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Category Archives: Risk & continuity
Don’t let suppliers become the untouchables, urges the Yorkshire Mafia
Senior purchasers have encouraged buyers to continually challenge the business about vendor selection, and push suppliers to build credibility with procurement.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, SRM, Supply chain
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Social media policy needed to avoid risk
“You can’t stop employees using social media, you can only guide them in how to use it appropriately and explain to them the consequences if they fail to do so” Nick Thomas, a partner at law firm McGrigors.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Technology
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92 per cent reviewed supply chain in wake of 2011 disasters
But just 12 per cent made or will make significant changes.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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92 per cent reviewed supply chain in wake of 2011 disasters
But just 12 per cent made or will make significant changes.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Manufacturers face fight for raw materials in 2012
Metal producers are forming alliances to pool investment to secure supplies, according to a report by PwC.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Don’t ignore smaller consultancies, buyers told
“There is a massively rich and diverse range of SME consultancies not getting the same access to the market,” chief executive of Management Consultancies Association.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, SRM, Supply chain
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News Focus: Weathering the storm
It’s been a year since a tsunami hit Japan, with devastating consequences. Adam Leach examines its ongoing impact on supply chains and how organisations are addressing the issues.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice risk & continuity, International, News, News focus, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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European buyers warned of LNG shortage
Growing demand from Asia for imports and declining domestic production of gas will put pressure on both supplies and prices, research predicts.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Investors put supply chain risk in the spotlight
François Passant, executive director of Eurosif: “As supply chains are getting more and more complex, investors are increasingly scrutinising how companies manage the risks related to the different tiers of suppliers.”
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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UK firms are financially fitter, says Experian
“We can entertain some cautious optimism for the months ahead,” Max Firth, Experian.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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