Category Archives: Supply chain

Purchasers must have ‘plan B’ to tackle weather risks

A five-point guide for buyers has been published to advise them on dealing with supply chain disruption caused by the flooding and strong winds currently affecting the UK.

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Supply base problems put brakes on Hornby sales

The model train manufacturer has suffered delays because one of its suppliers in China is downsizing.

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Bayer and Nestlé lead in cutting emissions

The two firms have been named at the top of two indices that measure performance at disclosing and reducing carbon emissions by companies and their supply chains.

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Supply chains ‘bind us together’, says WTO’s Lamy

The director-general of the World Trade Organization Pascal Lamy says there is now an unprecedented level of inter-dependency between nations because of their role in supply chains.

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Supply chain managers should ‘step up’ to the top table

Companies that treat their supply chain as a strategic asset outperform rivals but less than half of businesses view it in such a way.

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Silver price soars over past decade

The costs of all commodities have increased by an average of 160 per cent over the past 10 years, according to research.

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British Land spend boosts UK supply chain

Research commissioned by the property and construction business says its spending with domestic suppliers contributes £2.1 billion to the UK economy.

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British Land spend boosts UK supply chain

Research commissioned by the property and construction business says its spending with domestic suppliers contributes £2.1 billion to the UK economy.

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Develop manufacturing supply through local sourcing

UK businesses should be incentivised to spend money with domestic vendors to boost the strength and capability of the UK supply base.

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Late payment by councils ‘a curse’ for small firms

Local authorities have only marginally improved the number of invoices they pay within 10 days in the past three years, research finds.

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