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Category Archives: Supply chain
Naked students protest against supply chain sweatshops
Students are shedding their clothes and protesting today to draw attention to the low wages paid to workers in factories in developing countries that produce clothing for universities.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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M&S appoints Dirk Lembregts as supply chain director
The former General Motors European supply chain chief has been hired to run the retailer’s supply chain operations from January 2013.
Posted in 2012, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Bankers meet auto suppliers to boost lending
Improving access to finance is vital for the job growth of the UK automotive supply chain and securing high-value jobs and prosperity for the long term, said Paul Everitt, chief executive of The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Bankers meet auto suppliers to boost lending
Improving access to finance is vital for the job growth of the UK automotive supply chain and securing high-value jobs and prosperity for the long term, said Paul Everitt, chief executive of The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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M&S increases sustainable cotton sourcing
“It’s an important part of our sourcing mix now and we want it to grow and grow,” said Mark Sumner, cotton expert at Marks & Spencer, which plans to increase the amount of sustainable cotton it purchases.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Sustainable sourcing vital to attract consumers
Unilever CEO Paul Polman told the CBI Annual Conference that customers would support those companies that make a positive contribution to society.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Coca-Cola trains 40,000 supply chain farmers
The global drinks company has improved the quality of the fruit it sources for juices by investing in farmers in Africa.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Supply chains gear up for growth
Companies are preparing their supply chains for an upturn in demand, but are still mindful of current economic volatility, according to KPMG.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain
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Procurement hub locations should combine benefits
Companies often concentrate a single factor, such as tax efficiency, when relocating procurement operations, without considering potential operational benefits.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Outsourcing provides access to emerging markets
Access to local expertise through outsourced service providers can provide great value when companies are looking to expand in emerging markets, says a senior buyer at Philips.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Low cost sourcing, News, Outsourcing, Supply chain
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