http://www.supplymanagement.com/business-change.xml Deputy leader Ian Parry: "If they save us ten million quid, they'll get part of that ten million quid." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/staffordshire-council-sets-up-public-private-partnership/ 194760 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120123010000 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:54:44 GMT 20120123115444 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:30:05 GMT 201201311533005 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Business change Purchasing Ed's choice public sector Ed's choice business change 2012 The Lady, England's longest-running weekly magazine for women, made an average of 16 per cent of savings after outsourcing part of its cost and purchase management to Auditel. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/womens-magazine-achieves-savings-from-outsourcing/ 194644 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120121000000 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:24:11 GMT 20120120142411 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:11:34 GMT 2012012411111134 Hannah Whittaker News Outsourcing Risk & continuity Business change 2012 Inspired by a passionate and practical speech given by ABSA CPO Karen Van Vuuren, Fabien Krawczyk is leading an overhaul of procurement's profile at the French postal company. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/la-poste-purchaser-sets-up-transformation-project/ 194199 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120117013000 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:49:27 GMT 20120117114927 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:12:56 GMT 2012011811111256 Hannah Whittaker News Business change International Purchasing 2012 The strategic outsourcing and energy services company has acquired energy and carbon management specialist Utilyx for £16.2 million. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/mitie-buys-utilyx-holdings/ 192840 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120111010000 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:00:28 GMT 20120111110028 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:18:34 GMT 2012011310101834 Hannah Whittaker News Outsourcing Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2012 It's the best opportunity we've ever had to add value to the business, said procurement director Mike Whitby. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-at-heart-of-cost-management-changes-at-lloyds/ 191437 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:00:00 GMT 20111223110000 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:25:55 GMT 20111223112555 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:39:59 GMT 201201060993959 Paul Snell News Topics Business change Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor 2011 Supply base reduction forms part of a strategy to lower costs by €1 billion by the end of 2013. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/nokia-siemens-networks-to-cut-supplier-numbers/ 185169 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111124000000 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:14:45 GMT 20111124101445 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:48:05 GMT 201111250994805 Hannah Whittaker News Business change Supply chain 2011 Taking action against late payments to small-to-medium-sized enterprises would provide more assistance, said the Forum of Private Business. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/financial-advice-to-smes-is-welcome-but-more-is-needed/ 183930 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111110000000 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:36:02 GMT 20111110113602 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:31:44 GMT 2011111111113144 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Business change Purchasing 2011 "A high proportion of disruptions happen further down the supply chain in places many companies don't look," CIPS CEO David Noble. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/beware-of-risk-at-lower-tier-suppliers/ 183370 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111104003000 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:59:33 GMT 20111104115933 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:37:56 GMT 2011121210103756 Paul Snell News Technology SRM Risk & continuity Business change International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 2011 Purchasers are expected to contribute £80 million savings a year by 2017 as part of an overall annual target of £670 million. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-screen-bbc-for-greater-savings/ 180006 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111019003000 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:32:51 GMT 20111019103251 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:27:36 GMT 2011110912122736 Rebecca Ellinor News Business change Purchasing Ed's choice business change 2011 Many businesses are unwilling to take up the service due to suppliers' lack of openness. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/companies-worried-about-transparency-of-cloud-computing/ 179456 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111013000000 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:38:11 GMT 20111013123811 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:39:46 GMT 2011102011113946 Rebecca Ellinor News Technology Business change Purchasing Ed's choice technology 2011 Procurement needs to be more in tune with the concerns of the board at their organisation if they are to add value. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/focus-on-what-keeps-senior-execs-awake-at-night/ 179046 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111010010000 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:37:37 GMT 20111010123737 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:23:28 GMT 2011101112122328 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Business change Purchasing Steve Bagshaw 2011 Buyers must have a clear knowledge of the culture they are working within if they want to get buy-in from stakeholders and achieve success, says Apple procurement head, Adrian Turner. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/culture-and-procurement-uneasy-bedfellows-yet-vital/ 178897 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111007003000 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:34:17 GMT 20111007123417 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:28:22 GMT 2011102011112822 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM Business change International Purchasing Ed's choice SRM 2011 By adopting a strategic approach to purchasing in three careful stages, Adelie Food Holdings has seen huge cost savings as well as a cut in supplier numbers http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/food-for-thought/ 178330 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:10:00 GMT 20111006001000 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:36:45 GMT 20111003113645 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:14:15 GMT 2011100412121415 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Business change Purchasing Paul Snell 2011 'Include the wider business when implementing purchase-to-pay and provide training,' CPOs advise. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/departments-outside-procurement-should-be-involved-in-p2p/ 177914 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110928013000 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:21:11 GMT 20110928102111 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:49:47 GMT 2011093010104947 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology Business change Purchasing 2011 More than half of major companies worldwide want to standardise production to save money and become more efficient. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/manufacturers-aim-for-product-standardisation/ 177826 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110927000000 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:58:26 GMT 20110927105826 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:31:04 GMT 2011092810103104 Naouel Zenaidi News Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2011 A 5 per cent reduction in indirect spend can translate to 1-3 per cent impact on the bottom line, reports the Everest Group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/indirect-spend-reduction-can-have-a-direct-effect-on-the-bottom-line/ 177512 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110923000000 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:32:43 GMT 20110923103243 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:25:19 GMT 201109260992519 Angeline Albert News Business change Purchasing 2011 Forward purchasing strategy helped retailer avoid commodity price shock. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/chocolate-maker-thorntons-counters-cocoa-rise/ 175410 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110908010000 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:33:04 GMT 20110908103304 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:18:11 GMT 201109091311811 SM Admin 1 News Business change Purchasing 2011 Clothing retailer hires individuals to lead sourcing and logistics operations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supergroup-plans-supply-chain-efficiency-push/ 173714 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110824000000 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:40:24 GMT 20110824114024 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:25:52 GMT 2011082511112552 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Business change Purchasing 2011 David Smith and John Michalski tell Rebecca Ellinor about the crucial part played by procurement in delivering an essential piece of the UK government's welfare reform http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/case-studies/working-towards-change/ 172198 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110811013000 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:39:17 GMT 20110804163917 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:00:16 GMT 201108041750016 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Public sector Business change Case studies Ed's choice public sector 2011 Energy firm responds to loss with scheme to slash £1.5 billion a year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/eon-plans-sweeping-cuts-after-profits-drop/ 172561 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:30:00 GMT 20110810063000 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:20:11 GMT 20110810112011 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:27:24 GMT 2011081112122724 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing Images Paid for photos 2011 Angeline Albert The Forest of Dean District Council is one of four UK councils collaborating to make savings by streamlining operations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/councils-share-services-to-cut-costs/ 172355 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110808000100 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:33:02 GMT 20110808113302 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:39:17 GMT 2011081011113917 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Business change Local government Purchasing Images Paid for photos 2011 Angeline Albert Jimenez says there's more to be done in other spend categories. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/novartis-ceo-claims-purchasing-savings-potential-still-strong/ 170558 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110720010000 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:22:50 GMT 20110720102250 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:09:26 GMT 2011080411110926 Rebecca Ellinor News Business change International Purchasing 2011 Electronics business aims to offset sales drop with cost-cutting scheme. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/philips-sets-out-plan-to-slash-costs/ 170385 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:03:00 GMT 20110719000300 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:54:04 GMT 20110719115404 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:32:47 GMT 2011072010103247 Naouel Zenaidi News Business change Purchasing 2011 Corruption by procurement staff in New South Wales, Australia, has led to a third of its suppliers refusing to bid for contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/australian-procurement-corruption-means-suppliers-refuse-to-bid/ 170058 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110715013000 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:32:46 GMT 20110715093246 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:21:16 GMT 2011071812122116 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Fraud & corruption Business change International 2011 The size of a procurement team should not be a barrier to encouraging the growth of local suppliers, according to the head of buying at the University of West England. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/support-smes-no-matter-how-big-you-are-says-award-winning-purchaser/ 170076 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110715010000 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:48:58 GMT 20110715114858 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:22:34 GMT 2011071812122234 Rebecca Ellinor News Careers Business change Purchasing 2011 While investment banking has been somewhat off limits to purchasing professionals, applying procurement disciplines to this area can add significant value to a business. Guy Strafford explains how to get involved http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/how-to/investment-in-the-future/ 169571 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110714000000 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:46:15 GMT 20110708164615 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:31:52 GMT 2011071211113152 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Business change Resources How to Ed's choice resources 2011 Buyers are finding more ways to help suppliers improve performance. But picking the right vendors to work with requires careful consideration, says Lindsay Clark. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/maintaining-peak-performance/ 169645 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110712000000 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:45:28 GMT 20110711094528 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:22:32 GMT 2011071312122232 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Business change Supply chain News focus 2011 The first UK pan-government spend analysis tool is expected to be in place by the end of the financial year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-government-to-tender-for-spend-information-tool/ 169509 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110708010000 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:14:18 GMT 20110708111418 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:50:44 GMT 201107130995044 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Technology Business change 2011 The former procurement and supply chain director at Computacenter and ex-CIPS president has joined not-for-profit organisation WEConnect International. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/shirley-cooper-champions-women-owned-businesses-in-new-role/ 169501 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110708003000 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:31:10 GMT 20110708103110 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:54:08 GMT 2011071010105408 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers Sustainability SRM Business change 2011 The third CIPS Middle East Conference took place in Abu Dhabi on 22 May and attracted 200 delegates. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/cips-middle-east-conference-round-up/ 169392 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110707000000 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:06:02 GMT 20110707110602 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:41:34 GMT 2011070811114134 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Business change International Ed's choice international 2011 Deutsche Telekom, the parent company of T-Mobile, has teamed up with competitors France Telecom-Orange and Telecom Italia to increase the number of supplier audits. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/telecoms-rivals-audit-shared-suppliers-jointly/ 169242 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110706013000 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:10:10 GMT 20110706101010 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:33:03 GMT 2011070712123303 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology SRM Business change Supply chain 2011 Lloyds Banking Group is to reduce its supply base from 17,000 to 10,000 to save £1.5 billion a year by the end of 2014. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/lloyds-to-cut-7000-vendors-in-savings-drive/ 168579 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110630013000 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:03:30 GMT 20110630120330 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:47:35 GMT 2011070111114735 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Business change Purchasing Supply chain China is to ditch some of the "indigenous innovation" rules for government purchases that prevent foreign companies winning public deals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/chinese-government-relaxes-domestic-buying-rules/ 168583 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110630010000 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:18:18 GMT 20110630121818 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:22:22 GMT 201111181642222 Hannah Whittaker News Law Business change International Purchasing A fresh approach to procurement has enabled Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust to uncover an innovative lighting proposal for its hospital refurbishment. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/early-engagement-leads-to-nhs-lighting-innovation/ 167793 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110622010000 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:52:50 GMT 20110622115250 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:43:34 GMT 2011062310104334 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Sustainability Business change 2011 UK central government may have to double its spending with small and medium sized enterprises to reach its target of giving them 25 per cent of all opportunities. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sme-spend-must-double-to-reach-government-target/ 167661 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110621013000 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:20:30 GMT 20110621122030 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:51:28 GMT 201107061755128 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Sustainability Business change 2011 Buyers are at risk of losing millions from fraudsters who claim to represent suppliers, according to KPMG. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/companies-losing-millions-in-supplier-bank-fraud/ 167420 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110620013000 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:49:45 GMT 20110620104945 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:57:08 GMT 2011062111115708 Naouel Zenaidi News Fraud & corruption Business change Supply chain 2011 The UK government could cut the cost of running procurement by 30 per cent by adopting seven steps introducing shared services centres, according to Accenture. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-government-could-slash-buying-costs-by-a-third/ 167462 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110620010000 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:46:13 GMT 20110620114613 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:24:39 GMT 2011062112122439 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Business change Lindsay Clark 2011 The South African government has changed the rules governing how buyers assess black suppliers in order to meet contracting requirements. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/new-rating-criteria-for-black-vendors-in-south-africa/ 166915 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110614003000 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:57:34 GMT 20110614105734 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:33:24 GMT 2011061510103324 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Business change Lindsay Clark Southern Africa 2011 Mattel is developing a sustainable procurement policy to ensure suppliers address the problem of deforestation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/barbie-manufacturer-mattel-launches-green-purchasing-plan/ 166798 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110613013000 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:56:59 GMT 20110613105659 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:31:09 GMT 201106141533109 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Business change Supply chain Ed's choice business change Lindsay Clark 2011 Marks & Spencer made £70 million efficiency savings last year as a result of its corporate social responsibility strategy known as 'Plan A'. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ms-cuts-waste-emissions-and-energy-use-to-save-cash/ 166639 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110610010000 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:39:03 GMT 20110610103903 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:31:32 GMT 201106130883132 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Business change Supply chain 2011 Natural disasters, political unrest and poor harvests have all contributed to global price volatility and rising inflation. How are purchasers dealing with the challenge? http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/inflation/ 165180 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20110609020000 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:19:46 GMT 20110602171946 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:21:42 GMT 2011060811112142 Paul Snell Analysis Features Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing Ed's choice analysis 2011 The right people and processes must be in place before e-procurement tools can be successful, according to a top buyer at Findus Group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/technology-not-a-replacement-for-purchasing-basics-says-findus/ 164590 Fri, 27 May 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110527013000 Fri, 27 May 2011 11:15:39 GMT 20110527111539 Tue, 31 May 2011 11:27:12 GMT 2011053111112712 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology SRM Business change Lindsay Clark 2011 HJ Heinz Company is to centralise its procurement operations and establish a European supply chain hub in The Netherlands. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/heinz-to-consolidate-european-purchasing-operation/ 164615 Fri, 27 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110527010000 Fri, 27 May 2011 11:41:42 GMT 20110527114142 Tue, 31 May 2011 09:22:13 GMT 201105310992213 Naouel Zenaidi News Business change International Supply chain 2011 Support from the top of the business and monitoring compliance is essential to gain value from purchase-to-pay systems, according to British Airways. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ceo-backing-vital-to-ensure-procurement-compliance-says-ba/ 164433 Thu, 26 May 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110526013000 Thu, 26 May 2011 12:50:13 GMT 20110526125013 Fri, 27 May 2011 11:27:16 GMT 2011052711112716 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology Business change Purchasing 2011 The UK government's decision to halve carbon dioxide emissions by 2027 offers procurement managers a strong signal to ensure climate change is on their suppliers' agenda. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supply-managers-should-heed-government-carbon-commitments/ 163800 Fri, 20 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110520010000 Fri, 20 May 2011 11:10:20 GMT 20110520111020 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:23:26 GMT 2011070112122326 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Risk & continuity Business change Lindsay Clark 2011 Wal-Mart has made a R100 million (US$14.5 million) commitment to local suppliers in its proposed merger with South Africa's Massmart, but says it could walk away from the deal if specific procurement targets suggested by the country's government are imposed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-targets-could-cause-sa-merger-to-collapse/ 163622 Wed, 18 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110518010000 Wed, 18 May 2011 12:17:51 GMT 20110518121751 Thu, 19 May 2011 11:28:51 GMT 2011051911112851 Naouel Zenaidi News Business change International Lindsay Clark Southern Africa 2011 Birmingham City Council has slashed its off-contract spending by recruiting "ambassadors" within authority directorates. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/birmingham-finds-stakeholders-are-the-key-to-contract-compliance/ 163460 Tue, 17 May 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110517013000 Tue, 17 May 2011 09:55:33 GMT 20110517095533 Wed, 18 May 2011 12:35:56 GMT 2011051812123556 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Business change 2011 Buyers should concentrate on three areas to make a success of their roles, their organisations and the profession according to Sidney Johnson, VP global supply management at automotive supplier Delphi. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/focus-on-three-things-to-ensure-success/ 163356 Mon, 16 May 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110516003000 Mon, 16 May 2011 11:17:55 GMT 20110516111755 Tue, 17 May 2011 11:03:57 GMT 2011051711110357 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Business change Purchasing Supply chain Steve Bagshaw The procurement team at Surrey County Council has achieved £21.5 million savings in the financial year 2010-11 and has set ambitious targets for the year ahead. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/surrey-county-councils-savings-hit-21-million/ 163125 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110512013000 Thu, 12 May 2011 11:56:17 GMT 20110512115617 Fri, 13 May 2011 12:20:07 GMT 2011051312122007 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Business change Lindsay Clark 2011 What do purchasers need to know to successfully manage mergers and acquisitions? Allison Ford-Langstaff and Mark Hubbard have the answers http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/in-the-mix/ 162793 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:03:00 GMT 20110512000300 Mon, 09 May 2011 11:41:10 GMT 20110509114110 Mon, 09 May 2011 12:14:12 GMT 2011050912121412 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Business change Purchasing 2011 Panasonic is to transfer its global purchasing head office from Japan to China as part of a company restructure. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/panasonic-moves-procurement-operations-to-china/ 162575 Thu, 05 May 2011 00:11:00 GMT 20110505001100 Thu, 05 May 2011 13:06:22 GMT 20110505130622 Fri, 06 May 2011 12:47:52 GMT 2011050612124752 Paul Snell News Business change International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The government has defended its centralised procurement policy following criticism that it has not created the 'new dawn' that was expected. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/central-government-procurement-policy-defended/ 162468 Wed, 04 May 2011 00:47:00 GMT 20110504004700 Wed, 04 May 2011 12:24:41 GMT 20110504122441 Thu, 05 May 2011 12:14:32 GMT 2011050512121432 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Business change Central government Lindsay Clark 2011 Handymen will cycle between offices in London's Holborn and Bloomsbury to carry out odd jobs in a joint purchasing initiative that has cut costs for small businesses. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/wheel-benefits-for-smes-as-maintenance-scheme-ramps-up-economies-of-scale/ 162292 Tue, 03 May 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110503000100 Tue, 03 May 2011 10:05:52 GMT 20110503100552 Wed, 04 May 2011 12:37:35 GMT 2011050412123735 Angeline Albert News Business change Purchasing 2011 The Greater London Authority has extended its deadline for achieving £450 million savings through shared services by a year after the London Assembly cast doubt over the figures. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/gla-extends-savings-target-deadline/ 161927 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110428013000 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:40:07 GMT 20110428114007 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:02:18 GMT 2011042812120218 Paul Snell News Public sector Business change Purchasing Home page picture story 2011 The UK government used information it had about the business its major suppliers did with all its departments to shame them into accepting discounts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/negotiation-of-embarrassment-helped-lead-to-800-million-government-savings/ 161500 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110423000100 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:16:33 GMT 20110421161633 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:31:16 GMT 2011042710103116 Paul Snell News Public sector SRM Business change Central government Ed's choice public sector Lindsay Clark 2011 The pub firm's new CPO has been tasked with establishing a supply chain, hiring a purchasing team and buying all the IT in seven months. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/david-loseby-takes-on-mammoth-task-as-stonegate-procurement-chief/ 161444 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:03:00 GMT 20110421000300 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:36:08 GMT 20110421103608 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:01:45 GMT 2011042612120145 Paul Snell News Risk & continuity Business change Assets Images Royalty free photos Lindsay Clark 2011 The Arcadia Group has appointed an IT procurement manager to build on the purchasing team's successes in technology buying. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/it-and-procurement-get-closer-at-arcadia/ 161267 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110420010000 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:33:25 GMT 20110420103325 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:19:40 GMT 2011042112121940 Paul Snell News Technology Business change 2011 The UK's prime minister should ask the cabinet secretary to conduct a thorough capability review to strengthen the procurement of the nation's infrastructure, an industry group said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/industry-urges-government-to-review-procurement-skills/ 160814 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110415013000 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:04:05 GMT 20110415100405 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:10:48 GMT 2011041811111048 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Business change Lindsay Clark The UK government has published its first contract notice for compulsory joint buying across all central departments. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/whitehall-issues-first-central-procurement-notice/ 159890 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110407013000 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:21:48 GMT 20110407102148 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:37:40 GMT 2011040812123740 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Technology Business change 2011 Nearly eight out of 10 finance directors believe relationships with suppliers, customers and business allies will be very important to their firms' success in the economic recovery. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/cfos-look-to-improve-relationships-following-downturn/ 159924 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110407003000 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:45:35 GMT 20110407114535 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:43:11 GMT 2011040811114311 Paul Snell News Business change Purchasing 2011 The ING Group has this week published a report detailing how it hopes to become a leader in green procurement among financial institutions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sustainable-buying-helps-bank-take-green-lead/ 159714 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110406003000 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:46:02 GMT 20110406114602 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:01:35 GMT 2011040711110135 Rebecca Ellinor News Sustainability Business change International 2011 Waitrose procurement team has secured supplier investment to develop new refrigeration technology that avoids using a lot of harmful chemicals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supplier-helps-waitrose-find-a-cool-solution/ 158842 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110401010000 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:26:55 GMT 20110401102655 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:32:15 GMT 201104081533215 Paul Snell News Sustainability Business change 2011 The procurement of high-cost equipment is not achieving value for money across all NHS trusts, according to the National Audit Office. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/medical-machine-spending-lacks-value-in-the-nhs/ 158570 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110330013000 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:43:12 GMT 20110330124312 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:01:06 GMT 201103311310106 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Business change Purchasing 2011 Thames Water's head of procurement Simon Rutter will be one of a few buying professionals to remain at the company following the outsource deal with Efficio. