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Category Archives: International
Victoria’s Secret commits to cut out chemicals following exposure
Greenpeace says parent company Limited Brands has chance to move from “toxic villain to ‘Detox angel'” with its ambitious commitment to eliminate all hazardous chemicals from its supply chains and products.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Emerging markets catch up with BRICs
While China and India are still leading in terms of expectations, countries such as Colombia, Egypt and Turkey are the ones to watch, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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Buyers will want recompense from Boeing, says consultant
Airlines that have purchased Dreamliner aircraft from Boeing will be keen to “claw back” expenses as a result of the fleet being grounded, an aviation consultant has told SM.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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Future not bright for solar panel supply chain
The number of companies involved in manufacturing solar panels will fall by 70 per cent this year due to falling prices and high operating costs, analyst IHS predicts.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Uniqlo resolves to detoxify supply chain
The Japanese clothing chain’s parent company, Fast Retailing, has committed to phase out harmful chemicals from production processes by 2020.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Qatari SMEs to receive tender support
Small businesses in Qatar are to get help to win contracts through a government-backed scheme to tackle access to tenders.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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Enterprise minister calls for 25-year supply chain plan
South African minister Malusi Gigaba says that responsibility needs to be passed down the supply chain to improve the capability of domestic vendors.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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Savings double from effective SRM in 2012
Businesses are increasing collaboration with suppliers and reaping the cost benefits, but supplier innovation remains an area of “untapped opportunity”.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, SRM
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Avis zips up deal for car sharing company
The car rental group expects to make annual savings of $50-$70 million (£31-£43 million) through its acquisition of Zipcar, by consolidating spend and more efficient use of stock.
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Buyers stick with suppliers through shortages
Working with a vendor to deal with a shortage of parts is more popular with purchasers than simply sourcing from a rival supplier.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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