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Monthly Archives: March 2012
McLaren takes pole position in sustainable procurement
“We’re always looking for new ways to reduce weight, improve efficiency, streamline systems and refine manufacturing processes,” Martin Whitmarsh, team principal at McLaren Mercedes.
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Heidelberg sees profits boost from cost efficiency programme
HeidelbergCement, the German cement maker, has reported higher profits for 2011, helped by its efficiency programme which produced larger than expected cost savings.
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Global shipping industry buffeted by rising fuel costs
Escalating fuel costs combined with decreasing freight rates are forcing global shipping companies to cut back their fleets, a senior industry executive has warned.
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Womenswear retailers urged to rethink sourcing strategies
Soaring commodity costs for key raw materials such as cotton will force womenswear retailers in the UK to dramatically revamp their sourcing strategies, experts have warned.
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Social media policy needed to avoid risk
“You can’t stop employees using social media, you can only guide them in how to use it appropriately and explain to them the consequences if they fail to do so” Nick Thomas, a partner at law firm McGrigors.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Technology
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Embed sustainability principles, government told
‘One way to do this would be to embed consideration of sustainable procurement into government guidance on buying standards,’ says report from Commission for a Sustainable London 2012.
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92 per cent reviewed supply chain in wake of 2011 disasters
But just 12 per cent made or will make significant changes.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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92 per cent reviewed supply chain in wake of 2011 disasters
But just 12 per cent made or will make significant changes.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Clothing buyers told to cast garment-sourcing net wide
“Purchasers should have a radar that covers all Asian countries and the world near you,” Mike Flanagan, chief executive of Clothesource.
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Clothing buyers told to cast garment-sourcing net wide
“Purchasers should have a radar that covers all Asian countries and the world near you,” Mike Flanagan, chief executive of Clothesource.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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