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Category Archives: 2012
BP details supply chain response to oil spill
The supply chain team at the oil and gas firm had to contend with opportunistic ‘suppliers’ and a shortage of clean-up products in the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice supply chain, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Qtel aims to ‘build right, buy right’
The strategy aims to create efficiencies up front, as well as boosting the telecoms business’ competitive advantage, according to its CPO.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM
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Procurement helps American Red Cross survive
The non-profit organisation’s CEO Gail McGovern has paid tribute to the “big difference” made by the function since it was centralised and paid tribute to its “fabulous” CPO Jill Bossi.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice risk & continuity, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Use ‘big ticket’ projects to develop suppliers
Purchasers should look to improve the core skills of suppliers through major projects, said the head of procurement at Petro SA.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, SRM
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Wal-Mart shakes up local sourcing in southern Africa
The supermarket’s acquisition of Massmart has had a beneficial impact on local farmers, according to a sustainability expert.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Sustainability
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US purchasing institute names award winners
Cisco Systems, T-Mobile USA and the American Red Cross were among the organisations that received prizes at the annual Institute for Supply Management and Michigan State University Awards for Excellence in Supply Management.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Sustainability, Technology
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How to make yourself more employable
Keep your skills up-to-date, identify where you want to go and make sure you communicate it to others, advises a senior buyer.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Exxaro strikes gold at CIPS Pan African Awards 2012
The mining firm was recognised in two categories at the annual celebration of the procurement and supply chain profession in Africa last night.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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CPOs reveal how to succeed in services procurement
Strong communication and not being afraid to take a fresh approach to categories can add value to the business, according to a panel of procurement leaders.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM
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News focus: Mixing with marketing
Anna Scott finds out if the relationship between marketing and procurement has improved.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, News focus, Purchasing
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