Monthly Archives: February 2013

Virgin Media increases fleet management system

Many of the management reporting tools provided by the SageQuest system support Virgin Media’s goal of continuous improvement in environmental performance, according to Maurice Daw, executive director – access, Virgin Media.

Daw explained that …

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Washington touts $150m green tax credits

As part of President Obama’s “all-of-the-above approach” to American energy, the tax programme aims to boost America’s global competitiveness in clean energy manufacturing, increasing energy security and creating new jobs.

“Since 2009, th…

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G4S to pay LOCOG £70 million in compensation

The security services supplier announced today it will pay an extra £20 million to the organisers of the 2012 Olympic games after failing to deliver on its agreement.

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Supply chain reactions

The uproar following the ‘horse burger’ scandal has shown how companies need to keep a close eye on suppliers, says Adam Leach.

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Horsemeat scandal reveals supply chain failings

Following investigations by the UK government and various internal probes by food retailers, consumers in Britain and France have been told that Romanian horsemeat has been used in a range of  ’beef products’, prompting supermarkets a…

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Gas deal to cut Tepco procurement costs

Tepco has agreed a supply deal with Cameron LNG to purchase liquefied natural gas (LNG) beginning in 2017 as the company looks to take advantage of falling prices following advances in technology which have allowed gas to be extracted from shale rocks…

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Consumer goods packaging market tops $436bn

Demographic changes in the developed world heighten the demand dynamics in the FMCG packaging markets, which is forecast by market analyst Visiongain to record “solid growth” over the next decade.

Two major drivers will deliver “consistent growt…

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Canada’s rail logistics network gets C$1.9bn boost

Claude Mongeau, president and chief executive officer, said: “Infrastructure investments, the acquisition of new locomotives and equipment and the enhancement of information technology systems will help support our agenda of operational and service ex…

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More than a fifth of organisations cut buyers

Some 22 per cent of purchasers told SM their workplace has reduced staff numbers in the procurement function.

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CIPS Supply Management Awards 2013 now open for entries

Procurement and supply chain professionals are invited to compete for the chance to take home the most prestigious prizes in the profession.

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