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Category Archives: Supply chain
Aerospace supply chain under pressure to meet increased demand
The production of aeroplanes must increase by 45 per cent by 2015 to meet growing demand for fuel-efficient aircraft.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Local supply chains would boost economic growth, says CBI
The CBI has urged the government to create an environment for investment in UK businesses to develop supply chains for sustainable technologies.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Public projects should adopt Olympic procurement approach
Olympic Delivery Authority chairman Sir John Armitt also calls on the UK government to enable contractors to use London 2012 as launch pad to international opportunities.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Supply chain, Technology
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Strong demand outstrips junior buyer supply
Recruitment firm Badenoch & Clark says FMCG firms are struggling to fill entry-level positions with the right staff.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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SABMiller’s local sourcing in Zambia provides 4,000 jobs
The brewer now sources all of its barley for brands such as Chibuku, Mosi and Rhino Lager from Zambia, creating regular work for local farmers.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Southern Africa, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Lack of preparation for supply chain disruption ‘alarming’
Problems at suppliers cost UK businesses an average of £200,000 per year.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Pig meat supply chain in ‘crisis’ academics claim
The supply chain for pig meat is fragmented, adversarial and disorganised, and suffering a prolonged and unresolved crisis a report has found.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain
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Nestlé publishes plan to prevent child labour in its cocoa supply chain
No company sourcing cocoa from Côte d’Ivoire can guarantee child labour doesn’t happen, but tackling it is a top priority, said José Lopez, Nestlé’s executive vice president for operations.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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MoD lambasted for inefficient stock-keeping
The UK’s defence department has been accused of wasting money on holding unnecessarily large stocks of clothing, medical supplies and spares for vehicles, ships and aircraft.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Public sector, Supply chain, Technology
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BMW tops ranking in supplier relationship index
Vendors said the key reason for the improvement was because BMW provided them with the potential to make a profit over the lifetime of their deals.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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