Category Archives: cat-news

Aerospace supply chain under pressure to meet increased demand

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The production of aeroplanes must increase by 45 per cent by 2015 to meet growing demand for fuel-efficient aircraft.

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Local supply chains would boost economic growth, says CBI

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The CBI has urged the government to create an environment for investment in UK businesses to develop supply chains for sustainable technologies.

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Public projects should adopt Olympic procurement approach

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

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.

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Oxford Publishing fined £1.9 million over tendering irregularities

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The High Court has imposed the fine on the publisher after it reported tendering irregularities at two of its African subsidiaries.

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SABMiller’s local sourcing in Zambia provides 4,000 jobs

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

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.

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Lack of preparation for supply chain disruption ‘alarming’

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Problems at suppliers cost UK businesses an average of £200,000 per year.

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Free marketing benchmarking tool launched

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The World Federation of Advertisers has launched a new tool aimed at helping companies assess the maturity of their marketing procurement.

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Strong demand outstrips junior buyer supply

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Recruitment firm Badenoch & Clark says FMCG firms are struggling to fill entry-level positions with the right staff.

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Buyers support the use of RFPs

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The latest SM100 poll finds the majority of purchasers do not believe the profession uses request for proposal too frequently.

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Fuel costs drive up airline ticket prices

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The average cost of an airline ticket from destinations in Europe and North America has risen by 6 per cent compared with last year.

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