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Bapco and Aptar pull wraps off resealable ring pulls

Bapco and Aptar have developed a new design of resealable ring-pull technology for the food industry based on bonding plastic to aluminium.

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US healthcare provider upgrades HR systems

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare has unveiled details of a technology roll out designed to increase the efficiency of its human resources and financial-management functions.

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GSK targets supply chain human-rights abuse

Pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) yesterday revealed plans to clamp down on human rights abuse in its supply chain.

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Global supply chain security agreement signed between US and Singapore

The United States and Singapore have signed a Joint Statement on supply chain security which will see both countries continuing to work closely on the security of global supply chains

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E-Invoicing solutions soar in popularity

42% of US businesses are currently evaluating new electronic invoicing solutions, according to a recent survey

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IKEA replaces Asian suppliers with Italian manufacturers

Furnishing group IKEA is replacing several Asian suppliers with Italian manufacturers which have undercut the companies from the Far East

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Multinationals urged to act over polluting suppliers in China

A group of Chinese Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have urged multinationals to stop buying from polluting suppliers

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Office Depot opens up supply chain to smaller companies

US-headquartered office supplies company will open up its global procurement contracts to smaller firms

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Chery gears up for Brazil supply chain expansion

China-based carmaker Chery Automobile has unveiled plans to create a supply chain in Brazil to support an expansion of vehicle manufacturing in South America

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Risk management a growing focus, say CPOs

The time procurement teams will spend on risk management will increase over the next six months according to the vast majority of CPOs.

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