Monthly Archives: January 2013

Antimicrobial coatings in food packaging to increase

However, factors such as questionable efficacy of antimicrobial coatings used in apparel, health issues associated with the use of active silver as the main ingredient and stringent regulations governing the antimicrobial coatings market are restraini…

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No-frills travel gains business credibility

Integrating more low-cost flights into companies’ travel schedules for their managers and employees could clearly work in favour for many organisations.

As highlighted in a recent Procurement Leaders category report, using low-cost carriers for…

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US firms tout ‘distracted driving app’

This comes after a new poll of North American fleet managers conducted by Aegis Mobility.

However, Aegis argues that, while the poll shows that fleet managers are aware of the issues posed by staff using mobiles at the wheel, additional technical saf…

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US firms tout ‘distracted driving app’

This comes after a new poll of North American fleet managers conducted by Aegis Mobility.

However, Aegis argues that, while the poll shows that fleet managers are aware of the issues posed by staff using mobiles at the wheel, additional technical saf…

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Antimicrobial coatings in food packaging to increase

However, factors such as questionable efficacy of antimicrobial coatings used in apparel, health issues associated with the use of active silver as the main ingredient and stringent regulations governing the antimicrobial coatings market are restraini…

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Victoria’s Secret commits to cut out chemicals following exposure

Greenpeace says parent company Limited Brands has chance to move from “toxic villain to ‘Detox angel'” with its ambitious commitment to eliminate all hazardous chemicals from its supply chains and products.

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NAO praises government ICT savings

“The Cabinet Office has made a good start. However, it needs a more comprehensive assessment of its ICT and procurement reform initiatives,” Amyas Morse.

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Emerging markets catch up with BRICs

While China and India are still leading in terms of expectations, countries such as Colombia, Egypt and Turkey are the ones to watch, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.

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No-frills travel gains business credibility

Integrating more low-cost flights into companies’ travel schedules for their managers and employees could clearly work in favour for many organisations.

As highlighted in a recent Procurement Leaders category report, using low-cost carriers for…

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Wal-Mart clamps down on subcontracting

Wal-Mart announced it will sever ties with suppliers after a fire killed more than 100 garment workers in Bangladesh, reported the Wall Street Journal.
Suppliers to the retailer have been warned that it is adopting a “zero tolerance policy” for v…

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