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Category Archives: cat-news
Lockheed Martin signs strategic electronics procurement deal
Global security and aerospace company, Lockheed Martin has announced a strategic enterprise agreement with Arrow Electronics, reducing the number of suppliers for certain electronic parts from 240 to one.
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Cash flow crisis leaves Greek business at risk of blackouts
The economic dire straits in Greece have left businesses and homes facing the prospect of being cut off from electricity supplies.
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Fleet sales rev up new car registrations in May
Ending a three-month decline, the UK fleet market was up 4.8% in May, new research reveals.
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Silverdell agrees £15m purchase of EDS Group Holdings
Silverdell PLC the environmental support services group announced that it has agreed the “transformational” acquisition of EDS Group Holdings Ltd (EDS) for an initial consideration of £15m.
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Buyers play venture capitalists’ role
Global mining firm CPO says there are similarities when investing in suppliers to develop capability.
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Zimbabwe bank governor urges preferential procurement
Gideon Gono of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe says government should boost economy by purchasing from domestic firms.
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M&S saves £185 million through sustainability
The UK retailer has recorded £185 million in benefits since establishing its ‘Plan A’ scheme in 2007.
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Lockheed replaces 240 suppliers with a single vendor
The defence and security manufacturer has signed an agreement with one supplier for the procurement of around 22,000 electronic components.
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Shell procurement chief moves to head up Qatar joint venture
Stijn van Els, former EVP contracting and procurement at Shell, has moved into the business, assuming a new position as CEO of the Qatar Petroleum and Shell joint venture.
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Rising protectionist measures warping global sourcing landscape
EU trade commissioner Karel De Gucht (pictured) is expected to tell this month’s G20 meeting in Mexico that global trade conditions are experiencing a ’staggering increase’ in protectionist measures
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