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Category Archives: Purchasing
Strike action limits profit at Super Group
Profit at the supply chain division of the South African logistics and fleet business was 5 per cent lower than expected because of the impact of strikes by truck drivers last year.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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Supply problems force Maker’s Mark to reduce alcohol
The drinks company is to lower the alcohol content of its bourbon whisky to make supplies go further, having experienced increased demand and the effects of a commodity shortage.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Tax evaders face government contracts ban
Government departments will be able to exclude companies from bidding for public deals worth more than £2 million if they have broken tax laws, under proposals announced by the Treasury and Cabinet Office yesterday.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing
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David Powell to apply his skills to Avon cosmetics
The global beauty company has appointed him as senior vice president of business transformation and global supply chain.
Posted in 2013, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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CIPS Middle East Awards open for entries
Procurement and supply teams and individuals based in the Middle East and North Africa have until 4 March to make their submissions.
Posted in 2013, Careers, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain
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ChoiceOne appoints Andrew Gilkerson as procurement director
The healthcare services provider has hired Pfizer’s former category lead to help the company meet the purchasing objectives of its clients.
Posted in 2013, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Private equity companies understand power of procurement
Declan Feeney, writing on behalf of procurement consultancy Efficio, said the sector has much to offer CPOs.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing
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HP lays down law on student labour
The company tells suppliers that student workers must only work on aspects directly related to their area of study as it toughens up guidelines.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Ryder Cup contracts up for grabs on public sector portal
It is hoped advertising deals associated with the golf contest on the government site will provide opportunities to Scottish suppliers.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Rebecca Spittle named as Omega Pharma’s head of supply chain
She will bolster the company’s senior management team following the acquisition of 10 household brands from GlaxoSmithKline.
Posted in 2013, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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