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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Western Cape to implement green procurement plan
The South African regional government says it will be the first province to integrate environmental criteria into purchasing.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Southern Africa, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Tesco fines suppliers for late deliveries
Retail giant Tesco has imposed a new system of fines on its suppliers for missed or late deliveries which are causing shortages at depots and costing millions in missed sales.
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Campbells invests in supply chain
A significant supply chain optimisation programme at Campbell Soup initiated last year contributed to a $63m restructuring charge in the second quarter, the company has claimed.
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Xchanging takes margin hit to renew BAE deal
Xchanging, the business process and technology services provider and integrator, has been forced to reduce its margins to win a three-year procurement services contract renewal with defence group BAE Systems.
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Supply chain key to Walmart’s China investment
Walmart has announced that the presence of a “solid” supply chain was a factor in its decision to increase investment in the holding company of Yihaodian, an ecommerce website in China.
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Biomass procurement ”critical” to power company’s future
Drax Group CEO: “Despite the immature and bespoke nature of the supply chain, we believe we will be able to secure sufficient sustainable biomass.”
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice sustainability, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Waitrose attacked for late delivery charges
The retailer has been charging suppliers £60 each for every late delivery – a practice condemned by the Forum of Private Business.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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SA government urges suppliers to show integrity
Economic development minister warns that competition authorities are ready to “crack down” on contractors that collude on prices.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Buyers hit by high mobile data prices
The OECD is calling for transparent information on data roaming prices to help purchasers get fairer prices.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Technology, Travel
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Supply chain finance deal takes off for Boeing and Ex-Im Bank
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) has announced that the Boeing Company is participating in its Supply-Chain Finance Guarantee programme, which provides working capital financing to suppliers of goods or services to US exporte…
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