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Category Archives: International
More buying for customers cuts AMEC’s profit margin
Additional procurement activity on behalf of customers has cut the engineering firm’s profit margin.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, International, News, Purchasing
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NHS Supply Chain recycles 1,558 tonnes of waste
The health service purchasing organisation is now aiming to recycle three-quarters of its waste.
Posted in 2009, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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China ‘controls supply and fixes prices’ of rare earths
Increased government regulation and access to strategic reserves gives China the ability to control the global market for the commodities, a report has warned.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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BHP Billiton cuts shale gas asset by $2.84bn
Value of shale gas plant acquired last year is halved over low gas prices
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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EIBSTEST
Public procurement rules in Nigeria must be abolished if the country is to become a leading economy, a government official is reported to have said.
Posted in 2010, cat-news, International, Jake Kanter, News, Public sector, SRM
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Green limos drive down MGM fuel costs
A fleet of gas-powered limousines has cut fuel costs at MGM Resorts International by 40 per cent.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Sustainability
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Resource nationalism is mining sector’s top risk
Restrictions on exports, foreign trade, extra taxes and limits on foreign ownership are the biggest threats to future supply security.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, International, Low cost sourcing, News, Risk & continuity
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SA oil sector misses minority supply chain target
The representation of black and minority businesses in the supply chain of South African firms in the liquid fuels sector is in reverse, according to an audit.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Placement, Public sector, Purchasing, Sustainability
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Aerospace supply chain under pressure to meet increased demand
The production of aeroplanes must increase by 45 per cent by 2015 to meet growing demand for fuel-efficient aircraft.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Unilever procurement helps with sustainability objective
Buyers are assisting the fast-moving consumer goods company in achieving an ambitious long-term plan to double in size while reducing its environmental impact.
Posted in 2012, Business change, cat-news, International, News, Risk & continuity, SRM, Sustainability
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