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Category Archives: Supply chain
WEF urges co-ordinated international approach to supply chain risk
A report by the World Economic Forum has recommended a single worldwide body should be responsible for developing and implementing a global risk assessment for supply chains.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Apple uncovers child labour at 11 supplier factories
“Our approach to underage labour is clear: we don’t tolerate it and we’re working to eradicate it from our industry,” the electronics company said in its 2013 supplier responsibility report.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Cost cutting still the main focus for buyers
“For the second year running our survey shows that cost reduction remains the number one priority for organisations,” said Jonathan Betts, marketing director at Science Warehouse.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Unilever to meet waste target five years early
The FMCG company has brought forward its target date for sending zero waste to landfill from 2020 to 2015.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Walmart outlines zero-tolerance supplier policy
The retailer has announced a series of new standards for vendors to meet, with the threat of debarment for unauthorised subcontracting, following a tragic fire at a factory in Bangladesh last year.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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NAO praises government ICT savings
“The Cabinet Office has made a good start. However, it needs a more comprehensive assessment of its ICT and procurement reform initiatives,” Amyas Morse.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Victoria’s Secret commits to cut out chemicals following exposure
Greenpeace says parent company Limited Brands has chance to move from “toxic villain to ‘Detox angel'” with its ambitious commitment to eliminate all hazardous chemicals from its supply chains and products.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Emerging markets catch up with BRICs
While China and India are still leading in terms of expectations, countries such as Colombia, Egypt and Turkey are the ones to watch, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa, Supply chain
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Laing O’Rourke’s supply chain chief quits
Roger Seshan has left the construction firm to pursue opportunities in the power sector.
Posted in 2013, Careers, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Vendors choke progress on supply chain emissions
Just 38 per cent of suppliers have set emission reduction targets, which is hampering efforts by purchasers to reduce carbon emissions in the supply chain.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain, Sustainability
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