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Category Archives: Supply chain
Supply chain reactions
The uproar following the ‘horse burger’ scandal has shown how companies need to keep a close eye on suppliers, says Adam Leach.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, News focus, Purchasing, Supply chain
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More than a fifth of organisations cut buyers
Some 22 per cent of purchasers told SM their workplace has reduced staff numbers in the procurement function.
Posted in 2013, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing, SM 100, Supply chain
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Whole Foods Market seeks reassurance from coconut water suppliers
The retailer has written to suppliers to remind them to ensure supply chains are sustainable, as demand for the drink grows worldwide.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Poor infrastructure in Africa pushes up input costs
The World Bank says disruptions to supply chains push up input costs by up to 200 per cent because of transport and telecoms barriers on the continent.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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Royal Mail plans roll-out of SRM system
The postal operator has enrolled its 50 largest vendors in its supplier relationship management system and now plans to increase that number.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, Ed's choice SRM, News, SRM, Supply chain, Sustainability
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H&M buyers to get water efficiency training
The retailer has collaborated with the World Wide Fund for Nature to develop a water strategy, which will include training purchasers on how water is used in production processes.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, Ed's choice sustainability, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Tesco terminates deal with supplier over ‘horse burgers’
The retailer said the “breach of trust” with its supplier had been too great for it to continue to be supplied by the company after horse meat was discovered in burgers.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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G4S turned down reduced requirement on Olympic security contract
The security provider for the London 2012 Olympics was offered the opportunity to provide fewer guards during a contract renegotiation, but was confident it could meet a higher target.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Supply chain disruption biggest worry for executives
“The flexibility that provides a modern supply chain with its cost advantages has also created its inherent vulnerability,” said Paul Carter, global head of risk consulting at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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More investment necessary for forest supply chain transparency
Companies need to be willing to spend money to understand the impact of their suppliers on forests, according to Forest Footprint Disclosure.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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