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Category Archives: 2012
Senior execs unclear on procurement’s role
22 per cent of senior managers “are not at all sure” what procurement does and just 8 per cent believe purchasing is a “highly strategic” function, says poll.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, International, News, Purchasing
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News Focus: Weathering the storm
It’s been a year since a tsunami hit Japan, with devastating consequences. Adam Leach examines its ongoing impact on supply chains and how organisations are addressing the issues.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice risk & continuity, International, News, News focus, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Procurement helps Volkswagen drive €1.1 billion cost savings
“An improvement in product costs due primarily to optimised procurement activities again had a positive effect on operating profit,” said CFO Hans Dieter Pötsch.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice international, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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European buyers warned of LNG shortage
Growing demand from Asia for imports and declining domestic production of gas will put pressure on both supplies and prices, research predicts.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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SA Competition Appeal Court approves Massmart and Wal-Mart deal
Judges rule that the benefits to consumers outweigh the potential damage to local manufacturers the takeover could cause.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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Senior buyers to share expertise at CIPS Middle East Conference 2012
Speakers from Qtel, the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation and BAE Systems will be among those providing expertise and experience at the region’s premiere procurement and supply chain event in Qatar on 6 May.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Recession & economic downturn
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Government to spend £6 billion with SMEs by March
Money spent directly with small businesses will more than double by the end of the financial year, Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude has announced.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Government to spend £6 billion with SMEs by March
Money spent directly with small businesses will more than double by the end of the financial year, Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude has announced.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Investors put supply chain risk in the spotlight
François Passant, executive director of Eurosif: “As supply chains are getting more and more complex, investors are increasingly scrutinising how companies manage the risks related to the different tiers of suppliers.”
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Flexible supply chains drive corporate growth
The fastest growing companies are those with the greatest visibility of their suppliers, a study has found.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Supply chain, Technology
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