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/water-firm-retains-purchasing-chief/ 158554 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110330010000 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:25:51 GMT 20110330112551 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:15:33 GMT 2011033112121533 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers Outsourcing Business change Lindsay Clark 2011 The European Commission has adopted a policy that says half long-distance road freight should be shifted to other modes of transport by 2050. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supply-chains-to-use-more-sea-and-rail-links-ec-says/ 158424 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110329013000 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:17:12 GMT 20110329121712 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:03:46 GMT 2011033012120346 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Risk & continuity Business change Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 Early engagement with contractors helped the UK's 2011 Census procurement run smoothly. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/in-house-buying-team-key-to-census-success/ 158268 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110328013000 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:32:00 GMT 20110328123200 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:37:39 GMT 201103291313739 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Outsourcing Business change Lindsay Clark 2011 The UK chancellor has cut fuel duty by one penny on a litre and scrapped a system that adds to inflation annually, helping transport buyers keep costs down. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/transport-buyers-see-fuel-duty-fall/ 157903 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110323013000 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:44:07 GMT 20110323144407 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:42:55 GMT 2011032412124255 Naouel Zenaidi News Business change Lindsay Clark 2011 Thames Water has outsourced its strategic procurement to Efficio in a five-year contract to manage £500 million spend a year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/efficio-wins-five-year-procurement-deal-at-thames-water/ 157778 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20110322020000 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:15:09 GMT 20110322131509 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:13:31 GMT 2011032411111331 Naouel Zenaidi News Outsourcing Business change Purchasing 2011 The majority of US manufacturing executives are considering switching the location of their suppliers and plants, reversing the trend of locating operations offshore. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/us-manufacturers-look-to-bring-operations-back-onshore/ 157739 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110322013000 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:59:47 GMT 20110322095947 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:05:00 GMT 201103231530500 Naouel Zenaidi News Outsourcing Business change Supply chain 2011 UK supermarket Morrisons has launched ambitious procurement plans to save £100 million on its indirect expenditure. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/morrisons-shops-for-100-million-savings/ 157636 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110321010000 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:48:43 GMT 20110321114843 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:44:31 GMT 2011032212124431 Naouel Zenaidi News Business change Purchasing 2011 Public procurement needs to rethink some of its basic assumptions to adapt to the agenda of service commissioning, a leading think tank has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/call-to-adopt-commissioning-skills-in-the-public-sector/ 157544 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110320000000 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:35:55 GMT 20110318173555 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:46:35 GMT 2011032211114635 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Risk & continuity Business change 2011 Procurement staff at HM Revenue & Customs have been offered assurances that they will escape the worst of central government job cuts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/hmrc-buyers-shielded-from-whitehall-job-losses/ 157500 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110318010000 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:51:12 GMT 20110318115112 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:10:19 GMT 2011032112121019 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers Public sector Business change 2011 Collaboration across management functions is key to getting results from supply chain finance, a research firm has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/joint-working-vital-to-supply-chain-finance/ 157491 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110318000000 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:03:27 GMT 20110318110327 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:46:12 GMT 2011032111114612 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Business change Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 The goods and services that government purchases, the way it buys them and the terms it agrees to are all going to change, finds Rebecca Ellinor http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2011/blaze-a-trail-for-enterprise/ 156879 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:04:00 GMT 20110317000400 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:41:33 GMT 20110311154133 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:38:54 GMT 2011031411113854 Rebecca Ellinor Analysis Features Public sector SRM Business change Purchasing Ed's choice public sector 2011 Influencing behaviour among stakeholders remains one of the greatest challenges in improving managed spend. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/stakeholder-behaviour-key-to-controlling-spend/ 157325 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110317000000 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:11:21 GMT 20110317101121 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:44:52 GMT 2011031810104452 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology Business change Lindsay Clark 2011 Procurement teams in the public sector need to do more to foster competition in supplier markets, a report from the Office of Fair Trading found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/government-buyers-should-create-more-competition/ 157214 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110316000000 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:55:13 GMT 20110316105513 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:16:03 GMT 2011031710101603 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Business change Lindsay Clark 2011 The fast food restaurant giant has set out a vision to eventually source all food and packaging from sustainable sources. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/mcdonalds-makes-sustainable-commitment/ 156823 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110311010000 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:24:14 GMT 20110311122414 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:45:56 GMT 201103140994556 Rebecca Ellinor News Sustainability Business change International 2011 Global manufacturing firm Caterpillar has launched a "procurement excellence organisation" to boost buyer skills and meet the challenges of company growth. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/caterpillar-targets-purchasing-metamorphosis/ 156080 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110310013000 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:42:55 GMT 20110310094255 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:43:11 GMT 2011031112124311 Naouel Zenaidi News Business change International Purchasing Lindsay Clark 2011 The NHS pays up to three times the price for the same medical items, data released by the Department of Health shows. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/massive-variation-in-prices-paid-for-medical-goods/ 155814 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110308013000 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:50:38 GMT 20110308115038 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:17:11 GMT 201103091311711 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Business change Purchasing UK Prime Minister David Cameron has launched another broadside against public sector procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/public-procurement-is-the-enemy-of-enterprise-says-pm/ 155794 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110308003000 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:51:13 GMT 20110308105113 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:25:14 GMT 2011030912122514 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Business change 2011 The construction and engineering company hopes to create £30 million annual gross savings during 2011, in part from procurement initiatives in the UK. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/balfour-beatty-builds-up-to-big-savings/ 155387 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110304010000 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:24:34 GMT 20110304112434 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 08:48:13 GMT 201103060884813 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology Business change 2011 The UK government is set to press ahead with a multi-billion pound train procurement programme following delays last year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/train-procurement-gets-go-ahead/ 155384 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110304000000 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:58:02 GMT 20110304105802 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:09:58 GMT 2011030712120958 Paul Snell News Public sector Risk & continuity Business change 2011 Procurement at Dixons Retail has saved more than £1 million by applying methodical demand management and encouraging behavioural change. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/dixons-reduces-costs-by-1-million-with-analytical-approach/ 155105 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110302010000 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:35:17 GMT 20110302103517 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:13:56 GMT 2011030311111356 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Technology Business change 2011 A UK public sector agency is calling on the councils and fire authorities in its area to give smaller businesses easier access to local government work. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/south-east-urged-to-help-smes-win-public-deals/ 154530 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110301003000 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:30:36 GMT 20110301103036 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:11:53 GMT 2011030211111153 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Sustainability Business change Lindsay Clark 2011 The holiday company plans to assess all suppliers to its UK business against a standard set of sustainability criteria by October this year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/thomas-cook-toughens-responsible-procurement-demands/ 154401 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110228010000 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:45:08 GMT 20110228114508 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:25:05 GMT 2011030111112505 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Travel Business change Lindsay Clark 2011 Agreeing the function, rather than the specification, of a product or service is the key to success in collaborative public sector purchasing projects. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/think-function-not-spec-when-buying-together/ 153870 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:25:17 GMT 20110225122517 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:00:49 GMT 20110224110049 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:25:17 GMT 2011022512122517 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Business change Lindsay Clark 2011 Lloyds Banking Group expects to save more than £236 million annually in procurement from 2012 thanks to negotiations with suppliers carried out last year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supplier-negotiations-net-millions-of-future-savings-for-lloyds/ 153967 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110225013000 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:14:26 GMT 20110225121426 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:36:11 GMT 2011022811113611 Naouel Zenaidi News Business change Purchasing Lindsay Clark 2011 Public authorities will soon be legally required to build sustainability into contracts. Eleanor Aspey and Glenn Fletcher identify ways of doing this. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/contracts-with-a-conscience/ 152344 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:02:00 GMT 20110217000200 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:29:15 GMT 20110210152915 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:27:00 GMT 2011021510102700 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Public sector Sustainability Business change 2011 Local councils reduce spending on IT projects before stopping funding for local voluntary organisations said Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/cutting-it-preferable-to-slashing-voluntary-organisations-spending/ 152452 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:02:39 GMT 20110214100239 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:41:20 GMT 20110211124120 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:02:38 GMT 2011021410100238 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Technology Business change 2011 Buyers must consider the cost to their business of not encouraging innovation in the supply chain, rather than the cost of doing it. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/purchasers-must-open-their-eyes-to-innovation/ 152450 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110211003000 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:21:31 GMT 20110211122131 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:17:03 GMT 2011021411111703 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Business change Purchasing Paul Snell 2011 Procurement outsourcing business Xchanging yesterday announced that CEO David Andrews has stepped down and it is also forecasting lower-than-expected profits this year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/xchanging-predicts-a-challenging-2011/ 152318 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110210013000 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:42:56 GMT 20110210124256 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:11:11 GMT 201102111311111 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers Risk & continuity Business change 2011 by Anthony Greenfield Management Books 2000, £14.99 http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2011/the-5-forces-of-change/ 151109 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110203000000 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:30:19 GMT 20110201113019 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:37:57 GMT 2011020111113757 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Business change Reviews 2011 The UK government is set to give a watchdog powers to regulate health procurement as part of its plans to overhaul the NHS. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/health-watchdog-to-regulate-procurement/ 149713 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110120013000 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:33:46 GMT 20110120113346 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:58:38 GMT 2011012111115838 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Business change Lindsay Clark 2011 As a major fashion retailer recently discovered, a rogue supplier can damage your reputation. Helen Gilbert examines what buyers can do to prevent the problem. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/are-your-ethics-sewn-up/ 147164 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:04:00 GMT 20110120000400 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:55:02 GMT 20110113155502 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:37:00 GMT 201101171753700 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features SRM Risk & continuity Business change International Supply chain Ed's choice analysis 2011 A massive transformation has been taking place at Thames Water. Head of supply chain Ian Bolger tells SM what the company did, how and why. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/high-water-mark/ 147171 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:03:00 GMT 20110120000300 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:44:12 GMT 20110113164412 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:28:34 GMT 2011093012122834 Paul Snell Analysis Features Business change Case studies Ed's choice business change 2011 Sales and marketing remain resistant to lean principles - but procurement must bring them into the fold, says Dale Williams. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/think-lean-sell-value/ 147177 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:02:00 GMT 20110120000200 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:11:59 GMT 20110113171159 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:26:38 GMT 2011011810102638 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Business change Supply chain Ed's choice supply chain 2011 Plans to reduce carbon emissions and manage climate change need to be built into all of the UK government's supplier relationships, a report has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/government-vendors-cut-carbon-emissions/ 147769 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110114013000 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:58:06 GMT 20110114115806 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:29:55 GMT 2011011811112955 Pierrick Senelaer News Public sector Sustainability Business change Lindsay Clark 2011 The Greater London Authority is considering the potential of shared services in procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/london-shared-services-could-save-450-million/ 147102 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110113010000 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:02:47 GMT 20110113100247 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:21:44 GMT 2011011712122144 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Business change Purchasing Lindsay Clark 2011 Suppliers to PSA Peugeot Citroen have said the carmaker was getting better at managing relationships in 2010, according to a research firm. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/peugeot-citroen-improves-standing-with-suppliers/ 147124 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110113000000 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 11:15:21 GMT 20110113111521 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:09:04 GMT 2011011412120904 Naouel Zenaidi News Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Scape System Build, a company owned by six local authorities, has launched a framework agreement for public sector building work worth up to £1 billion. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/building-procurement-framework-aims-for-spirit-of-trust/ 147025 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110112000000 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:24:45 GMT 20110112112445 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:47:47 GMT 2011011310104747 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Business change Supply chain 2011 Retailer Morrisons is able to improve supply chain efficiency because it makes more of its products than other UK supermarkets, the firm's chief executive has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/morrisons-keeps-supply-chain-costs-down/ 146908 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110111010000 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:35:48 GMT 20110111103548 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:03:47 GMT 2011011211110347 Naouel Zenaidi News Business change Purchasing Lindsay Clark 2011 Consumers will be the driving force behind greater supply chain collaboration, a study has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supply-chain-collaboration-vital-by-2020/ 146805 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110110000000 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:42:09 GMT 20110110114209 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:49:47 GMT 2011011111114947 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology Business change Supply chain Lindsay Clark Managing increased risks, integration into the wider business and boosting innovation and growth is where the future of procurement lies, finds Rebecca Ellinor. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/future-focus/ 145232 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:04:00 GMT 20110106000400 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:57:03 GMT 20101221125703 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:01:01 GMT 2011010412120101 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Sustainability Technology Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor Ed's choice analysis 2010 Social networking, gaming concepts and augmented reality will soon become key tools in the world of procurement systems. Daniel Ball explains. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/let-the-games-begin/ 145264 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:03:00 GMT 20110106000300 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:47:23 GMT 20101221144723 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:28:36 GMT 201012211642836 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Technology Business change Ed's choice technology 2010 Increasing capital spending will become a greater priority in 2011 as firms lessen their emphasis on cutting costs compared with last year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/cfos-put-bigger-focus-on-capital-spending/ 146529 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110106000000 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:15:50 GMT 20110106101550 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 10:43:40 GMT 2011010710104340 Paul Snell News Business change Purchasing Lindsay Clark 2011 The UK government has been offered a £1 million discount by consultancy services supplier KPMG on the agreement of a memorandum of understanding with the Cabinet Office. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/kpmg-offers-government-a-discount/ 146398 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110105013000 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:19:55 GMT 20110105101955 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:30:40 GMT 2011010611113040 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Business change Purchasing Lindsay Clark 2011 Buyers at building firm Rok were on track to save £5 million in 2010, but this success could not save the company, which entered administration last November. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/rok-falls-despite-buyer-success/ 145684 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110104000100 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:49:18 GMT 20101223124918 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:09:14 GMT 2011010511110914 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2011 Growth in UK manufacturing hit a 16-year high in December, a survey of buyers has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/manufacturing-expansion-accelerates/ 146339 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110104000000 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:35:08 GMT 20110104163508 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:44:02 GMT 2011010610104402 Naouel Zenaidi News Business change Resources PMI reports Lindsay Clark 2011 Scouring the business for talent has helped the sourcing team at GE Water & Power to support the company's push into new markets. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/non-purchasing-talent-help-ge-find-new-mark/ 146267 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110104000000 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:38:02 GMT 20110104113802 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:45:05 GMT 2011010411114505 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Business change International Supply chain 2011 The number of UK firms going bust fell in November, compared to the same month last year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/business-insolvency-rate-fell-in-november-2010/ 145582 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:02:00 GMT 20101223000200 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:58:48 GMT 20101223095848 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:39:04 GMT 201101051643904 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2010 The Cabinet Office should require all UK government departments to record their spending on consultants, today's report from the Committee of Public Accounts highlights. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/government-should-measure-consultant-value-for-money/ 144808 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101221013000 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:05:51 GMT 20101221100551 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:59:45 GMT 2010122211115945 Lindsay Clark News Public sector Business change 2010 Lindsay Clark Fashion retailer New Look has hired Gant's former global sourcing director to strengthen its sourcing and supply operations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/mikkelborg-hired-as-new-look-sourcing-chief/ 143549 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101219000000 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:53:00 GMT 20101218005300 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:39:05 GMT 2010122110103905 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Buyers of marketing services shift their focus from reducing cost to building relationships as their approach to the category matures. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/marketing-buyers-concentrate-on-building-relationships-as-approach-matures/ 143217 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101216000100 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 10:18:23 GMT 20101215101823 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:00:52 GMT 2010121710100052 Naouel Zenaidi News Business change Purchasing 2010 Flagship joint purchasing venture Southwest One has so far only made cashable savings of £3.3 million for Somerset County Council, the Audit Commission has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/councils-joint-venture-falls-short-of-savings-target/ 143084 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101214013000 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:09:30 GMT 20101214120930 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:16:53 GMT 2010121511111653 Paul Snell News Public sector Outsourcing Business change 2010 Rio Tinto is to outsource the purchase of its contract workforce to KellyOCG. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/mining-giant-outsources-procurement-of-contractors/ 142855 Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101211000000 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:40:50 GMT 20101210154050 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:49:14 GMT 2010121411114914 Naouel Zenaidi News Outsourcing Business change International 2010 Lindsay Clark Essex County Council aims to save up to £3.1 million by consolidating its facilities management contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/essex-council-to-save-millions-by-consolidating-fm-contracts/ 142754 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101210010000 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:25:45 GMT 20101210102545 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:47:12 GMT 2010121312124712 Pierrick Senelaer News Public sector Business change Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark The former chief buyer for construction firm Rok, which went into administration on 8 November, this week became head of group procurement at the Wates Group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/wates-appoints-former-rok-cpo/ 142667 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101209013000 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 10:38:02 GMT 20101209103802 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:27:30 GMT 2010121412122730 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2010 Coca-Cola, Cadbury, Mars and Unilever are among more than 300 food and drink firms making progress in sustainable procurement, the Food and Drink Federation reports. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/food-and-drink-firms-improve-green-credentials/ 142674 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101209010000 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:03:52 GMT 20101209110352 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:25:35 GMT 2010120911112535 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Business change Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2010 Profits from the UK's private finance initiative deals could be used as a measure of value for money on large government procurement programmes, MPs believe. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/mps-say-too-much-profit-suggests-poor-value-on-pfi/ 142679 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101209003000 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:29:56 GMT 20101209112956 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:38:42 GMT 2010121010103842 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Risk & continuity Business change 2010 The UK transport minister has announced an overhaul of the rail industry after a report found supply chain inefficiencies in the sector. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/study-reveals-rail-supply-chain-failings/ 142681 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101209000000 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:34:49 GMT 20101209113449 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:16:59 GMT 2010121010101659 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Business change Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark by Caroline Booth
