Category Archives: Risk & continuity

Almost a third of buyers blacklist bad suppliers

“If we identify risk/poor performance we flag that supplier as ‘hold’. If we see ongoing concerns they will be moved to ‘exit’,” said one purchasing director.

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Risk increases for IT supply chains

Technology supply chains will pose a major security risk to businesses by 2017 as computer companies outsource more manufacturing and design to emerging economies.

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World’s top firms fail to report on supply chain water use

None of the firms in the Fortune 250 reported on the total water use of their supply chain in the past year, and just three included a water footprint for part of it.

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Supply chains encouraged to meet the gold standard

A standard has been launched by the World Gold Council to help companies make sure gold sourcing does not fund unethical behaviour, such as armed conflict.

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Microsoft educates suppliers on conflict minerals

The electronics firm is teaching vendors to identify the refineries they source minerals from to prevent conflict minerals entering the supply chain.

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How to beat supply fraudsters

Watch out for non-corporate email addresses, residential addresses and the absence of a website to avoid being ripped-off by fake suppliers.

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Cranswick aims to up prices to maintain pig meat supply

The sausage and bacon producer is consulting with corporate customers to raise its own prices, believing the cost of pork will increase even further from the current high.

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Bra entrepreneur tells buyers: ‘innovate to survive’

Michelle Mone, creator of the Ultimo bra, described how she learned some of the hardest lessons in business and said having less money makes you more creative.

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Purchasers must have ‘plan B’ to tackle weather risks

A five-point guide for buyers has been published to advise them on dealing with supply chain disruption caused by the flooding and strong winds currently affecting the UK.

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Supply base problems put brakes on Hornby sales

The model train manufacturer has suffered delays because one of its suppliers in China is downsizing.

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