Category Archives: cat-news

LNG costs react to Japan’s nuclear shutdown

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Procurement Leaders News

The closure of the Tomari No.3 reactor in Japan has raised fears over the effect on procurement costs of power elsewhere in the world.

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US railway automates maintenance and repair

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Procurement Leaders News

The Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) has completed a technology roll out to modernise its equipment maintenance and repair operations.

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Gas-powered fleet reduces costs for Sunny Delight

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Procurement Leaders News

Sunny Delight Beverages has announced the successful implementation of a compressed natural gas (CNG) fleet in Southern California.

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News focus: Mixing with marketing

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Anna Scott finds out if the relationship between marketing and procurement has improved.

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Leaders must focus on creating ‘surplus value’

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Handling greater demands on your team is not about getting more people, but about getting more out of your people according to leadership expert Tommy Weir.

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Qatar Foundation aims to become centre of procurement excellence

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The non-profit organisation wants to position itself as a regional leader of best practice in purchasing and supply.

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Dubai Aluminium named Middle East procurement team of the year

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The manufacturer was among the companies victorious on a night of celebration at the inaugural CIPS Middle East Awards ceremony in Qatar.

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Government accused of moving at ”snail’s pace”’ to find supermarket watchdog

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Fiona Gooch, senior policy adviser at Traidcraft, said: “We urge the government to give the establishment of the adjudicator greater priority.”

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Nike sets labour standards ultimatum

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Procurement Leaders News

Nike has told its manufacturers in the Far East that they will have to improve labour and sustainability standards or risk losing its business.

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Dunkin’ Donuts draws on supply chain strength in UK gambit

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Procurement Leaders News

Dunkin’ CEO is reportedly confident that the company’s supply chain is ready to support its bid to expand into the UK market.

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