http://www.supplymanagement.com/international-purchasing.xml Rio Tinto's chief executive declines bonus over his part in the deal that saw the value of the acquired company drop an estimated £5.6 billion. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/mining-giants-profits-drop-following-aluminium-acquisition/ 199152 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120209010000 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:52:33 GMT 20120209115233 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:05:06 GMT 2012020912120506 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Home page picture story 2012 Minister Nzimande: "We will call on our courts to impose the maximum sentence where cases are proven." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/incidents-of-procurement-corruption-uncovered-at-south-african-university/ 199125 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120209000000 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:14:08 GMT 20120209101408 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:26:01 GMT 2012020912122601 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Risk & continuity International Home page top story Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 Delegates at the Business Travel Show in London were told Asia's hotel prices will rise dramatically in 2012, particularly in Hong Kong and Singapore. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/higher-travel-costs-expected-this-year/ 198964 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120208013000 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:11:44 GMT 20120208111144 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:06:14 GMT 2012020912120614 Hannah Whittaker News Travel International Purchasing Ed's choice travel 2012 "Make sure you are not paying for limo transfers that aren't needed and breakfasts that aren't eaten," Sarah Makings, KPMG's European category manager. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/dont-pay-for-uneaten-breakfasts-travel-buyers-told/ 198988 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120208010000 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:28:01 GMT 20120208122801 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:41:21 GMT 2012020911114121 Hannah Whittaker News Travel International Purchasing 2012 Industry convenes for the Chelsea Harbour bash. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/travel-buyers-celebrate-successes-at-awards-show/ 198622 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120207010000 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:03:58 GMT 20120207120358 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:23:25 GMT 2012020811112325 Hannah Whittaker News Travel International Purchasing 2012 John Dickson told SM he is looking forward to getting his "hands around a global challenge". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/ex-diageo-head-joins-heinz-as-cpo/ 197974 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:15:00 GMT 20120206011500 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:55:37 GMT 20120206135537 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:00:53 GMT 201202071640053 Hannah Whittaker News Careers International Purchasing 2012 Buyers are expected to benefit from lower prices after the country was told to lift its export restrictions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/wto-rules-china-must-open-up-raw-material-exports/ 197267 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120204000000 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:59:41 GMT 20120203105941 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:19:57 GMT 2012020710101957 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 The South African retailer has removed products from stores in Swaziland and South Africa until suppliers lower prices. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/pick-n-pay-boycotts-expensive-suppliers/ 197061 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120202000000 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:46:44 GMT 20120202114644 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:44:37 GMT 2012020310104437 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2012 Despite the opportunity for cost savings, firms are not communicating the success of low-carbon business models with their supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/most-companies-not-sharing-benefits-of-carbon-reduction-with-suppliers/ 196633 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120201013000 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:46:31 GMT 20120201104631 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:09:04 GMT 2012020212120904 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing 2012 Half of those responding to the SM100 poll said they would encourage suppliers to use UK haulage firms instead of foreign hauliers, the other half would not. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/buyers-split-over-what-to-tell-suppliers-about-foreign-haulier-use/ 196743 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120201003000 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:38:19 GMT 20120201113819 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:54:52 GMT 2012020211115452 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 The company's revenue for the fourth quarter was €9.5 million (£7.9 million), but it suffered an 8 per cent fall in total revenue in comparison with the same quarter in 2010. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/hubwoo-quarter-four-profits-rise/ 196775 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120201000000 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:59:36 GMT 20120201115936 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:32:04 GMT 2012020211113204 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2012 Construction and engineering firms say chief cause of supply chain inefficiencies is lack of integration of processes and IT systems. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/lack-of-it-integration-hinders-supply-chain-efficiency/ 196453 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120131000000 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:07:02 GMT 20120131110702 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:58:12 GMT 2012020110105812 Hannah Whittaker News Technology International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Spend management tech firm attributes the increase to new deals signed in the past three months. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/new-customers-boost-ariba-revenue/ 196138 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120129000000 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:30:07 GMT 20120127163007 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:51:59 GMT 201201310995159 Hannah Whittaker News Technology International Purchasing 2012 "What we will not do, and never have done, is stand still or turn a blind eye to problems in our supply chain," Tim Cook told staff in an email. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/apple-ceo-promises-to-dig-deeper-into-supply-chain-issues/ 196144 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120128000000 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:06:13 GMT 20120127170613 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:39:41 GMT 201201310993941 Hannah Whittaker News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Southwark Crown Court finds four men conspired to receive payments from bidders in exchange for supplying insider information about contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/four-purchasers-found-guilty-in-66m-corruption-case/ 196054 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120127010000 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:54:08 GMT 20120127115408 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:29:22 GMT 201202011752922 SM Admin 1 News Fraud & corruption International Purchasing 2012 The UK government has launched a consultation on whether to introduce a daily £10 charge for hauliers to use Britain's roads. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/lorry-road-charges-could-push-up-haulage-prices/ 195755 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120126000000 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:59:09 GMT 20120126095909 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:37:49 GMT 2012012711113749 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Results of initiative will be shared across Smirnoff's global team to "encourage others to go down the same route". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/brazils-bottle-redesign-cuts-carbon-emissions-at-diageo/ 194907 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120124010000 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:18:15 GMT 20120124111815 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:49:18 GMT 2012012510104918 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 As the European Union adopts an oil embargo against Iran due to its nuclear programme, analysts assure price impact will be miminal. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/eus-iranian-oil-ban-unlikely-to-hurt-buyers/ 194896 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120124003000 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:48:07 GMT 20120124104807 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:24:27 GMT 201201311532427 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Ed's choice international 2012 Chief information officers may be forced back into 'cost-cutting mode', while senior executives expect technology to help them address tough economic conditions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/cios-name-supply-analytics-as-number-one-technology/ 194754 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120123000000 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:40:15 GMT 20120123114015 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:48:17 GMT 2012012412124817 Hannah Whittaker News Technology International Purchasing 2012 Ambiguity in the supply chain leads victims to "literally hand over cargo". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/freight-theft-in-the-us-hits-record-high/ 194664 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120122000000 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:09:50 GMT 20120120170950 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:29:20 GMT 2012012411112920 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2012 "Third parties don't have the skin in the game," supply chain management VP for Eaton, Les Ball explains the advantage of taking control. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/power-management-firm-benefits-from-bringing-logistics-back-in-house/ 194612 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMT 20120120020000 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:34:25 GMT 20120120103425 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:03:18 GMT 2012012312120318 Hannah Whittaker News Outsourcing International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Industry body AFRAA believes a joint purchasing deal will result in cheaper prices, better quality fuel and a more reliable supply for nine African carriers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/collaborative-fuel-purchasing-takes-off-at-african-airlines/ 194604 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120120013000 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:15:15 GMT 20120120101515 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:32:45 GMT 201201230993245 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 Julia Gillard has called for evidence to support claims Australian manufacturers are prevented from winning work on local projects run by foreign firms. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/australias-pm-requests-proof-its-manufacturers-are-denied-contracts/ 194617 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120120010000 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:48:01 GMT 20120120104801 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:48:24 GMT 2012012311114824 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 European countries make better use of public money to boost their own industries through clever procurement, it is argued. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/uk-should-learn-intelligent-buying-lessons-from-germany/ 194635 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120120003000 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:28:25 GMT 20120120122825 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:33:19 GMT 201201230993319 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing 2012 "We're probably going to see manufacturing in South Africa meandering along," Andre Coetzee, managing director of CIPS Southern Africa. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/sa-purchasing-activity-contracts-in-december/ 194403 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMT 20120118020000 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:48:13 GMT 20120118134813 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:46:22 GMT 2012012010104622 Hannah Whittaker News International Resources PMI reports Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 The maker of Jacob's Creek, Chivas Regal and Absolut Vodka has put a spend management system in place to ensure staff order from preferred vendors. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/pernod-ricards-purchasers-get-clarity-on-marketing-spend/ 194323 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120118003000 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:09:16 GMT 20120118100916 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:42:15 GMT 201201190994215 Hannah Whittaker News Technology International Purchasing 2012 "Inadequate management of projects and contracts remains a weakness. In most cases the reason is insufficient capacity and skills to manage contracts," auditor-general Terrence Nombembe. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/more-skilled-public-sector-buyers-needed-in-south-africa/ 194363 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120118000000 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:17:52 GMT 20120118111752 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:41:45 GMT 201201190994145 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Southern Africa 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 It is possible to innovate on a budget, if you think from the customer's perspective, 
says Angus Craig. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/back-to-basics/ 192414 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120117010000 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:10:44 GMT 20120109151044 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:35:45 GMT 2012011312123545 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features Low cost sourcing Recession & economic downturn International Purchasing Ed's choice low cost sourcing Ed's choice international 2012 The technology company explains what it has done to address problems and invites the Fair Labor Association to assess supplier facilities in future. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/apple-uncovers-22-labour-violations/ 194193 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120117010000 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:12:32 GMT 20120117111232 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:27:23 GMT 201201311532723 Bhanu Chawla News Sustainability Technology International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice technology 2012 Research group advises purchasers to adopt more technology to automate contract management and establish a central repository for the paperwork. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/buyers-lose-out-on-savings-by-resisting-automation/ 194190 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120117003000 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:01:01 GMT 20120117110101 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:18:19 GMT 2012011810101819 Hannah Whittaker News Technology International Purchasing 2012 ADG Global Supply has purchased Winchester Procurement to expand its worldwide capabilities. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/australian-company-buys-uk-procurement-business/ 194099 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120116010000 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:49:51 GMT 20120116104951 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:04:55 GMT 2012011712120455 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2012 Infrastructure investment between the two nations is expected to increase rail freight capacity between the two countries by 15 million tonnes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/transnet-buys-trains-and-launches-swazilink/ 193996 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120115000000 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:36:45 GMT 20120113163645 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:08:29 GMT 2012011711110829 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 The cost of OJ on the ICE futures exchange was sent rocketing this week over fears of a supply shortage. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/contamination-concerns-led-to-orange-juice-price-hike/ 193986 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120114000000 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:56:44 GMT 20120113155644 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:31:02 GMT 2012011710103102 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Ed's choice risk & continuity 2012 "We need to improve our supply chain, but unfortunately it is always last on the priority list," survey respondent. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/opportunities-are-missed-in-supply-chain-efficiency/ 193574 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120113010000 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:54:03 GMT 20120113095403 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:38:46 GMT 2012011611113846 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 December figures show that the company retained its position as market leader despite extreme disruptions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/toyota-sa-keeps-top-spot-despite-supply-disruptions/ 193951 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120113000000 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:13:08 GMT 20120113121308 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:35:32 GMT 201201160993532 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2012 Latest study highlights areas of concern and five "priority mitigation areas". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/world-economic-forum-identifies-2012-risks/ 193104 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120112013000 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:26:02 GMT 20120112102602 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:21:52 GMT 2012011312122152 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Vietnam seeks CIPS support; Recruitment service offers boost for job seekers; CIPS branch network is the 'heartland' of the profession; Q&A Grace Tsang, senior lecturer at the Hong; Annual branch conference; Honorary fellow shares knowledge; Improvement and innovation bring success at Home Office; CIPS links with Lebanon to support reform strategy http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/cips-news/2011/cips-update-january-2012/ 192992 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120111000000 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:01:43 GMT 20120111130143 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:45:50 GMT 201202021424550 Sonja Kudeljnjak International Resources CIPS update 2012 Maritime union Nautilus International calls on the UK government to close the gap between rhetoric and action. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/tackle-piracy-to-protect-the-global-supply-chain/ 192275 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120107000000 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:19:07 GMT 20120106171907 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:48:04 GMT 201201100994804 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2012 A Deloitte report shows UK-focused businesses are making cost reduction more of a priority than companies on a more international footing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/cfos-at-uk-companies-keenest-to-cut-costs/ 192223 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120106000000 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:11:20 GMT 20120106121120 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:36:33 GMT 201201090993633 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2012 US slavery and human trafficking laws coming into force on the 1 January 2012 will affect major firms worldwide. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/long-arm-of-californian-law-reaches-uk/ 192071 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120105013000 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:35:19 GMT 20120105103519 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:17:56 GMT 2012010612121756 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Deliveries and purchasing will now be provided solely by the National NDCP across the US, standardising costs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/dunkin-donuts-procurement-goes-national/ 192068 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120105010000 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:15:57 GMT 20120105101557 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:44:21 GMT 2012010611114421 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice international 2012 Catering and hotel supplies buyer Hotelserve is dropped as competitive prices for supplies become available again. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/african-sun-ditches-procurement-subsidiary/ 191945 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120104000000 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:03:37 GMT 20120104110337 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:24:59 GMT 201201051532459 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Southern Africa Ed's choice Southern Africa 2012 The Energy Saving Trust helps its non-purchasing staff realise when they spend company money, "they need to think and act like a buyer". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/master-classes-give-non-buyers-a-commercial-edge/ 191032 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111222013000 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:31:59 GMT 20111221143159 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:38:53 GMT 201201030993853 Paul Snell News Public sector International Supply chain 2011 The business process outsourcing subsidiary of Infosys buys up procurement specialist the Portland Group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/infosys-acquisition-aids-australasian-expansion-plans/ 190549 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20111221000100 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:55:07 GMT 20111221095507 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:00:10 GMT 2011122312120010 Rebecca Ellinor News Outsourcing Technology International Purchasing Australia 2011 Angeline Albert The southern African nation is one of nine countries labelled 'extreme risk' in an analyst report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/angola-named-one-of-worlds-riskiest-business-places/ 190551 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111221000000 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:55:20 GMT 20111221095520 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:29:48 GMT 201112220992948 Hannah Whittaker News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2011 US legislation aims to mint nickels and pennies in steel - so they cost less to produce than their monetary value. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/congressman-calls-for-change-to-nickels-and-pennies/ 190077 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111219013000 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:05:25 GMT 20111219170525 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:18:05 GMT 2011122110101805 Paul Snell News International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The deal, struck with airlines and law firms, is available to all agencies in the public sector including up to 2,500 schools. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/travel-and-legal-deal-to-save-nz-public-sector-178-million/ 189708 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111218000000 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:43:15 GMT 20111216114315 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:16:23 GMT 2011122110101623 Hannah Whittaker News Law Public sector Travel International 2011 The 42 country signatories to the Government Procurement Agreement agreed to open up more of their infrastructure and local council deals to each other at a summit in Doha yesterday. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/gpa-pot-increases-to-100-billion/ 189680 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111216010000 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:53:30 GMT 20111216105330 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:37:08 GMT 201112190993708 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing 2011 The Everest Group prediction is that procurement outsourcing will grow and expand to deals across the supply chain in the coming year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/global-outsourcing-of-procurement-expected-to-grow-in-2012/ 189691 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111216003000 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:27:58 GMT 20111216112758 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:34:58 GMT 2011121911113458 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2011 Many buyers think democracy is best, while a significant number believe applying different approaches such as laissez-faire, bureaucratic or autocratic are appropriate on occasion. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/what-type-of-leadership-style-works-best/ 189487 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111215013000 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:47:52 GMT 20111215114752 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:26:39 GMT 2011121611112639 Hannah Whittaker News Careers International Purchasing 2011 Funding from the EU is needed to improve purchasers' abilities and understanding of the SME and voluntary sectors, says the National Council for Voluntary Organisations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/eu-should-fund-sme-training-for-purchasers/ 189243 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111214000000 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:35:16 GMT 20111214103516 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:09:47 GMT 201112151530947 Paul Snell News Public sector SRM International Purchasing 2011 Just 38 per cent of US firms specify a dollar limit on gifts or entertainment staff are allowed to accept. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/us-firms-place-no-limit-on-maximum-value-of-gifts/ 188623 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111213013000 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:18:25 GMT 20111213111825 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:15:43 GMT 2011121512121543 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice international 2011 Forecasts find attempts to cut costs and become leaner will leave firms vulnerable to threats. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supply-chains-left-exposed-to-risk/ 188466 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111213000000 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:33:53 GMT 20111213103353 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:53:44 GMT 201112140995344 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The makers of Mr Potato Head have released details on their core third party vendors and factories to make their supply chain more transparent. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/hasbro-publishes-list-of-core-suppliers/ 187701 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111210000000 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:38:42 GMT 20111209163842 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:02:20 GMT 2011121512120220 Rebecca Ellinor News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2011 Procurement salaries in the financial services sector rise by 5 per cent, while the rest of the market remains static. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/highest-purchasing-salaries-on-offer-in-financial-services/ 187328 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111209013000 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:18:01 GMT 20111208161801 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:41:29 GMT 2011121212124129 Rebecca Ellinor News Careers International Purchasing 2011 Violations in certain countries could implicate organisations that fail to analyse potential risks. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/companies-at-risk-of-human-rights-abuse-complicity/ 187478 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111209000000 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:33:49 GMT 20111209093349 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:46:29 GMT 201112120994629 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Consider at the outset which court has the right to hear disputes when a contract has European supply elements. Jurisdiction is a key factor in formulating litigation strategy. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/forum-shopping/ 186108 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111208010000 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:11:57 GMT 20111130171157 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:03:37 GMT 201112191310337 Hannah Whittaker Law Law analysis International Purchasing Ed's choice law 2011 Many purchasers are failing to deal with the effects of disruption to supply agreements. