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Category Archives: Risk & continuity
Angola named one of world’s riskiest business places
The southern African nation is one of nine countries labelled ‘extreme risk’ in an analyst report.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, Fraud & corruption, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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Angola named one of world’s riskiest business places
The southern African nation is one of nine countries labelled ‘extreme risk’ in an analyst report.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, Fraud & corruption, Home page top story, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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Skan Group’s CPO to cut suppliers and hire more buyers
New group purchasing manager promises sweeping changes for Oldbury UK and Boughton Engineering.
Posted in 2011, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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SuperGroup suffers from rising cotton prices
A report showed there had been a reduction in operating margin of up to 2 per cent for the year, driven by cotton price increases.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, Ed's choice risk & continuity, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Public purchasers urged to mind their PQQs
Business groups, including the National Farmers Union, call for public purchasers to include prompt payment in pre-qualification questionnaires.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, Ed's choice SRM, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, SRM
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Carpetright profit drop prompts supplier squeeze
The carpet retailer is in talks with suppliers to lower prices after profits hit the floor.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Call for cops to increase policing of procurement
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary wants police authorities and watchdogs to take a proactive approach to overseeing purchasing activity.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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US firms place no limit on maximum value of gifts
Just 38 per cent of US firms specify a dollar limit on gifts or entertainment staff are allowed to accept.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, Ed's choice international, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Supply chains left exposed to risk
Forecasts find attempts to cut costs and become leaner will leave firms vulnerable to threats.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Buyers should prepare for eurozone break-up
Companies should act now to mitigate supply chain disruption from potential political unrest.
Posted in 2011, cat-news, Ed's choice risk & continuity, International, News, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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