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Category Archives: International
Chrysler and GM improve SRM, but still trail rivals
The two US automotive manufacturers have shown improvement in supplier relations for the fifth consecutive year, but fail to overtake their competitors in the annual study of vendor attitudes.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain
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Microsoft’s procurement reboot delivers millions in savings
The technology business has overhauled its procurement team structure to create more value from its $16 billion (£9.8 billion) global spend.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Outsourcing, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Technology, Travel
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BP details supply chain response to oil spill
The supply chain team at the oil and gas firm had to contend with opportunistic ‘suppliers’ and a shortage of clean-up products in the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice supply chain, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Procurement helps American Red Cross survive
The non-profit organisation’s CEO Gail McGovern has paid tribute to the “big difference” made by the function since it was centralised and paid tribute to its “fabulous” CPO Jill Bossi.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice risk & continuity, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Exxaro strikes gold at CIPS Pan African Awards 2012
The mining firm was recognised in two categories at the annual celebration of the procurement and supply chain profession in Africa last night.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Leaders must focus on creating ‘surplus value’
Handling greater demands on your team is not about getting more people, but about getting more out of your people according to leadership expert Tommy Weir.
Posted in 2012, Business change, cat-news, International, News, Paul Snell, Purchasing
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Qatar Foundation aims to become centre of procurement excellence
The non-profit organisation wants to position itself as a regional leader of best practice in purchasing and supply.
Posted in 2012, Australia, Business change, cat-news, International, News, Paul Snell, Purchasing
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Dubai Aluminium named Middle East procurement team of the year
The manufacturer was among the companies victorious on a night of celebration at the inaugural CIPS Middle East Awards ceremony in Qatar.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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LGA publishes procurement pledge for local authorities
The council representative body wants buyers’ opinions on promises to simplify purchasing processes, engage with suppliers and boost access to SMEs.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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Purchasers in support services earn the highest remuneration
But promotion and career development is a more important consideration when moving jobs, according to the results of the CIPS Africa and Ernst & Young Southern African Supply Chain Survey.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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