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Category Archives: Supply chain
SMEs must see procurement as a cost-saver
“Although some small businesses still see hiring a procurement manager as a luxury, those who take the plunge quickly see tangible cost savings,” a recruiter has said.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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South African mining firm reports safety improvements
Basil Read said work by procurement staff has helped to ensure the company’s risk management activities are better.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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Airbus and Virgin join forces to develop fuel from eucalyptus trees
Fuel from mallee trees has not yet been used by commercial airlines and now a consortium wants to change that and develop this sustainable source.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Define risks and responsibilities for contract management success
The man responsible for the digital TV switchover support contract says establishing the risks of a deal and who should handle them is key.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Greater transparency needed over media buying rebates
World Federation of Advertisers: “Media agencies should be ‘open and honest about these payments and return them to the advertisers whose investment generates them’.”
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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US auto firms gear up for supplier collaboration
The American arms of Honda, Hyundai, Nissan and Subaru are the latest to join an initiative to boost supply chain sustainability where suppliers share ideas.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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US auto firms gear up for supplier collaboration
The American arms of Honda, Hyundai, Nissan and Subaru are the latest to join an initiative to boost supply chain sustainability where suppliers share ideas.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, International, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Premier Foods aims for 4 per cent savings through supply chain
The manufacturer plans to make efficiencies after reporting an operating loss of £259.1 million.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Premier Foods aims for 4 per cent savings through supply chain
The manufacturer plans to make efficiencies after reporting an operating loss of £259.1 million.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Don’t let suppliers become the untouchables, urges the Yorkshire Mafia
Senior purchasers have encouraged buyers to continually challenge the business about vendor selection, and push suppliers to build credibility with procurement.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, SRM, Supply chain
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