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Category Archives: Risk & continuity
More UK firms declared insolvent in 2011
The number of companies going out of business increased compared with 2010, and caution is advised in the year ahead.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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Staff money-saving ideas save fire service £3 million
Cost-cutting tips generated by staff at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service put it on track to meet a £4 million savings target.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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EU’s Iranian oil ban unlikely to hurt buyers
As the European Union adopts an oil embargo against Iran due to its nuclear programme, analysts assure price impact will be miminal.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice international, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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Freight theft in the US hits record high
Ambiguity in the supply chain leads victims to “literally hand over cargo”.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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Women’s magazine achieves savings from outsourcing
The Lady, England’s longest-running weekly magazine for women, made an average of 16 per cent of savings after outsourcing part of its cost and purchase management to Auditel.
Posted in 2012, Business change, cat-news, News, Outsourcing, Risk & continuity
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Supplier fraud in the public sector up by 19 per cent
Buyers are advised to keep a closer eye on third parties and act when they uncover corruption.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Fraud & corruption, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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Bearish market for energy buyers
Plentiful supplies and ‘warmish’ weather make it a good time to buy energy.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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Contamination concerns led to orange juice price hike
The cost of OJ on the ICE futures exchange was sent rocketing this week over fears of a supply shortage.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice risk & continuity, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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UPS gears up for Olympics with 2013 vehicles
The London 2012 logistics company has brought forward its 2013 vehicle requirements to assist with “the biggest logistics event in the world”.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Toyota SA keeps top spot despite supply disruptions
December figures show that the company retained its position as market leader despite extreme disruptions.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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