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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Japan and Vietnam launch rare-earth facility
In an attempt to reduce China’s stranglehold on rare-earth production, Japan and Vietnam launched a research and technology transfer facility over the weekend which will result in the precious minerals being transferred to Japan once mined.
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América Móvil moves into Europe with Telekom Austria deal
Mexico-headquartered mobile operator América Móvil (AMX) has increased its European presence with the purchase of a stake in Telekom Austria.
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Marketing professionals struggle with data overload
Data management is a “critical point of concern” for today’s marketing professionals, a new survey has revealed.
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KPMG buys up BrainNet
A deal has been agreed by the two consultancies and should be finalised by the end of the summer.
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HP hits supplier responsibility goals
The technology firm achieved four of the five supply chain aims it had set itself in 2011, but missed a target to educate vendors in China and India.
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Manufacturers try ‘near-shoring’ to mitigate supply chain risk
Some 61 per cent of manufacturing executives believe moving operations closer to the final market is an effective way to reduce supply chain risk.
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Financial firms pledge to disclose natural supply chains
A total of 37 financial services companies have signed the ‘Natural Capital Declaration’ to report on use of resources ahead of next week’s Earth Summit.
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KPMG acquires BrainNet
Supply management and procurement consulting group BrainNet has been acquired by KPMG in a deal expected to close towards the end of the summer.
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Boost supplier performance by improving relationships
A CPO Agenda webinar finds reducing costs is the main motivation for improving supplier relationship management.
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Nokia supply chain chief moves to head up operations
European telecommunications giant Nokia has announced the appointment of its former senior vice president of supply chain to the position of executive vice president of operations, a move that will see him join the company’s leadership team.
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