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Category Archives: 2011
UK perceived more corrupt than Germany
The UK is trailing behind 15 other countries on the Corruption Perceptions Index 2011.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, Fraud & corruption, International, News, Risk & continuity, Southern Africa
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Nestlé to investigate labour practices in cocoa supply chain
The company is to investigate corporate social responsibility in its cocoa supply chain through the Fair Labor Association network.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain, Sustainability
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”Bleak winter” for manufacturing sector
According to CIPS CEO David Noble the sector is in for a gloomy period in the next few months.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources, SRM, Supply chain
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Hard disk drive maker forecasts more supply chain disruption
Severe flooding in Thailand has restricted the external component supply to Seagate Technology manufacturers.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, International, News, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Marginal growth in South Africa PMI
South Africa’s Kagiso PMI showed marginal growth in November, with activity rising by 1.1 index points to 51.6.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, International, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources, Southern Africa
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Sugar sours procurement professionals
Buyers respond to Lord Sugar’s views on UK businesses winning UK government deals.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Direct payments to save government £40 million a year
The UK government hopes paying smaller construction suppliers directly will enable them to run their businesses more efficiently and pass back the savings they make.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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Australian buyers bullied into purchasing surplus and overpriced goods
Corruption and Crime Commission: “The problem was widespread across the state and local government sectors and was due to failing to adhere to policies and procedures.”
Posted in 2011, cat-news, International, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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South Africa SMEs dismiss public procurement opportunities
Complex tendering procedures mean small and medium-sized enterprises in South Africa are making a “conscious decision” not to compete for government contracts.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, News, Public sector
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Jaguar Land Rover wants ”rich mix” of purchasing experience
The automotive manufacturer wants to bring in buyers from outside the sector as part of a large recruitment programme.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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