Category Archives: Supply chain

Hasbro publishes list of core suppliers

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

The makers of Mr Potato Head have released details on their core third party vendors and factories to make their supply chain more transparent.

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After 13 years and £1.1 billion, MoD fails to deliver armoured vehicles

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

MPs blame “indecisive and over-ambitious” specifications for failure to provide new armoured vehicles for the military.

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Architects call for procurement guidance from Scottish Government

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Overly complex PQQs are leading to a “generation of architectural talent to be squandered” according to the president of The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland.

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Companies at risk of human rights abuse complicity

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Violations in certain countries could implicate organisations that fail to analyse potential risks.

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£125 million to develop UK manufacturing supply chain

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Suppliers have been invited to apply for investment in equipment, R&D and training to boost UK supply chain competitiveness.

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£125 million to develop UK manufacturing supply chain

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Suppliers have been invited to apply for investment in equipment, R&D and training to boost UK supply chain competitiveness.

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SA government reveals domestic procurement targets

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Pylons, buses and canned vegetables are among the products for which buyers will have to prefer local suppliers.

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SA government reveals domestic procurement targets

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Pylons, buses and canned vegetables are among the products for which buyers will have to prefer local suppliers.

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Buyers should prepare for eurozone break-up

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Companies should act now to mitigate supply chain disruption from potential political unrest.

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London NHS Trusts outsource buying to BMI

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Purchasing & supply news from Supply Management magazine

Private hospital operator plans to take on medical consumable procurement for four trusts with more expected to follow.

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