Monthly Archives: November 2012

Businesses shift supply chains away from risky eurozone

Nearly one in two companies have already reduced their exposure to the eurozone because of the bloc’s debt and banking problems, according to a study released on Tuesday by Accenture. This includes 10% that may quit the bloc altogether…

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Lufthansa readies cargo management system

According to the cargo service provider, it has selected technology vendor IBS from among 400 providers and awarded a contract that is one of the largest IT system deals by Lufthansa Group.

The deal means that IBS’ iCargo system will replace th…

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Tech CEOs kickstart EU cloud computing drive

The Steering Board of the new European Cloud Partnership (ECP) has met for the first time in Brussels, initiating a process where public authorities and industry work together to help build the EU Digital Single Market for cloud computing.

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Samsung swings into action over suppliers’ labour violations

An audit of 105 vendors by the electronics firm, prompted by a critical report, has revealed excessive working hours and fines for lateness and absence.

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DWP urges improvement from Work Programme providers

Employment minister Mark Hoban promises providers will be managed “vigorously to improve performance” to keep people in work.

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Scottish public sector cuts out agencies with recruitment deal

The Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges has approached all major publishers to sign up to the contract allowing public sector organisations to buy recruitment advertising direct.

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African trade on upwards path, says WTO chief

Trade between African nations is expected to increase as countries try to mitigate falling demand from elsewhere in the world, according to the head of the World Trade Organization Pascal Lamy.

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Siemens faces fines for train delivery

Industrial giant Siemens had been contracted by Deutsche Bahn to supply 16 new long-distance trains but following technical issues that occurred during testing delivery had to be put on hold according to reports in the Wall Street Journal Deutschland….

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Samsung to clean-up Chinese suppliers

The maker of TVs and mobile phones found evidence of the practices following an internal audit of 105 of its China-based suppliers, which included employees working more overtime than is allowed by law as well as fines for workers turning up late.

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Washington revs up $11m green trucking drive

These projects build on the steps the Obama Administration has taken to expand the transportation options available for businesses and communities and improve the fuel efficiency of vehicles in the market today and in the future.

“Building a clean an…

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