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/managing-contractual-disruption/ 186610 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111208003000 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:07:34 GMT 20111205160734 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:21:40 GMT 2011120711112140 Hannah Whittaker Law Law analysis International 2011 Paul Midler, John Wiley & Sons, £11.99, 4 stars. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2011/poorly-made-in-china/ 186726 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111208000000 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:49:19 GMT 20111206124919 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:02:44 GMT 201112061310244 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Topics International Resources Purchasing Reviews 2011 Pylons, buses and canned vegetables are among the products for which buyers will have to prefer local suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sa-government-reveals-domestic-procurement-targets/ 187213 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111208000000 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:20:20 GMT 20111208102020 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:45:41 GMT 201112090994541 Hannah Whittaker News International Supply chain Southern Africa 2011 Companies should act now to mitigate supply chain disruption from potential political unrest. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-should-prepare-for-eurozone-break-up/ 186919 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111207013000 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:19:20 GMT 20111207101920 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:05:50 GMT 2011120812120550 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 2011 More than three quarters of buyers at Europe's top 500 firms think their companies could buy marketing products and services more effectively. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/inefficient-marketing-spend-costs-firms-615-million/ 186909 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111207000000 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:42:08 GMT 20111207094208 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:00:51 GMT 2011120810100051 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2011 The new recruitment service will be launched in January to offer CIPS members specialist careers support. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/cips-recruitment-plans-happy-new-year-for-job-seeking-buyers/ 186420 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111204000000 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:50:53 GMT 20111202145053 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:12:43 GMT 2011120611111243 Paul Snell News Careers International Purchasing 2011 Procurement professionals helped out at Heathrow Airport to cover for striking public sector staff. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/baa-buyers-fill-in-with-colouring-books/ 186356 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111202013000 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:27:53 GMT 20111202102753 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:16:15 GMT 201112021751615 Hannah Whittaker News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2011 90 per cent of companies increase or leave supplier numbers unchanged while the appetite for repatriating contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/manufacturers-up-supplier-numbers/ 186376 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111202003000 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:12:31 GMT 20111202111231 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:20:58 GMT 2011120511112058 Paul Snell News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Companies warned to put a risk management strategy in place to cope with cost volatility. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/prepare-for-wild-commodity-price-swings/ 186351 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111202000000 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:00:21 GMT 20111202100021 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:32:16 GMT 201112050993216 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The UK is trailing behind 15 other countries on the Corruption Perceptions Index 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-perceived-more-corrupt-than-germany/ 186223 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111201013000 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:59:40 GMT 20111201105940 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:20:15 GMT 2011120211112015 Hannah Whittaker News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity International Southern Africa 2011 Severe flooding in Thailand has restricted the external component supply to Seagate Technology manufacturers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/hard-disk-drive-maker-forecasts-more-supply-chain-disruption/ 186239 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:15:00 GMT 20111201001500 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:27:23 GMT 20111201112723 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:22:30 GMT 2011120210102230 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2011 South Africa's Kagiso PMI showed marginal growth in November, with activity rising by 1.1 index points to 51.6. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/marginal-growth-in-south-africa-pmi/ 186266 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111201000000 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:46:19 GMT 20111201134619 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:37:03 GMT 201201121423703 Hannah Whittaker News International Resources PMI reports Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Corruption and Crime Commission: "The problem was widespread across the state and local government sectors and was due to failing to adhere to policies and procedures." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/australian-buyers-bullied-into-purchasing-surplus-and-overpriced-goods/ 185856 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111130003000 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:45:54 GMT 20111130114554 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:12:19 GMT 2011120111111219 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 In anticipation of weaker economic activity, there is a shift to cheaper and slower modes of transport. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/airfreight-traffic-nosedives-by-nearly-5-per-cent/ 185683 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111129003000 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:57:08 GMT 20111129105708 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:19:37 GMT 2011113011111937 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 De Beers and Tiffany & Co both support the principle that countries mining diamonds should have the opportunity to cut and polish them. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/diamond-finishing-to-boost-botswana-economy-by-800million/ 185373 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111125003000 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:27:47 GMT 20111125112747 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:18:15 GMT 2011112811111815 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2011 Reforms put forward by the National Planning Commission include greater scrutiny and transparency of public tenders. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/south-africa-proposes-simplified-procurement-laws/ 185168 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111124003000 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:03:47 GMT 20111124100347 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:57:50 GMT 201111250995750 Hannah Whittaker News Law International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 The priority to cut costs means companies in Ireland are making fewer procurement decisions based on sustainability. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/irish-buyers-not-focused-on-being-green/ 185129 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111123000000 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:08:09 GMT 20111123170809 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:02:41 GMT 2011112410100241 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing 2011 Apollo Tyres South Africa settles cartel allegations with the country's Competition Commission. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/south-african-tyre-firm-fined-r45-million-for-price-fixing/ 185186 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111122000000 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:27:55 GMT 20111124112755 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:37:20 GMT 2011112411113720 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 The US president said the country needs to "play by the same rules" if it wants to join the Trans Pacific Partnership. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/obama-china-must-reform-purchasing/ 184953 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111121013000 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:54:45 GMT 20111118165445 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:57:24 GMT 2011112312125724 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing 2011 Outsourcing of business services to China will more than double in value by 2015, research has predicted. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/offshoring-in-china-to-hit-10-billion-by-2015/ 184946 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111120000000 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:08:20 GMT 20111118160820 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:58:22 GMT 2011112312125822 Hannah Whittaker News Outsourcing International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The group's decision to centralise the much of its purchasing activity in Switzerland has helped it make more of its global buying power. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sabmiller-announces-378-million-efficiency-savings/ 184941 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111119000000 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:49:35 GMT 20111118154935 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:42:09 GMT 2011112311114209 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2011 While dentists switched materials to cope with record-high costs, technology buyers faced price spikes to purchase the metal. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/gold-teeth-demand-at-all-time-low/ 184863 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111118013000 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:50:32 GMT 20111118095032 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:16:49 GMT 2011112110101649 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Pace, which provides technology products to Sky, Virgin Media and Canal +, expects the impact of the disaster to continue into 2012. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/thailand-floods-cost-hard-disk-manufacturer-59-million/ 184881 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111118003000 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:52:26 GMT 20111118105226 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:41:30 GMT 201111210994130 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Food giant's tomato experts give global yields a boost. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/heinz-helps-growers-increase-yields/ 184589 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111116003000 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:43:46 GMT 20111116094346 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:41:00 GMT 2011111711114100 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2011 Emerging markets set to lead way as reliance on China and Japan wanes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/asian-tech-companies-look-to-neighbours-for-supply/ 184448 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111115010000 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:38:38 GMT 20111115093838 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:19:28 GMT 2011111610101928 Hannah Whittaker News Low cost sourcing International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The electronics giant is to spend "no less" than $2 billion on supplies made in Taiwan. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/hitachi-cuts-costs-with-taiwan-buying-boost/ 184363 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111114010000 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:47:44 GMT 20111114114744 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:14:18 GMT 2011111511111418 Hannah Whittaker News Low cost sourcing International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The cotton market's volatility in particular hit the Noble Group hard with great losses in the third quarter. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/commodities-giant-reports-first-loss-for-14-years/ 184203 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111111010000 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:46:52 GMT 20111111104652 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:26:32 GMT 2011111112122632 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2011 "This explosion of spending power has the potential to make a significant contribution to a sustained global economic recovery" says a report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-is-key-to-tapping-into-the-growing-global-middle-class/ 184213 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111111003000 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:24:02 GMT 20111111112402 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:57:03 GMT 2011111411115703 SM Admin 1 News International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Firms should talk openly to suppliers about risks in different locations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/risk-alignment-with-outsourcing-suppliers-is-essential/ 183909 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111110010000 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:19:33 GMT 20111110101933 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:20:25 GMT 2011111111112025 Hannah Whittaker News Outsourcing SRM International Supply chain 2011 An examination of the changes in purchasing rules in South Africa. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/international-law/ 183564 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111110003000 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:52:03 GMT 20111107145203 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:12:39 GMT 201111091641239 Hannah Whittaker Law Law analysis International 2011 Audit office report finds inefficiencies in payments to the poor. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-must-get-a-grip-on-dfid-spend/ 183782 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111109000000 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:13:05 GMT 20111109121305 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:20:34 GMT 2011111010102034 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Technology International Purchasing 2011 Politicians across Europe are discussing how to reform regulations to factor in procurement's 
wider economic role. Adam Leach reports http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/vote-for-change/ 183543 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111108000000 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:12:59 GMT 20111107141259 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:11:08 GMT 201111101531108 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Ed's choice international News focus 2011 State of Flux survey shows benefits of collaborating with key suppliers - including cost, risk, innovation advantages. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/srm-leaders-reap-rewards/ 183515 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111107013000 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:31:30 GMT 20111107113130 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:08:54 GMT 2011110912120854 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain Ed's choice SRM 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 The strategy is in response to disruptions experienced after the Fukushima earthquake earlier this year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/peugeot-citron-asks-suppliers-to-dual-source/ 181209 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111027010000 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:17:35 GMT 20111027121735 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:32:00 GMT 2011102811113200 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2011 The European Parliament has adopted a report on modernising public procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/meps-vote-to-simplify-public-procurement-rules/ 180966 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111026010000 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:28:34 GMT 20111026122834 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:46:42 GMT 201111240994642 Hannah Whittaker News Law Public sector International Purchasing 2011 Tobacco firm says it is well on way to deliver savings three years into a five-year plan. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/bat-on-track-for-800m-savings/ 180962 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111026003000 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:13:54 GMT 20111026121354 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:46:01 GMT 2011102712124601 Hannah Whittaker News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice SRM 2011 US retailer says South Africa's courts have no right to impose further local procurement conditions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/wal-mart-more-buying-conditions-would-breach-wto-rules/ 180789 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111025000000 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:50:28 GMT 20111025105028 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:10:38 GMT 2011102611111038 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 ...but less than a third are on their way to being world-class at it, according to a study. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/scm-moves-up-manufacturers-agenda/ 180445 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111024010000 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:39:22 GMT 20111024113922 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:26:44 GMT 2011102511112644 Hannah Whittaker News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice supply chain 2011 Francis Maude promises greater scrutiny of technology spend and to go even further with efficiency drive. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/government-expects-14-billion-savings-from-it-strategy/ 180326 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111022000000 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:26:51 GMT 20111021162651 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:27:40 GMT 2011102510102740 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing 2011 A Department for International Development spokesman said it is increasing its number of financial specialists and putting more emphasis on financial management for all staff who handle taxpayers' money. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/time-taken-to-pay-suppliers-extends-in-q3/dfid-accused-of-taking-its-eye-off-the-financial-ball/ 180149 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111020013000 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:27:54 GMT 20111020112754 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:39:24 GMT 2011102112123924 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing Ed's choice international 2011 An annual survey shows that only 4 per cent of respondents believe their company is cutting travel for CSR reasons. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sustainability-loses-out-to-cost-cutting-in-business-travel/ 180133 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111020010000 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:19:34 GMT 20111020101934 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:56:53 GMT 2011102410105653 Paul Snell News International Purchasing 2011 Supplier and procurement fraud has risen from 20 per cent to 33 per cent in 2010/11, making it the most prevalent type of fraud in the country. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-fraud-on-the-rise-in-china/ 180011 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111019000000 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:45:18 GMT 20111019104518 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:13:40 GMT 2011102010101340 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Metal casing producer Catcher Technology says supplies will be disrupted after it shut part of its factory in Suzhou city following objections to an odour coming from the plant. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/smell-complaints-disrupt-apple-supplier-factory-operations/ 179828 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111018010000 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:33:57 GMT 20111018103357 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:03:52 GMT 201110241310352 Hannah Whittaker News Technology International Purchasing Ed's choice technology 2011 Volker Pyrtek is to lead the collaborative purchasing organisation launched by Deutsche Telekom and France Télécom-Orange. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/deutsche-telekom-cpo-to-lead-buyin-collaborative-purchasing/ 179626 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111016003000 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:09:47 GMT 20111014170947 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:24:57 GMT 201110181422457 Hannah Whittaker News Technology International Purchasing 2011 CIPS Southern Africa managing director André Coetzee predicts the purchasing managers' indexes in the next two months will be a "crucial" indication of economic recovery or otherwise. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/pmis-will-indicate-likelihood-of-a-double-dip-recession/ 179524 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111014003000 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:51:52 GMT 20111014095152 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:42:31 GMT 2011101712124231 Hannah Whittaker News International Southern Africa 2011 Production at firms such as Seagate, Honda and Toyota has been interrupted by flooding across the country. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/thailand-flooding-causes-supply-chain-disruption/ 179527 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111014000000 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:09:59 GMT 20111014100959 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:19:08 GMT 2011101710101908 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 "This report is another piece of evidence for why the wireless industry needs more spectrum," Steve Largent, president and CEO of CTIA. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/wireless-technology-saves-on-cash-and-carbon-emissions/ 179338 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111012010000 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:13:43 GMT 20111012121343 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:43:44 GMT 2011101312124344 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Technology International Purchasing 2011 "We say to foreign companies: You come here and manufacture and you will be eligible for public sector contracts. You come here and bring your goods by boat, you won't," trade minister Rob Davies warns. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sa-launches-preferential-buying-rules/ 179308 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111012003000 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:35:52 GMT 20111012103552 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:43:56 GMT 2011101310104356 Hannah Whittaker News Law International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Seafood company John West has launched a 'can tracker' tool to give greater transparency of its sourcing policy and supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/where-did-your-canned-fish-come-from/ 179325 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111012000000 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:46:11 GMT 20111012114611 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:53:57 GMT 2011101412125357 Paul Snell News Sustainability International Supply chain 2011 The shoe retailer has created a fresh post to increase its international focus and enable it to move into new markets. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/clarks-seeks-global-cpo-to-boost-growth/ 179200 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111011003000 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:50:08 GMT 20111011105008 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:36:47 GMT 2011101211113647 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2011 South African unions are calling for a five-fold increase to funds the US retailer has pledged to spend with local vendors as part of its Massmart deal. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/call-for-wal-mart-to-spend-more-with-sa-suppliers/ 179187 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111011000000 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:40:17 GMT 20111011094017 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:09:19 GMT 2011101211110919 Hannah Whittaker Main sections News Law International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 The European Commission has asked Italy, Germany and the Netherlands to explain possible violations of purchasing rules. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ec-demands-answers-on-alleged-procurement-rule-breaches/ 178667 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111009000000 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:47:08 GMT 20111005104708 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:05:46 GMT 2011101111110546 Hannah Whittaker News Law International Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert Toy manufacturer promises its packaging will use 70 per cent recycled or sustainable material by the end of this year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/mattel-reveals-sustainable-sourcing-targets/ 178920 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:05:00 GMT 20111008000500 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:37:17 GMT 20111007153717 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:11:49 GMT 2011101111111149 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 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 Costs for foreign firms are expected to rise after the Chinese government confirmed staff from abroad must participate in its social insurance scheme. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/china-implements-new-social-insurance-contributions/ 178538 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111006003000 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:01:40 GMT 20111004130140 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:06:18 GMT 201110041310618 Naouel Zenaidi Law Law analysis International 2011 "Aid can yield a double dividend...when spent locally," argues European Network on Debt and Development. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/calls-for-donor-states-to-untie-namibian-aid/ 177932 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110928000000 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:04:52 GMT 20110928120452 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:09:59 GMT 2011093011110959 Angeline Albert News Public sector International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Domestic companies have been awarded deals worth US$127 million, including contracts to support moving wildlife species to selected conservation areas. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/namibian-suppliers-scoop-contracts-in-economic-push/ 177823 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110927010000 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:52:39 GMT 20110927105239 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:35:35 GMT 2011102011113535 Rebecca Ellinor News Sustainability International Purchasing Southern Africa Ed's choice Southern Africa 2011 Angeline Albert Vendors failing to take action to reduce their carbon footprint will be dumped by buyers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/suppliers-warned-to-cut-emissions-to-keep-contracts/ 177821 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110927003000 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:41:01 GMT 20110927104101 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:44:48 GMT 2011092810104448 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing 2011 Further reform of public procurement is needed to open contracts to foreign companies. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/european-businesses-still-face-discrimination-in-china/ 177588 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:07:00 GMT 20110924000700 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:09:21 GMT 20110923170921 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:34:53 GMT 2011110912123453 Rebecca Ellinor News Low cost sourcing International Purchasing Ed's choice low cost sourcing 2011 Carmaker Daimler has confirmed it is considering jointly purchasing raw materials with other German manufacturers in order to secure its supply of scarce goods. