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Author Archives: Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine
ChoiceOne appoints Andrew Gilkerson as procurement director
The healthcare services provider has hired Pfizer’s former category lead to help the company meet the purchasing objectives of its clients.
Posted in 2013, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Tough market for business travel buyers
Purchasers need to maximise their skills and deepen their category knowledge to contend with weak markets and upward pressure on rates.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Travel
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CIPS Middle East Awards open for entries
Procurement and supply teams and individuals based in the Middle East and North Africa have until 4 March to make their submissions.
Posted in 2013, Careers, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain
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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.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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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.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Supply chain
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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.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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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.
Posted in 2013, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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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.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Public sector, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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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.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, News focus, Purchasing, Supply chain
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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.
Posted in 2013, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SM 100, Supply chain
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