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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Impact of increased public data disclosure must be examined
The case for making more details available of public spending is strong, but the costs and benefits must be established, the National Audit Office believes.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Marketers sceptical of procurement’s ability to add value
Research finds although costs have been cut and contract negotiations have improved, nearly three quarters of marketers believe purchasing’s involvement has little impact on the effectiveness of campaigns.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Chrysler CPO steps down from post
Dan Knott, who led the automotive manufacturer’s efforts to boost supplier relationships, has retired from the company for medical reasons.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Tornadoes hit key Boeing supplier
The fragility of global supply chains was again laid bare when one of Boeing’s key suppliers was hit by tornadoes.
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Honda looks to local suppliers to help boost China sales
Honda is planning to increase its current levels of local sourcing as it looks to double sales in China by 2015, a move which could also see local design facilities being built.
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Royal Philips appoints new CPO
Dutch electrical and consumer goods giant Philips has appointed Fredrick Spalcke as its new chief purchasing officer.
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Companies ‘flying blind’ over marketing procurement
Lack of knowledge of what marketing services procurement divisions are buying is leading to simplistic, cost-driven decisions that can damage the long-term quality of brands, new research warns.
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First ENERGY STAR lights unveiled
A US manufacturer has unveiled what it claims are the first commercial ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent down light luminaries.
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Apple to audit pollution at Chinese suppliers
Apple has reached an agreement with a Chinese environmental group to conduct a joint pollution audit one of the company’s supplier factories in China
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Chrysler purchasing chief steps down after 24 years
Chrysler’s head of procurement, Dan Knott, is stepping down to be replaced by the company’s senior vice president of engineering
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