Category Archives: 2012

Toyota SA keeps top spot despite supply disruptions

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

December figures show that the company retained its position as market leader despite extreme disruptions.

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World Economic Forum identifies 2012 risks

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Latest study highlights areas of concern and five “priority mitigation areas”.

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Salvage scarce raw materials

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

‘The shortage of materials is now the biggest threat to manufacturers,’ EEF argues.

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MITIE buys Utilyx Holdings

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The strategic outsourcing and energy services company has acquired energy and carbon management specialist Utilyx for £16.2 million.

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MITIE buys Utilyx Holdings

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The strategic outsourcing and energy services company has acquired energy and carbon management specialist Utilyx for £16.2 million.

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News Focus: Yes, that’s close enough

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

It’s important to be connected to your strategic suppliers, but what is too close and how do you establish appropriate ties? Angeline Albert finds out.

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Fraud levels hit record high

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Activity soared last year, costing the UK more than £2 billion.

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Councils offered funding for efficiency projects

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The Local Government Association will provide £100,000 in total to support innovative ideas to save money across five separate spend categories.

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Antcliff appointed as Accord’s new group procurement manager

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

West Midlands housing association hires purchasing expert to help it source and sell services.

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SMEs get helping hand to cut carbon and cost

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Up to 100 small businesses in Yorkshire are offered free consultancy to help reduce their environmental impact.

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