 Kogan Page, £19.99 5 out of 5 http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2010/strategic-procurement/ 142345 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101209000000 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:41:13 GMT 20101206114113 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:57:53 GMT 2011011812125753 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Business change Purchasing Reviews 2010 The launch of specifications for sustainable procurement and collaborative working offers a powerful strategic weapon for purchasers and suppliers, as Sue Morecroft explains http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/knowledge-zone/2010/set-the-standards/ 142346 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101209000000 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:47:26 GMT 20101206114726 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:38:13 GMT 201101191753813 Naouel Zenaidi Business change Resources Knowledge zone Purchasing 2010 Services group Mitie has admitted procurement practices that included charging vendors £250 to be shortlisted to work for the firm. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/mitie-retracts-supplier-shortlist-fees/ 142597 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101208013000 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:03:02 GMT 20101208110302 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:55:12 GMT 2010120911115512 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Business change Supply chain 2010 The Greater London Authority will ensure all its catering contracts meet stricter sustainability standards in future. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/london-authorities-commit-to-sustainable-food/ 142582 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101208003000 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:07:51 GMT 20101208100751 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:49:50 GMT 2010120911114950 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Sustainability Business change 2010 Car suppliers were unprepared for the upsurge in production in the sector since the recession, according to the head of purchasing for European carmaker. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/volvo-suppliers-cant-keep-up/ 142378 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:04:00 GMT 20101207000400 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:26:09 GMT 20101206142609 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:56:01 GMT 2010120810105601 Naouel Zenaidi SRM Risk & continuity Business change International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark The government faces the challenge of making progress on its new procurement operational model while working with departments' existing contracts, industry experts said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/government-buyers-get-new-model/ 142357 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:03:00 GMT 20101207000300 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:10:27 GMT 20101206121027 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:11:01 GMT 2010120811111101 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Business change Central government Purchasing 2010 The Toshiba Corporation is outsourcing its procurement services for nuclear power plants to the Shaw Group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/shaw-group-to-provide-procurement-services-for-toshiba-corporation/ 142213 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101203000000 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:41:42 GMT 20101203124142 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 09:55:01 GMT 201012050995501 Naouel Zenaidi News Business change International Purchasing 2010 Clients' deferring of spending decisions has limited new business opportunities in the building sector, the Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers' Index found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/uk-construction-growth-remains-sluggish/ 142080 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101202010000 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:58:12 GMT 20101202115812 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:40:30 GMT 2011030210104030 Paul Snell News Risk & continuity Business change Resources PMI reports Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Bupa will have a new global group purchasing director in 2011 following the promotion of Sally Ward. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/new-global-group-purchasing-director-at-bupa/ 142065 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101202000000 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:39:29 GMT 20101202103929 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:20:33 GMT 2010120312122033 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Barclays Bank's strategic sourcing manager Jaime Hamilton will become head of procurement at Channel 4 from 6 December. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/channel-4-creates-head-of-procurement-role/ 141752 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101129010000 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:43:10 GMT 20101129114310 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:32:34 GMT 2010113011113234 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers Business change Purchasing 2010 Northern Ireland's Department of Education has launched fraud investigations into buying practices at two education authorities after discovering procurement irregularities in school contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/ni-department-of-education-launches-procurement-fraud-probe/ 141619 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101126020000 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:19:19 GMT 20101126111919 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:02:30 GMT 2010112912120230 News Law Public sector Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2010 Malvern Hills District Council is to collaborate with four other authorities in Worcestershire to save up to 10 per cent off the total spend of each one. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/five-uk-councils-sign-up-to-use-collaborative-purchasing/ 141530 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101125000000 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:34:22 GMT 20101125113422 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 10:58:08 GMT 2010112610105808 News Public sector Business change Purchasing 2010 Aerospace giant Boeing has purchased one of its key suppliers of hard metal components for commercial and military aircraft. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/boeing-buys-supplier-summit-aeronautics-group/ 141398 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101124010000 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:59:57 GMT 20101124105957 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:32:48 GMT 2010112511113248 News SRM Business change International Purchasing 2010 Hiring those who can quickly pick up your company's goals and those of key stakeholders can be the key to consultancy buying, Lindsay Clark finds http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/rapport-matters-at-all-levels/ 141112 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:05:00 GMT 20101123000500 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:15:00 GMT 20101122121500 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:17:57 GMT 201011230991757 Paul Snell News Business change Central government Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark News focus Buyers have voted for the privatisation of Royal Mail in the SM 100 poll. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-say-privatising-royal-mail-would-benefit-procurement/ 141150 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:03:00 GMT 20101123000300 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:29:11 GMT 20101122152911 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:34:33 GMT 2010112510103433 Angeline Albert News SM 100 Risk & continuity Business change Central government Purchasing Images 2010 Illustrations Royalty free photos Buyers need to review due diligence in the construction sector as the administration of Rok sends a wave of financial stress through the sector. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/rok-comes-tumbling-down/ 141130 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:02:00 GMT 20101123000200 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:22:34 GMT 20101122142234 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:03:21 GMT 2010112412120321 News SRM Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change Purchasing Supply chain Images 2010 Royalty free photos Some government departments' administration costs, which include procurement operations, will be slashed by more than was announced by Chancellor George Osborne. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/deeper-cuts-forecast-for-public-sector-purchasing/ 141113 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101123000100 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:15:25 GMT 20101122121525 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:15:14 GMT 2010112411111514 News Public sector Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change Central government Purchasing Images 2010 Royalty free photos The UK government hopes to improve value for money by opening up all spending of more than £25,000 to external scrutiny from today. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/uk-government-releases-spending-data-of-public-bodies/ 140958 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101119013000 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:26:47 GMT 20101119112647 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:39:13 GMT 2010112510103913 News Public sector Business change 2010 The Scottish and Welsh governments plan to boost collaborative buying in the public sector. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/joint-procurement-to-rise-in-wales-and-scotland/ 140955 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101119003000 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:07:13 GMT 20101119110713 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:47:36 GMT 2010112211114736 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Business change 2010 Plans to make the government's procurement functions the 'greenest ever' by next December have been published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/government-procurement-to-go-greener/ 140654 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101116010000 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:32:25 GMT 20101116103225 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:17:17 GMT 2010111712121717 News Public sector Sustainability Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 There has been a dramatic fall in the amount spent on company meetings during 2010 compared with last year, a survey has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/business-meeting-budgets-fall-dramatically-this-year/ 140643 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101116000000 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:38:21 GMT 20101116093821 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:52:15 GMT 2010111710105215 News Technology SRM Business change International Purchasing 2010 Retail giant Marks & Spencer is set to save an additional £25 million-a-year from its logistics budget by transforming the way it operates its supply chain http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/ms-aims-to-save-more-cash-more-quickly/ 140357 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101112003000 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:04:03 GMT 20101112100403 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:24:05 GMT 2010111511112405 News SRM Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 What should be considered before purchasing a cloud computing service? Victoria Rolton explains http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/break-through-the-cloud/ 139317 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:02:00 GMT 20101111000200 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:13:11 GMT 20101108171311 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:51:05 GMT 2010110911115105 Analysis Features Technology Business change Ed's choice technology 2010 When buying consultancy services, purchasing teams should never ask stakeholders what they want, a former procurement director at BT has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/dont-ask-stakeholders-what-they-want-buyers-told/ 140233 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101111000000 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:57:28 GMT 20101111105728 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:15:45 GMT 2010111210101545 News Business change Purchasing 2010 Premier Foods has cut supplier numbers by 11 per cent over a single quarter as part of a bid to boost efficiency. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/premier-slices-back-vendors/ 139295 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT 20101109040000 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:16:40 GMT 20101108161640 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:54:34 GMT 2010111011115434 News SRM Business change Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark The government in the UK is unrealistic in its hope that cuts to top-tier suppliers will not filter down to smaller vendors, according to a survey of buyers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-believe-public-cuts-to-large-suppliers-will-filter-down/ 139801 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101109020000 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:43:54 GMT 20101109104354 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:58:10 GMT 2010111010105810 News Outsourcing Risk & continuity Business change Central government Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark Scotland has proved there is no need for a mandate to enforce centralised buying. Angeline Albert asks what the rest of the UK can learn from its gains http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/centralised-but-not-mandated/ 139902 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101109010000 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:31:09 GMT 20101109113109 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:26:19 GMT 2010110912122619 Paul Snell News Public sector Outsourcing Business change Central government Purchasing Home page picture story 2010 News focus Purchasers can become the "go-to" people for solving environmental problems in their businesses because of their broad visibility of the supply base. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/starbucks-director-buyers-at-centre-of-green-drive/ 139227 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101105013000 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:54:52 GMT 20101105115452 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:24:02 GMT 201011081532402 Paul Snell News Sustainability Business change International 2010 The parliamentary spending watchdog, chaired by Margaret Hodge (pictured), has voiced concerns that government cuts will be made, not by greater efficiency, but by reducing front-line services. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/pac-voices-concern-over-efficiencies-in-government/ 139058 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101104013000 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:22:59 GMT 20101104112259 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:26:33 GMT 2010110511112633 News Public sector Business change 2010 Growth of UK manufacturing production accelerated steeply in October, according to the Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/manufacturing-posts-stronger-growth-figures/ 138764 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101101010000 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:25:24 GMT 20101101112524 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:35:10 GMT 2010110211113510 News Risk & continuity Business change Resources PMI reports Purchasing Supply chain 2010 A modern approach to category management is needed for UK public sector bodies to achieve comprehensive spending review cuts, according to consultancy Positive Purchasing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/public-sector-needs-fresh-take-on-category-management/ 138479 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101028000000 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:59:07 GMT 20101028095907 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:07:43 GMT 2010102912120743 Paul Snell News Public sector Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2010 Our business has a long-winded and low-threshold sign-off process. How can I convince bosses this can be done faster and more efficiently, while retaining oversight and control? http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2010/streamline-decision-making/ 138152 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101028000000 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:06:57 GMT 20101025150657 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:14:17 GMT 201010251531417 Paul Snell Business change Resources Q&A Purchasing 2010 by Naomi Stanford Economist, £12.99 4 out of 5 http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2010/organisation-culture-getting-it-right/ 138142 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101028000000 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:49:31 GMT 20101025144931 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:08:36 GMT 201101181310836 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Business change Purchasing Reviews 2010 The UK government will take a "smarter approach" to the procurement of major infrastructure to improve value for money, according to a policy document. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/infrastructure-plan-says-wasteful-procurement-increases-costs/ 138388 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101027020000 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:15:21 GMT 20101027111521 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:24:56 GMT 201010281312456 Paul Snell News Public sector SRM Business change 2010 After last week's announcement of the spending review, Steve Bagshaw spoke to John Collington, head of procurement for the Efficiency and Reform Group at the Cabinet Office, about the effects of the review on the procurement profession. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/interviews/2010/what-the-spending-review-means-for-procurement/ 138167 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101025000000 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:52:37 GMT 20101025155237 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:23:10 GMT 2010102711112310 Analysis Interviews Features Public sector Business change Local government Central government Purchasing Steve Bagshaw Ed's choice analysis Ed's choice purchasing Ed's choice public sector Ed's choice business change Ed's choice supply chain 2010 A new framework agreement for police vehicles will save £3.4 million a year, according to the National Policing Improvement Agency. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/police-vehicle-deal-cuts-cost/ 137898 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101022013000 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:29:23 GMT 20101022102923 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 09:35:49 GMT 201010250993549 News Public sector Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Central government buyers will not know the full effects of the spending review - including job losses - for a few weeks. Individual departments are producing business plans which will include the shape of their procurement teams, and until these are finalised uncertainty remains http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-face-uncertain-future/ 137897 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101022010000 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:16:48 GMT 20101022101648 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:11:35 GMT 2010112510101135 Lindsay Clark News Public sector Business change 2010 Three London local authorities are considering merging their procurement teams as part of a move to save up to £100 million a year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/councils-in-capital-look-to-merge-procurement/ 138085 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101022000000 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:34:25 GMT 20101025103425 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:54:25 GMT 2010102511115425 News Public sector SRM Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The Dow Chemical Company is to establish a centre in Northern Ireland focused on making its supply chain capability "world class". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/belfast-chosen-for-dow-supply-chain-centre/ 137789 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101021010000 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:47:27 GMT 20101021104727 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:00:52 GMT 201010221310052 News SRM Business change International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 CIPS CEO David Noble has warned that Sir Philip Green's vision for public sector procurement will need strong leadership and buy-in to make it a reality http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/noble-responds-to-green-criticism-of-public-procurement/ 137276 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101014010000 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:46:48 GMT 20101014114648 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:31:00 GMT 2010101512123100 News Public sector Business change Purchasing CIPS chief executive David Noble tells Paul Snell about steering the institute on a bold, creative and international path http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/interviews/a-global-profile/ 136911 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101014000000 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:47:34 GMT 20101011174734 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:37:49 GMT 2010122310103749 Paul Snell Analysis Interviews Features Business change International Paul Snell 2010 Procurement Scotland, the buying agency for the Scottish government, expects to save £1.85 million a year on a courier contract for the public sector. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/scotland-eyes-185m-savings-in-courier-deal/ 137156 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101013010000 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:37:59 GMT 20101013123759 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 09:39:25 GMT 201010250993925 News Public sector Business change 2010 Cost cutting remains the priority for CPOs even though they want to concentrate on value for money, research from Aberdeen Group has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/cpos-forced-to-focus-on-cost-cuts/ 137145 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101013003000 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:12:47 GMT 20101013121247 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:31:07 GMT 2010101411113107 News Business change International Purchasing 2010 The quality of government procurement data has been condemned by Arcadia Group owner Sir Philip Green in his report on public sector efficiency, published yesterday. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/spend-data-in-central-government-is-shocking/ 136958 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101012013000 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:54:35 GMT 20101012105435 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:55:09 GMT 2010101311115509 News Public sector Technology Business change 2010 Lindsay Clark The key ingredient to a successful transformation project whether in procurement or the business more widely is people. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/people-are-crucial-to-transformation-success/ 136891 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:04:00 GMT 20101012000400 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:15:51 GMT 20101011171551 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:35:30 GMT 2010101310103530 News Business change Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor Ed's choice business change Intro purchasing Intro business change 2010 Procurement professionals say their teams can engage stakeholders almost all or most of the time, according to the SM100 survey. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/purchasers-hold-keys-to-business-engagement/ 136845 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101012000000 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:10:30 GMT 20101011141030 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:59:04 GMT 2010101412125904 News SM 100 Business change Purchasing Images 2010 Illustrations Topshop owner Sir Philip Green has discovered a staggering level of wasteful spending in government in his external efficiency review. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/green-slams-wasteful-whitehall-procurement/ 136831 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101011010000 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:11:01 GMT 20101011111101 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:11:03 GMT 2010101210101103 News Public sector Technology Travel Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Ariba's sourcing services and business process outsourcing operations are to be bought by Accenture in a deal worth $51 million. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/accenture-pays-51-million-for-part-of-ariba/ 136726 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:00:00 GMT 20101008130000 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:53:08 GMT 20101008125308 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:50:27 GMT 2010101310105027 News Outsourcing Technology Business change International 2010 Lindsay Clark Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude has stepped up the government's programme of renegotiating supplier deals during a meeting yesterday with 30 of its biggest suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/what-maude-told-30-of-the-governments-largest-vendors/ 136240 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101001013000 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:06:26 GMT 20101001100626 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:50:01 GMT 2010100411115001 News Public sector SRM Business change 2010 The National Nuclear Laboratory's procurement team aims to save £500,000 on the company's bottom line before the end of this financial year, a conference heard this week. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/nuclear-labs-targets-500k-savings/ 136159 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100930010000 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:49:36 GMT 20100930104936 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:53:14 GMT 2010100110105314 Aaron Davies News Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Technology services firm Logica has become the latest supplier to sign an agreement with the UK government consenting to reduce costs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/logica-agrees-to-cut-costs-on-government-deals/ 136166 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100930003000 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:11:57 GMT 20100930111157 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:39:20 GMT 2010100110103920 News Public sector Technology SRM Business change 2010 Lindsay Clark Premier Foods and British Sugar have taken an impressive journey together to achieve a model relationship. Rebecca Ellinor finds out how http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/case-studies/icing-on-the-cake/ 135736 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:10:00 GMT 20100930001000 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:58:25 GMT 20100924155825 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:08:12 GMT 2011021412120812 Analysis Features SRM Business change Case studies Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor Ed's choice analysis Ed's choice SRM 2010 CIPS SM Awards NATS is among the first companies in the UK to be awarded certification in collaborative business partnering. Rebecca Ellinor finds out more http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/case-studies/2010/ready-for-take-off/ 135897 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100930000000 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:51:23 GMT 20100927155123 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:27:14 GMT 201009280992714 Paul Snell Analysis Features SRM Business change Case studies Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor 2010 BDR Thermea's new procurement function has achieved dynamic results despite tough economic times and a company merger http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/case-studies/pumping-out-value/ 135753 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100930000000 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:13:57 GMT 20100924171357 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:06:34 GMT 2011021412120634 Analysis Features Business change Case studies Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark CIPS SM Awards From boosting professionalism to revamping capital procurement, Ian Bolger has transformed Thames Water's supply chain function http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/case-studies/talent-in-full-spate/ 135764 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100930000000 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:15:40 GMT 20100924181540 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:53:25 GMT 2011021411115325 Paul Snell Analysis Features Business change Case studies 2010 CIPS SM Awards Stephen Harratt has demonstrated impressive skills in his work on a project to review mental health rehabilitation services http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/case-studies/tonic-for-health-hub/ 135763 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100930000000 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:02:06 GMT 20100924180206 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:54:13 GMT 2011021411115413 Paul Snell Analysis Features Public sector Business change Case studies Purchasing Paul Snell 2010 CIPS SM Awards The purchasing function has played a central role and achieved sensational results in Allied Bakeries' carbon reduction initiative http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/case-studies/on-a-carbon-cutting-roll/ 135757 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100930000000 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:36:00 GMT 20100924173600 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:56:32 GMT 2011021411115632 Paul Snell Analysis Features Sustainability Business change Case studies Supply chain 2010 CIPS SM Awards A transformation at the Co-op has seen its procurement function become a high performer with an excellent internal reputation http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/case-studies/check-out-the-change/ 135755 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100930000000 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:24:23 GMT 20100924172423 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:07:14 GMT 2011021412120714 Paul Snell Analysis Features Business change Case studies Paul Snell 2010 CIPS SM Awards Purchasing departments are set to see a wave of outsourcing as they struggle to focus on higher-value activities within their organisation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/procurement-to-outsource-more/ 136063 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100929010000 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:01:39 GMT 20100929100139 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:58:59 GMT 2010093010105859 News Outsourcing Business change International Purchasing 2010 Procurement's lack of popularity among stakeholders is caused by a poor choice of language, organisational hierarchy and a tendency to hide behind the rulebook. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/language-barrier-costs-procurement-support/ 135748 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100926000000 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:00:16 GMT 20100924170016 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:42:02 GMT 2010092811114202 News Public sector Business change 2010 Buyers managing indirect procurement have been told to see themselves as internal consultants focused on influencing stakeholders instead of simply offering cost savings. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/consultancy-message-for-indirects-purchasers/ 135691 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100924010000 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:58:03 GMT 20100924105803 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:18:43 GMT 201009280991843 Paul Snell News Business change 2010 Sainsbury's has a new head of procurement following the departure of David Brooks who has joined the finance operation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/new-cpo-takes-helm-at-sainsburys/ 135673 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100924003000 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:48:51 GMT 20100924094851 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:30:13 GMT 201009280993013 Paul Snell News Business change 2010 In his opening speech to today's CIPS Conference 2010, Sir Richard Needham, Dyson international and commercial director, told delegates you need the right management around innovative people to make creative ideas come to life. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/dyson-chief-opens-cips-conference-2010/ 135608 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100923013000 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:34:56 GMT 20100923153456 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:02:46 GMT 2010092410100246 News Risk & continuity Business change International Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark Scrap employee appraisals, lose the rules, don't boss your staff about and instead let them run the show. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/timpson-urges-firms-to-ditch-staff-appraisals/ 135587 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100923003000 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:03:34 GMT 20100923140334 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:25:08 GMT 2010092410102508 Paul Snell News Business change Purchasing 2010 Government raises targets for using suppliers that meet black economic empowerment criteria. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/south-africa-miners-charter-sets-supply-goals/ 135468 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100922010000 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:56:58 GMT 20100922095658 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:34:00 GMT 201009231643400 Paul Snell News SRM Business change International 2010 Southern Africa Premier Foods scooped the top prize in the CIPS Supply Management Awards 2010. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sweet-success-for-winners/ 134685 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 03:00:00 GMT 20100914030000 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:38:01 GMT 20100913183801 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:57:28 GMT 2011011110105728 Paul Snell News Public sector Low cost sourcing SRM Business change Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice SRM 2010 The individual winners in this year's awards have something in common their ability to build relationships and credibility with stakeholders. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/honours-for-best-professionals/ 134396 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100909010000 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:31:14 GMT 20100909103114 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:09:49 GMT 2011021412120949 Paul Snell News Public sector Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 CIPS SM Awards The pharmaceuticals industry is becoming increasingly likely to outsource supply chain and distribution operations, according to research from Accenture. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/outsourcing-key-to-pharmaceutical-supply-chain-success/ 133943 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100903010000 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:27:04 GMT 20100903112704 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:30:41 GMT 2010090711113041 News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Business change International Supply chain Lindsay Clark Suppliers to automotive manufacturers are seeking contractual changes to take account of rising raw material costs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/automotive-suppliers-seek-cost-recovery-on-raw-materials/ 133812 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100902010000 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:26:25 GMT 20100902112625 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:44:57 GMT 2010090312124457 News Risk & continuity Business change International Purchasing 2010 A debate over the value of EU public procurement rules, and whether they should be scrapped, has been raging on the SM website. