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Category Archives: Risk & continuity
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.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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Horse meat burger scandal strengthens case for supplier development
The fallout from the controversy over burgers containing horse meat could help those buyers trying to build a business case for supplier development programmes.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Bra chain’s administration supports retail suppliers
Vendors to high street businesses that have collapsed could find comfort in a court judgement that will allow them to reclaim money owed, according to a lawyer.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, Law, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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Uniqlo resolves to detoxify supply chain
The Japanese clothing chain’s parent company, Fast Retailing, has committed to phase out harmful chemicals from production processes by 2020.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Lord Gold to lead probe into Rolls-Royce corruption allegations
The former senior partner at law firm Herbert Smith will conduct an in-depth review into compliance procedures at the global engineering company.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Rail franchise review signals procurement changes
The procurement process for rail franchises should be completed in a set period of 24 months and PQQs should only consider a bidder’s past performance, according to an independent report.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Risk & continuity
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Medium-sized companies ignorant of Bribery Act
“It’s a concern that so many firms still don’t know what it is and what it means for them,” said John Smart, partner at Ernst & Young.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Economic pressure will demand ‘dynamic’ supply chains in 2013
“Extreme” emphasis on price reduction has made supplier relationships more confrontational, according to Crimson & Co.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, SRM, Supply chain
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NZ companies ignore supply threats
Only 23 per cent of businesses in New Zealand rate their level of risk management as high, according to a survey by CIPS Australasia and Grant Thornton.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice international, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Researchers join forces to tackle food scarcity
The National Resources Institute and East Malling Research are to pool resources to come up with ideas to address issues facing the food supply chain.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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