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/german-carmakers-join-forces-to-negotiate-buying-treaties-with-governments/ 177523 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110923003000 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:37:10 GMT 20110923103710 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:44:12 GMT 2011092611114412 Paul Snell News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 "I have been lied to and deceived by people who, instead of serving the people of South Africa, were intent on lining their own pockets," says public works minister Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/investigation-uncovers-r3bn-in-improper-tendering/ 177255 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110921000000 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:56:02 GMT 20110921105602 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:41:40 GMT 2011092310104140 Paul Snell News International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Angeline Albert The South African president has promised to establish a commission to investigate allegations of improper military procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/zuma-announces-defence-corruption-inquiry/ 176794 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110918000000 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:58:45 GMT 20110916155845 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:20:41 GMT 2011092012122041 Paul Snell News Public sector International Central government Purchasing Paid for photos Southern Africa 2011 The clothing retailer plans to work with trade associations following a breach of its supplier code of conduct. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/zara-tightens-oversight-of-brazilian-supply-chain/ 176805 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:02:00 GMT 20110917000200 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:37:52 GMT 20110916163752 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:37:08 GMT 2011102011113708 Rebecca Ellinor News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity International Ed's choice international 2011 Car manufacturers, construction companies and space agencies face disruption. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/elements-at-risk-of-short-supply-revealed/ 175924 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110914003000 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:28:39 GMT 20110914102839 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:17:27 GMT 2011091510101727 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Waste generated by the consumer giant is now recycled or reused thanks to supplier Veolia. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/deal-helps-unilever-to-dispose-of-all-manufacturing-waste-products-sustainably/ 175917 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110914000000 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:14:48 GMT 20110914101448 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:41:48 GMT 201109150994148 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert "If this situation persists, procurement will be hard-pressed to hire and retain the talent needed to support long-term success." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/talent-shortage-is-a-major-procurement-challenge-admit-cpos/ 175789 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110913003000 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:41:29 GMT 20110913104129 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:59:42 GMT 201109140995942 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert Global supply chains have left traditional ways of reporting company performance "out of date". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/companies-should-combine-financial-and-sustainability-reporting/ 175784 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110913000000 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:15:17 GMT 20110913101517 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:58:03 GMT 201109140995803 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Supply chain 2011 The practice of cargo ships moving at slow speeds has caused inventory levels to rise and the practice of slow steaming is unlikely to end anytime soon. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-adjust-inventory-levels-in-response-to-slow-steaming/ 175534 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110909013000 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:13:48 GMT 20110909121348 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:09:12 GMT 201109120990912 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 To counteract material and labour-rate inflation, Mass Transit Railway is working with suppliers to anticipate future costs and wield more buying power. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/train-operator-adopts-pain-share-gain-share-strategy/ 175523 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110909010000 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:42:12 GMT 20110909104212 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:31:33 GMT 2011091211113133 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2011 ETI takes a new approach to improving workers' rights. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ethical-group-to-map-supply-chains/ 175293 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110907000000 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:16:31 GMT 20110907111631 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:05:29 GMT 2011090810100529 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing 2011 Updated EU legislation could add bureaucracy and cost, says purchasing chief http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/restrictions-on-hazardous-materials-will-place-extra-burden-on-suppliers/ 174646 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110903000000 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:32:15 GMT 20110902173215 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:54:05 GMT 2011090612125405 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Images Royalty free photos 2011 Angeline Albert Efforts by travel buyers to cut costs fail to halt growth. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/demand-drives-rise-in-hotel-room-rates/ 174247 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110831000000 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:06:55 GMT 20110831120655 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:40:35 GMT 2011090110104035 Naouel Zenaidi News Travel International Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert Channel 4 News' economics editor Faisal Islam said shifts in economic temperature are spreading far more quickly as a result of super-fast procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-has-a-remarkable-impact-on-transmitting-global-economic-shocks/ 173974 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110829000000 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:19:11 GMT 20110826171911 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:13:32 GMT 201109051751332 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM International Purchasing 2011 But buyers should not face higher charges as a result. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/shippers-buffeted-by-commodity-and-insurance-costs/ 173823 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110825013000 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:13:23 GMT 20110825111323 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:53:12 GMT 2011082611115312 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing 2011 But banks are urged to reduce processing time. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/mps-support-cheque-payments-for-small-vendors/ 173803 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110825010000 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:08:00 GMT 20110825100800 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:41:47 GMT 2011082610104147 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM International Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert South African wage protests are a factor in poor commercial performance. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/strikes-are-harming-the-economy-says-sacci-boss/ 173798 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110825003000 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:29:53 GMT 20110825092953 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:37:56 GMT 2011082610103756 Naouel Zenaidi News International Southern Africa 2011 Motor firms are too concerned with cost cutting to collaborate. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/automotive-supplier-relations-trapped-in-self-defeating-cycle/ 173687 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110824013000 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:33:51 GMT 20110824093351 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:08:26 GMT 2011082510100826 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM International Purchasing 2011 Wealthier countries top league in RMB report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sa-bank-names-best-business-states/ 173522 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110823000000 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:07:22 GMT 20110823100722 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:39:15 GMT 201108240993915 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Sporting goods brand will work with vendors to meet 2020 deadline. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/nike-sets-date-to-eliminate-toxic-chemicals-from-supply-chain/ 173302 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110819010000 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:39:08 GMT 20110819103908 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:11:56 GMT 201108191641156 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert Skilled buyers in Swaziland are urgently needed, according to Majozi Sithole. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/swaziland-finance-minister-calls-on-professional-bodies-to-improve-purchasing-standards/ 173301 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110819003000 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:32:11 GMT 20110819103211 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:43:26 GMT 201108220994326 Rebecca Ellinor News International Southern Africa 2011 Angeline Albert The global defence firm plans to eradicate corruption from its supply chain by identifying certain risks as 'deal-breakers'. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/corporate-risk-show-stoppers-outlined-by-thales-group/ 173212 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110818010000 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:16:32 GMT 20110818121632 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:17:29 GMT 201108231311729 Pierrick Senelaer News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 The outsourcing company will manage $800 million (£483 million) of indirect spend for the US arm of BAE Systems. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/xchanging-signs-seven-year-deal-with-bae/ 173191 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110818000000 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:51:03 GMT 20110818105103 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:12:53 GMT 2011081910101253 Naouel Zenaidi News Outsourcing SRM International Purchasing 2011 Following a freedom of information request, 19 deals out of 27 shown to be flawed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/australian-department-fails-to-meet-own-procurement-compliance-rules/ 173077 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110817013000 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:18:41 GMT 20110817121841 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:10:05 GMT 2011081812121005 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing Australia 2011 Angeline Albert Technology investments and strong economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region will increase purchasing spend. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-budgets-to-rise/ 173069 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110817000000 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:26:57 GMT 20110817112657 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:04:41 GMT 2011081811110441 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing 2011 "Like deer in the headlights, many companies see approaching danger but don't know how to get out of the way." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/purchasing-cant-cope-with-inflation/ 172950 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110816010000 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:50:52 GMT 20110816115052 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:13:46 GMT 2011082311111346 Samantha Robinson News SRM International Purchasing 2011 Imports to the UK via sea to rise by 287 per cent, says think tank. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/boom-in-shipping-over-next-20-years/ 172761 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110813000000 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:05:31 GMT 20110812160531 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:54:04 GMT 2011081610105404 Naouel Zenaidi News International Supply chain 2011 Emerging economies are vulnerable without infrastructure to cope. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/china-and-india-at-high-economic-risk-from-natural-disasters/ 172734 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110812013000 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:51:00 GMT 20110812105100 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:34:32 GMT 2011081511113432 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 Higher prices and sales raise revenue at supply chain business. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/noble-group-boosted-by-rising-commodity-prices/ 172744 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110812000000 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:10:30 GMT 20110812121030 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:18:01 GMT 2011081511111801 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert The company plans to source 30,000 tonnes of coffee from local farmers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/nestle-to-establish-sustainable-coffee-factory-in-vietnam/ 172664 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110811010000 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:52:31 GMT 20110811115231 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:38:45 GMT 2011081211113845 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing 2011 Global events and strikes have affected faith in the nation's economy. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/south-african-business-confidence-hit-by-strike-action/ 172659 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110811000000 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:43:30 GMT 20110811114330 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:53:53 GMT 2011081210105353 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Southern Africa 2011 Angeline Albert Profits fall at Anglo-Dutch firm as spending cuts hit government contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/logica-feels-public-sector-pinch/ 172352 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110808013000 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:19:22 GMT 20110808111922 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:07:13 GMT 2011081010100713 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology SRM International Purchasing 2011 Buyers urged to use the same term to boost the profession's profile. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/say-procurement-on-australian-census-next-week/ 172244 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110805003000 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:00:08 GMT 20110805110008 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:29:23 GMT 201108100992923 Paul Snell News International Purchasing Australia 2011 Purchasing bureaucracy that represents an "insidious threat" to businesses will be stripped away. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/western-cape-government-to-slash-red-tape/ 172253 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110805000000 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:02:40 GMT 20110805120240 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:29:58 GMT 2011080811112958 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Electronics firm targets cost-cutting to arrest decline. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sony-suffers-sales-fall-due-to-supply-chain/ 172148 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110804013000 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:05:04 GMT 20110804130504 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:38:52 GMT 2011080512123852 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 Unexpected drop in PMI shocks South African market. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/lethal-cocktail-contracts-south-africas-economy/ 172117 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110804003000 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:38:49 GMT 20110804103849 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:05:45 GMT 2011080512120545 Naouel Zenaidi News International Resources PMI reports Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 March tsunami causes profit disaster at Toyota as car sales crash. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/car-giant-shaken-by-japanese-earthquake/ 172038 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110803013000 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:02:49 GMT 20110803120249 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:38:53 GMT 2011080412123853 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 Europe-wide online purchasing solution gains support. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/eu-launches-e-procurement-standardisation-strategy/ 171920 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110802013000 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:09:55 GMT 20110802100955 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:06:13 GMT 2011080312120613 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Technology International Purchasing 2011 Greater assurance will stop vendors abandoning worker rights. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/long-term-deals-can-prevent-labour-violations/ 171730 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:14:37 GMT 20110801091437 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:39:51 GMT 20110729113951 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:14:36 GMT 201108010991436 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Plans have been announced to restrict the Zimbabwean government's spending on foreign travel as part of a major cost-cutting drive. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/zimbabwe-implements-public-spending-austerity/ 171601 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110728003000 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:32:27 GMT 20110728103227 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:49:55 GMT 2011072911114955 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Goodluck Jonathan promises to punish procurement rule breakers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/nigerian-president-cracks-down-on-corruption/ 171465 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110727003000 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:26:17 GMT 20110727102617 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:49:33 GMT 2011072810104933 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector International Purchasing 2011 Zimbabwe CIPS branch secretary Francisca Nyamukapa urges buyers to promote their benefits to business. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-need-to-show-off-skills/ 171337 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:40:00 GMT 20110726004000 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:52:17 GMT 20110726115217 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:50:09 GMT 201108041425009 Paul Snell News International Assets Images Royalty free photos Southern Africa 2011 Angeline Albert Sustainability report shows carmaker stepping up assessments. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/fiat-doubles-supplier-audits/ 171314 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110726003000 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:38:45 GMT 20110726103845 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:56:05 GMT 2011072710105605 Naouel Zenaidi News Opinion Sustainability International Purchasing 2011 Long-running investigation into corrupt behaviour results in fine for publishing firm. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/11-million-fine-for-macmillan-over-corruption-concerns/ 171238 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110725013000 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:11:17 GMT 20110725111117 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:36:57 GMT 201108011533657 Paul Snell News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 Industry asks the South African government to continue to pay more for renewable power to support sector. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sa-energy-groups-urge-government-to-keep-renewables-tariff/ 171247 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110725010000 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:08:46 GMT 20110725120846 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:20:22 GMT 2011072512122022 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Sustainability International Purchasing Home page picture story Southern Africa 2011 Business travellers spend more time away, but buyers give little input into mobile services. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-ignore-benefits-of-mobile-tools-for-travellers/ 171003 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110722003000 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:23:29 GMT 20110721172329 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:23:35 GMT 2011072511112335 Naouel Zenaidi News Travel International Purchasing Ed's choice travel 2011 The Portland Group has a three-year contract to manage some spend categories for the Australian arm of PepsiCo. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/pepsico-outsources-select-australian-purchasing/ 170817 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110721013000 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:43:27 GMT 20110721094327 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:27:08 GMT 2011072211112708 Naouel Zenaidi News Outsourcing International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice outsourcing 2011 System means vendor behaviour data can be assessed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/renault-to-track-key-suppliers-on-csr-with-it-tool/ 170823 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110721003000 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:52:06 GMT 20110721095206 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:50:28 GMT 2011072210105028 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Technology International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Strikes that disrupted steel supplies hit a Botswana-based mine. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/mining-firm-shores-up-risk-management/ 170891 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110721000000 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:21:54 GMT 20110721112154 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:39:14 GMT 2011072211113914 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 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 Car giant pays tribute to suppliers' efforts after Japan's disaster. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/porsche-sings-suppliers-praises/ 170354 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110719000000 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:02:19 GMT 20110719110219 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:57:55 GMT 201107200995755 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert The European Court has dismissed appeals by three lift and escalator manufacturers against fines imposed by the European Commission for price-fixing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/euro-court-rejects-cartel-firms-appeal/ 170112 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110717000100 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:44:45 GMT 20110715174445 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:17:14 GMT 2011071911111714 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert 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 Brazilian company Votorantim Industrial plans to have all its suppliers signed up to a sustainability code by the end of 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/brazils-votorantim-demands-vendors-sign-ethical-code/ 170072 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110715003000 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:04:06 GMT 20110715110406 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:07:33 GMT 2011071611110733 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing 2011 UK retailer John Lewis is setting up an India-based buying team of up to 20 staff to purchase supplies from the country and surrounding areas. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/department-store-to-launch-indian-sourcing-centre/ 169985 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110714010000 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:31:49 GMT 20110714123149 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:46:06 GMT 2011071511114606 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Purchasing 2011 Communications between parties in a supply relationship can be challenging - more so when parties from different countries bring different laws, unique business practices and diverse cultural perspectives to the mix. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/understanding-international-contracts/ 169654 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110714003000 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:39:24 GMT 20110711103924 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:27:14 GMT 201108011422714 Paul Snell Law Law analysis International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 How to draft a clear, concise notice that will leave no room for challenges. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/drafting-an-ojeu-notice/ 169652 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110714000000 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:26:18 GMT 20110711102618 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:38:16 GMT 2011071110103816 Naouel Zenaidi Law Law analysis International 2011 Mandla Nkomfe, Gauteng Province's finance leader, is urging public sector staff to pay suppliers within 15 days, despite the South African regional government's continued failure to settle bills within 30 days. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/gauteng-pledges-to-tackle-late-payment/ 169901 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110713000000 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:33:53 GMT 20110713123353 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:07:17 GMT 2011071412120717 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM International Supply chain Southern Africa 2011 Global brewer SABMiller says it will offer 'significant' long term sourcing opportunities for 2,000 smallholder farmers in the Sudan. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sabmiller-brews-support-for-2000-farmers/ 169505 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110708000000 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:43:17 GMT 20110708104317 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:52:41 GMT 2011071010105241 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing 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 Suppliers to the US healthcare and pharmaceutical company Baxter saved the company $231,000 (£144,177) by cutting carbon emissions in the supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/emissions-cut-creates-savings-for-baxter/ 169255 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110706000000 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:43:28 GMT 20110706114328 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:16:34 GMT 2011070711111634 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing 2011 Transport secretary Philip Hammond is consulting on ways to increase support for UK train manufacturers when awarding rail and infrastructure contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/government-aims-to-increase-support-for-uk-train-makers/ 169111 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110705010000 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:33:20 GMT 20110705113320 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:22:01 GMT 2011070610102201 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM International Purchasing 2011 Kraft Foods has appointed Daniel Myers to the role of executive vice-president of supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/kraft-hires-myers-as-new-supply-chain-chief/ 168707 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110701000000 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:25:34 GMT 20110701112534 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:18:01 GMT 2011070411111801 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers International 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 Organisations' failure to share information with each other is limiting their ability to protect themselves from supply chain risks, such as pandemics, cyber attacks and further economic crises. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/share-data-to-mitigate-against-disaster/ 168561 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110630003000 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:51:15 GMT 20110630105115 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:22:22 GMT 2011070112122222 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2011 Public sector bodies in Western Australia are ignoring the government's procurement policy, auditors have discovered. