Monthly Archives: November 2011

South Africa proposes simplified procurement laws

Reforms put forward by the National Planning Commission include greater scrutiny and transparency of public tenders.

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South Africa proposes simplified procurement laws

Reforms put forward by the National Planning Commission include greater scrutiny and transparency of public tenders.

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Nokia Siemens Networks to cut supplier numbers

Supply base reduction forms part of a strategy to lower costs by €1 billion by the end of 2013.

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Nokia Siemens Networks to cut supplier numbers

Supply base reduction forms part of a strategy to lower costs by €1 billion by the end of 2013.

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More action needed to encourage sustainable palm oil

Despite more manufacturers and retailers across the world signing up to buying more sustainable oil than two years ago, progress has still been slow, according to the WWF palm oil scorecard, prompting key individuals to suggest that government interven…

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Procurement professionals lead adoption of cloud technology

Business change will be “fast and furious” in 2012 with procurement executives leading the adoption of new disruptive cloud technologies, a new report claims.

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Kimberly-Clark supply chain chief plugs into RadioShack

RadioShack has announced that it has appointed Kimberly-Clark supply chain chief, Robert E. Abernathy, to its board of directors. Abernathy’s election expands the RadioShack’s board’s membership from eight to nine directors.

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Ofgem wants power to tackle misleading energy brokers

The energy regulator has proposed reforms to strengthen the support available to corporate energy buyers.

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Ofgem wants power to tackle misleading energy brokers

The energy regulator has proposed reforms to strengthen the support available to corporate energy buyers.

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Pill paucity prompts parliamentary probe

MPs are to investigate why pharmacists are having so much difficulty sourcing prescription drugs.

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