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Category Archives: Supply chain
Nokia to work more closely with suppliers on water scarcity
“We are focused on honing the direction we give our suppliers and measuring their performance,” said Stephen Elop, CEO of Nokia.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Dairy Crest efficiencies soured by high milk prices
The higher price of milk has caused the producer to record a loss, although supply chain efficiencies helped the cheese division to remain profitable.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Policies to exclude non-sustainable suppliers needed
Research by Accenture shows that only 15 per cent of vice-presidents say their purchasing policies accept sustainable suppliers only.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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HP to optimize supply chain in cost saving drive
The technology company will combine spend across business groups in addition to a plan to save up to $3.5 billion (£2.2 billion) through restructuring.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Technology
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Greater collaboration needed in beef supply chain
Buyers, processors and farmers will need to work together on sustainability issues, according to the industry body.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Manufacturing SMEs recognise need to focus on supply chains
More than three quarters of small manufacturers see the need to improve their supply chain processes, a survey has found.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain
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Amazon closes gap on Apple in supply chain ranking
Gartner’s Supply Chain Top 25, out today, said: Amazon is a great example of an ‘orchestrator’ that goes beyond simply borrowing and adapting others’ best practices and consistently defies conventional wisdom.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, International, News, Supply chain
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Union urges public sector to buy UK-made cars
“It is outrageous that 72 per cent of police vehicles are built outside the UK,” says Unite national officer Roger Maddison.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Car makers aim to develop hybrid motors in-house
As involvement in HEV and EV engines increases, more manufacturers will take a hands-on approach to designing and assembling engines, says a report, resulting in supplier relations becoming more about buying commodities
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SRM, Supply chain
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Yell’s £200m cost-cutting fails to stem revenue loss
The Yellow Pages publisher exceeds savings target, but still sees £1.19bn loss
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Home page picture story, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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