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/australian-government-agencies-breach-purchasing-regulations/ 168567 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110630000100 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:23:36 GMT 20110630112336 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:16:04 GMT 2011070111111604 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM International 2011 Mining company Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold increased local sourcing by six per cent in 2010, compared with the year before. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/gold-miner-boosts-local-procurement/ 168437 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110629000000 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:35:01 GMT 20110629113501 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:20:22 GMT 2011063011112022 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM International 2011 Japan's earthquake and tsunami brought disruption to the electronics industry's supply chain, but its effect was "less than feared", according to research. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/japan-disaster-impact-less-than-feared/ 168319 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110628010000 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:08:56 GMT 20110628110856 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:39:50 GMT 2011062911113950 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM International Supply chain 2011 Emerging markets are considered to be the biggest growth opportunity in 2011, according to 47 per cent of UK manufacturers surveyed by Zurich Insurance. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-manufacturers-seek-success-in-bric-economies/ 168316 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110628003000 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:53:47 GMT 20110628105347 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:21:35 GMT 2011062911112135 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Risk & continuity International 2011 Small businesses were awarded nearly $100 billion (£62.6 billion) in US government contracts in the last financial year - the largest yearly spend on these suppliers for more than five years. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/us-government-contracts-add-up-to-bumper-year-for-small-businesses/ 168180 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110627013000 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:33:45 GMT 20110627113345 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:08:31 GMT 2011062812120831 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The laws governing public procurement in the European Union are causing slow tendering processes and barring SMEs' access to contracts, according to EU procurement professionals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/eu-bureaucracy-puts-brakes-on-tendering/ 168079 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110626000000 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:55:33 GMT 20110624165533 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:42:02 GMT 2011080212124202 Paul Snell News Law Public sector SRM International 2011 A sharp slowdown in manufacturing in the Eurozone has led to the lowest rate of growth since October 2009, according to purchasing managers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/growth-in-the-eurozone-at-20-month-low/ 167913 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110623000000 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:28:53 GMT 20110623112853 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:18:01 GMT 2011062410101801 Naouel Zenaidi News International Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2011 The price of the REE known as europium oxide, used for its phosphorescent properties in plasma televisions, phones and energy-saving lightbulbs, has more than doubled in a fortnight. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/chinese-minerals-export-reduction-increases-costs/ 167648 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110621010000 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:46:06 GMT 20110621114606 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:39:10 GMT 2011062210103910 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 A surge in business confidence for the second half of 2011 among Botswanan firms has been attributed in part to the government's local sourcing policy. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/botswana-local-sourcing-policy-boosts-morale/ 167656 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110621003000 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:05:01 GMT 20110621120501 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:04:46 GMT 2011062212120446 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Ford plans to be in discussions with more than 150 vendors about recording and reporting greenhouse gas emissions by the end of this year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ford-seeks-four-fold-increase-in-engagement-on-emissions/ 167169 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110616003000 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:16:46 GMT 20110616131646 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:38:29 GMT 2011061711113829 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Supply chain 2011 White goods manufacturer Electrolux plans to increase wholesale prices to retailers in Europe by between 5 and 7 per cent to offset increases in raw material and transport costs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/electrolux-jolted-into-action-by-rising-costs/ 166999 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110615010000 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:00:58 GMT 20110615100058 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:21:29 GMT 2011061611112129 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Lindsay Clark 2011 Saab Automobile has again been forced to halt production at its main plant in Sweden having failed to satisfy suppliers over payment terms. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/saab-supplier-woes-continue/ 166909 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110614013000 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:27:27 GMT 20110614102727 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:41:52 GMT 2011061512124152 Naouel Zenaidi News International Supply chain 2011 Political lobbying and advice on supply chain improvements by the International Air Transport Association saved the airline industry $17 billion (£10.4 billion) between 2004 to 2010. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/airline-industry-reps-net-supplier-savings/ 166902 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110614010000 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:33:23 GMT 20110614093323 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:05:59 GMT 201106151310559 Paul Snell News SRM Travel International Lindsay Clark 2011 The South African Department of Health is to investigate the way the country's provinces procure hi-tech equipment to tackle poor buying in hospitals and clinics. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sa-health-ministry-begins-technology-procurement-review/ 166807 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110613010000 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:33:16 GMT 20110613113316 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:38:10 GMT 2011061410103810 Naouel Zenaidi News International Southern Africa 2011 Intel's supply chain executives are working with supplier Foxconn to help improve working conditions at a factory in China. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/foxconn-comes-under-the-scrutiny-of-intel/ 166710 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110612000100 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:30:05 GMT 20110610173005 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:35:48 GMT 201106141533548 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice international 2011 Nearly three quarters of offshore outsourcing market participants believe the trend for globalised service provision will expand. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/india-continues-to-be-the-centre-of-offshoring-activity/ 166647 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110610000000 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:12:23 GMT 20110610111223 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:32:57 GMT 201106130883257 Naouel Zenaidi News Outsourcing International A South African official is urging small businesses to try harder to tender for work particularly in the private sector. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/seek-out-more-work-sme-providers-in-south-africa-urged/ 166527 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110609000000 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:53:28 GMT 20110609105328 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:47:34 GMT 2011061010104734 Naouel Zenaidi News International Supply chain Southern Africa 2011 Electronic component manufacturer Flextronics has found almost half of its suppliers were not providing a seventh day of rest to workers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/flextronics-provides-relief-for-supply-chain-workers/ 165318 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 01:08:00 GMT 20110605010800 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:13:23 GMT 20110603161323 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:13:18 GMT 2011060811111318 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Lindsay Clark 2011 Apple's supply chain has been rated the best in the world for the fourth consecutive year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/apple-retains-best-supply-chain-crown/ 165244 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110603010000 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:55:16 GMT 20110603105516 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 23:00:31 GMT 2011060523110031 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology International Supply chain 2011 The price of maize is expected to increase by about 90 per cent on the commodities market by 2030, according to a report by Oxfam. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/maize-price-set-to-rocket-oxfam-warns/ 165028 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110602013000 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:07:42 GMT 20110602100742 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:38:56 GMT 2011060711113856 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Ed's choice risk & continuity 2011 South African trade unions are set to march against Wal-Mart's acquisition of Massmart, after the deal was approved yesterday. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/unions-to-fight-wal-marts-takeover-of-massmart/ 165009 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110602010000 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:26:27 GMT 20110601172627 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:18:17 GMT 2011060311111817 Naouel Zenaidi News International 2011 A number of government agencies in Europe that purchase IT services from the private sector are continuing to illegally specify particular brands, according to a recent report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/eu-called-to-address-discriminatory-it-purchases/ 165026 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110602000000 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:46:46 GMT 20110602094646 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:22:05 GMT 2011060310102205 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector International Purchasing 2011 Consumers and retailers are the main force driving Coca-Cola Enterprises to reduce its supply chain carbon emissions, rather than legislation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/stakeholders-driving-cuts-in-emissions-says-coca-cola/ 164812 Tue, 31 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110531010000 Tue, 31 May 2011 11:28:06 GMT 20110531112806 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:22:21 GMT 2011060711112221 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM International Ed's choice SRM 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 Investment adviser Goldman Sachs is forecasting supply constraints will push oil prices up to $140 (£87) a barrel by the end of 2012. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/oil-to-reach-140-a-barrel-by-the-end-of-2012/ 164544 Fri, 27 May 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110527003000 Fri, 27 May 2011 09:47:46 GMT 20110527094746 Tue, 31 May 2011 11:11:16 GMT 2011053111111116 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Lindsay Clark 2011 Handling new categories of spend will be the best way of achieving cost savings in the year ahead, according to US buyers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/more-spend-the-key-to-greater-savings-and-control/ 164577 Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110527000000 Fri, 27 May 2011 11:07:43 GMT 20110527110743 Tue, 31 May 2011 09:23:37 GMT 201105310992337 Naouel Zenaidi News Travel International Purchasing 2011 Buyers in Africa may need to be prepared to lose their job rather than carry out an unethical practice. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sacrifice-yourself-rather-than-your-principles-purchasers-told/ 164405 Thu, 26 May 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110526003000 Thu, 26 May 2011 10:49:48 GMT 20110526104948 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:21:01 GMT 2011081812122101 Rebecca Ellinor News Fraud & corruption International Rebecca Ellinor Ed's choice fraud & corruption Southern Africa 2011 Emerging economies are a source of new sales as well as for products, according to a survey of supply chain executives. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supply-chains-better-set-up-for-sales-than-buying/ 164231 Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110525000000 Wed, 25 May 2011 12:17:54 GMT 20110525121754 Thu, 26 May 2011 11:03:13 GMT 2011052611110313 SM Admin 1 News International Supply chain 2011 Input costs across the eurozone are continuing to rise, but at a slower rate because of a drop in the price of oil, according to a survey of European buyers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/fall-in-oil-price-eases-pressure-on-business-costs/ 164018 Tue, 24 May 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110524013000 Tue, 24 May 2011 12:07:15 GMT 20110524120715 Wed, 25 May 2011 12:47:00 GMT 2011052512124700 Naouel Zenaidi News International Resources PMI reports Purchasing Lindsay Clark 2011 The South African government should be more proactive in prosecuting cases of bribery, according to a Transparency International study. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/south-africa-urged-to-get-tougher-on-bribery-abroad/ 164013 Tue, 24 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110524010000 Tue, 24 May 2011 11:41:44 GMT 20110524114144 Wed, 25 May 2011 12:48:31 GMT 2011052512124831 Naouel Zenaidi News Fraud & corruption International Southern Africa 2011 Japanese car maker Toyota has the best relationships with its suppliers according to an annual study of six major automotive manufacturers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/toyota-retakes-pole-position-in-vendor-relations-study/ 163924 Mon, 23 May 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110523013000 Mon, 23 May 2011 11:26:10 GMT 20110523112610 Tue, 31 May 2011 09:31:50 GMT 201105310993150 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM International Supply chain 2011 Energy firm RWE is monitoring ethical practice at key Colombian coal suppliers closely. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/power-firm-watches-colombian-coal-suppliers/ 163843 Sun, 22 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110522000000 Fri, 20 May 2011 17:05:01 GMT 20110520170501 Tue, 24 May 2011 10:33:16 GMT 2011052410103316 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International 2011 Supply managers in the car industry have been urged to proactively deal with capacity risks at all levels of the supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/lower-tiers-of-car-supply-chains-need-risk-scrutiny/ 163721 Thu, 19 May 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110519003000 Thu, 19 May 2011 11:12:22 GMT 20110519111222 Fri, 20 May 2011 11:21:11 GMT 2011052011112111 Naouel Zenaidi News International Supply chain 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 CFOs aim to spend the same in the next 12 months as they did during the past year as they continue to look for efficiencies. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/spending-will-stay-steady-this-year-say-finance-chiefs/ 163589 Wed, 18 May 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110518003000 Wed, 18 May 2011 10:48:39 GMT 20110518104839 Thu, 19 May 2011 11:09:22 GMT 2011051911110922 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing 2011 A contract to supply 14 police cars to the Guam Police Department was awarded to an unqualified bidder because of poor purchasing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-errors-in-guam-police-car-deal/ 163601 Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110518000000 Wed, 18 May 2011 11:17:34 GMT 20110518111734 Thu, 19 May 2011 10:44:31 GMT 2011051910104431 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector International Purchasing 2011 Swedish automotive firm Saab Automobile has secured a deal with Chinese investors that will help the firm pay its suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/saab-reaches-deal-to-pay-suppliers-and-restart-production/ 163476 Tue, 17 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110517010000 Tue, 17 May 2011 10:46:33 GMT 20110517104633 Wed, 18 May 2011 11:26:36 GMT 2011051811112636 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2011 Buyers make elementary mistakes in presentations, but there are steps they can take to boost effectiveness and impact, according to Jamie Crump, director, indirect strategic sourcing and supplier diversity at United Rentals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/how-to-make-an-impact-with-an-effective-presentation/ 163484 Tue, 17 May 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110517003000 Tue, 17 May 2011 11:19:38 GMT 20110517111938 Wed, 18 May 2011 11:03:12 GMT 2011051811110312 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers International Purchasing Steve Bagshaw 2011 ArcelorMittal South Africa is in talks with a key supplier to extend an interim agreement set up to secure iron ore shipments. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/steel-firm-seeks-alternative-source-as-supply-dispute-goes-to-arbitration/ 163472 Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110517000000 Tue, 17 May 2011 10:36:38 GMT 20110517103638 Wed, 18 May 2011 09:49:53 GMT 201105180994953 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 The New Zealand High Court has handed out its highest ever fine for cartel activity to Qantas Airways. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/qantas-agrees-settlement-with-new-zealand-authorities-over-cartel-allegations/ 163273 Sun, 15 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110515000000 Fri, 13 May 2011 16:52:32 GMT 20110513165232 Tue, 17 May 2011 10:07:48 GMT 2011051710100748 Naouel Zenaidi News Law International 2011 US President Barack Obama is facing mounting criticism over his proposal to force government contractors to disclose political campaign donations when bidding for public deals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/obama-accused-of-politicising-government-procurement/ 163232 Fri, 13 May 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110513003000 Fri, 13 May 2011 12:40:52 GMT 20110513124052 Mon, 16 May 2011 11:13:09 GMT 2011051611111309 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector International Purchasing 2011 The Australian government has introduced an AUS$34.4 million (£22.5 million) package to help domestic manufacturing firms benefit from the nation's mining industry boom. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/mining-boom-to-boost-local-suppliers-in-australia/ 163101 Thu, 12 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110512010000 Thu, 12 May 2011 10:16:16 GMT 20110512101616 Thu, 12 May 2011 11:14:20 GMT 2011051211111420 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM International Home page picture story 2011 Supply disruption to Toyota's car production caused by the Japanese earthquake has contributed to the company missing profit forecasts by 81.8 billion (£620.8 million). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/japanese-supply-chain-disruption-cuts-toyota-profits/ 163130 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110512003000 Thu, 12 May 2011 12:13:55 GMT 20110512121355 Fri, 13 May 2011 10:47:23 GMT 2011051310104723 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2011 A lack of formal purchasing agreements between Philip Morris International's Kazakh subsidiary and its suppliers puts workers rights at risk. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/tobacco-firm-must-act-on-possible-labour-abuse/ 163042 Wed, 11 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110511010000 Wed, 11 May 2011 13:18:15 GMT 20110511131815 Thu, 12 May 2011 11:15:27 GMT 2011051211111527 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Supply chain 2011 Procurement software supplier SciQuest has produced healthy financial results for the first quarter of 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sciquest-reveals-strong-financial-results/ 162686 Sun, 08 May 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110508000100 Fri, 06 May 2011 15:36:37 GMT 20110506153637 Tue, 10 May 2011 14:24:58 GMT 201105101422458 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology SRM International Lindsay Clark 2011 The US manufacturing sector continued its rapid expansion in April creating slower supplier delivery times and rising commodity prices. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/us-economy-growth-slows-in-april/ 162697 Sat, 07 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110507000000 Fri, 06 May 2011 16:52:34 GMT 20110506165234 Tue, 10 May 2011 09:56:52 GMT 201105100995652 Naouel Zenaidi News International Assets Resources PMI reports Purchasing Royalty free photos 2011 US companies are prevented from winning business in China because of bureaucratic and unclear procurement rules. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/us-firms-criticise-unclear-chinese-purchasing-rules/ 162648 Fri, 06 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110506010000 Fri, 06 May 2011 11:14:38 GMT 20110506111438 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:23:24 GMT 201111181642324 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Assets Purchasing Images Home page picture story Royalty free photos 2011 The Kagiso Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for South Africa continued to expand in April, but provided evidence of a jobless recovery for manufacturing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/sa-pmi-indicates-sustained-growth-but-jobless-recovery/ 162657 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110506000000 Fri, 06 May 2011 11:47:37 GMT 20110506114737 Mon, 09 May 2011 13:28:11 GMT 201105091312811 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn International Resources PMI reports Purchasing Southern Africa 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 Southern African companies and governments need to ensure they have the right procurement skills to help the region take advantage of international investment opportunities. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/strong-buying-key-to-winning-investment-in-africa/ 161996 Sun, 01 May 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110501000100 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:22:26 GMT 20110428162226 Wed, 04 May 2011 12:03:44 GMT 2011050412120344 Angeline Albert News International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Boeing is ramping up production on its 787 aircraft after increasing its gross inventory budget for the project by $1.6 billion (£0.96 billion). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/boeing-boosts-super-jumbo-production/ 162009 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110430000100 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:50:11 GMT 20110428165011 Wed, 04 May 2011 11:21:46 GMT 2011050411112146 Angeline Albert News International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 UK manufacturers expect to pass on increasing costs to buyers in the second quarter of 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/manufacturing-sector-to-face-sustained-inflation/ 161750 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:13:22 GMT 20110428121322 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:37:44 GMT 20110427093744 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:13:21 GMT 2011042812121321 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 Automotive giant Ford expects rising commodity prices to cost the company an extra $2 billion (£1.21 billion) in 2011, according to its report on the first quarter. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ford-motors-along-despite-commodity-price-rises/ 161763 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110427013000 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:23:39 GMT 20110427102339 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:47:31 GMT 2011042711114731 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Home page picture story 2011 Government representatives from Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Pakistan are meeting in Nepal to discuss strategies to improve the quality of public procurement in the South Asia region. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/public-procurement-forum-launched-in-south-asia/ 161795 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110427000000 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:22:24 GMT 20110427122224 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:14:09 GMT 2011042810101409 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector International Purchasing 2011 A number of South Africa's public sector buyers have accepted kickbacks in exchange for rigging tenders, according to a report highlighting levels of corruption. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/study-reveals-common-causes-of-corruption-in-south-africa/ 161515 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110424000100 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:31:48 GMT 20110421173148 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:21:19 GMT 2011042711112119 Paul Snell News Fraud & corruption International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Steven Sterling, who started his role as supply chain chief at the US cereal giant's Michigan headquarters this week, is the former group vice president of operations at PepsiCo's snack business Frito-Lay. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/kelloggs-hires-former-pepsico-executive/ 161384 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110421000000 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:54:44 GMT 20110420165444 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:02:49 GMT 2011042112120249 Angeline Albert News Careers International Assets Supply chain Images Home page picture story Royalty free photos 2011 China's "inconsistent" public procurement system causes European companies to miss contract opportunities worth $1 trillion (£611.4 billion). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/chinese-procurement-rules-shut-out-european-firms/ 161282 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110420003000 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:19:09 GMT 20110420111909 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:39:18 GMT 2011042112123918 Paul Snell News International Purchasing 2011 The Walt Disney Company is one of several corporations trying to tackle poor code of conduct compliance by some licensed suppliers or their vendors. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/disney-addresses-csr-compliance-issues/ 161118 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110419000000 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:21:49 GMT 20110419122149 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:37:48 GMT 2011042010103748 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Supply chain 2011 A supplier who won contracts in Iraq to provide surgical instruments by paying kickbacks to the country's previous government has been sentenced to six months in prison. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/jail-term-for-supplier-guilty-of-illegal-payments/ 160852 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110415010000 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:30:51 GMT 20110415123051 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:41:05 GMT 2011041810104105 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing 2011 Oil firm Shell has targeted 90 per cent of its procurement spend in poorer countries at local suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/shell-shows-support-for-local-vendors/ 160829 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110415003000 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:37:27 GMT 20110415103727 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:31:29 GMT 2011041512123129 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Purchasing Home page picture story Lindsay Clark 2011 Only 35 per cent of organisations assess supply risk as part of their strategic sourcing efforts, a research firm has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/risk-a-low-priority-in-strategic-sourcing/ 160702 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110414003000 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:45:00 GMT 20110414094500 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:27:23 GMT 2011041510102723 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology Risk & continuity International Lindsay Clark 2011 Shipping company A P Moller - Maersk Group is transforming its procurement strategy this year to stamp out inconsistent practices among its 4,000 buyers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/maersk-sets-procurement-standards-for-buyers/ 160589 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110413013000 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:06:08 GMT 20110413110608 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:23:31 GMT 2011041411112331 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Technology International Supply chain 2011 Investment bank Goldman Sachs has advised its clients to sell on a group of commodities including oil and copper, having accrued a 25 per cent gain since December. