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Monthly Archives: March 2012
Australian supermarket chief hits back at small suppliers’ complaints
The chief of the Coles supermarket group in Australia has hit out at allegations that big retailers in the country are bullying small providers
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Government’s Oracle deal saves £75 million
“The simplification of the relationship will ultimately drive economic benefits throughout the government estate,” government CPO, John Collington.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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H&M hit by higher purchasing costs
The high street clothing retailer swallowed purchase price rises in the first quarter of 2012, its latest financial results reveal.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice international, International, News, Supply chain
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CFOs think supply chains are overly complex
Study finds majority want greater transparency and closer collaboration with vendors to overcome the increasing intricacy of globalised supply chains.
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Swaziland aims to stamp out sham medicine
Health minister Benedict Xaba tells SM pharmaceutical policy will improve country’s drug procurement.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Foxconn takes 10% stake in Sharp
Taiwanese manufacturing giant Foxconn has taken a 10% stake in Sharp in a move that illustrates the shifting footprint of the global electronics industry.
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UK faces fuel supply disruption after tanker drivers vote to strike
UK business have been warned to brace themselves for supply chain disruption after tanker drivers delivering fuel to petrol pumps across the UK voted for strike action.
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Chery engineers Brazil supply chain to meet local sourcing rules
Chinese car manufacturer Chery Automobile has asked its suppliers to set up factories close to its production plant in Brazil as it looks to meet the Brazilian government’s new local content ruling.
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Australia wants UK expertise and Tokyo needs bilingual staff
The Robert Walters Global Salary Survey 2012 shows category managers from the UK are sought in Sydney, while bilingual supply chain professionals are highly prized in Tokyo this year.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, International, News, Supply chain
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Olympics procurement boss: Fixed deadline approach could be copied elsewhere
Procurement should say: “We will stick to this date because we can solve the issues,” says Gerry Walsh, director of procurement at LOCOG.
Posted in 2012, Business change, cat-news, Ed's choice business change, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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