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Monthly Archives: February 2013
Companies to adapt just-in-time strategies
Just-in-time sourcing has been a strategy used by many companies over time to keep on-site inventory levels to a minimum, reducing the cost of holding stock, but this put businesses at risk when a supply chain shock hit such as a storm or strike at ke…
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Recycled paper still out of favour
Buyers of paper need to examine recycled paper options to understand whether they have the right trade-off of cost to CSR qualities. Interviews with Procurement Leaders’ category expert network have showed that switching to recycled paper initia…
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Western companies boost Indian services spend
The value of outsourcing and consultancy services provided by India-based companies to foreign countries is set to rise by 12-14% in the financial year starting 1 April, according to the National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nassco…
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HR technology moves into the cloud
According to SilkRoad’s study, The State of Talent Management 2013, there is now “wide adoption” of cloud-based HRMS. The survey of 5,753 HR professionals in North America found that 46% of companies have such cloud-based HR systems.
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HP lays down law on student labour
The company tells suppliers that student workers must only work on aspects directly related to their area of study as it toughens up guidelines.
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Ryder Cup contracts up for grabs on public sector portal
It is hoped advertising deals associated with the golf contest on the government site will provide opportunities to Scottish suppliers.
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Supply chain threats increasing but risk management is not
Firms are facing a growing amount of disruption to their supply chains but many do not have sufficient risk programmes in place to deal with them.
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Rebecca Spittle named as Omega Pharma’s head of supply chain
She will bolster the company’s senior management team following the acquisition of 10 household brands from GlaxoSmithKline.
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Hyundai to financially back suppliers
Car sales are set to fall and currency rates look likely to remain volatile and as a result the group, which owns the Hyundai and Kia car brands, has decided to expand out its financial assistance programme that currently supports 300 suppliers to 5,0…
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Steelmakers to slash costs
Germany’s biggest steelmaker warned it saw no global economic recovery this year after a slump in steel prices and weak car markets caused a 38% drop in quarterly core profit. Revenue and new orders at Steel Europe were down about 11% in the fir…
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