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/oil-price-fears-allayed-by-investment-bank/ 160596 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110413000000 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:49:32 GMT 20110413114932 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:53:05 GMT 201104140995305 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 Manufacturers' input costs for March were 3.7 per cent higher than in February and have leapt by 14.6 per cent when compared to a year earlier. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/further-price-inflation-woe-for-buyers/ 160166 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110409000100 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:18:07 GMT 20110408171807 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:04:52 GMT 2011041212120452 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Assets Purchasing Supply chain Images Royalty free photos 2011 Saab has been forced to stop production at a factory in Sweden after deliveries of parts were halted by suppliers who have not been paid. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/suppliers-put-brakes-on-swedish-car-maker/ 159692 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110406013000 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:16:13 GMT 20110406111613 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:22:40 GMT 2011040712122240 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2011 The majority of buyers report having a business continuity plan in place that covers disruption to their organisation's supply chain, the latest SM100 poll has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/most-purchasers-prepare-for-supply-disruption/ 159756 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110406010000 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:56:38 GMT 20110406125638 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:02:49 GMT 2011040711110249 Rebecca Ellinor News SM 100 Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 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 The government of Uganda has appointed Cornelia Sabiiti to the post of executive director of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority, which is currently helping SMEs access government contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sabiiti-appointed-executive-director-of-ugandan-ppda/ 159402 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110405003000 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:14:36 GMT 20110405111436 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:01:55 GMT 2011040612120155 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers Public sector International 2011 Cost reduction is top of the agenda for nearly 80 per cent of procurement professionals in the UK meetings and events arena, research has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/meetings-buyers-focus-on-cost-cutting/ 159379 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110405000000 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:25:36 GMT 20110405102536 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:53:18 GMT 2011040611115318 Naouel Zenaidi News Travel International Purchasing 2011 IT spend will increase more than previously expected, according to research from Gartner. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/surprising-rise-in-global-it-spend/ 159229 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110404013000 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:43:55 GMT 20110404114355 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:13:00 GMT 2011040511111300 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology International Purchasing 2011 British American Tobacco has set out its plans for corporate social responsibility covering: tobacco harm reduction, supply chain, marketplace, people and culture, as well as environmental issues. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/cigarette-giant-unveils-csr-strategy/ 158550 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110330000000 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:09:27 GMT 20110330110927 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:23:26 GMT 2011033111112326 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Supply chain 2011 A lack of joined-up thinking between the Department for International Development and its partners is hindering the UK government's humanitarian response to international disasters. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/disaster-response-requires-better-supply-chain-management/ 158434 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110329010000 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:25:33 GMT 20110329132533 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:04:01 GMT 201103301310401 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2009 The Adidas group has pledged to use more sustainable cotton in all of its products by 2018. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sustainable-cotton-goals-set-by-adidas/ 157985 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110324003000 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:42:29 GMT 20110324114229 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:41:29 GMT 2011032512124129 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International 2011 The services sector showed its strongest growth for three and a half years according to Markit's latest flash PMI for the Eurozone. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/early-eurozone-services-pmi-shows-expansion/ 157997 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110324000000 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:31:59 GMT 20110324123159 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:44:10 GMT 201103251314410 Rebecca Ellinor News International Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2011 Sony has suspended manufacturing at some plants in Japan due to shortages of raw materials, components and power following the natural disasters in the country. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/parts-shortage-halts-sony-production-in-japan/ 157848 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110323003000 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:39:55 GMT 20110323093955 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:16:34 GMT 2011032412121634 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2011 Two-thirds of countries in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa have modernised purchasing laws enough to be almost fully compliant with its procurement directive. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/comesa-countries-make-compliance-progress/ 157747 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110322003000 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:40:23 GMT 20110322104023 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:32:39 GMT 2011032310103239 Rebecca Ellinor News International Southern Africa 2011 Global brewer Molson Coors has joined the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange to help ensure its vendors fulfil its responsible sourcing principles. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/molson-coors-boosts-procurement-principles/ 157633 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110321013000 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:31:21 GMT 20110321113121 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:51:30 GMT 2011032211115130 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology International Supply chain 2011 US carmaker General Motors is suffering from a scarcity of parts as a result of the earthquake in Japan. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/gm-production-halted-by-japan-supply-shortages/ 157504 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110318013000 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:14:15 GMT 20110318121415 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:28:26 GMT 2011031812122826 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Supply chain Home page picture story 2011 Nestlé's milk suppliers are being encouraged to convert manure from their dairy cows into renewable energy for rural communities. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/cow-manure-converted-into-energy-by-nestle-farmers/ 157482 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110318003000 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:36:03 GMT 20110318103603 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:10:12 GMT 2011032112121012 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Supply chain 2011 Botswana is more developed than most African nations. But there is still corruption that needs to be tackled and more recognition for buyers could help, finds Angeline Albert http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2011/a-clear-path-to-progress/ 156890 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110317000100 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:13:10 GMT 20110311161310 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:04:52 GMT 2011102012120452 Rebecca Ellinor Analysis Country reports Features International Southern Africa 2011 Japan's earthquake and tsunami could result in significant shortages of electronic components and prompt prices to dramatically rise, market research analyst iSuppli has warned. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/scarcity-of-semiconductors-expected/ 157224 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110316010000 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:39:35 GMT 20110316113935 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:34:11 GMT 2011031710103411 Naouel Zenaidi News International Supply chain 2011 The car manufacturer has created a separate procurement department in response to purchasing's growing significance at the company. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/porsche-drives-up-importance-of-procurement/ 157228 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110316003000 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:03:38 GMT 20110316120338 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:48:56 GMT 2011031711114856 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers International Purchasing 2011 Mining suppliers have dealt with hair-raising climbs and vertiginous descents, says Lindsay Clark http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/news-focus-negotiating-the-mining-rollercoaster/ 157050 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110315000100 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:20:34 GMT 20110314172034 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:10:39 GMT 2011031612121039 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Lindsay Clark News focus 2011 Purchasers are prioritising low broker fees, above other criteria, which is exposing their organisations to major losses from poorly arranged insurance contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/serious-flaws-in-corporate-insurance-policies/ 157003 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:02:00 GMT 20110314000200 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:05:58 GMT 20110314110558 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:55:11 GMT 2011031611115511 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn International 2011 Buyers are struggling to source competitive prices for low-end steel products in China as its government improves environmental standards and develops its own industry. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/china-no-longer-offering-low-end-steel-bargains/ 156995 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110314000000 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:46:05 GMT 20110314104605 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:03:17 GMT 201106141530317 Naouel Zenaidi News Low cost sourcing Recession & economic downturn International Purchasing Images Ed's choice low cost sourcing Royalty free photos Commodity prices Steel Lindsay Clark 2011 Fears of an oil supply shortage sparked by civil unrest in North Africa made the price of crude oil jump in the last week of February to over $100 a barrel (£62.40). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/oil-price-rises-hit-the-cost-of-aluminium-copper-and-gold/ 156907 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110313000000 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:10:13 GMT 20110311171013 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:18:11 GMT 2011031611111811 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Placement Assets Purchasing Supply chain Images Year Paid for photos 2011 As authorities struggle with the human tragedy caused by Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami, experts have urged firms to do more to manage supply chain risks. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supply-shortages-likely-following-japan-tsunami/ 156911 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110312000100 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:29:14 GMT 20110311172914 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:22:12 GMT 201103150992212 Paul Snell News Technology Risk & continuity International Supply chain Paid for photos 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 Seven companies and their directors have been banned from providing services to the public sector in Uganda following fraudulent practices discovered by the government. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/firms-barred-from-working-with-ugandan-government/ 156776 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110311003000 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:47:05 GMT 20110311104705 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:51:30 GMT 2011031411115130 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Fraud & corruption 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 Public procurement in Australia is expected to achieve value for money while also supporting social and economic policies, its minister for finance and deregulation has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/minister-wong-calls-on-aussie-buyers-to-tackle-policy-goals/ 156660 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110310000000 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:55:31 GMT 20110310115531 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:01:52 GMT 2011031111110152 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector International Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor 2011 Mining firm Kalahari Minerals has recommended shareholders accept a proposed takeover by a state-owned Chinese nuclear firm. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/namibian-uranium-supplier-faces-chinese-takeover-bid/ 155939 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110309003000 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:55:20 GMT 20110309105520 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:27:07 GMT 2011031011112707 Naouel Zenaidi News International Supply chain Lindsay Clark Southern Africa 2011 The South African job market picked up last month against a background of rising input prices. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/sa-companies-begin-hiring-as-manufacturing-grows/ 155969 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110309000000 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:26:45 GMT 20110309122645 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:32:07 GMT 2011031010103207 Naouel Zenaidi News International Resources PMI reports Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 A leading African think tank has slammed Swaziland's recent budget for a lack of control and accuracy in spending data. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/swaziland-budget-comes-under-fire/ 155801 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110308000000 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:03:08 GMT 20110308110308 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:09:16 GMT 2011030911110916 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector International Southern Africa 2011 Less than half of South African firms believe they have sufficient internal supply chain and logistics skills. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supply-infrastructure-still-holding-back-south-africa/ 155637 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110307000000 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:00:13 GMT 20110307120013 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:09:51 GMT 2011030812120951 Naouel Zenaidi News International Assets Purchasing Images Paid for photos Lindsay Clark Southern Africa 2011 A global supply manager at Apple has admitted taking kickbacks from some of the computer giant's suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/apple-buyer-in-us-took-bribes/ 155103 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110302013000 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:23:53 GMT 20110302102353 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:09:39 GMT 2011030311110939 Naouel Zenaidi News Fraud & corruption International Supply chain 2011 Billions of dollars have been wasted by the US government's poor use of contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Commission on Wartime Contracting has said in an interim report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/wartime-contract-waste-condemned-by-us-oversight-group/ 154599 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110301013000 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:13:25 GMT 20110301111325 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:50:28 GMT 2011030210105028 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Fraud & corruption International 2011 Mindy Connolly has been appointed chief acquisition officer at the General Services Administration in the US. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/us-government-agency-names-chief-acquisition-officer/ 154457 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110301000000 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:36:11 GMT 20110228153611 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:29:44 GMT 2011030210102944 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers Public sector International 2011 The US Air Force has awarded a contract for the manufacture of air tankers worth $3.5 billion (£2.18 billion) to aerospace giant Boeing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/controversial-us-air-force-tanker-deal-finally-awarded/ 154004 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110226000000 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:26:06 GMT 20110225162606 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:39:18 GMT 2011030110103918 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Risk & continuity International Lindsay Clark 2011 Three former employees of engineering firm Mabey & Johnson have been jailed for bribing the previous Iraqi government to guarantee a contract to supply bridges. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/directors-guilty-of-iraq-bribery-scam/ 153938 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110225010000 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:17:25 GMT 20110225101725 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:29:12 GMT 2011041512122912 Paul Snell News Fraud & corruption International 2011 The procurement process behind a lease agreement for South Africa's new police headquarters in Pretoria was illegal. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sa-police-hq-deal-awarded-improperly/ 153968 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110225000000 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:25:59 GMT 20110225122559 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:28:11 GMT 201102280992811 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector International Southern Africa 2011 South Africa's finance minster has admitted taxpayers are not getting value for money from public procurement and believes the government is losing billions of rand in maladministration. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sa-public-procurement-vulnerable-to-waste-and-corruption/ 153874 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110224003000 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:21:32 GMT 20110224112132 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:22:54 GMT 2011022511112254 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Fraud & corruption International Southern Africa 2011 Strikes in South Africa have become a significant risk to supply chains, research has concluded. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/threat-to-supply-posed-by-strikes-in-south-africa/ 153730 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110223013000 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:42:51 GMT 20110223104251 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:42:33 GMT 2011022411114233 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Southern Africa 2011 A shortage of hotel rooms is causing costs to rocket in South Africa, a report has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/rise-in-south-africa-hotel-prices/ 153637 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110222003000 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:51:24 GMT 20110222125124 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:55:49 GMT 2011022310105549 Naouel Zenaidi News Travel International Southern Africa 2011 Small, women-owned businesses are being given a greater chance to win US government contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/us-government-deals-provide-oxygen-for-female-firms/ 153329 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110220000000 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:56:10 GMT 20110218155610 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:53:17 GMT 2011022212125317 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing 2011 Danish financial services firm Danske Bank Group has committed to screen its entire supply base for sustainability and ethical credentials before the end of 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/bank-to-block-unethical-suppliers-from-its-procurement-universe/ 153125 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110217003000 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:24:31 GMT 20110217102431 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:35:21 GMT 2011021811113521 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM International Lindsay Clark 2011 Efficient procurement is needed to help fill South Africa's potholes, the nation's transport minister has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-bottlenecks-must-not-delay-road-programme/ 153133 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110217000000 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:42:05 GMT 20110217104205 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:14:27 GMT 2011021811111427 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector International Southern Africa 2011 The US government is set to offer the public access to its contracting data from April this year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/public-to-be-given-access-to-us-contract-data/ 152972 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110216000000 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:23:55 GMT 20110216112355 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:59:42 GMT 2011021711115942 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector International 2011 Procurement improvements at Unilever saved the multinational group €1.4 billion (£1.2 billion) in 2010, its CFO announced. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/purchasing-at-unilever-led-to-huge-profit-in-2010/ 152159 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110209013000 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:40:22 GMT 20110209124022 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:54:37 GMT 2011021011115437 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International 2011 Oxfam could save up to £1.5-million-a-year by purchasing foreign currencies in the UK and sending them out to international branches. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buying-currencies-in-uk-could-save-oxfam-15m/ 152144 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110209010000 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:56:49 GMT 20110209115649 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:15:06 GMT 201102101311506 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing Ed's choice international 2011 Chief procurement officers from some of Holland's biggest companies, including Heineken, KPN and KLM have signed a manifesto for improving sustainable sourcing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/cpos-pledge-to-improve-sustainable-sourcing/ 152150 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110209000000 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:20:58 GMT 20110209122058 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:14:55 GMT 2011021010101455 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Purchasing 2011 US businesses in China enjoyed increased revenues and market share in 2010 despite remaining cautious about regulation which favours Chinese firms. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/chinese-year-of-growth-for-us-companies/ 151674 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110205000000 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:43:38 GMT 20110204164338 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:18:30 GMT 2011020712121830 Naouel Zenaidi News International 2011 A US embassy worker in Iraq has been convicted for stealing nearly a quarter of a million dollars by fooling procurement staff. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/theft-uncovered-at-us-iraq-embassy/ 151615 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110204003000 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:53:48 GMT 20110204115348 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:33:39 GMT 201102091533339 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Fraud & corruption International 2011 The procurement team from the London 2012 Olympics is helping the organisers of Rio 2016 plan for their games. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-olympics-buyers-help-brazil/ 151031 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110203000000 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:54:48 GMT 20110131155448 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:13:22 GMT 201101311641322 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing 2011 Buyers at the Olympic Delivery Authority will have completed most of their work by the end of this year, according to the deputy head of procurement, John Fernau. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/olympics-on-track/ 151034 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110201000000 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:05:27 GMT 20110131160527 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:55:25 GMT 2011020210105525 Naouel Zenaidi News International Purchasing 2011 About half of large businesses have saved money as a result of carbon management programmes in their supply chains, according to a recently published report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sustainable-procurement-yields-returns/ 150418 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110126013000 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:20:58 GMT 20110126112058 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:12:06 GMT 2011012712121206 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Lindsay Clark 2011 Cocoa buyers have reassured the market that disruption to supply chains caused by the Ivory Coast's export ban would be kept to a minimum. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/cocoa-buyers-move-to-calm-market/ 150430 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110126010000 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:53:03 GMT 20110126115303 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:17:03 GMT 201101271421703 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity International Ed's choice international Ed's choice risk & continuity Lindsay Clark 2011 A survey of 385 buyers has revealed that India is the favourite to benefit from the shift in sourcing strategy away from China. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/india-poised-to-reap-rewards-of-move-away-from-china/ 150061 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110124013000 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:21:53 GMT 20110124112153 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:31:51 GMT 2011012510103151 Naouel Zenaidi News International 2011 Steel production fell in the UK last month largely down to supply chain problems. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supply-chain-outage-slows-steel-production/ 150049 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110124010000 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:33:07 GMT 20110124103307 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:21:42 GMT 2011012512122142 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 Purchasers should not let escalating global prices distract them from the search for value for money. