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Monthly Archives: December 2011
UK farmers call on EU to curb food supply chain ‘power imbalance’
The UK National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called on European Union policy-makers to help curb the “power imbalance” in food supply chains.
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US electronics manufacturers latest to be hit by Thai flooding supply chain disruption
The impact of the recent and ongoing flooding in Thailand is restricting the supply of computer hard drives for US manufacturing business, a new report reveals.
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UK companies focus on supply chain carbon footprint
New research from the UK-based Carbon Trust Advisory has predicted that multi-national organisations will significantly increase their focus on supply chain carbon in the next two to three years.
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Highest purchasing salaries on offer in financial services
Procurement salaries in the financial services sector rise by 5 per cent, while the rest of the market remains static.
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After 13 years and £1.1 billion, MoD fails to deliver armoured vehicles
MPs blame “indecisive and over-ambitious” specifications for failure to provide new armoured vehicles for the military.
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Architects call for procurement guidance from Scottish Government
Overly complex PQQs are leading to a “generation of architectural talent to be squandered” according to the president of The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland.
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Companies at risk of human rights abuse complicity
Violations in certain countries could implicate organisations that fail to analyse potential risks.
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VW revs up sourcing from India
Volkswagen AG (VW), the German car producing giant, has announced that it is aiming to source more parts for its global operations and triple its annual component sourcing from India over the next few years.
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VW revs up sourcing from India
Volkswagen AG (VW), the German car producing giant, has announced that it is aiming to source more parts for its global operations and triple its annual component sourcing from India over the next few years.
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Private equity group backs sustainability
Investment company Blackstone has announced that four of its portfolio companies, including Pinnacle Foods, have signed up to environmental sustainability programmes.
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