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Category Archives: cat-news
Construction buyers should share risk to get better deals
Cash flow is vital to small contractors experiencing the worse conditions in the sector, says Dr Noble Francis of the Construction Products Association.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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David Powell to apply his skills to Avon cosmetics
The global beauty company has appointed him as senior vice president of business transformation and global supply chain.
Posted in 2013, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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ABB cuts cost to counter volatility
In order to combat the sluggish global economy that has damaged sales for many providers of industrial equipment, ABB has focused on the bottom line.
“In the short term, there are still a lot of questions around the pace of growth in Europe and the U…
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Digital marketing technology budgets to grow
The new Econsultancy/Responsys Marketing Budgets 2013 Report, reveals that in contrast, just 3% of firms plan to decrease the amount spent on digital technology over the same period.
However, the figure of 71% of companies that will boost spending on…
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Euro zone risk spurs contract reviews
Procurement Leaders asked the Procurement Intentions Panel of cross-industry CPOs, whether in response to current European political risk they were engaging in additional risk review activities of their European supplier contracts.
In response, 42% s…
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FM managers eye smart appliances
Pike Research notes that, currently, such appliances, which use an intelligent power management strategy to optimise the load on the power distribution grid, are limited in terms of availability and types of products, but they will start to repre…
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CIPS Middle East Awards open for entries
Procurement and supply teams and individuals based in the Middle East and North Africa have until 4 March to make their submissions.
Posted in 2013, Careers, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain
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Tough market for business travel buyers
Purchasers need to maximise their skills and deepen their category knowledge to contend with weak markets and upward pressure on rates.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Travel
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ChoiceOne appoints Andrew Gilkerson as procurement director
The healthcare services provider has hired Pfizer’s former category lead to help the company meet the purchasing objectives of its clients.
Posted in 2013, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Private equity companies understand power of procurement
Declan Feeney, writing on behalf of procurement consultancy Efficio, said the sector has much to offer CPOs.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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