Monthly Archives: September 2012

East African nations should buy agricultural inputs together

“EAC countries should seek regional integration and harmonization of policies on inputs and trade in order to benefit from economies of scale,” said a report from the Agricultural Council of Tanzania.

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Procurement efficiencies help Morrisons boost profit despite fall in sales

In spite of a 1 per cent drop in sales the supermarket group increased half-year profits buoyed by £40m indirect savings.

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Manchester Airport Group acts as matchmaker to big and small suppliers

Supply chain director Steve Tanner hopes to reduce the number of vendors his team have to manage by making the introductions.

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‘Effective procurement’ key to £100m savings at Direct Line

Following a drop in profits, the company plans to close one of its sites, cut almost 900 jobs and use effective procurement to make savings.

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Waste contracts to save £6.9 million in Bedford

The local authority hopes to save the money over six years through new deals for general household and recyclable waste.

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Sustainable procurement saves millions at Diageo

David Gosnell’s global supply and procurement department helped the company make savings through environmental initiatives.

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Foreign bribery prosecutions on the rise

“Companies need to set the tone from the top that they will not accept bribery… there can be no half-measures,” Transparency International.

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H&M CEO praised for suggesting minimum wage increase for textile workers

Company CEO Karl-Johan Persson told Bangladeshi prime minister better measures would bring greater stability to the textiles market.

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H&M CEO praised for suggesting minimum wage increase for textile workers

Company CEO Karl-Johan Persson told Bangladeshi prime minister better measures would bring greater stability to the textiles market.

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Following corporate goals is a priority for buyers

Developing a strategy that mirrors the objectives of their company is more important to senior buyers than delivering savings.

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