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sm-blog-highlights-eu-buying-laws-controversy/ 133801 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100902003000 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:24:03 GMT 20100902102403 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:26:07 GMT 2010090311112607 News Public sector Business change 2010 Recruitment may be on ice for much of the UK public sector, but elsewhere the situation is starting to thaw. Paul Snell reports on what looks to be an interesting year ahead for buyers http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/the-state-of-the-procurement-job-market/ 133521 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:04:00 GMT 20100902000400 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:21:19 GMT 20100827132119 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:04:56 GMT 201009010990456 Paul Snell Analysis Careers Features Recession & economic downturn Business change 2010 The fruit and vegetable industry believes improved supplier relationships could help increase the consumption of its products in the UK. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/suppliers-are-key-to-promoting-health-in-the-uk/ 133423 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100826020000 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:18:58 GMT 20100826111858 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:00:53 GMT 201008271310053 Paul Snell News Public sector SRM Business change 2010 Businesses are not preparing well for the procurement of consultancy services, research firm Orbys believes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/firms-inconsistent-on-consultancy-procurement/ 133328 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100825010000 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:23:59 GMT 20100825122359 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:30:18 GMT 2010082612123018 News Risk & continuity Business change 2010 The UK government is asking the public to vote on savings ideas posted by public sector staff with a view to implementing those with the most potential. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/best-spending-challenge-ideas-to-be-put-into-action/ 132807 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100819020000 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:20:48 GMT 20100819112048 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:06:12 GMT 2010082012120612 News Public sector Business change Purchasing Ed's choice public sector Ed's choice business change 2010 The number of UK firms going out of business dropped by more than 30 per cent in July, compared with the same month last year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sme-failure-rate-falls/ 132688 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100818013000 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:09:08 GMT 20100818110908 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:47:06 GMT 2010081912124706 Sarah Campbell News Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2010 A transformation project to overhaul procurement processes at Virgin Holidays has raised the profile of purchasing among senior management. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/virgin-holidays-buyers-bask-in-warmth-of-a-better-reputation/ 132395 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:05:00 GMT 20100814000500 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:40:51 GMT 20100813164051 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:31:46 GMT 2010081710103146 Sarah Campbell News SRM Business change 2010 Margaret Thatcher's former procurement chief at the Ministry of Defence has been appointed to lead a new Defence Reform Unit. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/peter-levene-to-advise-on-mod-restructuring/ 132355 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100813013000 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:08:36 GMT 20100813120836 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:09:25 GMT 2010081612120925 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Business change Purchasing 2010 Traditional means of reducing costs may not be enough to produce sustainable savings, the IT analyst said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/get-radical-on-it-procurement-gartner-advises-governments/ 132254 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100812010000 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:28:38 GMT 20100812092838 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:35:35 GMT 2010081311113535 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Technology Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Procurement teams need to work more closely with marketing to help construction and chemicals firms cope with uncertainty in the cost of raw materials. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/ongoing-forecasting-key-to-overcoming-raw-material-price-volatility/ 132279 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100812003000 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:57:42 GMT 20100812115742 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:34:30 GMT 2010081310103430 Sarah Campbell News Risk & continuity Business change International 2010 Lindsay Clark The engineering and technology firm has signed an outsourcing deal with SourceRight Solutions to manage the contracting of temporary staff employment agencies. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/siemens-outsources-temp-worker-recruitment/ 132163 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100811020000 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:17:59 GMT 20100810171759 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:01:29 GMT 2010081212120129 Sarah Campbell News Outsourcing SRM Business change 2010 Lindsay Clark The financial services company has reduced the average time it takes to pay its suppliers by seven days but is still paying late according to its latest corporate responsibility report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/provident-financial-improves-payment-times/ 132165 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100811003000 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:33:01 GMT 20100810173301 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:32:19 GMT 201008120993219 Sarah Campbell News SRM Risk & continuity Business change Supply chain 2010 UK local authorities could soon become suppliers as well as buyers of energy. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/locally-produced-green-energy-to-be-sold-to-national-grid/ 132129 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100810013000 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:59:51 GMT 20100810115951 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:27:08 GMT 2010081112122708 News Public sector Sustainability Business change Ed's choice sustainability Ed's choice business change 2010 Lindsay Clark The water company has appointed Padraic White after his predecessor was dismissed following an investigation into procurement practice. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/padraic-white-to-be-interim-chairman-of-ni-water/ 132050 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100809020000 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:52:11 GMT 20100809115211 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:12:37 GMT 201008110991237 News Careers People Business change 2010 The number of companies in England and Wales declared insolvent fell by 19.1 per cent in the second quarter of 2010 compared with a year ago. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/drop-in-insolvencies-but-legal-experts-braced-for-trouble-ahead/ 132045 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100809003000 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:17:28 GMT 20100809111728 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:48:05 GMT 2010081010104805 Sarah Campbell News Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The rail infrastructure company looks likely to make sustainable a quarter of its spending on seven key materials by 2014. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sustainable-procurement-on-track-at-network-rail/ 131920 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100806010000 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:08:51 GMT 20100806110851 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:28:03 GMT 2010080911112803 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 We would like to encourage innovation among our suppliers, developing new products and services together. What is the best way to achieve this and what are the potential pitfalls? Senior buyer, Southampton http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2010/speculate-to-innovate/ 131598 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100805000000 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:49:54 GMT 20100802224954 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:28:44 GMT 201008030992844 SRM Business change Resources Q&A Supply chain 2010 Buyers at retail giant DSG international have helped the firm return to profit by doubling annual indirect savings. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/dsgi-buyers-help-lift-profits/ 131592 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT 20100803050000 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:08:08 GMT 20100802220808 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:59:25 GMT 2010080411115925 Sarah Campbell News Business change Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark The engineering firm has appealed directly to UK business secretary Vince Cable to reach a decision quickly on government help for the firm. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sheffield-forgemasters-asks-for-speedy-funding-decision/ 131445 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100802003000 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:20:19 GMT 20100730172019 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:13:11 GMT 2010080222101311 News Public sector Business change 2010 Lindsay Clark The UK government has approved the completion of a tendering process for suppliers to build transmission systems for wind farms. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/wind-farm-connection-tender-process-given-green-light/ 131415 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100730013000 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:28:51 GMT 20100730122851 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:19:19 GMT 2010080510101919 News Public sector Business change Ed's choice business change 2010 Lindsay Clark UK firms paid their bills three days faster between April and June of 2010 than in the same period last year, Experian's Late Payment Index shows. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/biggest-and-smallest-companies-get-better-at-paying-up/ 131298 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100729013000 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:43:42 GMT 20100729094342 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:10:31 GMT 2010073012121031 Sarah Campbell News Risk & continuity Business change Supply chain 2010 The government's national procurement body for the fire service has hit back at claims that its setup and running costs were nearly double the total savings it has made. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/firebuy-defends-its-costs-in-glare-of-nao-criticism/ 130979 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100726013000 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:17:03 GMT 20100723171703 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:36:39 GMT 2010072711113639 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Risk & continuity Business change 2010 Lindsay Clark Business travel buyers are increasingly using Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and blogs to keep abreast of the latest industry information, according to research. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/social-media-becomes-purchasing-tool-for-travel-buyers/ 130916 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100723020000 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:27:11 GMT 20100723102711 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:19:58 GMT 2010080510101958 News Technology Travel Business change Purchasing Ed's choice travel 2010 Buyers are increasingly outsourcing the administration of employee perks such as health services and this trend is expected to continue, according to research firm Everest. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/benefits-outsourcing-on-the-increase/ 130907 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100723010000 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:54:46 GMT 20100723095446 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:19:01 GMT 2010072611111901 Sarah Campbell News Outsourcing Business change International 2010 Lindsay Clark EADS has announced a project to enable aerospace and aviation suppliers and clients to share supply chain data using a web-based system. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/aerospace-supply-chain-to-share-data-online/ 130845 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100722000000 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:05:43 GMT 20100722120543 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:49:05 GMT 201007231644905 News Technology SRM Business change International Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark We have dealt with suppliers on an informal basis for more than six years. I have recommended to the company we sign formal deals with them. How can I do this without harming our relationship? Purchasing manager, Cheshire http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2010/its-time-to-pop-the-question/ 130397 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100722000000 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:33:53 GMT 20100716153353 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:25:11 GMT 201008131532511 Paul Snell SRM Business change Resources Q&A Supply chain 2010 Switching your sourcing to the world's third largest economy can save you 30 per cent. But getting in there is no easy matter, say Mitch Cosani and Charles Avery http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/cracking-china/ 130395 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100722000000 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:15:22 GMT 20100716151522 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:26:12 GMT 201007161532612 Analysis Features Sustainability Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Business change International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 As central government is told to make yet further savings, Lindsay Clark hears about how one department is changing the procurement culture. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/home-office-steps-to-change/ 130609 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:08:00 GMT 20100720000800 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:08:12 GMT 20100719170812 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:03:20 GMT 2010072112120320 Sarah Campbell News Public sector SRM Business change Central government Ed's choice public sector Ed's choice business change Ed's choice SRM 2010 Lindsay Clark News focus The online grocery retailer is promoting its supply chain quality as a selling point as part of its planned stock exchange flotation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/ocado-floats-on-supply-chain-reputation/ 130493 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100719010000 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:11:32 GMT 20100719111132 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:57:27 GMT 201007200885727 News Business change Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark Growth in demand for business process and IT outsourcing has slowed in the past quarter, according to research from consultants EquaTerra. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/outsourcing-growth-on-the-wane/ 130420 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:05:00 GMT 20100718000500 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:16:34 GMT 20100716171634 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:33:47 GMT 201007200993347 News Outsourcing Technology Business change Ed's choice outsourcing 2010 Lindsay Clark Aerospace and defence companies across the world say pressure to reduce costs is the prime reason to contract out engineering services during the next three years. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/aerospace-engineering-to-be-sourced-externally-in-efficiency-drive/ 130240 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100715003000 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:36:59 GMT 20100715103659 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:29:48 GMT 2010071610102948 Sarah Campbell News Business change Supply chain 2010 Most purchasers plan to expand offshoring activities aggressively in India in the next two years, but are also setting their sights on the Philippines, China, Malaysia, Mexico and Brazil. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-set-offshoring-sights-on-india-other-parts-of-asia-and-latin-america/ 129958 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100712013000 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:04:31 GMT 20100712120431 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:24:25 GMT 2010071311112425 Sarah Campbell News Outsourcing Technology Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The consumer goods giant intends to source all its paper and board packaging from sustainably managed forests or recycled material by 2020. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/unilever-commits-to-sustainable-paper-sourcing/ 129813 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100709010000 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:42:40 GMT 20100709104240 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:20:05 GMT 2010071211112005 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability Business change Supply chain 2010 Sustainability now forms part of all supplier risk and procurement decisions at global engineering firm Siemens. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/siemens-suppliers-must-qualify-on-sustainability/ 129714 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100708020000 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:56:56 GMT 20100708105656 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:58:38 GMT 2010070911115838 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability Business change International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability Ed's choice business change 2010 The UK postal services provider has hit its 2006 target of saving £300 million in three years. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/royal-mail-makes-top-125-in-procurement-excellence-survey/ 129720 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100708010000 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:49:36 GMT 20100708114936 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:08:42 GMT 2010070911110842 Sarah Campbell News Business change International Purchasing 2010 Businesses in South Africa have made sharp adjustments in their supply chains in the economic downturn. James Sey examines the trends. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/stay-in-the-loop/ 129119 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20100708000100 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:34:41 GMT 20100702123441 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:57:50 GMT 2010071512125750 Analysis Features SRM Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa Suppliers to Dell have been told they may have to wait a further 15 days to get paid on top of an existing 50-day payment agreement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/payment-delay-lands-dell-in-fpbs-hall-of-shame/ 129595 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100707010000 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:04:12 GMT 20100707100412 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:15:21 GMT 2010070811111521 Sarah Campbell News Technology Business change Purchasing Ed's choice technology Ed's choice business change 2010 A company that specialises in measuring the effectiveness of PR campaigns believes procurement often has a negative input when it gets involved in hiring agencies. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-bad-for-pr/ 129370 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:15:00 GMT 20100706011500 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:06:30 GMT 20100705150630 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:56:27 GMT 2010070711115627 News Outsourcing Business change Purchasing 2010 The procurement process is getting longer, according to almost two-thirds of the 100 buyers surveyed in the latest SM poll. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buying-process-lengthens-as-authorisation-level-increases/ 129356 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:45:00 GMT 20100706004500 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:35:24 GMT 20100705143524 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:17:48 GMT 2010070710101748 Sarah Campbell News SM 100 Public sector Business change Local government Central government Purchasing 2010 After strikes, resulting in wage rises and improved conditions for Chinese workers, Andy Allen explains how prices may rise accordingly. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/the-end-of-a-low-cost-era/ 129331 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100706000000 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:05:41 GMT 20100705140541 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:21:40 GMT 201007181972140 News Low cost sourcing Business change International Ed's choice low cost sourcing 2010 News focus The former supply chain director at BAA Gatwick has joined utility firm Severn Trent Water. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/andrew-hill-to-join-severn-trent-water-as-procurement-director/ 129181 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20100704000100 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:16:03 GMT 20100702171603 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:48:05 GMT 201007060994805 News Careers People Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Access to talent will be key to countries such as China and India increasing their manufacturing success at the expense of the UK and US. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/talented-workers-secret-to-success-in-china-and-india/ 128971 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100701013000 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:01:47 GMT 20100701100147 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:17:33 GMT 2010070212121733 Sarah Campbell News Outsourcing Business change International 2010 Most CEOs believe sustainability will be critical to the future success of their companies, in spite of poor economic conditions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/company-chiefs-commit-to-sustainability-despite-recession/ 128534 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100625010000 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:36:59 GMT 20100624123659 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:22:47 GMT 2010062810102247 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability Business change 2010 A new era in automotive supplier working relations offers lessons for all, says John W Henke Jr http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/in-the-drivers-seat/ 128262 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT 20100624040000 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:28:19 GMT 20100621132819 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:28:25 GMT 2010062311112825 Analysis Features SRM Business change International Purchasing Ed's choice analysis 2010 In the first of two articles Peter Smith says it is worth questioning why you are buying professional services http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/a-world-of-advice/ 128253 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100624020000 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:34:44 GMT 20100621123444 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:40:06 GMT 201007021424006 Analysis Features Business change Purchasing 2010 Collaborative buying, demand management and supplier relationships will be at the heart of procurement's reaction to yesterday's UK Budget, according to Whitehall commercial directors. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/whitehall-department-chiefs-gear-up-for-cuts-challenge/ 128458 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100623010000 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:19:43 GMT 20100623121943 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:03:02 GMT 2010062411110302 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Business change Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark Purchasers who want to progress from saving money to adding value must discover what customers consider important and help them achieve it, senior purchasing professionals decided. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/procurement-must-measure-contribution-to-business-say-cpos/ 128452 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100623003000 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:57:37 GMT 20100623115737 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:33:41 GMT 2010062410103341 Sarah Campbell News Business change Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor 2010 The UK government has committed to an additional £30 billion cuts in annual public spending by 2014-15, on top of the reduction already set by the previous government, as it strives to reduce its deficit. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/osborne-unveils-emergency-budget/ 128396 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 03:00:00 GMT 20100622030000 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:45:13 GMT 20100622144513 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:02:17 GMT 201006241860217 News Public sector Business change Ed's choice public sector 2010 Lindsay Clark Alliance Boots group procurement director Patrick Dunne has been given the additional role of group property director after leading a successful change management programme at the company. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/boots-cpo-remit-expanded/ 128289 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100622010000 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:50:11 GMT 20100621155011 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:27:28 GMT 2010062410102728 Sarah Campbell News Careers Business change International Purchasing Ed's choice business change 2010 Lindsay Clark Nigel Smith, the chief executive of the Office of Government Commerce has said the public sector should look to global companies for examples of how to standardise buying and business processes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/global-firms-set-example/ 128297 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100622000000 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:17:52 GMT 20100621161752 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:32:44 GMT 2010062312123244 News Public sector Business change Ed's choice public sector Ed's choice business change 2010 Lindsay Clark Procurement professionals and consultants support the government's decision to consult the public on cuts to projects, according to the latest SM100 poll. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-back-public-debate/ 128239 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100621010000 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:31:39 GMT 20100621113139 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:00:45 GMT 201006220990045 News SM 100 Public sector Business change Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark The UK's minister for local government is calling on local authorities to boost joint buying after research discovered take-up of collaborative deals was extremely low. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/pickles-calls-on-councils-to-improve-their-buying/ 128217 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100621003000 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:51:53 GMT 20100621095153 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:27:45 GMT 201006221752745 News Public sector Business change Local government Purchasing Ed's choice public sector Ed's choice business change 2010 Lindsay Clark Local authorities considering developing shared service centres should be prepared for large legal bills to guarantee compliance in the tendering process, a senior procurement professional has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/be-ready-for-legal-hurdles-over-shared-services-councils-told/ 128025 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100617013000 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:17:18 GMT 20100617121718 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:08:11 GMT 201006220990811 News Law Public sector Business change Local government Ed's choice law 2010 Lindsay Clark The newly formed Efficiency and Reform Group, set up to strip out wasteful government spending, will take control of the Office of Government Commerce and its procurement agency Buying Solutions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/ogc-taken-over-by-cabinet-office/ 127915 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100616020000 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:38:22 GMT 20100616103822 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:54:29 GMT 2010061710105429 News Public sector Business change Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark Ministerial backing is key to the success of joint buying in the public sector, Scotland's procurement chief Alastair Merrill said yesterday. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/alastair-merrill-describes-challenges-of-collaborative-purchasing/ 127935 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100616013000 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:51:44 GMT 20100616115144 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:01:48 GMT 2010061711110148 News Public sector Business change Ed's choice business change 2010 Lindsay Clark AXA's CPO for Northern, Central and Eastern Europe predicts procurement will become a centre of "spending intelligence" for organisations but a lack of suitable talent is frustrating the transformation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/lack-of-talent-hampers-progressive-procurement/ 127929 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100616010000 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:21:50 GMT 20100616112150 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:12:38 GMT 2010061710101238 Sarah Campbell News Business change International Purchasing 2010 Chief finance officers consider the development and maintenance of procurement strategies as part of their duties. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/procurement-comes-under-finances-remit-say-public-sector-cfos/ 124723 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100614010000 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:15:44 GMT 20100614101544 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:42:19 GMT 2010061510104219 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Business change Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark This year's CIPS Supply Management Awards has pulled in more than 200 applications - the highest number to date - competing for the top honours. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/record-entries-for-cips-supply-management-awards-2010/ 124720 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100614003000 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:04:11 GMT 20100614100411 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:11:15 GMT 2011021412121115 Paul Snell News Public sector Sustainability Outsourcing Technology SRM Business change International Purchasing Supply chain Rebecca Ellinor 2010 CIPS SM Awards Finance and procurement departments need to work more closely together to benefit from investments in electronic invoicing and e-procurement, an analyst has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/technology-works-only-when-buyers-and-finance-get-together-says-gartner-researcher/ 124438 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100610013000 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:43:31 GMT 20100610114331 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:20:02 GMT 2010061410102002 News Technology Business change International 2010 Lindsay Clark Five defence, aviation and transport businesses have become the first organisations to win certification under the new BSi PAS 11000 standard. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/firms-awarded-for-best-partnership-standards/ 124418 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100610010000 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:34:05 GMT 20100610103405 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:20:20 GMT 2010061111112020 News Risk & continuity Business change 2010 Organisations that have a planned approach to negotiation are generally more successful financially. So why are buyers so reluctant to create a system for it, asks Andy Moorhouse http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/knowledge-zone/2010/make-it-a-group-effort/ 124039 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100610000000 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:16:54 GMT 20100606171654 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:32:06 GMT 201006061753206 Sustainability Business change Resources Knowledge zone 2010 The procurement team at Sainsbury's has completed a transformation project that has lifted its ranking to "world class", according to the Hackett Group's independent benchmark. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buying-team-goes-world-class/ 124056 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT 20100608050000 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 22:37:08 GMT 20100606223708 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:31:50 GMT 2010060911113150 News Business change Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark Purchasing heads in government departments have welcomed plans to centralise commodity spending as part of the coalition's pledge to deliver savings of £6 billion. