Category Archives: Supply chain

Diageo creates jobs through whisky supply chain

The drinks company encourages suppliers to create jobs for young people and apprenticeships as part of a £1 billion investment in its whisky brands.

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News focus: Car suppliers lag behind

Anna Scott explores the challenges that the boost for UK car manufacturing has given its suppliers.

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APP commits to certified sustainable sources by 2020

The Indonesian pulp and paper manufacturer has promised to only use suppliers with Sustainable Forest Management certification.

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Mars on target to meet sustainable cocoa goal

The chocolate maker expects to buy more than 20 per cent of its cocoa from certified sustainable sources in 2012, equivalent to around 90,000 tonnes.

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Scotland to strengthen North Sea oil and gas supply chain

The Scottish Government wants to make the supply chain to the sector worth £30 billion by 2020.

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Office Depot appoints Mike McCreesh to lead procurement

The office supplies company has promoted from within to find its new procurement and supply chain director.

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CGI to buy Logica for £1.7 billion

The Canadian IT outsourcing firm is set to purchase the UK business services company.

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Africa needs major investment to meet supply chain challenges

The continent needs investment to continue at its current rate to close the gap with developed nations and develop its supply chain.

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Continued piracy could push up supply chain costs by 150 per cent

If the threat of piracy in the Persian Gulf is not tackled, organisations will face rising security costs and higher insurance premiums.

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NHS trusts should appoint board members accountable for procurement

The Department of Health has made the recommendation as part of a number of suggested reforms of procurement, including a £300 million fund to bulk buy expensive equipment such as MRI and CT scanners.

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