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Category Archives: Supply chain
Intel finds serious non-compliance at third-party suppliers
The computer chip manufacturer found 426 serious instances of non-compliance at vendors following audits.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Pressure on platinum prices halts mining activity
South African miner Aquarius Platinum has suspended operations at its Marikana platinum mine due to poor trading conditions caused by falls in the price of the metal.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page top story, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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AstraZeneca fosters collaborative approach with suppliers
If there is a problem and we need to put something right urgently, we expect the suppliers to work together to resolve that, says Sam Covell, head of infrastructure services procurement at AstraZeneca.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain
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BT contracts cut environmental impact
The telecoms and technology business evaluated environmental factors in 87 per cent of its contracts last year, according to its latest CSR report.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice sustainability, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Buyers play venture capitalists’ role
Global mining firm CPO says there are similarities when investing in suppliers to develop capability.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain
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M&S saves £185 million through sustainability
The UK retailer has recorded £185 million in benefits since establishing its ‘Plan A’ scheme in 2007.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Supply chain
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Lockheed replaces 240 suppliers with a single vendor
The defence and security manufacturer has signed an agreement with one supplier for the procurement of around 22,000 electronic components.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain
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Sharp increase in protectionism
A quarter of all restrictive trade measures introduced since October 2008 have been implemented in the past eight months, according to the European Commission.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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JBS threatens Greenpeace with legal action over claims
The Brazilian food manufacturer says the environmental organisation’s allegations of sourcing cattle from farms accused of deforestation are false, frivolous and unfounded.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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UNICEF set for $735 million saving boost
Discussions with vendors, improved competition and better market analysis has slashed the amount the organisation spends
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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