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Category Archives: Supply chain
HMV buyers boost record with stakeholders
The retailer’s head of procurement tells SM the function has improved its reputation within the business as a result of a transformation programme.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Scientists team up to research food waste as an energy source
Citrus residue, cashew shells and coffee waste are among the by-products of the food supply chain that scientists are hoping to harness as alternative carbon source for bio-fuel.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain, Sustainability, Technology
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Green Party calls for stronger powers for supermarket watchdog
The political party’s policy committee says the grocery adjudicator must be given the ability to fine those that treat suppliers unfairly.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Lack of data hampers supply chain sustainability monitoring
Some 81 per cent of executives will ask for more information on sustainability from vendors in the year ahead.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Public sector unprepared for supply chain problems
Just 6 per cent of public sector leaders think supply chain disruption will affect their organisation.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Defence outsourcing plan is ‘inherently weak’
Industry experts have criticised the government’s preferred solution, saying it will be undermined by its weakness in negotiation.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Changes required to food supply chain
A culture change is necessary if food production in the UK is to keep up with growing demand, according to a government-led steering group.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Negative credit rating affecting supplier financial terms
Some 69 per cent of UK businesses have a credit rating of ‘high risk’ or above, harming their ability to negotiate financial terms with suppliers.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Tool launched to test clothing supply chain sustainability
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition has developed an online assessment to measure the sustainability of clothing and footwear supply chains.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Milk protests force dairy firms to reverse price cuts
The four major dairy companies have agreed to ditch or postpone planned reductions to what they pay for milk following angry complaints from suppliers.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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