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Category Archives: SRM
Government accused of moving at ”snail’s pace”’ to find supermarket watchdog
Fiona Gooch, senior policy adviser at Traidcraft, said: “We urge the government to give the establishment of the adjudicator greater priority.”
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain
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Adidas turns Indian supplier performance around
Some 80 per cent of the sportswear’s suppliers in the country have reached the minimum standard of social compliance, compared with 80 per cent falling short of the target the year before.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM, Sustainability
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Labour peer states procurement wasn’t a priority before crash
Lord Andrew Adonis explains that those who weren’t interested in procurement when he was in office, now find it high on their agenda.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice public sector, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, SRM
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Prompt payment a priority for most purchasers
84 per cent of buyers said ensuring suppliers are paid on time is a priority at their organisation.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SM 100, SRM, Supply chain
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Benefits of M&S sustainability go beyond the bottom line
The retailer’s work on sustainable procurement has boosted the company’s brand and future resilience, according to the firm’s climate change manager.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Sustainability is not a stick to beat suppliers with
Buyers should promote the mutual benefits of corporate responsibility to drive engagement.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, SRM, Sustainability
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Recession speeds up TNT savings delivery
The impact of the financial crisis allowed the delivery company to identify savings opportunities by consolidating vendors and examining categories in great detail.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM, Sustainability
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’40/40/20′ approach cuts Shell consultancy spend
Employing this concept of where value is delivered to the business has reduced the cost of professional services to the oil and gas firm.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM
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Market conditions not the only outsourcing driver, buyers warned
While economic conditions may make outsourcing services appear attractive, it needs other enablers to make it successful, a panel of senior buyers believes.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Outsourcing, Purchasing, SRM
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Don’t forget small suppliers in strategic sourcing
Organisations could make significant savings by ensuring small purchases go through contracted vendors, according to a CPO Agenda webinar.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain
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