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Persistence and diplomacy build great stakeholder relations

Keep relationships constructive and don’t give up in the face of negative feedback, Sodexo UK and Ireland commercial director Michelle Hanson told SM.

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Future for UK automotive supply chains is ”bright”, despite Ford closures

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders describes the shutting down of two UK plants as a “momentary blip in the grand scheme of the global automotive industry”.

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Royal Mint rewards its top suppliers

Key vendors to the manufacturer of coins and commemorative medals were celebrated at an awards ceremony in Wales last night.

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Future for UK automotive supply chains is ”bright”, despite Ford closures

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders describes the shutting down of two UK plants as a “momentary blip in the grand scheme of the global automotive industry”.

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Royal Mint rewards its top suppliers

Key vendors to the manufacturer of coins and commemorative medals were celebrated at an awards ceremony in Wales last night.

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Review reveals more ‘consistency’ needed in Scottish construction procurement

The review into Scottish public construction contracts is under way, with late payments to sub contractors and procurement costs disproportionate to the size of projects emerging as areas for improvement.

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Top UK companies commit to supply chain finance scheme

Tesco, Diageo, O2, British Airways and BT are among the 38 companies that have agreed to be part of the government’s supply chain finance initiative.

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Scottish Bill ‘sets the pace’ in procurement reform

Director of Scottish procurement Alastair Merrill tells SM: “Scotland is setting the pace in procurement innovation and other governments are recognising this.”

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Loyalty to suppliers stops food companies adopting e-sourcing

“A suppliers’ true rock-bottom price is almost always lower than a buyer suspects,” said Len Kaplan, VP of sales at e-sourcing firm Intesource.

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Scottish government embeds procurement into school curriculum

Launching a partnership with public and private sector bodies, the Scottish government aims to provide clear career pathways for teenagers.

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