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/heads-relish-buyings-cost-saving-role/ 124048 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT 20100608040000 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 18:25:21 GMT 20100606182521 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:05:44 GMT 2010060911110544 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Business change Central government Purchasing 2010 South Lanarkshire Council's new centralised procurement team has committed to achieving £3 million in savings above its official target. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/council-buyers-aim-to-smash-savings-target/ 124139 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100608020000 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:52:12 GMT 20100607175212 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:06:16 GMT 2010060911110616 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Business change Local government 2010 Lindsay Clark The UK Prime Minster today warned that the state of public finances is worse than anticipated and 'painful cuts' are on the way. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/spending-cuts-are-going-to-hurt-says-cameron/ 124090 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100607013000 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:49:40 GMT 20100607114940 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:03:55 GMT 2010060810100355 News Public sector Business change Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark The UK service sector continued its modest expansion in May, but a slowdown in new business is causing concern, according to the latest services PMI. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/two-speed-recovery-fears-amid-service-industry-growth/ 123891 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100603010000 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:02:38 GMT 20100603110238 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:48:22 GMT 2010060410104822 Sarah Campbell News Business change Resources PMI reports 2010 Lindsay Clark The UK coalition government intends to gather buying data, negotiate better deals on higher volumes and mandate buying through these agreements. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/aggregation-layer-to-consolidate-government-buying/ 123678 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100601010000 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:00:22 GMT 20100601120022 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:58:05 GMT 2010060210105805 News Public sector Business change Central government 2010 Lindsay Clark The Scottish NHS saved nearly £23 million last year through the smarter buying and delivery of goods, according to public health minister Shona Robison. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/scots-nhs-saves-23-million-with-improved-procurement/ 123536 Fri, 28 May 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100528020000 Fri, 28 May 2010 10:29:04 GMT 20100528102904 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:51:52 GMT 201006011315152 News Public sector Business change 2010 Procurement departments bypass finance officers in more than half of companies, a survey has revealed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/finance-departments-concerned-at-lack-of-procurement-contact/ 123546 Fri, 28 May 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100528013000 Fri, 28 May 2010 11:30:47 GMT 20100528113047 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:29:56 GMT 2010060112122956 News Business change International 2010 Tyrannical, secretive - and a huge success. Richard Brass investigates how Apple devised the ultimate supply chain http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/case-studies/2010/right-to-the-core/ 122529 Thu, 27 May 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100527020000 Fri, 21 May 2010 13:05:07 GMT 20100521130507 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:39:03 GMT 201006080993903 Analysis Features Outsourcing Technology SRM Business change Case studies Supply chain Ed's choice technology Ed's choice supply chain Ed's choice SRM 2010 Camels and film star Ray-Bans - it's all in a day's work for Andrew Swift, global sourcing director at WhiteConcierge. Paul Snell discovers what 'high net worth individuals' demand from buyers http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/interviews/2010/a-life-of-luxury/ 122519 Thu, 27 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100527010000 Fri, 21 May 2010 12:27:35 GMT 20100521122735 Tue, 25 May 2010 10:27:32 GMT 2010052510102732 Analysis Interviews Features Travel Business change Purchasing 2010 The Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 has criticised how suppliers are approaching sustainability. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/waste-industry-fails-london-2012-challenge-says-olympics-legacy-body/ 123438 Thu, 27 May 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100527003000 Thu, 27 May 2010 12:32:27 GMT 20100527123227 Fri, 28 May 2010 10:20:32 GMT 2010052810102032 News Sustainability SRM Business change Ed's choice business change 2010 The Saudi bank will give preferential treatment to suppliers that can demonstrate their sustainability credentials, as part of efforts to improve its own environmental performance. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/national-commercial-bank-makes-supplier-sustainability-pledge/ 123294 Wed, 26 May 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100526003000 Wed, 26 May 2010 10:27:29 GMT 20100526102729 Thu, 27 May 2010 13:11:44 GMT 201005271311144 News Sustainability Risk & continuity Business change International Intro risk & continuity 2010 Buyers at Siemens are working to develop the UK supply chain for the burgeoning green offshore energy industry. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/siemens-grows-green-vendors/ 122977 Tue, 25 May 2010 01:45:00 GMT 20100525014500 Mon, 24 May 2010 16:07:47 GMT 20100524160747 Wed, 26 May 2010 11:54:27 GMT 2010052611115427 News Sustainability Business change Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark Steel fabrication firms are being forced to take on greater risks when selling products as buyers struggle with increasingly volatile prices. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/construction-firms-caught-in-steel-trap/ 122980 Tue, 25 May 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100525013000 Mon, 24 May 2010 16:13:34 GMT 20100524161334 Wed, 26 May 2010 11:20:31 GMT 2010052611112031 Pawel Kolat News Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change Purchasing 2010 Procurement professionals need to be at the heart of public sector savings, while senior management should take procurement more seriously, according to a senior figure at the Confederation of British Industry. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/calls-for-procurement-reform/ 122990 Tue, 25 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100525010000 Mon, 24 May 2010 16:31:12 GMT 20100524163112 Tue, 25 May 2010 09:25:51 GMT 201005250992551 News Public sector Business change Local government Central government 2010 Lindsay Clark The UK government today revealed it is creating a central Efficiency and Reform Group that will have a tight grip on government spending. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/government-body-to-take-control-of-contracts/ 122945 Mon, 24 May 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100524020000 Mon, 24 May 2010 12:31:01 GMT 20100524123101 Wed, 26 May 2010 10:44:48 GMT 2010052610104448 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Outsourcing Business change Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark Hertfordshire County Council has unveiled a scheme to make it easier for local businesses to win work. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/council-to-launch-online-portal-for-tenders/ 122188 Wed, 19 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100519010000 Wed, 19 May 2010 10:11:09 GMT 20100519101109 Thu, 20 May 2010 11:09:24 GMT 2010052011110924 News Public sector Business change Purchasing 2010 Senior finance officers believe the downturn has been good for business decision-making. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/recession-tactics-improved-business-prospects-say-finance-executives/ 122077 Tue, 18 May 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100518013000 Tue, 18 May 2010 10:58:00 GMT 20100518105800 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:29:03 GMT 2010060212122903 Sarah Campbell News Business change International 2010 Lindsay Clark CPO Agenda The number of businesses being declared insolvent fell by 20 per cent in the past year, according to research from credit data firm Experian. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/rate-of-business-insolvencies-slows/ 121953 Mon, 17 May 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100517013000 Mon, 17 May 2010 11:41:30 GMT 20100517114130 Tue, 18 May 2010 12:32:54 GMT 2010051812123254 News Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change 2010 Lindsay Clark Carbon emissions from central government will be cut by 10 per cent in the next 12 months, the new UK coalition government has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/cameron-promises-greenest-government-ever/ 121949 Mon, 17 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100517010000 Mon, 17 May 2010 10:59:28 GMT 20100517105928 Tue, 18 May 2010 11:56:47 GMT 2010051811115647 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Sustainability Business change Central government 2010 Lindsay Clark An auditor has lauded the responsible procurement policies of the Greater London Authority Group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/gla-buying-held-as-shining-example/ 121808 Fri, 14 May 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100514020000 Fri, 14 May 2010 11:17:02 GMT 20100514111702 Mon, 24 May 2010 17:18:18 GMT 201005241751818 News Public sector Business change Purchasing 2010 The procurement department at the electronics giant is confident it will control 17 billion euros in company-wide managed procurement by September. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/siemens-purchasing-set-to-achieve-ambitious-spend-control-target/ 121814 Fri, 14 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100514010000 Fri, 14 May 2010 11:59:48 GMT 20100514115948 Mon, 17 May 2010 11:44:07 GMT 2010051711114407 Sarah Campbell News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing SRM Business change International Supply chain Rebecca Ellinor 2010 Procurement can lead the way as the Conservative-Lib Dem coalition government strives to slash the UK budget deficit, according to David Noble. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/public-sector-buyers-on-front-line-of-deficit-battle-says-cips-chief/ 121739 Thu, 13 May 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100513013000 Thu, 13 May 2010 11:44:08 GMT 20100513114408 Fri, 14 May 2010 12:33:53 GMT 2010051412123353 Sarah Campbell News Public sector SRM Business change 2010 Lindsay Clark UK Election 2010 As mergers and acquisitions become more common again after a dearth during the global recession, SM asks how buyers can benefit. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/keeping-a-grip-on-mergers/ 121450 Tue, 11 May 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20100511000100 Mon, 10 May 2010 13:02:47 GMT 20100510130247 Mon, 17 May 2010 17:06:25 GMT 201005171750625 News Business change Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor Ed's choice business change 2010 Lindsay Clark News focus United Utilities' purchasing department has endorsed the firm's sustainable procurement strategy, which is now saving £7 million a year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/going-green-pays/ 121464 Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100511000000 Mon, 10 May 2010 15:04:07 GMT 20100510150407 Mon, 10 May 2010 15:08:56 GMT 201005101530856 News Sustainability Business change Ed's choice sustainability 2010 Lindsay Clark Leading businesses will increasingly refuse to purchase from suppliers who fail to manage their carbon emissions, according to a survey. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/major-firms-commit-to-supply-chain-carbon-management/ 121384 Mon, 10 May 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100510013000 Mon, 10 May 2010 10:18:50 GMT 20100510101850 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:36:44 GMT 201008311643644 News Sustainability Business change Supply chain 2010 Sainsburys aims to create 100 new jobs through a supplier trainee partnerships project. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/supermarket-to-place-trainees-with-suppliers/ 121269 Fri, 07 May 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100507013000 Fri, 07 May 2010 11:56:07 GMT 20100507115607 Mon, 10 May 2010 11:18:05 GMT 2010051011111805 Sarah Campbell News Business change 2010 Lindsay Clark After nearly 10 years as the main health service purchasing organisation, the NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency has finally closed its doors. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/mixed-reaction-to-closure-of-nhs-pasa/ 121268 Fri, 07 May 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100507003000 Fri, 07 May 2010 11:52:24 GMT 20100507115224 Mon, 10 May 2010 10:21:29 GMT 2010051010102129 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Business change 2010 The UK services industry continues to grow, but at a reduced rate, according to the latest CIPS/Markit services PMI. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/ash-cloud-blamed-for-slowdown-in-services-growth/ 121203 Thu, 06 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100506010000 Thu, 06 May 2010 12:59:41 GMT 20100506125941 Fri, 07 May 2010 12:44:54 GMT 2010050712124454 News Business change Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark Procurement is increasingly a means to boost an organisation's growth and competitiveness rather than simply cutting costs, says consultancy Efficio. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-asked-to-focus-on-top-line/ 121194 Thu, 06 May 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100506003000 Thu, 06 May 2010 11:43:36 GMT 20100506114336 Fri, 07 May 2010 12:05:07 GMT 2010050712120507 News Business change Purchasing 2010 The purchasing department at the utilities company has endorsed a sustainable procurement strategy, which has been introduced over the past two years. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sustainability-improved-at-united-utilities/ 121197 Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100506000000 Thu, 06 May 2010 12:22:11 GMT 20100506122211 Fri, 07 May 2010 12:05:47 GMT 2010050712120547 News Sustainability Business change Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark Combining procurement has helped the merged Lloyds TSB and HBOS banks return to profit this year, the group has reported. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/purchasing-pushes-lloyds-back-into-the-black/ 121054 Wed, 05 May 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100505020000 Wed, 05 May 2010 10:24:41 GMT 20100505102441 Thu, 06 May 2010 12:09:47 GMT 2010050612120947 News Business change Purchasing 2010 The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has adopted a charter to help procurement teams in the industry cooperate and to make it easier and cheaper for vendors to enter the supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/nda-launches-supplier-charter/ 120924 Tue, 04 May 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100504020000 Tue, 04 May 2010 11:33:24 GMT 20100504113324 Wed, 05 May 2010 13:01:27 GMT 201005051310127 News Public sector SRM Business change Supply chain Ed's choice business change 2010 Purchasing at Kraft Foods is in the midst of an overhaul under the direction of senior vice-president of procurement Julia Brown. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/kraft-procurement-geared-up-for-business-change/ 120781 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100430020000 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:55:19 GMT 20100430105519 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:30:14 GMT 2010060212123014 News Business change International Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor Ed's choice international 2010 CPO Agenda Procurement made a considerable contribution to company profitability in the past year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/recession-gave-lg-electronics-buyers-chance-to-shine-says-cpo/ 120784 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100430013000 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:20:56 GMT 20100430112056 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:31:11 GMT 2010060212123111 News Business change International Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor 2010 CPO Agenda Buyers need to brush up on risk management skills, according to a study by consultancy ADR International. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/purchasers-find-risk-a-tricky-business/ 120788 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100430010000 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:54:32 GMT 20100430115432 Tue, 04 May 2010 11:36:26 GMT 2010050411113626 News Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing Allie Anderson 2010 The ability to influence others is vital if you want to gain and keep a place on the board of directors. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/to-be-influential-is-essential-say-top-purchasers/ 120456 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100429013000 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:51:57 GMT 20100429095157 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:33:26 GMT 2010060212123326 News Business change International Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor Ed's choice careers 2010 CPO Agenda Organisations are missing out on cost savings because of inadequate spend analysis, a report has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/analyse-spend-to-save-money-companies-told/ 120460 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100429010000 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:07:55 GMT 20100429100755 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:54:00 GMT 2010043011115400 Isabel Palmer News Technology Business change Purchasing Allie Anderson 2010 Organisations focus too heavily on cost-cutting rather than improved efficiency when making outsourcing decisions, a report concluded. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/outsourcing-driven-by-cost-not-productivity/ 120339 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100428013000 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:46:28 GMT 20100428104628 Wed, 05 May 2010 11:54:17 GMT 2010050511115417 News Outsourcing Business change International Allie Anderson 2010 Steel buyers will need to develop new strategies in response to a deal between mining companies and mills that could see prices increase by as much as 80 per cent, to about $110-$120 a tonne. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/steel-yourself-for-price-hike/ 120175 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 03:30:00 GMT 20100427033000 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:54:16 GMT 20100426155416 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:13:32 GMT 2010042811111332 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2010 A leading Swaziland business organisation has called for the government to favour women-owned firms in a new Procurement Bill. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/boost-for-swazi-women/ 120184 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100427003000 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:16:44 GMT 20100426161644 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:47:32 GMT 201004261644732 Isabel Palmer News Business change International 2010 The past 12 months has been the finest year for the purchasing and supply profession, according to Angel Mendez of Cisco. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-more-popular-than-ever-says-ism-keynote-speaker/ 120094 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100426010000 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:36:23 GMT 20100426103623 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:32:22 GMT 2010060212123222 News Technology SRM Business change Purchasing 2010 CPO Agenda Manufacturing in the eurozone expanded at the fastest rate in almost a decade this month, according to initial results from the monthly survey of purchasing managers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/european-manufacturing-hits-10-year-high/ 119817 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100423013000 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:20:59 GMT 20100423112059 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:55:46 GMT 2010042610105546 Aaron Davies News Business change Resources PMI reports 2010 As the cloud of volcanic ash caused disruption to thousands of air travellers, one procurement manager looked to his suppliers to help get a colleague home. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-describe-volcano-disruption/ 119662 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100422010000 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:28:28 GMT 20100422112828 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:14:19 GMT 2010042311111419 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Business change Allie Anderson 2010 US companies are not making the most of strategic sourcing practices to save them money, research by Aberdeen Group has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/firms-fail-to-capitalise-on-strategic-sourcing/ 119499 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100421010000 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:22:05 GMT 20100421102205 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:34:26 GMT 2010060212123426 News Business change Purchasing Allie Anderson 2010 CPO Agenda Chief procurement officers need to start planning for the possibility of their company merging with or acquiring a rival as the economy picks up, Accenture has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/procurement-must-prepare-for-mas/ 119264 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100419020000 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:02:54 GMT 20100419120254 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:10:23 GMT 2010042011111023 Isabel Palmer News SRM Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2010 The economic situation has forced organisations to postpone sustainable sourcing initiatives, research has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sustainable-buying-on-hold-during-downturn/ 119265 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100419003000 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:05:11 GMT 20100419120511 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:13:32 GMT 2010042011111332 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change International Purchasing 2010 Less than half of UK small and medium-sized suppliers that have encountered problems with late payment over the past year have taken measures to improve cash flow, according to research by NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/small-suppliers-fail-to-tackle-late-payment/ 119048 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100416013000 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:24:01 GMT 20100416102401 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:41:10 GMT 2010041912124110 Isabel Palmer News Business change Supply chain 2010 Three major outsourcing deals have been revealed in the past few weeks. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/outsourcing-deals-signed/ 112821 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100413020000 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:12:45 GMT 20100412131245 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:07:39 GMT 2010041411110739 Isabel Palmer News Outsourcing Travel Business change Purchasing 2010 Firms are pressing ahead with their corporate social responsibility agendas despite the recession, a study of senior procurement professionals has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/csr-defies-downturn/ 112822 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100413013000 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:19:46 GMT 20100412131946 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:08:23 GMT 2010041411110823 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Recession & economic downturn Business change Purchasing 2010 Carmakers Renault and Nissan have agreed a global tie-up with German manufacturer Daimler to collaborate on purchasing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/auto-giants-to-work-together-on-buying/ 112831 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100413000000 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:40:31 GMT 20100412134031 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:42:14 GMT 201004121314214 Isabel Palmer News Business change Purchasing 2010 The tough economic climate has put purchasers in the spotlight. But should you use this time to boost productivity or widen your remit? Allie Anderson reports http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/news-focus-is-this-your-time-to-shine/ 112719 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100413000000 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:09:16 GMT 20100409170916 Mon, 17 May 2010 17:06:56 GMT 201005171750656 News Recession & economic downturn Business change Allie Anderson 2010 News focus Most purchasers anticipate that their job responsibilities will increase as the world begins to recover from the global recession, the latest SM100 poll has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-emerge-from-recession-with-greater-responsibility/ 112783 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100412020000 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:54:17 GMT 20100412095417 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:59:04 GMT 2010041310105904 Isabel Palmer News SM 100 Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change Purchasing Allie Anderson 2010 Pallet company CHEP has awarded a five-year procurement outsourcing contract to Xchanging. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/xchanging-bags-75-million-pound-contract-with-chep/ 112468 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100407010000 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:06:44 GMT 20100407110644 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:42:56 GMT 2010040810104256 Rebecca Ellinor News Outsourcing Business change 2010 Prices charged by the UK services sector have fallen for the first time this year, according to the CIPS/Markit Services Purchasing Managers' Index. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/services-industry-grows-while-prices-fall/ 112470 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100407003000 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:37:21 GMT 20100407113721 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:23:41 GMT 2010040911112341 Isabel Palmer News Business change Resources PMI reports 2010 The fear that supply chain disruptions have increased in the past decade is perception not reality, preliminary research by Manchester Business School has concluded. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/research-puts-paid-to-perception-that-supply-chain-interruptions-are-increasing/ 111986 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100331013000 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:06:33 GMT 20100331120633 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:46:14 GMT 2010060212124614 News Risk & continuity Business change Paul Snell 2010 CPO Agenda A plan to help make the UK armed forces and their equipment greener has been published by the Ministry of Defence. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/defence-department-launches-green-buying-strategy/ 111987 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100331003000 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:07:21 GMT 20100331120721 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:08:10 GMT 2010040111110810 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Sustainability Business change Purchasing 2010 Chief executives have been urged to take more interest in procurement matters in the wake of the Northern Ireland Water (NI Water) scandal, which saw four board members ousted. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/ceos-urged-to-get-involved/ 111770 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100330013000 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:52:09 GMT 20100329175209 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:49:34 GMT 2010033111114934 Isabel Palmer News Business change Purchasing 2010 When procurement goes wrong is it the board or buyers who are to blame? A culture of clear governance should filter from the top down, writes Helen Gilbert http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/who-should-carry-the-can/ 111772 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100330010000 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:55:12 GMT 20100329175512 Thu, 13 May 2010 11:19:05 GMT 2010051311111905 News Business change Purchasing 2010 PIC5 Cost-cutting and gaining greater control of spend are the two top priorities for buyers in southern Africa this year, an SM survey has revealed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-outline-aims-for-year-ahead/ 111775 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100330000000 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:04:40 GMT 20100329180440 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:30:37 GMT 2010033010103037 Isabel Palmer News Business change International 2010 The UK purchasing jobs market is set to gain buoyancy over the coming months as permanent posts open up across the country, recruiters have reported. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/recruitment-market-on-the-up/ 111468 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100326013000 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:40:55 GMT 20100326104055 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:28:46 GMT 2010032910102846 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Business change Allie Anderson 2010 As part of the 2010 Budget UK central government departments will be expected to save 11 billion pounds a year, over the next three years. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/budget-2010-departments-set-out-savings-targets/ 111390 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100325013000 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:40:24 GMT 20100325114024 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:55:13 GMT 2010032611115513 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Business change Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 The consumer products giant has set up a global procurement hub to help cut costs by as much as $500 million by 2013. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/procurement-at-kimberly-clark-goes-global/ 111166 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100323013000 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:30:52 GMT 20100323113052 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:10:06 GMT 201003241751006 Isabel Palmer News Business change International Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 A procurement transformation project at social care provider Care UK is helping pioneer change across the company. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/care-uk-buyers-lead-business-change/ 110660 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:02:00 GMT 20100317000200 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:54:17 GMT 20100317105417 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:15:37 GMT 201003221531537 Isabel Palmer News Business change Purchasing Jake Kanter Ed's choice business change 2010 Buyers can use the recession to progress sustainable procurement ideas, concluded panellists at a roundtable on green buying. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/recession-can-be-used-to-drive-sustainability/ 110650 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100317000000 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:34:55 GMT 20100317103455 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:58:46 GMT 201003171645846 News Sustainability Recession & economic downturn Business change Paul Snell Ed's choice sustainability 2010 A sustainable procurement push by three of the world's best-known retailers is likely to spark a wave of similar moves, experts have said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/retail-giants-tick-green-boxes/ 110453 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100316020000 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:34:44 GMT 20100315163444 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:19:10 GMT 201003181531910 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Low cost sourcing SRM Business change International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2010 The UK government must re-engineer public service delivery and improve procurement to make vital spending cuts, the Confederation of British Industry has urged. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/cbi-tells-government-to-tackle-purchasing-inefficiencies/ 109678 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100308013000 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:13:46 GMT 20100308111346 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:40:46 GMT 2010030910104046 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Business change Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 Procurement is seizing its chance to make a mark in the financial services sector. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/spotlight-turns-on-bank-buyers/ 109668 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100308010000 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:19:23 GMT 20100308101923 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:41:23 GMT 2010030910104123 Isabel Palmer News Recession & economic downturn Business change Rebecca Ellinor 2010 Finance directors increasingly need the support of their staff and colleagues as the role of the CFO becomes more strategic. