Transparency International.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Fraud & corruption, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Technology
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Sharp increase in protectionism
A quarter of all restrictive trade measures introduced since October 2008 have been implemented in the past eight months, according to the European Commission.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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