Monthly Archives: March 2012

Powell to use CPO powers to drive innovation

“The marketing and advertising industry is not a strong area for procurement, so it is an exciting professional challenge,” Clear Channel International’s new CPO told SM.

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Rolls-Royce signs up Capgemini to coordinate outsourced IT services

Services provider Capgemini will act as ‘service integrator’, playing a vital role in orchestrating Rolls-Royce’s multi-vendor IT outsourcing strategy.

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Rolls-Royce signs up Capgemini to coordinate outsourced IT services

Services provider Capgemini will act as ‘service integrator’, playing a vital role in orchestrating Rolls-Royce’s multi-vendor IT outsourcing strategy.

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US government moves to improve oversight of drug supply chains

Moves to improve the oversight of US drug supply chains has been welcomed by industry groups.

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UK launches recycling scheme to improve supply of precious metals

The UK government has initiated a plan designed to recycle precious metals, including gold and platinum, estimated to be worth millions of pounds a year.

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UK launches recycling scheme to improve supply of precious metals

The UK government has initiated a plan designed to recycle precious metals, including gold and platinum, estimated to be worth millions of pounds a year.

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Japan earthquake prompted ‘cultural change’ in approach to supply chain risk

The East Japan Earthquake, which occurred a year ago, has prompted “extensive discussion” about supply chain resilience, a new report reveals.

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Aircraft carrier procurement hits stormy waters again

A decision to alter the design of new aircraft carriers and switch fighter jet models could be reversed over rising costs.

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McDonald’s awards sustainable suppliers

The fast-food chain particularly praised one of its vendors for supporting an orphanage through a Canadian charity.

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Council tweets to urge local firms to compete

Norfolk County Council has begun advertising contract opportunities to local businesses via its Twitter account.

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