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/we-need-procurements-support-say-cfos/ 109480 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100305010000 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:49:25 GMT 20100305104925 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:31:51 GMT 2010030810103151 Isabel Palmer News Business change Paul Snell 2010 The UK government's most senior buyers have called for swift and meaningful improvement to public procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/call-for-better-public-buying/ 108772 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:30:00 GMT 20100302023000 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:02:34 GMT 20100226170234 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:36:55 GMT 2010030311113655 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Business change Central government Jake Kanter 2010 US investment company Provident Capital Ventures has acquired Global Supply Chain Systems for an undisclosed amount. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/provident-capital-ventures-buys-e-procurement-firm/ 108604 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100225003000 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:24:26 GMT 20100225102426 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:50:24 GMT 2010022611115024 Isabel Palmer News Technology Business change 2010 Companies in the defence and aerospace sectors are likely to take over key suppliers in an attempt to exert greater control over costs on major projects in the coming decade. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/more-supplier-takeovers-to-come-in-defence-and-aerospace/ 108198 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100223020000 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:09:53 GMT 20100223110953 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:38:07 GMT 2010022411113807 Isabel Palmer News SRM Business change 2010 The number of UK firms going bust has fallen to its lowest rate since June 2007. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/insolvencies-lowest-in-more-than-two-years/ 108039 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100222003000 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:51:15 GMT 20100222105115 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:18:41 GMT 2010022312121841 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Business change 2010 Defence supplier BAE Systems has lost a US army vehicle contract, affecting its financial results. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/bae-hit-by-loss-of-deal/ 107714 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100218003000 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:20:23 GMT 20100218122023 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:20:42 GMT 2010021910102042 Isabel Palmer News Business change International Jake Kanter 2010 Capgemini's purchase of e-procurement firm IBX could herald a wave of similar acquisitions, according to experts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/capgemini-and-ibx-deal-sparks-interest/ 107139 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100216000000 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:17:27 GMT 20100215131727 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:27:01 GMT 2010021812122701 Rebecca Ellinor News Business change Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 So far procurement has been largely left out of the bonus culture, but the day is approaching where more will be incentivised to hit targets, writes Jake Kanter http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/do-you-deserve-a-bonus/ 106993 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100216000000 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:26:20 GMT 20100212172620 Mon, 17 May 2010 17:12:30 GMT 201005171751230 News Business change Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 News focus A lack of professional capability is obstructing buyers' ability to help restore public finances, says OGC chief Nigel Smith. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/jobsworths-hold-back-public-procurement/ 107095 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100215020000 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:10:08 GMT 20100215101008 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:58:30 GMT 2010021611115830 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Business change Ed's choice public sector Intro public sector 2010 The chief executive of software giant SAP has unexpectedly resigned, following a mutual decision not to renew his contract. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sap-chief-apotheker-in-surprise-resignation/ 106534 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100209010000 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:53:21 GMT 20100209095321 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:26:27 GMT 2010021010102627 Isabel Palmer News Technology Business change International 2010 The UK may collaborate with other countries to improve defence procurement, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said yesterday. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/better-defence-procurement-proposed/ 106161 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100204010000 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:30:27 GMT 20100204103027 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:11:42 GMT 2010030412121142 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Business change Supply chain 2010 Capgemini's purchase of e-procurement firm IBX could give way to similar acquisitions, say the two companies. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/capgemini-buys-out-ibx/ 106041 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100203013000 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:17:52 GMT 20100203111752 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:28:46 GMT 2010021511112846 Isabel Palmer News Outsourcing Technology Business change Jake Kanter 2010 Activity in UK construction remained weaker than any other sector last month, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/construction-still-in-doldrums/ 105869 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100202003000 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:16:49 GMT 20100202111649 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:20:28 GMT 2010040912122028 Isabel Palmer News Recession & economic downturn Business change Resources PMI reports Jake Kanter 2010 Three UK government departments have made progress on improving their procurement skills. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/departments-improve-buying-capability/ 105759 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT 20100201140000 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:40:27 GMT 20100201124027 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:56:38 GMT 201002160995638 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Business change Central government Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 The founders of 4C Associates have completed a shareholder buyout of the procurement outsourcing firm. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/4ca-bought-out-by-original-investors/ 105327 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:30:00 GMT 20100127133000 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:04:02 GMT 20100127100402 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:18:42 GMT 2010020811111842 Isabel Palmer News Outsourcing Business change Jake Kanter 2010 UK purchasers are advised to continue to slash costs following news that the economy is out of recession. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/dont-relax-during-recovery-buyers-told/ 105351 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100127020000 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:29:14 GMT 20100127112914 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:40:09 GMT 2010041210104009 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2010 Kraft Foods has pledged that jobs at Cadbury will be protected through purchasing savings. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/procurement-cuts-to-save-cadbury-jobs/ 105120 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100125020000 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:00:57 GMT 20100125110057 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:32:31 GMT 201001271423231 Isabel Palmer News Business change Purchasing Jake Kanter Ed's choice business change 2010 Quantifying the cost of meetings and creating a strategy will produce greater benefits than simply saving money http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/how-to/2010/meeting-approval/ 104444 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100121000000 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:55:15 GMT 20100118215515 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:59:16 GMT 201002251645916 Isabel Palmer Analysis Features Business change Resources How to Ed's choice resources 2010 US giant Kraft Foods has agreed to a £11.9 billion buy-out of UK confectionery firm Cadbury. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/kraft-targets-savings-in-cadbury-takeover/ 104574 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100120020000 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:58:33 GMT 20100120095833 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:25:56 GMT 201002091422556 Isabel Palmer News Business change International Jake Kanter 2010 The number of UK firms going bust increased in 2009 but at a slower rate than the previous year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/rate-of-business-closures-slows/ 104584 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100120003000 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:40:42 GMT 20100120104042 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:55:37 GMT 2010022210105537 Isabel Palmer News Business change Supply chain Jake Kanter 2010 International airlines are looking to cut costs through joint procurement following a tumultuous year for the industry. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/joint-buying-takes-flight/ 104447 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:05:00 GMT 20100119000500 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:18:10 GMT 20100118221810 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:49:58 GMT 2010011911114958 Isabel Palmer News Business change Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 Toyota's landmark cost-cutting drive will be sustainable for suppliers, a senior buyer has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/vendors-will-not-lose-out-in-cuts/ 104450 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:04:00 GMT 20100119000400 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:22:23 GMT 20100118222223 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:58:21 GMT 2010011911115821 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Business change Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 The appetite for corporate mergers and acquisitions is predicted to increase moderately in 2010. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/increase-in-ma-activity-expected/ 104350 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100118020000 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:27:19 GMT 20100118112719 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:19:18 GMT 2010021012121918 Isabel Palmer News Recession & economic downturn Business change Paul Snell 2010 Business leaders need to fundamentally rethink how global supply chain risks are managed, according to the World Economic Forum. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/risk-needs-a-rethink/ 104198 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100115003000 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:20:45 GMT 20100115112045 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:33:22 GMT 2010020910103322 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Business change International Jake Kanter 2010 US metals giant Alcoa has outstripped its 2009 procurement savings target by $500 million (£308 million). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/alcoa-beats-savings-target/ 103975 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100113020000 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:50:09 GMT 20100113105009 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:34:30 GMT 2010020910103430 Isabel Palmer News Low cost sourcing Business change International Jake Kanter 2010 The UK government must introduce laws to ensure local authorities share back-office services, consultancy Deloitte has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/make-shared-services-compulsory-deloitte-urges/ 103720 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100111003000 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:46:27 GMT 20100111104627 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:15:33 GMT 2010011111111533 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Outsourcing Business change Local government Jake Kanter 2010 UK companies have a poor understanding of supply chain risks they have acquired during the recession, a study has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/firms-underestimate-supply-risks/ 103438 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100107020000 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:22:35 GMT 20100107112235 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:36:29 GMT 2010021711113629 Isabel Palmer News Outsourcing SRM Risk & continuity Business change Supply chain Jake Kanter 2010 The downturn has signalled a new dawn for purchasers. Allie Anderson reports from ProcureCon http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/bright-lights-of-brussels/ 103162 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:15:00 GMT 20100107001500 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:29:31 GMT 20100104172931 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:55:23 GMT 201001182085523 Isabel Palmer Analysis Features Recession & economic downturn Business change Purchasing Allie Anderson 2010 UK public sector buyers must go further than ever before to cut costs, prime minister Gordon Brown has said http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-at-heart-of-reforms/ 103127 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100107000000 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:00:10 GMT 20100104150010 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:43:48 GMT 2010010811114348 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Business change Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 Budget airlines Jetstar and AirAsia have entered a joint procurement agreement in a bid to cut costs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/asia-pacific-airlines-to-buy-collaboratively/ 103345 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100106013000 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:13:06 GMT 20100106111306 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:46:24 GMT 2010010710104624 Isabel Palmer News Business change International Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 Pharmaceutical firm Novartis is aiming to save $200 million (£125 million) after buying the controlling share of global eyecare company Alcon. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/novartis-in-alcon-takeover/ 103220 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100105020000 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:24:29 GMT 20100105112429 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:15:08 GMT 2010010611111508 Isabel Palmer News Business change International Supply chain Jake Kanter 2010 Cost-cutting and gaining control of more spend areas will dominate purchasers' priorities this year, according to an SM survey. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/saving-at-top-of-buyers-agendas-for-2010/ 102822 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:01:00 GMT 20091231000100 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:34:43 GMT 20091223153443 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:28:36 GMT 2010010410102836 Isabel Palmer News Business change 2009 The UK's Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has shelved a strategy to introduce a best value tendering system for legal aid services. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/legal-aid-procurement-shake-up-on-ice/ 102845 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:22:00 GMT 20091224102200 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:22:53 GMT 20091224102253 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:33:12 GMT 201010011533312 Paul Snell News Law Public sector Business change Jake Kanter Ed's choice law 2009 Companies should consider offering bonuses to employees who think up effective ways to manage cash flow. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/wake-up-sleeping-capital-firms-urged/ 102719 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:30:00 GMT 20091222003000 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:59:43 GMT 20091222105943 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:16:17 GMT 2009122211111617 Isabel Palmer News Business change Paul Snell 2009 Cadbury is to look towards procurement for savings in its attempt to fight Kraft's takeover bid. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/purchasing-to-help-cadbury-rebuff-krafts-advances/ 102267 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT 20091215020000 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:25:53 GMT 20091215102553 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:45:07 GMT 2009121611114507 News Business change Purchasing Jake Kanter Ed's choice business change 2009 French automaker Renault has appointed its chief buyer to its management committee. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/renault-cpo-joins-management-team/ 102264 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:30:00 GMT 20091215003000 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:52:20 GMT 20091215095220 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:02:36 GMT 2010022610100236 Isabel Palmer News Business change Purchasing Paul Snell 2009 Finance chiefs have a narrow view of what procurement departments can achieve, research by Aberdeen Group found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/cfo-cpo-relationship-still-a-work-in-progress/ 101938 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:30:00 GMT 20091210013000 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:07:04 GMT 20091210110704 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:10:34 GMT 2009121111111034 Isabel Palmer News Business change International companies are struggling to collaborate effectively with suppliers and business customers, research has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/customer-demands-not-linked-to-supply-chain-performance/ 101876 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT 20091209010000 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:09:46 GMT 20091209120946 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:41:00 GMT 200912091644100 Isabel Palmer News Business change Supply chain Joint buying groups must be chaired by a peacekeeper to succeed, according to the chairman of a hotel procurement consortium. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/collaboration-needs-tactful-leadership/ 101630 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:30:00 GMT 20091207013000 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:22:23 GMT 20091207102223 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:21:50 GMT 201002100992150 Isabel Palmer News Business change Purchasing Jake Kanter 2009 Collaborative relationships between airline buyers and vendors have flourished at Monarch despite a tumultuous year, a senior buyer has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/partnerships-fly-in-face-of-recession/ 101629 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:30:00 GMT 20091207003000 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:01:33 GMT 20091207100133 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:30:43 GMT 200912181313043 News SRM Recession & economic downturn Business change Purchasing Supply chain Allie Anderson Ed's choice SRM 2009 US president Barack Obama has ordered all public bodies to root out supplier payment errors to cut waste from spending projects. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/obama-tackles-payment-blunders/ 101511 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT 20091204020000 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:07:15 GMT 20091204110715 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:14:07 GMT 2009120911111407 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Sustainability Low cost sourcing Outsourcing SRM Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change International Purchasing Supply chain Growth in procurement outsourcing (PO) will be slow in the coming years despite excessive hype and optimism, according to a report by researchers Ovum. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/po-growth-will-be-slow-and-steady/ 101502 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT 20091204010000 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:39:47 GMT 20091204103947 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:36:07 GMT 2010021011113607 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Low cost sourcing Outsourcing SRM Business change Purchasing Supply chain United Biscuits has increased its annual outsourced procurement spend by 171 per cent to more than £170 million. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/food-firm-ups-outsourced-spend/ 101393 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT 20091203010000 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:20:26 GMT 20091203102026 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:33:31 GMT 2009120410103331 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Outsourcing SRM Business change Purchasing Supply chain London's Crossrail project has appointed Martin Rowark head of procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/crossrail-appoints-cpo/ 101391 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:30:00 GMT 20091203003000 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:10:14 GMT 20091203101014 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:21:03 GMT 2009120311112103 Isabel Palmer News SRM Business change Purchasing 2009 The latest SM100 poll reveals how procurement is failing to appeal to potential entrants. The profession needs to work on its image, reports Carly Chynoweth http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/make-purchasing-attractive/ 101009 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091203000000 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:46:52 GMT 20091130174652 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:04:49 GMT 2010011511110449 Isabel Palmer News Careers SM 100 Business change Activity in the UK construction industry continues to be dogged by the recession, as today it reports 21 months of successive contraction. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/little-festive-cheer-for-construction/ 101289 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:15:00 GMT 20091202011500 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:53:28 GMT 20091202105328 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:02:45 GMT 2009120311110245 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Business change Resources PMI reports Purchasing Supply chain 2009 UK public sector buyers must pay for outcomes not inputs to save money and improve services, think tank 2020 Public Services Trust has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/government-must-pay-only-for-service-outcomes/ 101298 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091202000000 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:16:55 GMT 20091202111655 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:46:23 GMT 2009120212124623 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Sustainability Outsourcing Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2009 Procurement practices at the UK Legal Services Commission (LSC) are putting value for money at risk, according to the National Audit Office (NAO). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/legal-aid-purchasing-under-fire/ 101093 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT 20091201150000 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:29:39 GMT 20091201102939 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:41:39 GMT 2009120212124139 Isabel Palmer News Law Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2009 Package holiday firm Thomas Cook has centralised its procurement department in a bid to cut costs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/thomas-cook-centralises-buying-team/ 101103 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT 20091201150000 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:10:21 GMT 20091201111021 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:37:19 GMT 2009120212123719 Isabel Palmer News Business change Purchasing 2009 Activity in the UK manufacturing industry continued to swell last month, although at a slightly slower rate than in October. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/manufacturing-activity-continues-to-grow/ 101107 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:00:00 GMT 20091201140000 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:31:41 GMT 20091201113141 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:57:26 GMT 2010021112125726 Isabel Palmer News Outsourcing Risk & continuity Business change PMI reports Purchasing 2009 UK merchants placed more orders with suppliers in November than they did 12 months ago, the first annual increase in requisitions for almost two years. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/retailers-increase-orders-and-raise-prices/ 100842 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:51:00 GMT 20091127145100 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091127000001 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:15:23 GMT 201001311311523 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2009 Firms in the UK must follow the public sector's lead and commit to paying suppliers more quickly, a government minister has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/private-sector-urged-to-pay-smes-promptly/ 100838 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:14:00 GMT 20091126151400 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091126000001 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:46:29 GMT 201002081314629 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Business change Allie Anderson 2009 Brewing giant SABMiller is set to save £180 million a year by 2014 by centralising the management of three departments - procurement, HR and finance. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/procurement-goes-global-at-sabmiller/ 100836 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:29:00 GMT 20091125232900 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091125000001 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:12:07 GMT 201002081421207 Isabel Palmer News Outsourcing Business change 2009 LG Electronics made US$350 million (£211 million) savings this year by improving the management of its supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/supply-chain-efficiencies-save-lg-millions/ 100833 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:17:00 GMT 20091125151700 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091125000001 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:06:05 GMT 201002081420605 Isabel Palmer News Technology Business change International Supply chain Allie Anderson 2009 The Compass Group has credited a 36.6 per cent rise in pre-tax profits to cost cutting and better management of spend. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/compasss-cost-cutting-effort-boosts-profits/ 100835 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:11:00 GMT 20091125151100 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091125000001 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:53:06 GMT 201002041315306 Isabel Palmer News Business change Purchasing Supply chain Allie Anderson 2009 The UK government has appointed its first chief construction adviser, it has been revealed this morning. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/government-names-construction-czar/ 100831 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:32:00 GMT 20091124153200 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091124000001 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:13:13 GMT 201002081421313 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Business change Local government Central government Purchasing Allie Anderson 2009 Global food and facilities supplier Sodexo is looking to increase local food procurement in areas where there is customer demand. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/sodexo-answers-calls-for-local-produce/ 100823 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:15:00 GMT 20091120151500 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091120000001 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:31:18 GMT 201002041313118 Isabel Palmer News Business change Jake Kanter 2009 It's time organisations stopped thinking that only they can come up with good ideas. Richard Brass finds that suppliers can be a rich source of innovative ways of working http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/get-switched-on/ 100789 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091119000000 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091116000001 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:45:05 GMT 2010013112124505 Isabel Palmer Analysis Features SRM Business change 2009 UK local authorities are taking emergency action after the collapse of a major food manufacturer that supplied meals-on-wheels services. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/councils-forced-to-switch-meals-on-wheels-vendors/ 100814 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:52:00 GMT 20091118155200 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091118000001 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:17:45 GMT 201002081421745 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Recession & economic downturn Business change Local government Allie Anderson 2009 Royal Mail is expected to lose business after a court decided that it must start charging VAT to private sector customers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/postal-costs-to-rise-after-tax-ruling/ 100810 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:38:00 GMT 20091117233800 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091117000001 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:36:44 GMT 201002081423644 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Business change Allie Anderson 2009 Procurement technology firm Aero Inventory (AI) has called in administrators after failing to raise cash from backers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/administrators-in-at-e-procurement-firm/ 100784 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:43:00 GMT 20091116234300 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091116000001 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:29:47 GMT 201002081532947 Isabel Palmer News Recession & economic downturn Business change Jake Kanter 2009 The CPO at UK broadcaster ITV has pledged to push sustainability up the organisation's corporate agenda. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/itv-makes-csr-pledge/ 100804 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:27:00 GMT 20091116122700 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091116000001 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:32:30 GMT 201003041313230 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Business change Purchasing 2009 By Allie Anderson in Brussels Purchasing was "not fit for purpose" at National Grid before it embarked on an ongoing transformation, according to global procurement director Jon Carlton. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/national-grids-350m-surge/ 100803 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:23:00 GMT 20091116122300 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091116000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:23:56 GMT 2009120112122356 SM Admin 1 News Business change International 2009 The alliance between Chrysler and Fiat is aiming for procurement savings of $2.98 billion (£1.79 billion) by 2014, according to its five-year plan. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/chrysler-and-fiat-rev-up-for-savings/ 100801 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:15:00 GMT 20091116121500 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091116000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:16:01 GMT 2009120112121601 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing Business change Purchasing 2009 Aid financing group the Global Fund is building a new procurement team as part of efforts to improve stakeholder relations and speed up donations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/global-fund-looks-to-double-buying-team/ 100799 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:10:00 GMT 20091116121000 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091116000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:10:12 GMT 2009120112121012 SM Admin 1 News Business change International 2009 Telecoms firm Nokia Siemens Networks will enlist procurement to make substantial savings as part of a major cost-reduction programme. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/buyers-to-boost-500m-savings/ 100797 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:05:00 GMT 20091116120500 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091116000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:05:42 GMT 2009120112120542 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing Recession & economic downturn Business change Purchasing 2009 The BBC's disclosure yesterday of its executives' pay gives an insight into the comparative value the corporation places on senior figures, including its chief buyer. