Monthly Archives: April 2012

BP suspends executive in supplier bribery storm

Following allegations of bribery over tanker contracts, a senior BP employee has been suspended according to reports in The Daily Telegraph

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New UK Supreme Court age discrimination ruling ‘over-egged’

Consultants have downplayed the significance of a recent ruling which paves the way for UK employers to set mandatory retirement dates.

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Former Chrysler CPO dies

Dan Knott, who retired from his role as senior vice president of purchasing and supplier quality at Chrysler, died yesterday having lost his battle with cancer.

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Customer relationship management is key IT priority for 2012

CIOs ranked customer relationship management (CRM) as their number eight technology priority for 2012, according to a global survey of CIOs by Gartner.

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CIPS Middle East Awards 2012 shortlist announced

Nine companies have reached the shortlist for the inaugural annual celebration of the procurement and supply chain profession in the region.

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Buyers lock in contracts to mitigate energy price rises

A survey reveals energy purchasers are signing deals at current rates for the future to avoid the impact of expected increases.

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EC sets 2016 as deadline for e-procurement

The European Commission has announced that all public sector authorities will have to carry out their purchasing electronically within the next four years.

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Benefits of M&S sustainability go beyond the bottom line

The retailer’s work on sustainable procurement has boosted the company’s brand and future resilience, according to the firm’s climate change manager.

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PepsiCo and Pfizer’s social networking recruitment drive

Human Resources departments at companies including PepsiCo, Pfizer, Red Hat, First Citizens Bank and Netflix have been trialling a social media tool designed to improve staff recruitment efficiency.

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JC Penny hires new chief supply chain officer

US retailer JC Penny has announced a number of new appointments to its leadership team which includes a new chief supply chain officer.

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