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Category Archives: Supply chain
Debenhams seeking UK suppliers
“The fantastic support for the Queen’s Jubilee and the Olympics this year shows how passionate we all are about championing the best of British,” said Suzanne Harlow, group trading director at Debenhams.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Rolls-Royce passes corruption concerns on to SFO
“I want to make it crystal clear that neither I nor the board will tolerate improper business conduct of any sort,” said CEO John Rishton.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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NAO refuses to sign off MoD accounts for sixth year
The MoD failed “to provide enough evidence to meet the accounting requirements for its valuation of more than £10 billion worth of military equipment,” said Amyas Morse, head of the National Audit Office.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Supply chain
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‘Mega Monday’ presents transport challenge for suppliers
Today is the busiest shopping day of the year, but with it comes logistical problems for online retail supply chains.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Zara commits to toxic-free supply chain by 2020
The parent company of Zara and other brands will ensure its suppliers publicly disclose incidents of chemical releases in factories.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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WWF wrestles with illegal timber in supply chains
“A thriving legal timber market that helps protect the environment as well as resources is the best way to support those investing in sustainable commodities,” David Nussbaum, chief executive, WWF.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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WWF wrestles with illegal timber in supply chains
“A thriving legal timber market that helps protect the environment as well as resources is the best way to support those investing in sustainable commodities,” David Nussbaum, chief executive, WWF.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Western Link rail project will boost SME fortunes
The line running from South Africa to Swaziland will provide economic benefits to small businesses in both countries, according to the Transnet Freight Rail CEO.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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Wake up and smell the coffee, it might be extinct by 2080
Scientists have warned Arabica coffee plants may not exist by the end of the century, because climate change, pests and diseases.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Foul conditions squeeze chicken farmers
“The first quarter of 2013 is likely to be challenging as higher feed input costs move through the flocks,” said Nan-Dirk Mulder, an analyst at Rabobank.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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