Category Archives: International

Office Depot and OfficeMax agree merger

The two office supply companies have agreed to merge, and have forecast up to $600 million (£392 million) savings over the next three years.

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Apple procurement boss on success

Adrian Turner, the technology giant’s head of corporate procurement for EMEIA, reveals what he is looking for when hiring senior managers.

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Oxfam urges companies to review labour standards

The charity has called on businesses to review supply chain compliance, following a two-year study into working conditions in Vietnam.

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Australian supply chain gets $1 billion boost

The Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced a AUS$1 billion (£667 million) investment to boost the competitiveness of domestic suppliers to help them win contracts at home and abroad.

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Basmati rice costs to rise as a result of reduced production

The price of this particular grain is set to increase by almost 80 per cent as production is reduced in India and Pakistan.

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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.

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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.

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HP lays down law on student labour

The company tells suppliers that student workers must only work on aspects directly related to their area of study as it toughens up guidelines.

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Supply chain threats increasing but risk management is not

Firms are facing a growing amount of disruption to their supply chains but many do not have sufficient risk programmes in place to deal with them.

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APP halts clearance of natural forest by suppliers

The pulp and paper supplier has put an end to the clearance of natural forest in Indonesia by its vendors, two years ahead of its 2015 deadline.

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