Category Archives: SRM

Commodity price rises will continue next year, say CPOs

The cost of agricultural commodities will increase throughout 2013 due to drought in the US and greater global demand, purchasing leaders believe.

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Carphone Warehouse rings changes to improve SRM

Suppliers wanted improved communication and engagement, the retailer’s SRM chief Jamie Napper told a conference this week.

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Improving dialogue is the goal of supplier evaluation

The ultimate objective of supplier evaluation is two-way communication, according to Willy De Beucker, head of procurement non metals at Metallo.

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News focus: Will a supplier ‘blacklist’ work?

The UK government is considering a blacklist of tax avoiders and poor-performing suppliers. Adam Leach looks at whether it is feasible.

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Suppliers in ‘weak position’ as administration looms for Comet

Analyst warns vendors might have problems recovering money owing as they are low on the list of secured creditors.

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Suppliers in ‘weak position’ as administration looms for Comet

Analyst warns vendors might have problems recovering money owing as they are low on the list of secured creditors.

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Royal Mint rewards its top suppliers

Key vendors to the manufacturer of coins and commemorative medals were celebrated at an awards ceremony in Wales last night.

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Royal Mint rewards its top suppliers

Key vendors to the manufacturer of coins and commemorative medals were celebrated at an awards ceremony in Wales last night.

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Plan for change during long-term FM deals, buyers told

“Over the life of a facilities management contract you do need to have change and it must be managed positively,” said Peter Jones, head of facilities management EMEA at CBRE.

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Supplier diversity boosts innovation and competition

But 86 per cent of businesses cite a push toward global sourcing as the biggest barrier to implementing a diverse supply chain.

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