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Category Archives: 2012
Arts venues form energy buying ensemble
The National Theatre, Royal Opera House and Royal Albert Hall are to pool their buying power to drive down gas and electricity costs and want other venues to join them.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing
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Buyers must invest in contingency planning before it’s too late
A Sony Mobile executive says the company’s neglect of secondary and dual sourcing procedures cost the business millions following the impact of natural disasters in Japan.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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CEO’s leadership helped rapid transformation of Oracle supply chain
The involvement of Larry Ellison and his clear targets focused the mind and cut out delays in decision-making when integrating the operations of Sun Microsystems.
Posted in 2012, Business change, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Unilever explains commodity risk approach
“Anything that has a volatile pricing component in it can be classed as a commodity,” said Mark Taylor, vice-president of procurement and commodities at the food manufacturer.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice risk & continuity, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Nearly three-quarters of CFOs believe procurement is more strategic
Increased supplier collaboration and improved negotiation of discounts and rebates from vendors has boosted the reputation of the function among senior finance executives.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Magnetics business attracts first procurement and materials manager
Eriez Magnetics Europe has hired experienced buyer Mike Thomas to manage purchasing and join the senior management team.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Impact of increased public data disclosure must be examined
The case for making more details available of public spending is strong, but the costs and benefits must be established, the National Audit Office believes.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Chrysler CPO steps down from post
Dan Knott, who led the automotive manufacturer’s efforts to boost supplier relationships, has retired from the company for medical reasons.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Marketers sceptical of procurement’s ability to add value
Research finds although costs have been cut and contract negotiations have improved, nearly three quarters of marketers believe purchasing’s involvement has little impact on the effectiveness of campaigns.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Logistics providers must be ‘agile’ to boost buyers
FedEx UK CEO has told SM suppliers need to support new procurement strategies that tackle challenges such as the rise of emerging nations.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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