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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.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, Home page top story, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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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.
Posted in 2013, Careers, cat-news, Home page top story, International, News, Public sector
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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.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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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.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Supply chain
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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.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Supply chain
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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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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.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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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.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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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.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Sustainability
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