Category Archives: cat-news

Cost concerns delay cloud computing in Europe

Factors including cost concerns, privacy rules, multicountry business processes and the deep euro crisis will conspire to delay cloud computing adoption in Europe by at least two years when compared to the US, experts predict.

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UNICEF set for $735 million saving boost

Discussions with vendors, improved competition and better market analysis has slashed the amount the organisation spends

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Services sector buyers welcome lower input prices

Inflation rose at its slowest rate for 31 months as the sector continued to expand, according to the latest PMI.

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Diageo creates jobs through whisky supply chain

The drinks company encourages suppliers to create jobs for young people and apprenticeships as part of a £1 billion investment in its whisky brands.

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News focus: Car suppliers lag behind

Anna Scott explores the challenges that the boost for UK car manufacturing has given its suppliers.

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APP commits to certified sustainable sources by 2020

The Indonesian pulp and paper manufacturer has promised to only use suppliers with Sustainable Forest Management certification.

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Small European suppliers at risk of failure

The Eurozone crisis is hitting smaller suppliers where it hurts with cash-flow problems and uncertainty posing an increasing risk to corporate supply chains.

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DuPont names Tyco chief as new CPO

Chemicals and materials giant DuPont has named Shelley Stewart, Jr. as vice president of sourcing and logistics and chief procurement officer, effective July 9.

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India boosts corporate electricity procurement

The Indian government has issued guidelines for short-term (less than one year) procurement of electricity by distribution licensees.

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Government encourages social mobility

The UK government has been urged to improve efforts to boost social mobility by facilitating greater access to professional careers.

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