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/bbc-cpos-salary-revealed/ 100782 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:42:00 GMT 20091113124200 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091113000001 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:55:15 GMT 201003041315515 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Business change Allie Anderson 2009 The UK printing industry believes the worst of the recession may be over. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/printers-optimistic-about-future/ 100636 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:31:00 GMT 20091113093100 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091013000001 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:09:53 GMT 201002101750953 Isabel Palmer News Recession & economic downturn Business change Paul Snell 2009 Procurement departments have changed substantially during the economic downturn, according to the latest SM100 poll. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/purchasers-in-transition-period/ 100776 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:51:00 GMT 20091112125100 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091112000001 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:06:11 GMT 201002221310611 Isabel Palmer News Recession & economic downturn Business change Purchasing Jake Kanter 2009 The UK's largest private health firm, General Healthcare Group (GHG), is redefining the role of buyers as part of a procurement shake-up. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/general-healthcare-group-redefines-buyers/ 100759 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:59:00 GMT 20091110125900 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091110000001 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:44:19 GMT 201002240994419 Isabel Palmer News Business change Purchasing Jake Kanter 2009 Oil and gas supermajor Shell has applied to the European Commission for an exemption from procurement rules in the UK. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/procurement-rules-exemption-possible-for-uk-oil-and-gas/ 100756 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:44:00 GMT 20091109144400 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091109000001 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:15:50 GMT 201003040991550 Isabel Palmer News Law Business change International Paul Snell 2009 KPMG has linked up its procurement offices in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and elsewhere. Mark Powderham tells Rebecca Ellinor how it works http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/nine-regions-one-language/ 100727 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:46:00 GMT 20091105154600 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091030000001 Tue, 11 May 2010 10:28:52 GMT 2010051110102852 Analysis Interviews Business change International Case studies Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor 2009 Purchasing was "not fit for purpose" at National Grid before it embarked on an ongoing transformation, according to global procurement director Jon Carlton. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/national-grid-tackles-procurement-deficiencies/ 100749 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:09:00 GMT 20091105150900 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091105000001 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:43:00 GMT 2010030411114300 Isabel Palmer News Low cost sourcing Business change Purchasing Allie Anderson 2009 The CPO of London's Olympic organising committee hopes the legacy of its work with suppliers will be that British businesses are "fitter and more competent". http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/procurements-olympic-legacy-to-boost-uk-firms-capability/ 100747 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:05:00 GMT 20091105150500 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091105000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:05:14 GMT 200912011530514 SM Admin 1 News Features Sustainability Business change Supply chain 2009 Telecoms firm Nokia Siemens Networks will enlist procurement to make substantial savings as part of a major cost reduction programme. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/nokia-siemens-calls-for-major-savings/ 100741 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:29:00 GMT 20091104152900 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091104000001 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:29:57 GMT 200911301532957 SM Admin 1 News Features Recession & economic downturn Business change Purchasing 2009 Irish airline Ryanair has threatened to ditch supplier Boeing if it fails to pass on cost reductions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/ryanair-threatens-to-dump-boeing/ 100734 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:41:00 GMT 20091102154100 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091102000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:41:17 GMT 200912011534117 SM Admin 1 News Features Low cost sourcing Risk & continuity Business change 2009 Activity in the UK manufacturing industry showed significant improvement last month as growth in output and new orders regained momentum. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/manufacturing-activity-reaches-23-month-high/ 100736 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:47:00 GMT 20091102144700 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091102000001 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:04:31 GMT 201002111420431 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Business change PMI reports Purchasing Allie Anderson 2009 By Allie Anderson Retail giant Tesco plans to reduce its supply chain carbon footprint by 30 per cent by 2020. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/tesco-promises-carbon-cuts/ 100723 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:21:00 GMT 20091030172100 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091030000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:22:03 GMT 200912011752203 SM Admin 1 News Sustainability Business change Supply chain 2009 By Allie Anderson Big personality, a good news story and proof of a contribution to revenue generation are the best ways to get buyers into the boardroom. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/struggle-still-on-for-boardroom-presence/ 100719 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:24:00 GMT 20091030162400 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091030000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:24:37 GMT 200912011642437 SM Admin 1 News Business change Purchasing 2009 By Allie Anderson A Scottish microchip supplier has reportedly blamed third quarter losses and a drop in fourth quarter orders on the loss of a contract with Apple. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/loss-of-iphone-deal-hits-wolfson-microelectronics/ 100711 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:16:00 GMT 20091030161600 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091030000001 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:17:25 GMT 200911301641725 SM Admin 1 News Features Technology Recession & economic downturn Business change 2009 Supplier negotiations helped BP post better than expected results. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/bp-suppliers-played-major-part-in-strong-profits/ 100705 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:28:00 GMT 20091029172800 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091029000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:28:10 GMT 200912011752810 SM Admin 1 News Features Recession & economic downturn Business change Supply chain 2009 Environment charity WWF says some of Europe's top companies are failing to purchase certified palm oil, even though it is now available. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/top-retailers-score-badly-on-sustainable-palm-oil-purchasing/ 100703 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:25:00 GMT 20091028122500 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091028000001 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:25:42 GMT 2009120212122542 SM Admin 1 News Features Sustainability Business change Purchasing 2009 Global cosmetics firm Elizabeth Arden has outsourced its print procurement to Williams Lea in a $350 million deal. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/elizabeth-arden-outsources-print-spend/ 100701 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:23:00 GMT 20091028122300 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091028000001 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:43:30 GMT 201003260994330 Isabel Palmer News Outsourcing Business change Purchasing Jake Kanter 2009 The UK government is to provide local authorities with £31.7 million to help them find new ways of cutting costs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/councils-given-funding-to-cut-costs/ 100697 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:27:00 GMT 20091027122700 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091027000001 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:27:23 GMT 2009120212122723 SM Admin 1 News Features Public sector Business change Local government 2009 By Allie Anderson UK supply chain consultancy Crimson & Co has completed a takeover of competitor Tamarack Consulting for an undisclosed fee. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/crimson-co-takes-over-rival-consultancy/ 100693 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:35:00 GMT 20091026123500 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091026000001 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:35:51 GMT 2009120212123551 SM Admin 1 News Features Business change Supply chain 2009 By Allie Anderson Companies across the globe are accelerating cost-cutting measures to help recover from the downturn, a study by Ernst & Young has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/businesses-boost-global-savings-efforts/ 100685 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:08:00 GMT 20091022140800 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091022000001 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:08:40 GMT 200912021420840 SM Admin 1 News Features Outsourcing Recession & economic downturn Business change 2009 Win trust and gain experience in other departments says Vickie Malyon, head of procurement at the RSPCA http://www.supplymanagement.com/careers/people/2009/my-way-to-the-top-vickie-malyon/ 100676 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091022000000 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091016000001 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:35:14 GMT 2010061110103514 News Careers People Business change 2009 Purchasers feeling let down by the disruptions in the postal service are sending their own message to Royal Mail by switching providers. Allie Anderson reports http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/you-havent-got-mail/ 100666 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT 20091016160000 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091016000001 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:01:00 GMT 200912021640100 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2009 By Allie Anderson Beverage manufacturers PepsiCo and Anheuser-Busch have agreed a deal for the joint buying of indirect goods and services in the US. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/drinks-giants-see-double-on-buying/ 100653 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:15:00 GMT 20091016151500 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091016000001 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:15:11 GMT 200912021531511 SM Admin 1 News Business change International Purchasing 2009 UK technology company Smiths Group is targeting procurement to save more than £11 million next year as part of an efficiency drive. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/tech-group-bids-to-save-11m/ 100652 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:07:00 GMT 20091016150700 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091016000001 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:38:34 GMT 2010112510103834 Paul Snell News Technology SRM Business change 2009 By Allie Anderson UK service providers will be able to access business opportunities in Europe more easily when new rules come into force later this year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/eu-clears-red-tape-for-uk-small-firms/ 100645 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMT 20091016150000 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091016000001 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:01:02 GMT 200912021530102 SM Admin 1 News Features Business change International 2009 Global demand for oil is set to grow next year as the economy recovers, according to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/oil-demand-to-be-stronger-in-2010/ 100641 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:16:00 GMT 20091014171600 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091014000001 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:43:39 GMT 2010031511114339 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Recession & economic downturn Business change International Purchasing Jake Kanter 2009 By Allie Anderson PepsiCo and Anheuser-Busch have agreed a collaborative procurement deal for indirect goods and services in the US. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/drinks-giants-to-blend-their-buying/ 100640 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:15:00 GMT 20091014171500 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091014000001 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:15:48 GMT 200912021751548 SM Admin 1 News Business change International Purchasing 2009 By Allie Anderson Retailer John Lewis is the latest large company to switch postal suppliers to limit disruption from impending strikes at Royal Mail. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/john-lewis-shelves-royal-mail/ 100637 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:33:00 GMT 20091013093300 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091013000001 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:33:14 GMT 200912030993314 SM Admin 1 News Public sector SRM Business change 2009 A collaborative supplier evaluation project reinvigorated the supply chain at US home improvement chain Masco. Cheryl Phillips and Steven Melnyk explain how it was achieved http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/know-the-score/ 100607 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:31:00 GMT 20091008103100 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091005000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:36:26 GMT 2009120110103626 SM Admin 1 Analysis SRM Business change Case studies Supplier search Supply chain 2009 Reviving the fortunes of gaming firm Rank couldn't be left to chance. Rebecca Ellinor speaks to purchasing director Austen Bushrod http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/rank-insider/ 100605 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:23:00 GMT 20091008102300 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091005000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:25:53 GMT 2009120110102553 SM Admin 1 Analysis Interviews Outsourcing SRM Business change Supply chain 2009 Energy firm E.ON UK has asked its suppliers to cut costs and reduce carbon emissions. The call came from UK chief executive Paul Golby at a conference for 70 E.ON vendors last month. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/eon-vendors-urged-to-go-green/ 100588 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:30:00 GMT 20091005123000 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091005000001 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:30:32 GMT 2009120312123032 SM Admin 1 News Sustainability Business change Supply chain 2009 By Allie Anderson IT company Cisco Systems has announced plans to buy Norwegian videoconferencing (VC) firm Tandberg in a $3 billion (£1.8 billion) deal. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/cisco-plans-billion-dollar-takeover-of-videoconferencing-firm/ 100584 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:09:00 GMT 20091005110900 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091005000001 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:10:03 GMT 2009120311111003 SM Admin 1 News Sustainability Technology Business change International 2009 by John Gattorna Gower, £60 http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2009/dynamic-supply-chain-alignment/ 100609 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091005000000 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091005000001 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:49:23 GMT 201002021644923 Analysis Business change Supply chain Reviews 2009 Activity in the UK construction sector contracted at the fastest rate since June, scuppering any hopes of a swift recovery. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/construction-still-badly-affected-by-the-recession/ 106842 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091002000000 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:11:59 GMT 20100211141159 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:13:23 GMT 201002111421323 Isabel Palmer News Business change Resources PMI reports Jake Kanter 2009 Activity in the UK manufacturing industry contracted further last month, as growth in production reduced sharply. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/manufacturing-recovery-will-not-be-quick/ 106841 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091001000000 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:07:04 GMT 20100211140704 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:08:51 GMT 201002111420851 Isabel Palmer News Business change Resources PMI reports Purchasing Jake Kanter 2009 Siemens CPO Barbara Kux has been named the sixth most powerful woman in business by Fortune magazine. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/cpo-in-top-10-most-powerful-businesswomen/ 100573 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:11:00 GMT 20090930161100 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090930000001 Wed, 26 May 2010 09:43:11 GMT 201005260994311 Rebecca Ellinor News Sustainability Business change Supply chain 2009 Procurement will contribute to annual savings of up to $400 million (£252 million) as part of Xerox's $6.4 billion (£4 billion) takeover of outsourcing firm Affiliated Computer Services (ACS). http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/xerox-targets-huge-savings-after-buy-out/ 100568 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:27:00 GMT 20090929162700 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090929000001 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:28:00 GMT 200912031642800 SM Admin 1 News Outsourcing Business change Purchasing 2009 South Africa's Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has launched a national hotline to help small suppliers secure overdue government payment. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/south-africa-launches-payment-hotline-for-small-suppliers/ 100551 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:47:00 GMT 20090923094700 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090923000001 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:44:14 GMT 2010021812124414 Isabel Palmer News Public sector SRM Business change International Central government Allie Anderson 2009 By Allie Anderson US computer manufacturer Dell has announced a $3.9 billion (£2.4 billion) proposed takeover of technology service provider Perot Systems. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/dell-in-billion-dollar-takeover-of-perot-systems/ 100549 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:01:00 GMT 20090922100100 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090922000001 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:01:49 GMT 2009120710100149 SM Admin 1 News Technology Business change International 2009 NHS Supply Chain has launched a website to help it secure more innovation from vendors. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/nhs-introduces-supplier-innovation-scorecard/ 100526 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:03:00 GMT 20090921100300 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090921000001 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:03:22 GMT 2009120710100322 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Business change Supply chain 2009 Almost three-quarters of buyers would offer half their savings to suppliers that submit successful cost-cutting ideas, the latest SM100 poll reveals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/share-and-share-alike-buyers-are-willing-to-split/ 100514 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:52:00 GMT 20090918105200 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090918000001 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:52:29 GMT 2009120710105229 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing SRM Business change Purchasing 2009 Supply Management has launched a daily e-newsletter bringing readers the latest procurement and supply chain news and commentary direct to their inbox. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/sign-up-for-daily-sm-news-in-your-inbox/ 100510 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:47:00 GMT 20090918104700 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090918000001 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:48:09 GMT 2009120710104809 SM Admin 1 News Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2009 Hot topics Sports company Puma has unearthed issues of "non-compliance" in its supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/puma-uncovers-supply-chain-labour-problems/ 100492 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:15:00 GMT 20090916111500 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090916000001 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:37:35 GMT 2010022411113735 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Business change International Supply chain 2009 By Allie Anderson The majority of purchasers (73 per cent) would give half their savings to suppliers who submit successful cost-cutting ideas, according to a survey of 100 buyers polled by Supply Management. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/most-buyers-would-split-savings-evenly-with-vendors/ 100491 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:11:00 GMT 20090916111100 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090916000001 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:11:58 GMT 2009120711111158 SM Admin 1 News SRM Business change Purchasing 2009 Trade relations between the US and China have become strained after a anti-dumping dispute erupted this weekend. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/china-and-us-in-fresh-trade-clash/ 100484 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:56:00 GMT 20090914095600 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090914000001 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:01:32 GMT 2010031011110132 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Business change International Central government 2009 By Allie Anderson Chinese and UK companies have signed contracts and investment deals worth more than $500 million (£304 million) this week. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/uk-vendors-strike-deals-in-china/ 100480 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:06:00 GMT 20090911100600 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090911000001 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:06:38 GMT 2009120810100638 SM Admin 1 News Sustainability Business change International 2009 By Allie Anderson African buyers are confident procurement corruption will decline in the next year, research by SM reveals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/african-purchasers-expect-fraud-to-fall-in-2010/ 100478 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:02:00 GMT 20090911100200 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090911000001 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:02:39 GMT 2009120810100239 SM Admin 1 News Fraud & corruption Business change International Purchasing 2009 BP has set up a market intelligence team in order to make faster and better decisions. Rebecca Ellinor finds out what they've done http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/intelligent-decisions/ 100464 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:55:00 GMT 20090910105500 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090904000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:57:40 GMT 2009120110105740 SM Admin 1 Analysis Features Business change Purchasing 2009 Buyers should face their fears, says Sandy Duckett, deputy group corporate services director at financial services firm Standard Life http://www.supplymanagement.com/careers/people/2009/my-way-to-the-top-sandy-duckett/ 120636 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090910000000 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:51:12 GMT 20100429165112 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:53:33 GMT 201004291645333 News Careers People Business change 2009 Kraft Foods' proposed acquisition of Cadbury could lead to total savings of at least $625 million (£378 million) a year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/kraft-identifies-huge-procurement-savings-from-cadbury-merger/ 100470 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090908000000 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090908000001 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:11:30 GMT 200912081641130 SM Admin 1 News Business change Purchasing 2009 The rail arm of Stagecoach is embarking on a procurement transformation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/stagecoach-rail-revamps-spend/ 100449 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090904000000 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090904000001 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:19:06 GMT 200912081641906 SM Admin 1 News Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2009 Procurement must overcome its "identity crisis" to have a voice in businesses' biggest decisions, according to an industry analyst. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/profession-in-identity-crisis/ 100444 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090904000000 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090904000001 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:20:15 GMT 200912081642015 SM Admin 1 News Sustainability Outsourcing Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change International Supply chain 2009 Procurement teams at KPMG businesses in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Spain and Belgium have merged to form KPMG Europe. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/kpmg-links-teams-to-form-euro-giant/ 100454 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090904000000 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090904000001 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:45:56 GMT 200912090994556 SM Admin 1 News Business change International Purchasing 2009 By Allie Anderson The European Commission (EC) is investigating the planned acquisition of US hardware and software supplier Sun Microsystems by database vendor Oracle. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/oracles-bid-to-buy-sun-microsystems-under-scrutiny/ 100459 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090904000000 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090904000001 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:52:15 GMT 200912090995215 SM Admin 1 News Business change International 2009 Activity in the services sector grew at its fastest rate in two years in August, according to latest CIPS/Markit UK Services Purchasing Managers' Index. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/services-sector-activity-boosted-in-uk-and-europe/ 106832 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090903000000 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:08:41 GMT 20100211130841 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:10:28 GMT 201002111311028 Isabel Palmer News Business change Resources PMI reports 2009 Activity in the UK construction sector showed a subtle improvement last month, but remained in decline. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/growth-returns-to-us-industry/construction-sector-sick-man-of-uk-economy/ 106836 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090902000000 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:40:04 GMT 20100211134004 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:41:04 GMT 201002111314104 Isabel Palmer News Business change Resources PMI reports Purchasing Jake Kanter 2009 By Allie Anderson General Motors (GM) is to share its savings with vendors in an effort to improve supplier relations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/car-suppliers-to-get-cut-of-savings-at-gm/ 100440 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090902000000 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090902000001 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:01:03 GMT 2009120910100103 SM Admin 1 News SRM Business change Purchasing 2009 Activity in the UK manufacturing industry slipped back into contraction last month, as growth in new orders slowed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/manufacturing-recovery-remains-uncertain/ 106845 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090901000000 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:22:54 GMT 20100211142254 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:24:29 GMT 201002111422429 Isabel Palmer News Recession & economic downturn Business change Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2009 A UK energy consultancy and a UK procurement specialist have merged to create a pan-European buying giant. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/acquisition-creates-pan-european-energy-procurement-giant/ 100411 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090824000000 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090824000001 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:28:44 GMT 2010022510102844 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Business change Allie Anderson 2009 By Allie Anderson China's largest energy firm PetroChina is set to buy AUS$50 billion (£25.1 billion) of gas from Australia. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/china-and-australia-agree-landmark-gas-deal/ 100402 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090820000000 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090820000001 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:28:27 GMT 200912091422827 SM Admin 1 News Business change International Purchasing 2009 By Paul Snell The UK government is to drop the subscription fee it charges for suppliers to access its website for public sector tenders. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/vendors-get-free-access-to-uk-government-tenders/ 100385 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090810000000 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090810000001 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:01:36 GMT 200912091530136 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Business change Central government Purchasing Supply chain 2009 Companies need to start using common sense to survive, says business thinker Dr Eli Goldratt. Rebecca Ellinor distils his words of wisdom http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/golden-rules/ 100353 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:21:00 GMT 20090806112100 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090803000001 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:27:41 GMT 2010012110102741 Analysis Interviews Business change 2009 The Competition Commission (CC) has called on the government to establish a regulator to oversee supermarket supplier relationships. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/government-urged-to-set-up-retail-ombudsman/ 100380 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT 20090805120000 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090805000001 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:24:25 GMT 2010020812122425 Isabel Palmer News Public sector SRM Business change Central government Jake Kanter 2009 The UK services sector continued to show marked improvement last month as activity rose to a 17-month high, according to the latest CIPS/Markit UK Services Purchasing Managers' Index. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/services-sector-recovery-unprecedented/ 106847 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090805000000 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:26:38 GMT 20100211142638 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:28:36 GMT 201002111422836 Isabel Palmer News Business change Resources PMI reports Jake Kanter 2009 Activity in the UK building industry contracted at its slowest rate in 16 months, with commercial and civil engineering work both showing improvements, according to the latest CIPS/Markit UK Construction Purchasing Managers' Index. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/decline-slows-down-in-construction-sector/ 106848 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090804000000 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:30:21 GMT 20100211143021 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:31:36 GMT 201002111423136 Isabel Palmer News Business change Resources PMI reports Jake Kanter 2009 Confidence is returning to the outsourcing market as organisations step up cost-cutting, a report from the National Outsourcing Association (NOA) has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/outsourcing-expected-to-expand/ 100378 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090804000000 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090804000001 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:22:21 GMT 200912091532221 SM Admin 1 News Outsourcing Business change 2009 Procurement's involvement in marketing spend can help organisations achieve the most creative and economically sound results, according to a study. