Category Archives: SRM

McBride holds to restructuring plan amidst raw materials challenges

The toiletries firm said despite a 42 per cent drop in annual profits last year it remained focused on the “rigorous execution” of its supply chain restructure.

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Buyers reveal priorities for 2012

Find out what more than 3,000 readers told us they will be concentrating on this year…

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Long arm of Californian law reaches UK

US slavery and human trafficking laws coming into force on the 1 January 2012 will affect major firms worldwide.

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Long arm of Californian law reaches UK

US slavery and human trafficking laws coming into force on the 1 January 2012 will affect major firms worldwide.

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CFOs want to extend payment terms

Nearly half of finance chiefs expect to now delay pay to vendors compared with 12 months ago, research finds.

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CFOs want to extend payment terms

Nearly half of finance chiefs expect to now delay pay to vendors compared with 12 months ago, research finds.

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Food and drink buyers gain more power

Consolidation has given large retailers the advantage when it comes to negotiation and pricing over the past five years, according to the industry body.

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NAO praises UK government’s new approach to IT

“The government ICT strategy is in its early days and initial signs are good,” NAO chief Amyas Morse.

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Buyers reveal ‘sexy’ elements of procurement

SM asked readers to describe the sexiest aspect of procurement, click the link to discover what they said…

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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.

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