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/do-not-let-rising-prices-obstruct-the-search-for-value-buyers-warned/ 149952 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110123000000 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:10:31 GMT 20110121171031 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:33:32 GMT 2011012510103332 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 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 If you buy or sell goods internationally then you will be using Incoterms. David Lowe looks at the latest edition - Incoterms 2010 - and analyses some of the changes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/incoterms-update/ 148149 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110120000000 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:02:43 GMT 20110114150243 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:13:17 GMT 201101191641317 Naouel Zenaidi Law Law analysis International Ed's choice law 2011 The US airline has placed an order for 60 aircraft from European manufacturer Airbus. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/virgin-america-defends-airbus-order/ 149431 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110119010000 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:33:50 GMT 20110119103350 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:42:37 GMT 2011012012124237 Naouel Zenaidi News International Placement Purchasing Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 How long should you wait to terminate a contract? http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/court-reports/2011/force-india-formula-one-team-ltd-v-etihad-airways-pjsc/ 148185 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110118000000 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:24:08 GMT 20110114152408 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:36:01 GMT 201101171423601 Naouel Zenaidi Law Court reports International 2011 The South African government is set to begin the procurement programme for the country's long-awaited renewable energy project next month. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/green-light-for-renewables-bids/ 148824 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110117010000 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:03:55 GMT 20110117110355 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:36:37 GMT 2011011911113637 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Sustainability International Southern Africa 2011 Ukraine has made slow progress in tackling corruption in public procurement, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/corrupt-purchasing-remains-a-problem-in-ukraine/ 147818 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:03:00 GMT 20110114000300 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:15:54 GMT 20110114121554 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:48:02 GMT 2011011412124802 Paul Snell News Fraud & corruption International Purchasing Home page picture story 2011 Changes to European Union procurement rules have raised costs and hampered effective purchasing, according to a survey of public sector buyers published this week. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/remedies-directive-holds-back-public-sector-buyers/ 146917 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110111013000 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:16:58 GMT 20110111111658 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:41:35 GMT 2011011211114135 Rebecca Ellinor News Law Public sector International 2011 Activity in both the US's manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors was positive last month as economic conditions improved.. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/significant-recovery-for-most-of-us-manufacturing-sector/ 146712 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110109000000 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:04:54 GMT 20110107170454 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:27:42 GMT 2011011111112742 Naouel Zenaidi News International Resources PMI reports 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 BAE Systems has been fined £500,000 after admitting it failed to keep adequate accounting records in relation to a defence contract. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/bae-systems-fined-500000-for-defence-contract-payment-failings/ 145612 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:04:00 GMT 20101223000400 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:17:34 GMT 20101223101734 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:38:13 GMT 201101051643813 Rebecca Ellinor News International 2010 Lindsay Clark Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus have agreed to a procurement deal that will allow them to compete in each other's public purchasing markets. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/russia-kazakhstan-and-belarus-make-public-purchasing-pact/ 144804 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101221003000 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:55:56 GMT 20101221095556 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:30:44 GMT 2010122211113044 Angeline Albert News International Purchasing 2010 The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a procurement framework agreement with Estonia to purchase weapons jointly in the future. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/mod-to-buy-weapons-with-estonia/ 144836 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101221000000 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:04:50 GMT 20101221110450 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:57:21 GMT 2010122211115721 Lindsay Clark News Public sector International 2010 US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has given Mars an award for its work with cocoa farmers in Ghana. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/mars-awarded-for-cocoa-farm-sustainability-work/ 143700 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:04:00 GMT 20101220000400 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:24:11 GMT 20101220122411 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:53:14 GMT 2010122111115314 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Supply chain 2010 The growth gap between the eurozone economies widened in December, a survey of purchasing managers has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/germany-steams-ahead-of-eurozone-slow-coaches/ 143471 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101217010000 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:17:50 GMT 20101217101750 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:17:38 GMT 2010122012121738 Paul Snell News International Resources Purchasing 2010 Procurement's role in European and US firms has moved beyond cost reduction to have more focus on supplier relationships. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/purchasings-remit-grows-in-europe-and-the-us/ 143475 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101217000000 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:39:11 GMT 20101217103911 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:23:56 GMT 2010122011112356 Paul Snell News SRM International 2010 The South African government has saved billions on HIV and AIDS drugs by using good pricing data and promoting competition among suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/south-africa-halves-amount-paid-for-antiretroviral-drugs/ 143372 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101216013000 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:24:04 GMT 20101216102404 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:46:36 GMT 2010121711114636 Naouel Zenaidi News International 2010 Southern Africa The Canadian government has appointed a new procurement ombudsman to strengthen public sector purchasing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/canada-names-purchasing-ombudsman/ 143385 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:02:00 GMT 20101216000200 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:47:55 GMT 20101216114755 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:27:38 GMT 2010121710102738 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector International Purchasing 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 Compliance with new anti-corruption legislation will become the most pressing operational risk for businesses in 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/new-anti-corruption-rules-put-businesses-on-alert/ 142782 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101210013000 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:39:00 GMT 20101210113900 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:24:24 GMT 2010121210102424 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 mobile A UK citizen has pleaded guilty to bribery charges in a US court case relating to procurement contracts in Nigeria. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/uk-man-guilty-of-bribing-nigerian-officials/ 142765 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101210003000 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:49:58 GMT 20101210104958 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:51:36 GMT 2010121312125136 Naouel Zenaidi News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity International 2010 Lindsay Clark Toys are big business at this time of year. Supply chains prepare 12 months ahead of the day to get organised, but when it comes to CSR, many still need a lot of work, finds Adrienne Margolis http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/sector-reports/the-christmas-power-play/ 142347 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:04:00 GMT 20101209000400 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:49:34 GMT 20101206114934 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:27:35 GMT 201012071642735 Paul Snell Analysis Sector reports Features Sustainability Low cost sourcing SRM Risk & continuity International Ed's choice analysis Ed's choice low cost sourcing Ed's choice international 2010 More than half of travel buyers began crisis management plans the day after Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano erupted. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/most-buyers-were-swift-in-response-to-iceland-volcano-eruption/ 142578 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101208010000 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:57:19 GMT 20101208095719 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:27:06 GMT 2010120911112706 Naouel Zenaidi News Travel Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 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 European Commission has rejected a claim by Greece that it has not breached EU procurement rules by favouring homegrown supply for a defence contract. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/greece-breaches-eu-tender-rules/ 142239 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101207000100 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:47:14 GMT 20101203154714 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:48:51 GMT 201012090994851 Angeline Albert News Public sector Risk & continuity International Central government Purchasing Images Ed's choice international 2010 Royalty free photos The South Africa Kagiso PMI bounced back into positive territory in November, the survey of buyers showed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/south-africa-buyers-see-stronger-growth/ 142255 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101205000000 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:37:58 GMT 20101203173758 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:03:34 GMT 2010120710100334 Naouel Zenaidi News International PMI reports Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa The economic climate continues to increase demand for IT outsourcing in the UK, research shows. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/economic-climate-fuels-outsourcing-growth/ 142211 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101203003000 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:21:55 GMT 20101203122155 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:13:46 GMT 201012061311346 Paul Snell News Outsourcing Technology International 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 The president of Zimbabwe's Chamber of Mines, Victor Gapare, has called on its members to buy products and services from local companies. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/zimbabwes-mining-boss-supports-local-sourcing/ 142053 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101202003000 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:16:22 GMT 20101202091622 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:49:09 GMT 2010120312124909 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability International Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa Strong growth in the manufacturing sector in Germany and France contrasted with contractions in Spain and Greece, the latest Markit Eurozone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/huge-divergence-in-european-manufacturing-recovery/ 141993 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101201013000 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:02:46 GMT 20101201140246 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:14:01 GMT 2010120612121401 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM International Resources PMI reports Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Canada's largest hardware retailer has hit its target of sourcing 100 per cent of softwood lumber from certified sustainable forests. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/rona-acts-fast-on-sustainable-sourcing/ 141840 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101130000000 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:08:31 GMT 20101130110831 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:41:10 GMT 201012011424110 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM International Supply chain Ed's choice international 2010 Nato leaders have agreed to a series of cost-cutting measures that will make the defence organisation more efficient. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/nato-to-co-operate-and-to-prioritise-in-aid-of-cost-cutting/ 141605 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101126000000 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 10:20:24 GMT 20101126102024 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:38:21 GMT 2010112910103821 News Public sector Technology International Purchasing 2010 The Irish government will appoint a public sector head of procurement and save €65 million by 2014, the National Recovery Plan said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/irish-republic-sets-out-recovery-plan/ 141537 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101125003000 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:49:32 GMT 20101125114932 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:39:00 GMT 2010112612123900 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Recession & economic downturn International Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark South Africa is using preferred supplier selection as a tool to create a fairer society. Nick Martindale looks at what this means for businesses http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/african-scheme/ 141111 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101125000100 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:59:27 GMT 20101122115927 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:24:51 GMT 201011230992451 Paul Snell Analysis Features SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa Ed's choice Southern Africa 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 France and Germany boosted the expansion of the Eurozone economy to a three-month high in November, according to procurement managers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/eurozone-growth-reaches-three-month-high/ 141388 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101124000000 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:41:44 GMT 20101124104144 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:14:41 GMT 2010112511111441 News International Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2010 Spend management software firm Ariba is to acquire rival company Quadrem, a company with a strong user base in mining and heavy industry, for $150 million. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/ariba-buys-quadrem-in-150m-deal/ 141094 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101122010000 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:17:34 GMT 20101122101734 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:36:56 GMT 2010112210103656 News Technology SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Home page picture story 2010 Cosmetics company Elizabeth Arden has signed a deal with ICG Commerce to manage its indirect spending. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/elizabeth-arden-outsources-indirects/ 141017 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101120000000 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:02:34 GMT 20101119170234 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:16:39 GMT 201011230991639 News Outsourcing Technology International 2010 Delays extracting oil as a result of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill will pose a serious threat to the UK supplies, according to a group of UK businesses. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/business-warns-of-oil-crunch/ 140950 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101119000000 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:33:17 GMT 20101119103317 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:14:09 GMT 201011220991409 News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2010 The Namibian government is concluding amendments to the Tender Board Act of 1996 to make government contracts more accessible for SMEs and local enterprises. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/namibia-finalises-procurement-changes/ 140827 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101118000000 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:47:19 GMT 20101118094719 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:19:02 GMT 2010111912121902 Paul Snell News Public sector Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa The CEO of South African government agency the Road Traffic Management Corporation has been suspended following an internal investigation into procurement failings. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sa-roads-chief-under-scrutiny-for-mismanagement/ 140765 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101117013000 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:27:19 GMT 20101117112719 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:11:41 GMT 2010111812121141 News Public sector International Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa 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 All the agricultural raw materials used by Unilever will be sourced sustainably by 2020, the global food producer has pledged. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/unilever-sets-target-for-100-sustainable-sourcing/ 140543 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101115020000 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:29:07 GMT 20101115112907 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:09:16 GMT 2010111611110916 News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The US presidential commission for budget reform has pushed for a 15 per cent reduction in the Department of Defense's procurement spending to save $20 billion by 2015. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/us-budget-reform-commission-targets-department-of-defense/ 140395 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101112013000 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:54:58 GMT 20101112115458 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:55:49 GMT 2010111611115549 News International 2010 Eleven airlines have been fined a combined total of more than €799 million by the European Commission for operating a worldwide cartel for cargo services. British Airways is one of the companies evaluating whether to appeal the decision. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/airlines-penalised-for-cargo-cartel/ 140219 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101111020000 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:11:33 GMT 20101111101133 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:30:34 GMT 2010111211113034 News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2010 Major procurement failings by the Department of Public Works in Guam have been uncovered by the Pacific island's Office of Public Accountability. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/guam-public-procurement-criticised-by-watchdog/ 140226 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101111010000 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:29:04 GMT 20101111102904 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:25:43 GMT 201011121532543 Paul Snell News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Procurement staff in Ghana's hospitals and pharmacies have been told to be more vigilant about fake anti-malarial medication. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/counterfeit-malaria-drugs-rife-in-ghana/ 140240 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101111003000 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:40:17 GMT 20101111114017 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:44:16 GMT 2010111211114416 News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The Netherlands is to become the first nation to use palm oil from only sustainable sources, a Dutch task force has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/dutch-consumers-to-get-sustainable-palm-oil-by-2015/ 140113 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101110000000 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:54:10 GMT 20101110105410 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:32:59 GMT 2010111110103259 News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 High street chain Next has revealed it will have to consider alternative sourcing options and robust negotiation in order to combat the soaring cost of cotton. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/cotton-hikes-to-hit-next-clothes-prices/ 139202 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101105020000 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:58:11 GMT 20101105095811 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:23:52 GMT 201011081532352 Paul Snell News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 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 Procurement should promote its image in the business and externally to attract the best staff. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/improve-purchasings-image-to-attract-staff/ 139207 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101105000000 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 10:13:36 GMT 20101105101336 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:22:03 GMT 201011081532203 Paul Snell News Careers International Purchasing 2010 Microsoft Corporation's supplier awards recognised the vendor who built the controller-free Xbox 360 Kinect devices that are being released in the US today. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/vendor-receives-microsoft-award-for-support-in-launch/ 139049 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101104010000 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:21:09 GMT 20101104102109 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 10:31:41 GMT 2010110510103141 News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Business travel continues to show signs of a slow but steady recovery with air transport, rail travel, hotel bookings and car hire on the increase. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/resurgence-for-uk-business-travel/ 139046 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101104003000 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:18:06 GMT 20101104101806 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 10:32:52 GMT 2010110510103252 News International Purchasing 2010 Eurozone manufacturing expanded at a faster rate for the past few months in October, according to the Markit Eurozone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/growth-spurt-by-eurozone-manufacturing-pmi/ 139052 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101104000000 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:36:03 GMT 20101104103603 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:11:32 GMT 2010120612121132 News Risk & continuity International Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark Supply chain rationalisation and cost-reduction initiatives helped to stem financial losses at the state-owned Petroleum Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/supplier-focus-limits-losses-at-petrosa/ 138671 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101030000100 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:03:03 GMT 20101029170303 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:37:42 GMT 2010110210103742 News Public sector Sustainability SRM International Purchasing Images 2010 Royalty free photos Lindsay Clark Southern Africa Hovis bread manufacturer Premier Foods has raised prices in order to accommodate a 50 per cent increase in the cost of wheat. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/premier-foods-raises-prices-to-tackle-wheat-costs/ 138599 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:02:00 GMT 20101029000200 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:14:19 GMT 20101029111419 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:23:40 GMT 201104271752340 News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Images 2010 Royalty free photos Lindsay Clark A damning report into the purchase of land for the Kenyan embassy in Tokyo has led to the resignation of two politicians and the launch of an anti-corruption investigation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/resignations-follow-kenya-land-deal/ 138637 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101029000000 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:34:09 GMT 20101029123409 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:16:17 GMT 2010110110101617 Paul Snell News SRM Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity International Purchasing Images Ed's choice international 2010 Paid for photos Most governments are considered to be seriously corrupt to the detriment of international supply chains. Somalia is perceived to be most corrupt. Somali pirates are pictured here with hostages. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/state-corruption-rife-worldwide-says-bribery-watchdog/ 138512 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101028013000 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:51:57 GMT 20101028115157 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:09:31 GMT 201010281310931 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain Home page picture story 2010 A man has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for bribing officials in Costa Rican state-owned companies in a case relating to re-insurance contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/insurance-broker-jailed-for-bribing-costa-rican-officials/ 138487 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101028010000 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:27:05 GMT 20101028102705 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:08:25 GMT 2010102912120825 Paul Snell News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity International 2010 Lindsay Clark Virgin Atlantic's procurement team is on track to make savings "just shy of £10 million" this year following a programme to embed the function in the business. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/virgin-buyers-make-10m-saving/ 138120 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:03:00 GMT 20101026000300 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:42:52 GMT 20101025124252 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:48:34 GMT 2010102711114834 News International Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark Global computer giant Microsoft has responded to criticism of working conditions in its supply chain, according to the company's corporate social responsibility report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/microsoft-responds-to-critical-workers-rights-report/ 137986 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101024000100 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:52:52 GMT 20101022165252 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:55:38 GMT 201010260995538 Paul Snell News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2010 Lindsay Clark The composite output index, an average of the manufacturing output index and the services business activity index, fell for the third month running, dropping to 53.4 from 54.1 in September. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/eurozone-pmi-shows-growth-but-at-slowest-rate-for-a-year/ 137903 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101022003000 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:45:14 GMT 20101022104514 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:55:02 GMT 2011022411115502 Paul Snell News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The cuts announced in yesterday's Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) significantly increase the risk of a double dip recession in the UK, creating problems for buyers in all sectors, according to a senior economist. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-fear-double-dip-in-wake-of-csr/ 137784 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101021013000 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:24:50 GMT 20101021102450 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:39:29 GMT 2010102211113929 News Public sector International 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 Wal-Mart is likely to deploy its renowned cost-cutting approach to procurement to deliver economies of scale in southern Africa if its proposed takeover of Massmart is successful, analysts have said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/purchasing-is-key-to-wal-mart-takeover-plan/ 137677 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101020000000 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:44:03 GMT 20101020104403 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:00:41 GMT 2010102111110041 News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa Zimbabwe's decision to ban the import of vehicles more than five years old is set to push up prices in the country. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/zimbabwe-buyers-face-higher-vehicle-costs/ 137515 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101018013000 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:29:38 GMT 20101018102938 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:50:16 GMT 2010102111115016 Rebecca Ellinor News International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa Workers at Foxconn are unaware of customer-imposed standards established to guarantee their conditions, according to research. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/foxconn-workers-oblivious-about-their-rights/ 137386 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 03:00:00 GMT 20101015030000 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:31:34 GMT 20101015113134 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:17:24 GMT 201010180991724 News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 The UK's 'age of austerity' in business travel may be here to stay, according to buyers surveyed by American Express Business Travel. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/travel-buyers-forecast-frugal-class-travel/ 137361 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101015010000 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:43:45 GMT 20101015094345 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:47:26 GMT 201010151754726 News SRM Travel International Purchasing 2010 Public sector spending cuts will hit private sector suppliers hard according to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers PwC http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/private-sectors-46-billion-hit-from-spending-review/ 137391 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101015000000 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:05:47 GMT 20101015120547 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:45:34 GMT 201010151754534 News Public sector Outsourcing SRM International Purchasing 2009 Security software firm Symantec is to implement a supplier code of conduct to impose human rights standards on its vendors. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/symantec-sets-out-csr-demands-on-suppliers/ 137265 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101014000000 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:01:53 GMT 20101014110153 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:31:03 GMT 2010101510103103 News Sustainability Low cost sourcing Technology SRM International 2010 Lindsay Clark 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 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 by Peter Cappelli, Harbir Singh, Jitendra Singh & Michael Useem 
