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Category Archives: News
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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Jessops left exposed by suppliers’ terms
The photography retailer’s inability to strike a deal with suppliers for further support was a factor in the company’s entry into administration.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Lord Gold to lead probe into Rolls-Royce corruption allegations
The former senior partner at law firm Herbert Smith will conduct an in-depth review into compliance procedures at the global engineering company.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Rail franchise review signals procurement changes
The procurement process for rail franchises should be completed in a set period of 24 months and PQQs should only consider a bidder’s past performance, according to an independent report.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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Government provides extra cash to boost supply chain skills
A further £90 million of additional funding has been provided to a scheme to combat a shortage of skills in the UK supply chain.
Posted in 2013, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Chevron appoints Maria Lindenberg as chief procurement officer
Lindenberg will replace Leo Lonergan who is retiring after 36 years at the oil and gas company.
Posted in 2013, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Major defence project costs ‘balloon’ by £6.6 billion
The National Audit Office has accepted costs such as fuel inflation are out of the Ministry of Defence’s control, but it has urged the department to make greater use of historical performance and to set realistic timescales.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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Effective procurement blocked by internal resistance
More than half of finance directors said departments within their organisation have resisted efforts to establish professional purchasing practices, believing the work of their function would be hindered.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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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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East Anglia suffers supply chain skills shortage
Rising demand, more workers approaching retirement and a “stay put” culture has led to a scarcity of skilled supply chain professionals in the region.
Posted in 2013, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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