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Category Archives: International
Small business managers lack procurement skills
Business owners believe senior managers should take responsibility for procurement strategy, but one in three do not feel ready for this.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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H&M buyers to get water efficiency training
The retailer has collaborated with the World Wide Fund for Nature to develop a water strategy, which will include training purchasers on how water is used in production processes.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, Ed's choice sustainability, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Drinks firms urged to raise procurement control
Weak demand and volatile supply mean beverage companies will have to improve their strategic sourcing of agricultural commodities.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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CPOs must align business strategy with CEO
Procurement’s impact is being felt across several areas of a business but CPOs are failing to manage its value, a survey has found.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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Supply chain disruption biggest worry for executives
“The flexibility that provides a modern supply chain with its cost advantages has also created its inherent vulnerability,” said Paul Carter, global head of risk consulting at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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WEF urges co-ordinated international approach to supply chain risk
A report by the World Economic Forum has recommended a single worldwide body should be responsible for developing and implementing a global risk assessment for supply chains.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Travel buyers cut costs with range of solutions
Purchasers of business travel around the world are united by their desire to reduce costs, but different regions are doing it in different ways.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Travel
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Apple uncovers child labour at 11 supplier factories
“Our approach to underage labour is clear: we don’t tolerate it and we’re working to eradicate it from our industry,” the electronics company said in its 2013 supplier responsibility report.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Customer growth is top priority for UK CEOs
Leaders of British companies plan to invest to expand their customer base and improve operational effectiveness, with 83 per cent exploring cost cutting initiatives.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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Walmart outlines zero-tolerance supplier policy
The retailer has announced a series of new standards for vendors to meet, with the threat of debarment for unauthorised subcontracting, following a tragic fire at a factory in Bangladesh last year.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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