Harvard Business Press, £19.99 http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/the-india-way/ 136921 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101012000000 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 19:02:57 GMT 20101011190257 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:07:15 GMT 201101181310715 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Low cost sourcing International Supply chain Reviews 2010 Eurostar has awarded a train manufacturing deal to international engineering firm Siemens as part of a £700 million investment. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/700m-investment-in-eurostar-fleet/ 136728 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:49:49 GMT 20101008134949 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:01:37 GMT 20101008130137 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:49:48 GMT 201010081314948 Rebecca Ellinor News International Central government Purchasing Home page picture story 2010 Lindsay Clark Growth in labour productivity across Europe has reached a 14-month low, according to the latest EU Purchasing Managers' Index. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/europes-productivity-growth-at-14-month-low/ 136620 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:08:10 GMT 20101008130810 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:40:46 GMT 20101007104046 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:08:10 GMT 201010081310810 Rebecca Ellinor News International Resources PMI reports 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 The Australian National Audit Office has declared taxpayers may not be getting value for money from government purchases. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/government-slammed-on-procedures/ 136719 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101008000000 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:17:55 GMT 20101008111755 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:00:34 GMT 201010141310034 News Public sector International Purchasing 2010 Australia Supermarket giant Tesco plans to launch an "academy for suppliers" in Poland this month to improve supplier relationships in the country. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/tesco-works-to-boost-supplier-relationships/ 136538 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101006010000 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:05:40 GMT 20101006110540 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:16:07 GMT 2010100712121607 News Sustainability SRM International 2010 Lindsay Clark Sustainable and socially responsible sourcing will become an increasingly important part of procurement in southern Africa in the coming years, a senior supply chain professional has warned. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/southern-africa-must-focus-on-sustainable-sourcing/ 136550 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101006003000 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:37:36 GMT 20101006113736 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:42:22 GMT 2010100711114222 News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa Buyers of business travel should expect an upturn in spending, according to a global survey of executives serving more than 12 million business travellers http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/business-travel-spending-set-to-rise/ 136447 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101005013000 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:18:21 GMT 20101005111821 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:01:41 GMT 2010101910100141 Paul Snell News Travel International Purchasing 2010 Global demand from steel buyers is forecast to rise dramatically by 13.1 per cent this year and grow by another 5.3 per cent in 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sustained-recovery-predicted-for-steel-demand/ 136441 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101005000000 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:40:53 GMT 20101005104053 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:28:28 GMT 2010100611112828 News International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Organisations in southern Africa need to put more emphasis on building long-term relationships with vendors to protect themselves against supply chain disruption, PricewaterhouseCoopers has warned. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/supply-warning-for-southern-african-firms/ 136360 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101004013000 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:08:35 GMT 20101004110835 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:26:52 GMT 2010100511112652 News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa Economic activity in the US manufacturing sector expanded in September for the 14th consecutive month. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/us-manufacturing-grows-but-at-a-slower-rate/ 136287 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101003000100 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:43:05 GMT 20101001174305 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:08:08 GMT 201011031310808 Paul Snell News Analysis International Resources PMI reports Intro purchasing Intro international 2010 "Weak procurement" has contributed to government and charitable health organisations' failure to hit a global target for HIV prevention and care according to the World Health Organization. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/procurement-bottlenecks-contributed-to-missed-targets-in-hiv-treatment/ 136246 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101001000000 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:24:00 GMT 20101001102400 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 09:30:49 GMT 201010040993049 News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 At first glance, buying goods from China and India may appear to 
be cheaper, but the reality can 
be different. Cheryl Phillips and 
Steven Melnyk look at a case study 
of total-cost-of-ownership http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/case-studies/2010/east-may-not-be-best/ 135900 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100930000000 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:08:17 GMT 20100927160817 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:25:49 GMT 2010110512122549 Paul Snell Analysis Features Low cost sourcing Risk & continuity International Case studies Supply chain Ed's choice low cost sourcing 2010 Southern Africa By breaking free of over-powerful glass suppliers, Jaguar Land Rover reduced its costs and created a competitive marketplace http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/case-studies/in-the-driving-seat/ 135762 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100930000000 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:53:21 GMT 20100924175321 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:55:04 GMT 2011021411115504 Paul Snell Analysis Features SRM International Case studies Purchasing 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 A firm trying to improve demand forecasting in its supply chain is giving its customers free software tools and a social networking service to help predict orders. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/e-commerce-now-a-boon-for-demand-forecastinge-commerce-now-a-boon-for-demand-forecasting/ 135886 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:40:00 GMT 20100928004000 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:23:11 GMT 20100927152311 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:39:25 GMT 201009271533925 International A CIPS member handling logistics for Pakistan's flood relief effort is calling on procurement professionals to urge their firms to donate money. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/appeal-for-pakistan-relief/ 135903 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100928003000 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:34:35 GMT 20100927163435 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:26:01 GMT 201009291312601 Paul Snell News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice international 2010 Retail buyers have been urged to factor in the cost of a living wage for workers in their price negotiations with garment suppliers after cotton prices surged to $1/lb last week. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-warned-of-cotton-price-risk-to-workers/ 135844 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:19:53 GMT 20100927121953 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:48:49 GMT 20100927104849 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:19:51 GMT 2010092712121951 Paul Snell News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Home page picture story 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 Problems getting Commonwealth Games' facilities ready for the event were identified two months ago in an investigation by India's Central Vigilance Commission, which found flaws in the tendering process. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/tender-flaws-cast-doubt-over-delhi-games/ 135481 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100922020000 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:48:10 GMT 20100922114810 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:40:17 GMT 201009280994017 Paul Snell News Risk & continuity International 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 Fertiliser and seeds purchase could boost local markets but carries risks, says CIPS branch chair. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/zimbabwe-mulls-10m-farming-supplies-deal/ 135460 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100922000000 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:09:57 GMT 20100922090957 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:37:02 GMT 201009231643702 Paul Snell News Public sector International Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa Government says it will restore prices to August levels after it changed a decision to permit 30 per cent increase. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/mozambique-reverses-bread-price-rise/ 135343 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100921003000 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:14:06 GMT 20100921101406 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:44:56 GMT 201009221644456 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector SRM International Central government 2010 Commodity prices Southern Africa Drinks firm plans to ensure 700 of its highest-risk suppliers are assured through Supplier Ethical Data Exchange by 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/diageo-vendor-ethics-are-main-supply-risk/ 135183 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100920010000 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:14:48 GMT 20100920101448 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:24:37 GMT 2010092111112437 News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 While half of buyers say lowering labour costs is the main reason to contract out manufacturing, only a quarter of suppliers believe this is the main benefit they provide, research from Gartner found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/price-not-main-benefit-of-manufacturing-contracts/ 134925 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100916000000 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:38:55 GMT 20100916103855 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:16:42 GMT 2010091710101642 News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Risk & continuity International 2010 Lindsay Clark Bread giant Allied Bakeries has said higher wheat prices will put pressure on its margins next year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/bakeries-costs-to-rise-with-wheat-prices-next-year/ 134828 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100915000000 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:45:13 GMT 20100915104513 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:42:09 GMT 2010091611114209 News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark Buyers in South Africa's manufacturing sector have a crucial role to play in ensuring companies remain competitive while the economic outlook improves, the South African Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) suggests. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/manufacturing-buyers-take-centre-stage/ 134686 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100914010000 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:00:57 GMT 20100913190057 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:15:45 GMT 201009131971545 News Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn International Resources PMI reports 2010 Southern Africa Ed's choice Southern Africa Contract manufacturing on a global basis has bolstered the status of procurement and supply chain professionals, according to independent research firm Gartner. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/boost-to-buyers-status/ 134673 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100913000000 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:32:43 GMT 20100913163243 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:25:09 GMT 2010091510102509 News Technology International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark Cisco Systems and its distributor Westcon Group North America have agreed to pay $48 million to settle claims they overcharged the US government. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/cisco-and-westcon-settle-with-us-government/ 134530 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100912000000 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:04:33 GMT 20100910150433 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:48:48 GMT 2010091312124848 News Technology International Purchasing Ed's choice international Wheat buyers in southern Africa face months of higher prices after Russia decided to extend an export ban on the crop by a further 12 months, following the destruction of its harvest in wildfires. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/african-wheat-buyers-face-higher-prices/ 134546 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100911000000 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:33:57 GMT 20100910163357 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:24:21 GMT 2010091410102421 Pierrick Senelaer News International Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa Premier Foods may have lived up to its name at the 2010 CIPS SM Awards last night by clinching the overall prize, but it was accompanied by a whole cast of premier procurement professionals - (try saying that after some champers). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/bremner-buyers-and-fortune/ 134408 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100909013000 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:57:34 GMT 20100909115734 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:09:36 GMT 2011021412120936 Paul Snell News Public sector Sustainability SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 CIPS SM Awards Global companies have warned they will be unable to boost their profitability over the next 12 months as they compete with raw material price hikes and inflation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/firms-fear-margin-squeeze/ 134302 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100908013000 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:43:45 GMT 20100908114345 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:07:25 GMT 201009091310725 News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Procurement teams have been caught out by suppliers in China, who in some cases have been delivering poorer quality goods over time, according to research by analysts Gartner. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-find-pitfalls-of-china-sourcing/ 134211 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100907020000 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:58:30 GMT 20100907125830 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:13:42 GMT 201009071311342 News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice purchasing Ed's choice international Ed's choice supply chain Home page picture story 2010 Buyers in Southern African states could benefit from new sources of supply after the Namibian government announced plans to boost the number of private businesses and create an Export Promotion Agency. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/namibia-set-to-push-exports/ 134188 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100907010000 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:06:00 GMT 20100907120600 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:43:01 GMT 2010090810104301 News Public sector International Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa US legislation that came into force this summer could prompt price rises on the cost of some minerals as supplies become squeezed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/us-conflict-minerals-law-likely-to-cause-price-hike/ 134068 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100906020000 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:38:04 GMT 20100906123804 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:42:33 GMT 2010090711114233 News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice international Ed's choice supply chain Home page picture story Ed's choice SRM 2010 Energy firm Enel has achieved the international standard for its work on environment procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/enel-reaches-global-standards-for-green-procurement/ 134081 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100906013000 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:31:04 GMT 20100906133104 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:34:21 GMT 2010090712123421 Aaron Davies News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Manufacturing growth in South Africa is likely to falter in the second half of 2010, despite expanding in August for the first time in three months. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/south-african-manufacturing-growth-set-to-stall/ 133978 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20100905000100 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:32:31 GMT 20100903153231 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:35:18 GMT 2010090712123518 News Sustainability SRM International Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2010 Manufacturing activity in the US continues to grow with new orders and jobs on the rise, the latest monthly PMI report from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) shows. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/good-news-for-us-manufacturing-growth/ 133985 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20100904000100 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:30:14 GMT 20100903163014 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:40:52 GMT 2010090711114052 News SRM International Resources PMI reports Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Popular impressionist Rory Bremner is hosting the CIPS SM Awards 2010 at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on Wednesday 8 September. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/rory-bremner-to-host-cips-sm-awards-ceremony/ 133911 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100903013000 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:15:40 GMT 20100903101540 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:10:40 GMT 2011021412121040 Paul Snell News Sustainability Technology SRM International 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 Manufacturers, distributors and retailers will overspend by $415 billion this year on transportation, technology, telecoms and energy. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/poor-price-visibility-leads-firms-to-overspend/ 133803 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100902020000 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:41:26 GMT 20100902104126 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:42:54 GMT 2010090312124254 News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 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 UK public sector buyers could look to Canada for pointers on how to make drastic cuts in the budget. Nick Martindale outlines the lessons that can be learnt http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/take-a-leaf-from-canada/ 133523 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:03:00 GMT 20100902000300 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:43:27 GMT 20100827134327 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:40:17 GMT 2010083110104017 Analysis Features Public sector Recession & economic downturn International Purchasing 2010 The purchase and supply of anti-retroviral drugs is vitally important in southern Africa, explains Tatum Anderson http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/art-for-lifes-sake/ 133527 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100902000000 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:06:01 GMT 20100827140601 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:03:06 GMT 2010083110100306 Analysis Features International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa Computer manufacturer HP has agreed to pay $55 million to settle a US Department of Justice investigation into the alleged incorrect billing of the government's procurement agency. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/hp-in-multimillion-dollar-settlement-with-us-government/ 133711 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100901013000 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:59:10 GMT 20100901105910 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:06:57 GMT 2010090212120657 News Technology International Purchasing 2010 Retail sales in the eurozone fell slightly last month after a bumper summer boosted by good weather and the World Cup football tournament. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/eurozone-suffers-retail-sales-slide/ 133705 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100901003000 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:26:50 GMT 20100901102650 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:45:25 GMT 2010090210104525 News SRM International Resources Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Veolia Environnement has criticised attempts by British councillors to ban it from tendering for local authority contracts because of its light railway work linking Israel to East Jerusalem's disputed territories. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/veolia-battles-councils/ 133549 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:03:00 GMT 20100831000300 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:43:37 GMT 20100827154337 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:50:34 GMT 2010090112125034 Paul Snell News Public sector International 2010 Lindsay Clark Sunoco, the petroleum manufacturer which supplies Nascar motor racing, is set to hand over indirect procurement to global service firm IBM as part of a wide reaching outsourcing deal. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sunoco-outsources-indirect-purchasing-to-ibm/ 133562 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100830000000 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:27:44 GMT 20100827172744 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:33:12 GMT 201008310993312 News Outsourcing Technology International 2010 Employers are placing greater importance on skills and experience when searching for buyers as the market for purchasing jobs in South Africa recovers from the recession. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/experienced-buyers-sought-to-fill-sa-purchasing-jobs/ 133558 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100829000000 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:06:50 GMT 20100827170650 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:44:35 GMT 201008310994435 News Careers International Purchasing Paul Snell 2010 Southern Africa Swaziland and Zimbabwe risk trailing behind when common procurement systems are introduced among the 19 members of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/zimbabwe-and-swaziland-lag-behind-in-procurement-reform/ 133416 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100826003000 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:37:30 GMT 20100826103730 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:02:08 GMT 201008271310208 Paul Snell News Public sector Outsourcing International Purchasing 2010 The procurement practices of seven South African government departments have come under scrutiny by the Special Investigating Unit after president Jacob Zuma ordered a probe into allegations of corruption. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/seven-south-african-departments-face-corruption-probe/ 133310 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100825013000 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:31:57 GMT 20100825103157 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:43:57 GMT 2010082611114357 News Public sector Technology International Purchasing Ed's choice public sector Ed's choice international 2010 Southern Africa Australia Global mining giant Rio Tinto hopes to cut costs and boost compliance by using internet-based software to manage expenses filed by 20,000 staff. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/rio-tinto-adopts-online-expense-management-system/ 133229 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100824013000 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:26:50 GMT 20100824112650 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:58:28 GMT 2010082511115828 News Technology SRM Travel International Ed's choice technology Ed's choice travel Ed's choice international Ed's choice SRM 2010 Cement buyers in southern Africa could benefit from falling prices and greater security of supply with the opening of a plant by Ohorongo Cement in January 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/major-cement-producer-to-expand-in-southern-africa/ 133206 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100824003000 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:16:56 GMT 20100824101656 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:12:04 GMT 2010082511111204 News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing Ed's choice sustainability Ed's choice SRM 2010 Southern Africa The automotive giant has given details of the risks to its business from its supply chain in a report to potential investors as it plans to float on the US stock exchange. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/general-motors-reports-its-supply-chain-risks/ 132948 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100820013000 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:01:15 GMT 20100820100115 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:17:31 GMT 2010082311111731 News SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity Ed's choice SRM 2010 Lindsay Clark Six senior executives in 10 are worried about rising wages in China affecting their companies' financial performance in the next 12-24 months. