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Category Archives: cat-news
Lack of finance means auto suppliers miss expansion chance
Lending conditions have worsened for more than a quarter of suppliers, leaving them unable to take advantage of increased UK manufacturing.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Technology
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Virgin Active saves £150,000 with e-procurement
Gym operator saves money on stationery, water treatment and towels by using e-sourcing and e-auctions.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing, Technology
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Virgin Active saves £150,000 with e-procurement
Gym operator saves money on stationery, water treatment and towels by using e-sourcing and e-auctions.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing, Technology
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Offshore wind investment benefits from greater competition
A new approach to funding has boosted competition for licenses, but the scheme needs fine-tuning, according to the National Audit Office.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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H&M considers switching to yuan
European fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) is looking at sourcing its clothes in Chinese yuan in order to protect its costs against the rising dollar, a move that it says could benefit both itself and its suppliers.
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Demand chain investment ‘key’ for US food and beverage manufacturers
Demand chain investment is crucial for companies in the food, beverage and household products sectors, according to the 2012 Financial Performance Report by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and PwC US.
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US companies put breaks on hire truck tonnage in May
The American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 0.7% in May after falling 1.1% in April. The latest drop lowered the SA index to 117.8, down from April’s level of 118.7.
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Which organisations have been shortlisted in the 2012 CIPS SM Awards?
The shortlist for the CIPS Supply Management Awards 2012 is revealed today.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Outsourcing, Public sector, Risk & continuity, Sustainability, Technology
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Who has made it on to this year’s procurement professional’s shortlist?
Six lucky individuals have been shortlisted for the CIPS Supply Management Awards 2012.
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Construction firms launch sustainability school for suppliers
Seven construction firms have collaborated to establish a school providing free training and support for suppliers to tackle sustainability issues.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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