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/marketers-happy-to-stay-creative/ 100371 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090803000000 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090803000001 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:48:12 GMT 200912091534812 SM Admin 1 News Business change Purchasing 2009 Suppliers in Taiwan are to gain access to business worth an estimated $960 billion (£583 billion) after the country became a member of the World Trade Organization's Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/taiwan-joins-gpa-nations/ 100374 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090803000000 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090803000001 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:52:26 GMT 200912091535226 SM Admin 1 News Business change International Supply chain 2009 Activity in the UK manufacturing industry increased for the first time since March 2008, according to the latest CIPS/Markit UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/uk-manufacturing-shows-slight-improvement/ 106850 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090803000000 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:34:18 GMT 20100211143418 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:35:06 GMT 201002111423506 Isabel Palmer News Business change Resources PMI reports Jake Kanter 2009 Recruitment firm Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS) has outsourced its indirect procurement to Xchanging in a deal worth £825 million. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/recruiter-outsources-indirect-procurement/ 100350 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090731000000 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090731000001 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:53:14 GMT 200912091535314 SM Admin 1 News Outsourcing Business change 2009 Plans to develop a sustainable procurement centre of excellence for universities have been unveiled. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/sustainable-procurement-key-to-greener-universities/ 100351 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090731000000 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090731000001 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:55:39 GMT 200912091535539 SM Admin 1 News Sustainability Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2009 BMW and Daimler aim to extend their collaborative procurement agreement having identified more car parts they could source together. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/bmw-and-daimler-set-collaborative-buying-goal/ 100348 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090730000000 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090730000001 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:06:29 GMT 200912091640629 SM Admin 1 News Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2009 The economic crash has hit the car market hard. Rebecca Ellinor asks Volvo CPO Bernt Ejbyfeldt how he is dealing with the aftermath http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/power-steering/ 100282 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:47:00 GMT 20090709114700 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090706000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:49:21 GMT 2009120111114921 SM Admin 1 Analysis Interviews Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change Q&A Supply chain 2009 As supply chains get longer and more complex, how can companies mitigate risk and drive competitive advantage? Omera Khan, Imran Khan and Ron Jarman make the case for 'design-centric' businesses http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/be-quick-or-dead/ 100281 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:45:00 GMT 20090709114500 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090706000001 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:55:41 GMT 2010022410105541 Analysis Features Sustainability Risk & continuity Business change How to Supply chain 2009 Boeing is buying a key supplier for its 787 Dreamliner airplane in a bid to increase production and drive efficiency. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/boeing-takes-over-key-dreamliner-supplier/ 100290 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090709000000 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090709000001 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:47:03 GMT 2010022311114703 Isabel Palmer News Low cost sourcing Travel Business change Jake Kanter 2009 CIPS will be "refocused" to become a more commercial organisation which will extend its help to members beyond education and qualifications, said David Noble, the new chief executive. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/noble-pledges-to-take-cips-forward/ 100273 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090706000000 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090706000001 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:07:57 GMT 2010092111110757 Paul Snell News Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2009 Introducing e-purchasing into tricky areas of spend can result in savings if approached correctly, writes Paul Snell http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/e-sourcing-made-easy/ 100228 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:07:00 GMT 20090625120700 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090622000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:08:40 GMT 2009120112120840 SM Admin 1 Analysis Features Technology Business change How to 2009 Just 17 per cent of chief financial officers believe procurement heads deserve a place on their company's board, according to a new study. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/buyers-get-kick-in-the-face/ 100242 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090622000000 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090622000001 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:48:36 GMT 2009121012124836 SM Admin 1 News Business change International Purchasing Supply chain 2009 Alliance Boots is suspected of "turning its back" on vulnerable workers in its supply chain by walking away from the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), a group of charities has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/boots-feared-to-be-cutting-csr-commitments/ 100215 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090618000000 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090618000001 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:10:11 GMT 2009121511111011 SM Admin 1 News Sustainability Business change Supply chain 2009 Buyers need to step out of traditional roles to prepare for the future, Paul Snell discovers at ProcureCon Indirect in Amsterdam http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/remodel-yourself/ 100181 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:13:00 GMT 20090611121300 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090605000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:14:45 GMT 2009120112121445 SM Admin 1 Analysis Features Business change Purchasing 2009 Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is shoring up its purchasing processes in response to an audit of its contracts with business consultancy Rocket Science. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/scottish-agency-to-improve-procurement-checks/ 100206 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090611000000 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090611000001 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:35:48 GMT 2010021910103548 Isabel Palmer News Business change Central government Purchasing 2009 Ford has made "dramatic and steady" gains in its working relations with suppliers in the past two years, according to a study. And the Planning Perspectives analysis credits much of this progress to the carmaker's head of US purchasing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/ford-gains-in-supplier-ratings/ 100197 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090609000000 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090609000001 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:15:49 GMT 2009121512121549 SM Admin 1 News SRM Business change International Purchasing 2009 Buyers are trying to advance their long-term careers by taking on more professional responsibility as challenges rise in the downturn, the latest SM100 poll has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/purchasers-are-seizing-the-moment-during-downturn/ 100199 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090609000000 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090609000001 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:20:39 GMT 2009121512122039 SM Admin 1 News Recession & economic downturn Business change Purchasing 2009 The UK motor industry trade association says early feedback on the government's scrappage scheme is positive and may stimulate demand in the sector. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/scrappage-plan-goes-up-a-gear/ 100200 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090609000000 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090609000001 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:23:14 GMT 2009121512122314 SM Admin 1 Public sector Business change Central government Purchasing Supply chain 2009 Rivalry for procurement jobs is rising, with more candidates competing for fewer positions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/demand-up-for-buying-jobs/ 100187 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090608000000 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090608000001 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:28:59 GMT 2009121512122859 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Recession & economic downturn Business change Purchasing 2009 Pressure on procurement functions to achieve more with fewer staff has intensified sharply in the past six months, according to exclusive research by SM's sister title CPO Agenda. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/cpos-struggle-with-staff-cuts-and-risk/ 100193 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090608000000 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090608000001 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:58:56 GMT 2009121512125856 SM Admin 1 News Recession & economic downturn Business change Purchasing 2009 Companies with the best supply chains attract the top talent, a study from AMR Research has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/attracting-top-talent-pays-off/ 100188 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090608000000 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090608000001 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:20:48 GMT 201002101752048 Isabel Palmer News Business change Supply chain 2009 A group of MPs has criticised measures used to verify if the UK's health service achieves value for money on management consultant spend. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/mps-demand-more-disclosure-of-health-consultant-spend/ 100184 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090605000000 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090605000001 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:07:03 GMT 200912151530703 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Business change Central government 2009 The OGC has launched an online knowledge-sharing portal as part of its aim to raise the skills and capability of government procurement professionals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/online-cpd-service-for-government-buyers/ 100172 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090604000000 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090604000001 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:26:26 GMT 200912151532626 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Business change Central government Purchasing 2009 All buyers can target savings of 40 per cent for their organisations by applying the right "tools and methods", according to the president of CIPS. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/buyers-urged-to-do-things-differently/ 100162 Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090528000000 Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090528000001 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:49:02 GMT 200912160994902 SM Admin 1 News Business change International Purchasing Supply chain 2009 Travel buyers should be able to cash in on the trend for airlines to "unbundle" fares, according to experts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/unbundled-fares-could-bring-benefits/ 100136 Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090526000000 Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090526000001 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:10:38 GMT 2009121610101038 SM Admin 1 News Travel Business change International 2009 Sellers who don't know what you do or won't take no for an answer can be frustrating. Martha McKenzie-Minifie hears about the worse cases http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/cold-calling-horror-stories/ 100142 Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090526000000 Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090526000001 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:17:18 GMT 2009121610101718 SM Admin 1 News Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2009 Construction firm Carillion's largest business unit has more than halved its supplier numbers as part of a major procurement shake-up. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/carillion-culls-vendors/ 100154 Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090526000000 Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090526000001 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:05:39 GMT 2010111711110539 Paul Snell News Business change Purchasing Supply chain Jake Kanter 2009 A quarter of employers are considering shortening the working week as they take steps to manage payroll costs in the downturn, according to research from Croner Reward. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/companies-look-to-cut-pay-costs/ 100124 Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090518000000 Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090518000001 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:41:32 GMT 2009121610104132 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing Recession & economic downturn Business change 2009 Demand for oil is set to fall to levels last seen in the 1980s, according to predictions by the International Energy Agency (IEA). http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/oil-demand-lowest-since-1980s/ 100025 Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090514000000 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090414000001 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:17:02 GMT 201001061641702 SM Admin 1 News Recession & economic downturn Business change International Purchasing 2009 Companies plan to prioritise corporate travel on trips that are "revenue-generating" as they curb overall spend in the downturn, according to the American Express/CFO Research Global Business & Spending Monitor. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/corporate-travel-targeted-to-new-business/ 100118 Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090513000000 Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090513000001 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:43:18 GMT 2009121611114318 SM Admin 1 News Travel Recession & economic downturn Business change International 2009 BT is set to make savings of £48 million over the next three years after overhauling its outsourced product testing contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/bt-to-save-48m-from-testing-shake-up/ 100096 Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090511000000 Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090511000001 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:04:13 GMT 2009121612120413 SM Admin 1 News Outsourcing Technology Business change 2009 Wal-Mart spent an unprecedented amount with minority and women-owned suppliers last year, according to independently verified figures. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/wal-mart-ups-diverse-spend/ 100102 Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090511000000 Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090511000001 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:20:09 GMT 200912161422009 SM Admin 1 News Sustainability Business change Supply chain 2009 ITV staff must stick to new purchasing rules as part of a plan to save £16 million by the end of this year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/itv-directs-spending-plan/ 100099 Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090511000000 Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090511000001 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:50:59 GMT 2010021812125059 Isabel Palmer News Business change Purchasing Jake Kanter 2009 Senior and middle-ranking purchasing managers are now more highly paid than their counterparts in marketing, sales, HR, IT and finance, according to the latest Purchasing & Supply R£wards survey. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/buyers-rise-through-the-pay-rank/ 100072 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090428000000 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090428000001 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:47:50 GMT 200912161534750 SM Admin 1 News Business change Purchasing 2009 Surrey County Council (SCC) plans to make £5 million of procurement savings this year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/overhaul-for-surrey-council/ 100060 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090427000000 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090427000001 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:29:41 GMT 2009121710102941 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Technology Business change Local government Purchasing 2009 Purchasers are working more hours than before, according to the latest CIPS salary survey. Martha McKenzie Minifie examines why http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/the-week-is-getting-longer/ 100068 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090427000000 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090427000001 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:49:47 GMT 2009121712124947 SM Admin 1 News Business change Purchasing 2009 The public sector will have to meet new savings targets under the Operational Efficiency Programme (OEP) recommendations released alongside last week's Budget. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/make-savings-and-improve-data/ 100061 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090427000000 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090427000001 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:41:46 GMT 201002221314146 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Business change Local government Central government 2009 Workers are becoming less loyal to their employers and many are willing to sell off company secrets if the price is right, according to a poll carried out on London commuters. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/a-third-of-workers-willing-to-spill-the-beans/ 100045 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090424000000 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090424000001 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:53:16 GMT 2009121712125316 SM Admin 1 News Fraud & corruption Recession & economic downturn Business change 2009 The value of trade supply chain insurance claims rose by over a third last year, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/dramatic-increase-in-supply-chain-insurance-demand/ 100037 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090422000000 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090422000001 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:25:49 GMT 201001051752549 SM Admin 1 News Recession & economic downturn Business change Supply chain 2009 More than a third of automotive suppliers in China have "severe" liquidity issues and many are in danger of going bankrupt this year, according to consultancy AlixPartners. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/chinese-auto-suppliers-facing-severe-cash-problems/ 100035 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090421000000 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090421000001 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:29:06 GMT 201001051752906 SM Admin 1 News Recession & economic downturn Business change International Supply chain 2009 Confectionery giant Mars Incorporated will spend millions in a bid to ensure its entire cocoa supply meets sustainability certification by 2020. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/mars-invests-in-ethical-sourcing/ 100022 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090409000000 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090409000001 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:18:01 GMT 201001061641801 SM Admin 1 News Sustainability Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2009 Two German automotive supply companies are joining forces in a bid to save up to ?400 million (£360 million) in two years through better purchasing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/auto-firms-seek-360-million-savings/ 99997 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090408000000 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090408000001 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:20:53 GMT 201001061642053 SM Admin 1 News Recession & economic downturn Business change International Purchasing Supply chain 2009 More than half of purchasers are championing centralised buying as the most effective procurement strategy, citing better spending and lower costs among the benefits, according to the latest SM100 poll. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/centralised-strategy-finds-favour-with-procurement/ 100013 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090408000000 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090408000001 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:25:39 GMT 201001061642539 SM Admin 1 News SRM Business change Purchasing 2009 Starbucks buyers have a "free mandate" to cut costs and increase efficiency as part of the company's drive to boost savings by $26 million (£17.5 million). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/savings-hotter-at-starbucks/ 100016 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090408000000 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090408000001 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:28:43 GMT 201001061642843 SM Admin 1 News Recession & economic downturn Business change International Supply chain 2009 Suppliers are being told to gear up for new opportunities resulting from the biggest shake-up in local government for 30 years. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/supersized-councils-created-to-buy-bigger/ 100020 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090408000000 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090408000001 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:33:13 GMT 201001061643313 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Sustainability Business change Local government 2009 The Legal Services Commission has released more detailed proposals for the overhaul of buying legal aid. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/legal-aid-goes-to-tender/ 100018 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090408000000 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090408000001 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:35:46 GMT 201010011533546 Paul Snell News Law Business change 2009 Australian airline Qantas is restructuring its procurement services as part of a major review that will see 90 senior management positions shed across the company. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/qantas-overhauls-procurement-team/ 100012 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090408000000 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090408000001 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:06:18 GMT 2010061010100618 News Travel Business change International Purchasing 2009 Jobs in the service sector were lost at a record pace last month even though business confidence is rising, the latest CIPS/Markit UK Services Purchasing Managers' Index shows. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/job-cuts-accelerate-in-services-sector/ 99993 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090403000000 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090403000001 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:39:20 GMT 201001061643920 SM Admin 1 News Recession & economic downturn Business change PMI reports 2009 The UK construction sector contracted sharply last month, indicating tougher operating conditions for the industry. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/tough-times-continue-for-construction-industry/ 99898 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090403000000 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090303000001 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:14:05 GMT 2010011910101405 SM Admin 1 News Recession & economic downturn Business change Resources PMI reports 2009 Activity in the construction industry looked slightly more positive in March following February's record low, but still contracted severely last month. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/construction-jobs-down-but-industry-rate-of-decline-slows/ 99991 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090402000000 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090402000001 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:41:00 GMT 201001061644100 SM Admin 1 News Recession & economic downturn Business change PMI reports 2009 Activity in the UK manufacturing industry is continuing to decline, but at the slowest rate in five months. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/manufacturing-activity-best-in-five-months/ 99989 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090401000000 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090401000001 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:46:55 GMT 201001061644655 SM Admin 1 News Recession & economic downturn Business change PMI reports 2009 Siemens is to ditch a fifth of its suppliers this year in a drive to simplify its spend. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/siemens-to-axe-74000-suppliers/ 99987 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090331000000 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090331000001 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:48:41 GMT 201001061644841 SM Admin 1 News Business change Supply chain 2009 The Federation of Small Businesses is calling on Companies House to name, shame and fine public companies that do not declare their payment terms. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/fsb-demands-action-on-late-payment/ 99984 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090330000000 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090330000001 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:52:13 GMT 201001061645213 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Recession & economic downturn Business change 2009 OGCbuying.solutions is to simplify its name - dropping "OGC" and the mid-title fullstop to be known just as Buying Solutions, supplymanagement.com has learnt. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/ogcbuyingsolutions-set-for-name-change/ 99985 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090330000000 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090330000001 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:30:09 GMT 201001111643009 SM Admin 1 News Business change Purchasing 2009 Procurement Capability Reviews (PCRs) are set to undergo a radical overhaul - with departments asked to evaluate themselves, SM has learned. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/capability-review-shake-up/ 99961 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090327000000 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090327000001 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:40:13 GMT 201001111644013 SM Admin 1 News Business change Purchasing 2009 CIPS has revised its Code of Professional Ethics to help improve the "standard and status" of the procurement profession. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/cips-updates-standards-code/ 99964 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090327000000 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090327000001 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:58:38 GMT 201001111645838 SM Admin 1 News Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2009 The threshold for referring public sector IT contracts to OJEU procedures should be raised from £130,000 to £10 million, a pressure group believes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/report-calls-for-it-contract-threshold-to-be-raised/ 99966 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090327000000 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090327000001 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:44:28 GMT 201001131534428 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Technology Business change Central government 2009 Homeserve, the overall winner of the 2008 CIPS Supply Management Awards, has overhauled its purchasing operations and three of its most senior buyers are leaving. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/homeserve-team-disbanded/ 99967 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090327000000 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090327000001 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:53:20 GMT 201001141425320 SM Admin 1 News SRM Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2009 Homeserve has bucked the trend and decided to decentralise its procurement. Jake Kanter examines the benefits and the risks of this approach http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/for-the-greater-good/ 99973 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090327000000 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090327000001 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:08:23 GMT 201001151750823 SM Admin 1 News Business change Purchasing 2009 Whitehall's Procurement Capability Reviews are to be overhauled, with departments evaluating themselves, SM has learnt. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/ogc-takes-capability-reviews-in-house/ 99960 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090327000000 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090327000001 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:15:52 GMT 2010021511111552 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Business change 2009 The public sector could save as much as £2.5 billion a year through improved contracting and reducing procurement delays, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/cbi-calls-for-25-billion-public-sector-savings/ 99955 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090325000000 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090325000001 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:13:21 GMT 201001151751321 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Low cost sourcing Business change Purchasing 2009 Companies are being advised to reduce the complexity of their supply chains in the downturn in a report published today by the Management Consultancies Association (MCA). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/firms-urged-to-simplify-supply-chains/ 99948 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090319000000 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090319000001 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:43:04 GMT 2010011810104304 SM Admin 1 News Recession & economic downturn Business change Supply chain 2009 Buying energy in a volatile market demands specific skills from purchasers. Andy Allen looks at some of the challenges and the strategies used to meet them http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/money-to-burn/ 99944 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:10:00 GMT 20090317131000 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090317000001 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:35:28 GMT 201003090993528 Isabel Palmer Analysis Features Sustainability Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2009 Buyers should make the most of the slump in hotel rates by negotiating prices more frequently, according to international corporate travel firm Hogg Robinson Group (HRG). http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/sliding-hotel-rates-open-doors-for-better-deals/ 99943 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090317000000 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090317000001 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:01:07 GMT 2010011811110107 SM Admin 1 News Recession & economic downturn Business change International Purchasing 2009 US military spending is coming under additional scrutiny. The Defence Acquisition Reform panel, a new congressional group named by the House of Representatives' Armed Services Committee, has been charged with finding the root cause of systems failures. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/panel-to-scrutinise-us-defence-failure/ 99930 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090316000000 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090316000001 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:09:57 GMT 201001181530957 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Business change International Central government 2009 Cadbury's Dairy Milk chocolate is to get Fairtrade certification by summer, as the company strives to improve living standards for cocoa suppliers in Ghana. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/cadburys