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Category Archives: cat-news
Aerospace supply chain under pressure to meet increased demand
The production of aeroplanes must increase by 45 per cent by 2015 to meet growing demand for fuel-efficient aircraft.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Local supply chains would boost economic growth, says CBI
The CBI has urged the government to create an environment for investment in UK businesses to develop supply chains for sustainable technologies.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Public projects should adopt Olympic procurement approach
Olympic Delivery Authority chairman Sir John Armitt also calls on the UK government to enable contractors to use London 2012 as launch pad to international opportunities.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Supply chain, Technology
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Oxford Publishing fined £1.9 million over tendering irregularities
The High Court has imposed the fine on the publisher after it reported tendering irregularities at two of its African subsidiaries.
Posted in 2009, cat-news, News, Public sector, Southern Africa
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SABMiller’s local sourcing in Zambia provides 4,000 jobs
The brewer now sources all of its barley for brands such as Chibuku, Mosi and Rhino Lager from Zambia, creating regular work for local farmers.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Southern Africa, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Lack of preparation for supply chain disruption ‘alarming’
Problems at suppliers cost UK businesses an average of £200,000 per year.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Free marketing benchmarking tool launched
The World Federation of Advertisers has launched a new tool aimed at helping companies assess the maturity of their marketing procurement.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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Strong demand outstrips junior buyer supply
Recruitment firm Badenoch & Clark says FMCG firms are struggling to fill entry-level positions with the right staff.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Buyers support the use of RFPs
The latest SM100 poll finds the majority of purchasers do not believe the profession uses request for proposal too frequently.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SM 100
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Fuel costs drive up airline ticket prices
The average cost of an airline ticket from destinations in Europe and North America has risen by 6 per cent compared with last year.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Travel
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