Category Archives: Purchasing

Emerging markets catch up with BRICs

While China and India are still leading in terms of expectations, countries such as Colombia, Egypt and Turkey are the ones to watch, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.

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EU procurement rules are a ‘scapegoat’ for poor practice

A committee of MPs has been told European purchasing regulations have had a positive impact and any reform should be careful not to “throw the baby out with the bathwater”.

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Laing O’Rourke’s supply chain chief quits

Roger Seshan has left the construction firm to pursue opportunities in the power sector.

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Vendors choke progress on supply chain emissions

Just 38 per cent of suppliers have set emission reduction targets, which is hampering efforts by purchasers to reduce carbon emissions in the supply chain.

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Former Co-op Farms head steps up as groceries code adjudicator

Christine Tacon will oversee the conduct of supermarkets and their suppliers, and will have the power to investigate where she believes there has been a breach of the Groceries Supply Code of Practice.

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Global economy at ‘significant risk’ over resource scarcity

Business leaders and global policy makers must consider the impact dwindling natural resources will have on future decisions.

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Benetton signs pledge to detox supply chain

The retailer is the latest company to commit to a Greenpeace initiative to eradicate harmful chemicals from its supply chain by 2020.

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Greater confidence will boost business spending

Corporate investment is forecast to rise by 3.1 per cent this year, according to a report, as concerns regarding overseas markets begin to recede.

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F1 teams cut carbon emissions by 7 per cent

Improved fuel efficiency reduced emissions by 24 per cent, but more business travel resulted in an overall fall of 7 per cent over the past two years.

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Buyers will want recompense from Boeing, says consultant

Airlines that have purchased Dreamliner aircraft from Boeing will be keen to “claw back” expenses as a result of the fleet being grounded, an aviation consultant has told SM.

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