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MoJ translation deal an ‘object lesson in how not to contract’

The company selected to provide language services to courts was too small to handle such a big deal and caused “total chaos”, according to MPs.

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Puma to part ways with supply chain chief

Seiz has been with the company for 23 years and has been a member of the Puma board of management since 2008. In that time he has gone from the design and development department to building a global sourcing structure and a network of suppliers. In 20…

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Barry Callebaut strikes deal to help emerging markets push

The manufacturer, which produces chocolate products for clients such as Nestlé and Hershey is striking a $950m deal, for the cocoa arm of Petra Foods in a move which will make it the world’s biggest processor of cocoa.

The swiss firm is …

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Toyota supplier accused of price fixing

The allegations centre on Japanese company Yazaki and its subsidiary Australian Arrow, formerly known as Yazaki Australia, a supplier of the harnesses that hold all the wiring that runs around the Toyota Camry.

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Air India revamps MRO management

The airline reported that software vendor Ramco Systems’ subsidiary Ramco Aviation has gone live with the implementation of its Aviation Suite offering.

Vipin Kumar Sharma, SBU Head, Air India, said: “We are happy to announce the successful go-…

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Facilities buyers warm to building energy management systems

At the same time, commercial energy management vendors are finding that these technologies can help them gain access to large new customer bases that were previously cost-prohibitive to access, according to a new report from Pike Research.

The study,…

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Puma supply chain chief to quit

Reiner Seiz is stepping down as chief supply chain officer at the sports apparel brand in January to pursue other career opportunities after more than 20 years at the company.

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Ford halves window-trim cost through supplier innovation

A resin developed by vendor BASF has cut out the need to transport Ford Fusion window trim to a factory to be painted, saving money and reducing carbon emissions.

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NHS makes good start on savings, but faces steep road ahead

The health service saved £5.8 billion in 2011-12, but the NAO has raised questions about the measurement of reported efficiencies.

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FSA warns asset managers over outsourcing

The Financial Services Authority has cautioned asset management companies could be putting their own operations at risk outsourcing their back-office functions to banks.

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