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Category Archives: SRM
‘Good purchasing clients know what they want’
Tim Byles, chief executive of Cornerstone and former national procurement champion, said for construction projects to succeed, those responsible for purchasing them must be clear on their requirements.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM
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Ultimo bra chief and Compass Group director confirmed for CIPS Conference 2012
Founder of lingerie brand Ultimo, Michelle Mone, and Compass Group commercial managing director Oliver Cock will be speaking at the CIPS Conference and Exhibition on 4 October.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, Ed's choice careers, Ed's choice purchasing, Ed's choice SRM, News, Purchasing, SRM
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Unilever procurement helps with sustainability objective
Buyers are assisting the fast-moving consumer goods company in achieving an ambitious long-term plan to double in size while reducing its environmental impact.
Posted in 2012, Business change, cat-news, International, News, Risk & continuity, SRM, Sustainability
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Who has made it on to this year’s procurement professional’s shortlist?
Six lucky individuals have been shortlisted for the CIPS Supply Management Awards 2012.
Posted in cat-news, News, Outsourcing, Public sector, Risk & continuity, SRM, Technology
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Boost supplier performance by improving relationships
A CPO Agenda webinar finds reducing costs is the main motivation for improving supplier relationship management.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, SRM
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RFPs are sick, not dead
Request for proposal (RFPs) documents remain a valuable tool, but should be improved to place less of a burden on suppliers.
AstraZeneca fosters collaborative approach with suppliers
If there is a problem and we need to put something right urgently, we expect the suppliers to work together to resolve that, says Sam Covell, head of infrastructure services procurement at AstraZeneca.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain
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Buyers play venture capitalists’ role
Global mining firm CPO says there are similarities when investing in suppliers to develop capability.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain
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Buyers prefer home advantage in supplier negotiation
42 per cent of purchasers like to handle negotiations on home turf, compared to 38 per cent who favour making a deal on the supplier’s territory.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM
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Groceries adjudicator needs ‘parachute powers’
Tenant Farmers call for retailers to be investigated at any time to ensure best practice with suppliers and farmers.
