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Category Archives: Supply chain
Service sector shrinks for first time in two years
A lack of new business led companies to implement cost control and budget cuts, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index for the sector.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, PMI reports, Purchasing, Resources, Supply chain
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Government predicts £600 million savings from shared services
Central departments will be expected to move back-office work, including procurement, to privately run shared service centres by the end of 2014.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Public sector, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Avis zips up deal for car sharing company
The car rental group expects to make annual savings of $50-$70 million (£31-£43 million) through its acquisition of Zipcar, by consolidating spend and more efficient use of stock.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Economic pressure will demand ‘dynamic’ supply chains in 2013
“Extreme” emphasis on price reduction has made supplier relationships more confrontational, according to Crimson & Co.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, SRM, Supply chain
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Buyers stick with suppliers through shortages
Working with a vendor to deal with a shortage of parts is more popular with purchasers than simply sourcing from a rival supplier.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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2013 will be ‘crucial year’ for food supply chain
The president of the National Farmers’ Union has welcomed progress made in the past year but called for the supply chain to develop a closer working relationship to deal with the challenge of extreme weather.
Posted in 2013, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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NZ companies ignore supply threats
Only 23 per cent of businesses in New Zealand rate their level of risk management as high, according to a survey by CIPS Australasia and Grant Thornton.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice international, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Supply chain academic Richard Wilding recognised in New Year Honours
Professor Richard Wilding said he was “surprised, thrilled and humbled” to have been awarded an OBE in the 2013 New Year Honours list.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Paul Snell, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Scientists seek to enhance the future of frankincense
High demand for the precious resin is threatening communities in Ethiopia that depend on its production and is leading to fears over its sustainability.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Supply chain, Sustainability
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Scientist calls for ban on helium balloons
The chemist and Cambridge University academic Dr Peter Wothers says helium balloons should be banned in order to preserve supplies of the gas for use in medical devices such as breathing equipment.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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