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Wal-Mart: ‘zero tolerance’ to subcontracting

Wal-Mart announced it will sever ties with suppliers after a fire killed more than 100 garment workers in Bangladesh, reported the Wall Street Journal.
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Walmart’s subcontracting clampdown

Wal-Mart announced it will sever ties with suppliers after a fire killed more than 100 garment workers in Bangladesh, reported the Wall Street Journal.
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CSR marketing misses the mark

The average company will prioritise ’health and safety’ and ’employment and working conditions’ in their contracts, whereas other CSR areas are rarely mentioned in policies, without action being taken.

According to the results…

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UK marketing spend to rise

According to the study, marketing budgets were revised up, albeit slightly, with the highest reading since Q3 2011. With 17% of companies reporting a rise compared to 16% reporting cuts, the resultant net balance was +1.1%, up from the -5.5% low seen …

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Consolidation to boost US freight trucking

Over the next five years, the industry’s major players are expected to continue growing through acquisitions, according to market analyst IBISWorld.

“In addition to increasing geographic spread, many operators have used acquisitions to provide …

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Consolidation to boost US freight trucking industry

Over the next five years, the industry’s major players are expected to continue growing through acquisitions, according to market analyst IBISWorld.

“In addition to increasing geographic spread, many operators have used acquisitions to provide …

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EU procurement rules are a ‘scapegoat’ for poor practice

A committee of MPs has been told European purchasing regulations have had a positive impact and any reform should be careful not to “throw the baby out with the bathwater”.

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Laing O’Rourke’s supply chain chief quits

Roger Seshan has left the construction firm to pursue opportunities in the power sector.

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Vendors choke progress on supply chain emissions

Just 38 per cent of suppliers have set emission reduction targets, which is hampering efforts by purchasers to reduce carbon emissions in the supply chain.

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Former Co-op Farms head steps up as groceries code adjudicator

Christine Tacon will oversee the conduct of supermarkets and their suppliers, and will have the power to investigate where she believes there has been a breach of the Groceries Supply Code of Practice.

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