Category Archives: International

Last chance to enter inaugural CIPS Middle East Awards

There is just one week left before the awards entry deadline on 3 April.

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Oil tanker driver strike vote poses supply chain risk

Logistics companies relied upon by buyers may not be able to fulfil demands if strike action voted for by UK oil tanker drivers goes ahead.

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IT supply chain is putting national security at risk

The Departments of Energy, Homeland Security and Justice are accused of failing to tackle IT security risks.

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Pay rates rise for junior managers, but fall for senior managers

The average pay of junior purchasing managers increased by 6.7 per cent on 2011’s figures, according to the CIPS/Croner Salary Survey 2012 published today.

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Pay rates rise for junior managers, but fall for senior managers

The average pay of junior purchasing managers increased by 6.7 per cent on 2011’s figures, according to the CIPS/Croner Salary Survey 2012 published today.

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Airbus and Virgin join forces to develop fuel from eucalyptus trees

Fuel from mallee trees has not yet been used by commercial airlines and now a consortium wants to change that and develop this sustainable source.

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Withdrawal of fisheries contract leaves department on the hook

The South African government is to launch an inquiry after a fleet maintenance contract award was scrapped on the advice of lawyers.

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EU proposes contracts block on protectionist nations

Suppliers from countries that do not have open public procurement markets could be at risk of exclusion from public tenders in Europe.

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EU proposes contracts block on protectionist nations

Suppliers from countries that do not have open public procurement markets could be at risk of exclusion from public tenders in Europe.

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US auto firms gear up for supplier collaboration

The American arms of Honda, Hyundai, Nissan and Subaru are the latest to join an initiative to boost supply chain sustainability where suppliers share ideas.

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