Monthly Archives: April 2012

Japanese automakers rev up supply chain resiliency

Japanese vehicle makers are demonstrating measures that they have implemented to ensure that supply chains are more robust in the wake of natural disasters such as last year’s Thai floods

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US aims to eradicate child labour from corporate supply chains

The US government has announced a clamp down on companies that import products that are manufactured by suppliers using child or slave labour.

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More than half of container thefts occur with contractors

Buyers urged to scrutinise vendors and subcontractors in greater detail to prevent stealing.

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Expanding service sector allays ‘double-dip’ recession fears

The performance of the UK services sector over the past three months was the best since mid-2010 according to PMI figures.

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Expanding service sector allays ‘double-dip’ recession fears

The performance of the UK services sector over the past three months was the best since mid-2010 according to PMI figures.

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Heineken boosts supply chain sustainability monitoring

A new system will enable closer assessment of social and environmental performance of vendors in the supply chain.

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Heineken boosts supply chain sustainability monitoring

A new system will enable closer assessment of social and environmental performance of vendors in the supply chain.

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Regulator demands fines for steel price-fixing

The Competition Commission South African has recommended ArcelorMittal South Africa and Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium be fined 10 per cent of their annual turnover because of their involvement in a cartel.

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Daimler offers ‘special award’ for Japanese suppliers

German car manufacturer Daimler has recognised suppliers’ resilience in the face of the Japanese earthquake last year

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Orange appoints new supply chain chief

France Telecom-Orange Group has appointed Valerie Therond as senior vice president of sourcing and supply chain

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