Monthly Archives: January 2012

Uncertain outlook makes for tough buying decisions

As 2012 gets underway, there are mixed signals over the state of the economy with European manufacturing contraction slowing despite the Eurozone crisis and ongoing economic gloom.

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Green manufacturing to help Ford cut water usage

Ford has unveiled an “aggressive” sustainability programme centring on efforts to achieve a global water reduction target of 30% per vehicle by 2015

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Global semiconductor sales growth to collapse

Semiconductor executives are reigning in expectations for growth in 2012, according to new research.

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Matthew Parris to speak at CIPS Annual Dinner

The award-winning columnist, former MP and serial marathon runner will address procurement professionals at the Hilton Park Lane in London on 14 March.

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Honour for Scottish Parliament’s former procurement head

Lynn Garvie receives an OBE in the New Year Honours list.

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Decline eases in UK manufacturing

“There are fragile signs of growth,” says CIPS CEO David Noble.

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