Monthly Archives: September 2011

Global procurement drives Honda growth

Japanese auto maker Honda has recognised the influence its global procurement strategy is having as it looks to expand its share of Indonesia’s motorcycle market from 46% to 60%.

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US chemical distribution industry shows ‘impressive growth’

The US chemical distribution industry has posted “impressive growth” coming out of recession during 2010, according to newly published market estimates.

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Procurement optimisation technology under used

New research reveals that, although procurement technology adoption and use is playing a big role in winning corporate cultural acceptance, few procurement professionals believe their organisations fully use the available technology.

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Award-winning buyer joins CIPS Conference debate

Sarah Ellis, procurement director at BAA, signs up for this year’s panel

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Failed project comes under fire

Further funding fails to instil faith in FiReControl project.

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Telefónica embeds sustainability in merchandising tender

Suppliers required to submit supply chain details in bid for contract.

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Mutual buying set to increase to deal with high insurance rates

Greater collaboration could offset the predicted rise in costs.

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FDA calls for urgent attention on supply chain security

The US Food and Drug Administration has said it needs more regulatory powers so that it can place the onus on industry to tighten pharmaceutical supply chain security.

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Value of green supply chain ‘highly overrated’

The importance of green supply chains in influencing purchasing practices is “highly overrated”, a new survey has claimed.

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Chrysler revs up supply chain diversity

Chrysler Group has reported that it is “as committed as ever” to maximising its supplier diversity.

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