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Category Archives: International
EU should crack down on commodity speculation
A collection of 25 civil society organisations has called for greater regulation so markets serve the needs of food producers.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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NGO calls for international body to tackle commodity cartels
Revenue from fines for anti-competitive behaviour should be used to help developing countries earn more from their exports, according to CUTS International.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, Law, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Chrysler CPO steps down from post
Dan Knott, who led the automotive manufacturer’s efforts to boost supplier relationships, has retired from the company for medical reasons.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Logistics providers must be ‘agile’ to boost buyers
FedEx UK CEO has told SM suppliers need to support new procurement strategies that tackle challenges such as the rise of emerging nations.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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EU businesses to pay an extra €4.6 billion for energy
Predicted rises in energy prices across Europe will leave companies with bigger bills this year, research finds.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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CIPS Africa launches to support region’s members
The new office will bring together operations in east, west and southern Africa in a move encompassing 16,000 members.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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2012 will ‘test the mettle’ of the procurement profession
Purchasers will need to do much more this year with similar levels of resources to 2011, research from the Hackett Group suggests.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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NASA outsources procurement support
US space agency signs deal to handle contract processing worth up to $42 million (£26 million).
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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Counterfeit components in supply chain risk causing ”serious tragedy”
The use of faulty and fake semiconductors, often used as cheap substitutes, has tripled over the past three years according to research.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice low cost sourcing, International, Low cost sourcing, News, Outsourcing, Supply chain
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Star Alliance believes joint buying will take off
The airline network is looking for more collaborative buying opportunities, such as in-flight entertainment, following a successful joint procurement project.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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