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Category Archives: cat-news
Wal-Mart shakes up local sourcing in southern Africa
The supermarket’s acquisition of Massmart has had a beneficial impact on local farmers, according to a sustainability expert.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Sustainability
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US purchasing institute names award winners
Cisco Systems, T-Mobile USA and the American Red Cross were among the organisations that received prizes at the annual Institute for Supply Management and Michigan State University Awards for Excellence in Supply Management.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Sustainability, Technology
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Ford laments fragile supply network
The growth experienced by Ford Motor Company is putting considerable strain on its suppliers in Thailand, leading to delays in shipments of certain vehicles to its Asian markets.
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Tetra Pak to target 2.7 billion customers in developing world
New research from Tetra Pak has identified 2.7 billion low-income consumers in developing countries as the dairy industry’s “next big growth opportunity” due to an expected rise in prosperity, purchasing power and desire for packaged liquid da…
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Financial services firms under fire for graduate HR failings
Financial services firms must adopt a “different approach” to their graduates’ careers or risk the sector’s current talent shortage growing further, experts have warned.
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How to make yourself more employable
Keep your skills up-to-date, identify where you want to go and make sure you communicate it to others, advises a senior buyer.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Exxaro strikes gold at CIPS Pan African Awards 2012
The mining firm was recognised in two categories at the annual celebration of the procurement and supply chain profession in Africa last night.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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CPOs reveal how to succeed in services procurement
Strong communication and not being afraid to take a fresh approach to categories can add value to the business, according to a panel of procurement leaders.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM
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33% more US companies put CPOs at board level
A third more companies in the US have handed their most senior procurement executive a seat at the top table than they did 12 months ago, according to exclusive research conducted by Procurement Leaders.
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Petrobras pumps $1.1bn into supplier finance
South American oil giant, Petrobras, has announced that, since last June, its funding to suppliers through its low-cost financing programme has reached $1.1bn.
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