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Audi plans to remove procurement chief from board

Volkswagen’s Audi division is planning a leadership reshuffle and two executives are reported to be set to step down from the board.

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Thomas Murray halves email marketing costs

Thomas Murray, a specialist custody rating, risk management, and research firm serving the global securities services industry, has reported a 50% reduction in the cost of its email marketing operations.

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Autoparts drive ‘surge’ in US containerised imports

Driven by a “surge” in furniture and auto parts shipments to the US, containerised imports in March rose 7.3% year on year, new market data reveals.

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Companies should evaluate ‘change readiness’ of countries

Events such as last year’s Japan earthquake and Arab Spring (pictured) should act as a wakeup call to companies to evaluate the “change readiness” of countries in which they operate, business consultants have advised.

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LGA publishes procurement pledge for local authorities

The council representative body wants buyers’ opinions on promises to simplify purchasing processes, engage with suppliers and boost access to SMEs.

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Adidas turns Indian supplier performance around

Some 80 per cent of the sportswear’s suppliers in the country have reached the minimum standard of social compliance, compared with 80 per cent falling short of the target the year before.

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Purchasers in support services earn the highest remuneration

But promotion and career development is a more important consideration when moving jobs, according to the results of the CIPS Africa and Ernst & Young Southern African Supply Chain Survey.

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Japan and India reach agreement on rare earth sourcing

Following a similar agreement with Kazakhstan, Japan has reached a deal with India over the joint development of rare earth metals, used in products from cell phones to weapons.

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Lord Adonis: UK public procurement is ‘schizophrenic’

Former cabinet minister Lord Andrew Adonis says way in which public sector bodies currently buy goods and services is ‘schizophrenic’.

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Air Canada seeks to cancel contract with struggling maintenance supplier

Air Canada has said that it has begun proceedings to cancel its contracts with maintenance supplier Aveos Fleet Performance, which has been closed down and is seeking creditor protection.

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