Monthly Archives: January 2013



US and Canada agree bilateral customs harmonisation




Harmonised for Canada and the US, the governments said the higher ceiling aims to ensure that an increased  volume of goods can move faster between the two countries to bolster the trade relationship. 
Low value shipments between Canada and the…

Posted in cat-news | Comments Off on 

US and Canada agree bilateral customs harmonisation




GSK in firing line over payment terms

The Forum of Private Business has attacked the pharmaceutical company over changes to the way it pays suppliers, but GlaxoSmithKline says most vendors would see “little to no impact”.

Posted in 2013, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, Supply chain | Comments Off on GSK in firing line over payment terms

GSK in firing line over payment terms

The Forum of Private Business has attacked the pharmaceutical company over changes to the way it pays suppliers, but GlaxoSmithKline says most vendors would see “little to no impact”.

Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain | Comments Off on GSK in firing line over payment terms

CIPS Annual Dinner is licensed to thrill

Make sure you book your place to enjoy casino games and an after-dinner speech from BBC news anchor and Skyfall star Huw Edwards at the premier networking event for the elite of the procurement and supply chain profession.

Posted in 2013, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing | Comments Off on CIPS Annual Dinner is licensed to thrill

Business collaboration opens ‘next level of savings’

4C Associates predicts the trend of companies working together, such as using shared vehicles and to reduce labour costs, will grow in 2013.

Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Sustainability | Comments Off on Business collaboration opens ‘next level of savings’

Uniqlo resolves to detoxify supply chain

The Japanese clothing chain’s parent company, Fast Retailing, has committed to phase out harmful chemicals from production processes by 2020.

Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain, Sustainability | Comments Off on Uniqlo resolves to detoxify supply chain

Wal-Mart pressured to name clothing suppliers in low-cost countries

After the blaze, which occurred in late November last year, labour rights organisations have put increasing pressure on Wal-Mart to take more direct responsibility for the suppliers and factories that make their garments, according to a report in Bloo…

Posted in cat-news | Comments Off on Wal-Mart pressured to name clothing suppliers in low-cost countries

US retail chain Ann ramps up sustainability practices

Members of the SAC include retailers such as Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) and Adidas as well as a number of government and non-government groups. It is working to measure and reduce the environmental and social impact that apparel and footwear produ…

Posted in cat-news | Comments Off on US retail chain Ann ramps up sustainability practices

Supplier credit terms ‘exacerbated’ Jessops’ decline

The camera retailer came under pressure from low consumer confidence, a situation that was exacerbated, said PwC, by a credit squeeze and adjustments to payment period by key suppliers Nikon and Canon.

According to a report on RetailWeek.com, the col…

Posted in cat-news | Comments Off on Supplier credit terms ‘exacerbated’ Jessops’ decline

Corporates move to monetise ‘big data’ assets

Gartner notes that many enterprises are starting to appreciate the real market value that their harvested information assets have within their own industries or beyond. However, the lack of expertise in handling big data and developing information pro…

Posted in cat-news | Comments Off on Corporates move to monetise ‘big data’ assets