Monthly Archives: November 2012

The wrong HR supplier causes damage

Providers of HR outsourcing have come up with five guidance points for purchasers to follow, fearing there is currently too much focus on achieving the lowest price.

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Bankers meet auto suppliers to boost lending

Improving access to finance is vital for the job growth of the UK automotive supply chain and securing high-value jobs and prosperity for the long term, said Paul Everitt, chief executive of The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

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Bankers meet auto suppliers to boost lending

Improving access to finance is vital for the job growth of the UK automotive supply chain and securing high-value jobs and prosperity for the long term, said Paul Everitt, chief executive of The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

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Barbara Kux rumoured to be leaving Siemens

Kux, who joined Siemens in November 2008, is ranked as the fourth most powerful woman in business outside North America by Forbes, a position that she’s had for the past three years. She joined Siemens from Philips, where she was also CPO. …

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Cisco creates resource to educate suppliers to conflict mineral reforms

The Cisco Supplier Conflict Minerals Resource page, created by Cisco and solution provider Foresite, provides a streamlined resource providing links, on-demand webcasts, and advisory notices for the key requirements associated with conflict minerals, …

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Automotive event looks to boost funding for suppliers

Since the economic crisis, automotive suppliers in the UK have struggled to secure funding from finance institutions, prompting The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to host its first “meet the funder” event, which takes place today in…

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Australia tops Asia Pacific digital marketing spend league

According to a report by the CMO Council in partnership with Adobe Systems Incorporated, Australian marketers reported higher investment and a more extensive use of digital marketing analytics and reporting technologies compared with other countries a…

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Trade with Canada revs up US freight industry

The latest DAT North American Freight Index reports a 0.8% increase in spot market volume in October, compared to September. After a strong first two weeks, softness in US freight availability at the end of the month was partly offset by volume growth…

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Broadcasters to give apprentices a chance in supply chains

BBC and Channel 4 are to work with their suppliers to increase opportunities for young apprentices looking to get into the creative industries.

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Penalties needed on health assessment contract, MPs told

The chief executive of Citizens Advice has called for additional penalties to be imposed on the contractor responsible for medical assessments for poor performance.

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