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/company-chiefs-concerned-about-future-of-china-trade/ 132959 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100820010000 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:35:20 GMT 20100820103520 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:35:03 GMT 201008310993503 News Low cost sourcing Risk & continuity International Ed's choice low cost sourcing Ed's choice international 2010 Lindsay Clark EDF Energy has shed 15,000 suppliers in the past two years and is considering reducing numbers by a further 1,500. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/edf-consolidates-vendors-as-part-of-ethical-target/ 132575 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100817010000 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:55:01 GMT 20100817105501 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:02:47 GMT 201008181310247 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 China has joined India and the Philippines as a 'mature' location for the offshore delivery of outsourced services, according to the Everest Research Institute. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/china-comes-of-age-in-services-offshoring/ 132345 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100813003000 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:30:32 GMT 20100813113032 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:05:08 GMT 201008160990508 News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing International 2010 Lindsay Clark The UK clothing retailers have hit back at criticism levelled at them in the Guardian newspaper concerning conditions at some of their supplier factories in India. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/gap-next-and-ms-defend-auditing-processes-of-indian-suppliers/ 132276 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100812020000 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:30:55 GMT 20100812113055 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:56:41 GMT 2010081311115641 Sarah Campbell News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing International 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 Supply chain disruption is on the increase among US manufacturers, a survey of 500 members of an online marketplace found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/upsets-in-supply-chain-felt-by-half-of-us-manufacturers/ 132198 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100811003000 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:27:57 GMT 20100811112757 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:35:57 GMT 2010081211113557 Sarah Campbell News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark Buyers around the world are being forced to secure new sources of wheat following a decision by Russia to ban sales outside the country after fires devastated the harvest. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/wheat-prices-soar-as-russia-bans-exports/ 131939 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100809010000 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:21:47 GMT 20100806132147 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:18:18 GMT 201008110991818 News Risk & continuity International Supply chain Ed's choice international Ed's choice risk & continuity 2010 Lindsay Clark The US Federal Trade Commission has settled its case against microprocessor manufacturer Intel. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/us-trade-body-and-intel-settle-over-anti-competitive-pricing-case/ 131853 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100805013000 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:01:01 GMT 20100805120101 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:16:21 GMT 2010080611111621 Sarah Campbell News Technology International 2010 Lindsay Clark Today most humanitarian organisations such as charities and international aid groups operate with specific and diverse operational procedures and processes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/knowledge-zone/2010/vital-supplies/ 131602 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100805000000 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:20:16 GMT 20100802232016 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:24:44 GMT 201008030992444 Sustainability International Resources Knowledge zone Supply chain 2010 After scaling back production during the downturn, manufacturing suppliers are now struggling to meet increasing demand. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/supply-chains-at-full-stretch/ 131596 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:00:00 GMT 20100803030000 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:31:26 GMT 20100802223126 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:00:23 GMT 201008031530023 Sarah Campbell News SRM Risk & continuity International 2010 Lindsay Clark News focus The construction and heavy machinery manufacturer has appointed Frank Crespo as chief procurement officer. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/former-us-navy-captain-crespo-lands-top-caterpillar-job/ 131528 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100802010000 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:02:38 GMT 20100802120238 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:18:36 GMT 2010080510101836 News Careers People International Ed's choice careers Ed's choice international 2010 Lindsay Clark UK prime minister David Cameron has urged buyers from India to purchase British goods and services as part of the country's infrastructure development. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/uk-can-make-more-of-trade-relationship-with-india-cameron-says/ 131388 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100730010000 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:24:38 GMT 20100730102438 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:35:28 GMT 2010080211113528 Sarah Campbell News International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Supply chain capacity is a 'key question' for Boeing's ability to boost output, according to the plane manufacturer's chief. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/boeing-boss-voices-concerns-over-supplier-capability/ 131312 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100729020000 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:14:13 GMT 20100729111413 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:17:41 GMT 2010080510101741 News Risk & continuity International Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 2010 Lindsay Clark Purchasers in Zimbabwe could benefit from new sources of supply and cheaper products if the government pushes ahead with closer trading links with China. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/zimbabwean-buyers-eye-chinese-market/ 131304 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100729003000 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:32:52 GMT 20100729103252 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:30:41 GMT 2010073010103041 Sarah Campbell News International Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa Global Witness has claimed the British government acted unlawfully when it refused to investigate UK firms alleged to be buying Congolese conflict minerals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/campaigners-seek-to-force-uk-to-investigate-congo-minerals-trade/ 131244 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100728020000 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:15:40 GMT 20100728121540 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:52:42 GMT 2010072912125242 News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Ed's choice international Ed's choice risk & continuity 2010 Organisations that mandate use of procurement systems are much more likely to succeed than those that don't, according to research from analyst Gartner. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/compulsory-purchasing-scores-higher-than-voluntary-systems/ 131240 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100728010000 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:36:59 GMT 20100728113659 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:37:36 GMT 2010072910103736 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Risk & continuity International 2010 Lindsay Clark The UK does not have a strategy for engaging with other governments to secure energy supplies and meet carbon emission targets, according to a report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/chatham-house-uk-needs-stronger-policy-on-energy/ 131129 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100727020000 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:40:25 GMT 20100727104025 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:21:18 GMT 2010072812122118 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark Procurement practices in Namibia are again under scrutiny after a high court ruling halted a deal to supply oxygen and air to three of the country's biggest hospitals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/namibian-court-halts-hospital-supplies-contract/ 131125 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100727003000 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:21:11 GMT 20100727102111 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:49:22 GMT 2010072810104922 Sarah Campbell News Public sector International Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa The South African government will regulate the price of liquefied petroleum gas in a policy that will result in lower rates for energy buyers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sa-buyers-to-gain-from-regulated-lpg-prices/ 131046 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100726003000 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:02:30 GMT 20100726110230 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:26:30 GMT 2010072710102630 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability International Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa 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 The manufacturer is outsourcing its non-core procurement to ICG Commerce. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/icg-to-take-over-indirects-at-bobcat-maker-doosan-infracore/ 130921 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100723003000 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:48:53 GMT 20100723104853 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:31:43 GMT 201007260993143 Sarah Campbell News Outsourcing International 2010 Lindsay Clark Discount store Poundland is reviewing its vetting procedures after selecting a supplier that is alleged to buy goods from a factory using child labour. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/poundland-investigates-child-labour-claims/ 130854 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:03:00 GMT 20100722000300 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:40:26 GMT 20100722134026 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:55:10 GMT 2010072310105510 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability Low cost sourcing SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 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 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 Good purchasing practices can prevent clothing suppliers violating factory working codes of conduct frequently prompted by order changes and price pressures. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/clothing-brands-buying-practices-influence-factory-conditions/ 130755 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100721020000 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:32:54 GMT 20100721113254 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:14:32 GMT 201007221421432 News Sustainability International Supply chain 2010 Component manufacturer STMicroelectronics has said rapid recovery has put its supply chain under pressure to keep up with demand. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/auto-supply-chain-stretched-as-sector-grows-faster-than-expected/ 130771 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100721003000 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:36:25 GMT 20100721123625 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:32:33 GMT 201007281533233 Sarah Campbell News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark A bill that paves the way for local suppliers to be given preference when bidding for major public procurement contracts has fuelled debate among politicians, companies and unions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/local-supplier-preference-bill-debated-in-new-zealand/ 130344 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100716013000 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:23:17 GMT 20100716102317 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:06:13 GMT 2010071912120613 Sarah Campbell News Public sector International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 A new condom supplier is being sought after concerns the government's existing arrangement with a local provider failed to deliver value for money. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/namibian-government-ends-condom-contract-with-comex/ 130233 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100715013000 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:22:04 GMT 20100715102204 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:35:07 GMT 201007200993507 News Public sector International Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa Companies from across the palm oil supply chain attended the first Global Business of Biodiversity symposium in London yesterday to discuss how to develop mainstream sustainable palm oil. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/palm-oil-supply-chain-firms-discuss-sustainable-sourcing/ 130121 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100714013000 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:05:57 GMT 20100714100557 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:58:52 GMT 2010071510105852 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Sustainability International Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability Ed's choice international Ed's choice supply chain 2010 Parliament is close to passing the Public Procurement Reform Bill, which the government believes will ensure greater efficiency and competition. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/swaziland-set-to-pass-public-procurement-bill/ 130125 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100714010000 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:33:16 GMT 20100714103316 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:53:22 GMT 2010071512125322 News Public sector SRM International Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa Buyers in southern Africa will be hoping talks between the countries in the Southern African Customs Union will pave the way for an agreement with the EU. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sacu-talks-aim-to-resolve-trade-dispute/ 130053 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100713003000 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:20:02 GMT 20100713112002 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:53:29 GMT 2010071512125329 News Sustainability International Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa The government must to do more to address the billions of rand lost to corruption in public sector procurement, fraud analysts have said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/south-african-government-urged-to-tackle-fraud-in-wake-of-world-cup/ 129861 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20100711000100 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:20:25 GMT 20100709172025 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:54:35 GMT 2010071512125435 News Risk & continuity International Ed's choice international Ed's choice risk & continuity Intro international 2010 Southern Africa Ed's choice Southern Africa The manufacturer has submitted its bid in the controversial multibillion-dollar US Air Force aerial refuelling tanker tender. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/eads-north-america-weighs-into-refuelling-aircraft-competition/ 129820 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100709020000 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:50:53 GMT 20100709115053 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:29:26 GMT 201007120992926 Sarah Campbell News International Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark Nearly half of the cosmetic company's suppliers (48 per cent) must make substantial sustainability improvements and a further 35 per cent require some changes to come up to scratch. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/loral-83-per-cent-of-suppliers-must-make-csr-improvements/ 129823 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100709003000 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:22:57 GMT 20100709122257 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:28:23 GMT 201007120992823 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability SRM International 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 BBC4, 21 June, 10pm 2 out of 5 http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2010/storyville-when-china-met-africa/ 129267 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100708000000 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:48:16 GMT 20100705104816 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:44:08 GMT 201008101534408 Analysis Low cost sourcing International Reviews Paul Snell 2010 Demand has risen in the business travel industry, giving suppliers such as airlines the balance of power when it comes to pricing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/travellers-are-back-in-business-class/ 129456 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100706010000 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:49:36 GMT 20100706094936 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:21:33 GMT 2010070711112133 Sarah Campbell News Travel International 2010 Prompt payment could soon become a contractual requirement in the UK engineering and construction sector, according to an industry body. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/poor-payers-face-penalties/ 129368 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100706003000 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:03:22 GMT 20100705150322 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:11:53 GMT 201007051531153 News Sustainability International Supply chain 2010 The World Cup is partly to blame for the first decline in the South African Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) since October. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/footy-fuels-fall-in-manufacturing/ 129342 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:15:00 GMT 20100706001500 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:29:14 GMT 20100705142914 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:04:15 GMT 2010070712120415 News International Resources PMI reports Ed's choice international Southern Africa 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 French oil services company has agreed to pay $338 million to settle charges that it bribed Nigerian government officials. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/technip-settles-in-nigerian-bribery-allegations-case/ 129277 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100705003000 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:10:32 GMT 20100705111032 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:53:05 GMT 201007060995305 News Fraud & corruption International Purchasing 2010 The European Commission has imposed fines on two cartels, including one group of 17 steelmakers that fixed prices for 18 years. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/steel-and-bathroom-cartels-fined-11-billion/ 129101 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100702020000 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:00:49 GMT 20100702110049 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:56:53 GMT 2010070711115653 News Law Fraud & corruption International Purchasing Paul Snell Ed's choice law 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 The man charged with launching Swaziland's first Revenue Authority has called for the government to continue with its procurement reform programme despite opposition from departments. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/swaziland-revenue-chief-backs-procurement-plan/ 128972 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100701003000 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:02:15 GMT 20100701100215 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:53:47 GMT 201007051645347 News Public sector International Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa The US army's campaign in Afghanistan could be fuelling extortion through payments made to warlords to protect supply convoys, according to a Congressional report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/us-army-supply-protection-payments-fund-insurgents/ 128893 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100630020000 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:13:37 GMT 20100630111337 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:04:58 GMT 201007011310458 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity International Supply chain Ed's choice international Ed's choice risk & continuity 2010 Agricultural workers in South Africa are likely to be among the first to benefit from a training package backed by some of the world's leading retailers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/comic-relief-grant-to-fund-training-for-south-african-suppliers/ 128886 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100630010000 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:54:46 GMT 20100630105446 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:54:18 GMT 201007051645418 News Low cost sourcing International Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa The global market for supply chain management (SCM) software declined by 0.7 per cent in 2009 as customers cut back on IT investments. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/dip-in-supply-chain-software-sales/ 128889 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100630003000 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:07:37 GMT 20100630110737 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:08:37 GMT 2010070110100837 Sarah Campbell News Outsourcing Technology SRM International Purchasing 2010 The tobacco firm has extended its direct sourcing policy by taking over contracts with 17,000 farmers in southern Brazil. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/philip-morris-to-manage-tobacco-contracts-directly/ 128807 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100629020000 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:11:04 GMT 20100629111104 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:43:07 GMT 2010070110104307 News Sustainability SRM International Purchasing Ed's choice sustainability 2010 Botswana has begun work to use the government's purchasing power to benefit local suppliers at the expense of imported products. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/botswana-launches-local-sourcing-scheme/ 128805 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100629003000 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:01:02 GMT 20100629110102 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:57:07 GMT 201007051645707 News Public sector Sustainability International Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa The retail giant will take over the US operations of two suppliers to its small-store Fresh & Easy business after the venture failed to meet its rapid expansion plans. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/tesco-to-take-over-two-us-suppliers/ 128711 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100628003000 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:10:25 GMT 20100628101025 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:39:36 GMT 2010062910103936 Sarah Campbell News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Companies are optimistic about economic recovery but are ill prepared to meet an upturn in demand because of supply chain weaknesses. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/demand-surge-could-catch-out-supply-chains-study-finds/ 128568 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100625013000 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:28:02 GMT 20100624172802 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:04:07 GMT 2010062811110407 Sarah Campbell News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 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 As volatile markets send shockwaves through the economy, Bradley A Feuling examines the implications for the Chinese supply chain http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/china-feels-the-strain/ 128258 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 03:00:00 GMT 20100624030000 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:58:11 GMT 20100621125811 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:29:15 GMT 2010062311112915 Analysis Features International Supply chain Ed's choice international China has pledged to unpeg the yuan from the dollar, causing an increase in the price of commodities. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/chinese-export-prices-expected-to-rise-after-currency-shift/ 128512 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100624010000 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:28:01 GMT 20100624102801 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:59:28 GMT 201006241755928 News Outsourcing Risk & continuity International 2010 The pharmaceutical and chemical company has reported a 6.5 per cent drop in its CO2 emissions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/bayer-reduces-its-carbon-footprint/ 128508 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100624003000 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:03:16 GMT 20100624100316 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:00:19 GMT 201006241860019 News Sustainability SRM International 2010 The 2010 CIPS Southern Africa Procurement Awards celebrate the achievements of some of the region's top performers. SM sees how four of the winners won the judges' admiration and hearts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/what-a-scoop/ 128447 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100624000000 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:02:25 GMT 20100623110225 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:57:58 GMT 201007051645758 Analysis Features International 2010 Southern Africa 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 Following the UK government's decision to pull a £80 million loan to a nuclear industry supplier, Lindsay Clark examines efforts to build up the supply chain in this growing industry. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/making-the-switch-to-nuclear/ 128237 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100621020000 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:17:04 GMT 20100621111704 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:05:44 GMT 2010062312120544 Sarah Campbell News Public sector International Supply chain Ed's choice public sector Ed's choice international Ed's choice supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark News focus South Africa's Department of Trade and Industry has cancelled a controversial contract for an enterprise content management system, according to opposition party the Democratic Alliance. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/deal-axed-after-scrutiny/ 128235 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100621013000 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:02:21 GMT 20100621110221 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:58:38 GMT 201007051645838 News Public sector International Rebecca Ellinor 2010 Southern Africa Overtime pay was the most consistent problem for Ford's suppliers, according to vendor inspections the car giant carried out last year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/ford-suppliers-found-wanting-over-pay-and-working-hours/ 128132 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100618013000 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:17:42 GMT 20100618111742 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:37:46 GMT 2010062111113746 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability International Supply chain 2010 Procurement professionals from across southern Africa should ensure the lessons of the Fifa World Cup in South Africa are shared across the region, according to an industry leader. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/south-africa-must-share-world-cup-lessons/ 128140 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100618003000 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:40:10 GMT 20100618114010 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:59:50 GMT 201007051645950 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability International 2010 Southern Africa The Chinese government is to raise the minimum wage in key manufacturing areas. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/china-orders-rise-in-minimum-wage-rates/ 128017 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100617020000 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:25:25 GMT 20100617102525 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:56:24 GMT 201006220885624 News Public sector Low cost sourcing SRM Risk & continuity International Ed's choice low cost sourcing Ed's choice international Ed's choice risk & continuity 2010 South African firms could soon be sourcing more goods from emerging countries as trade opportunities open up while Europe is engulfed in economic crisis. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/south-africa-to-boost-trade-with-emerging-nations/ 128013 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100617010000 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:09:40 GMT 20100617100940 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:00:38 GMT 201007051750038 News Low cost sourcing International 2010 Southern Africa 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 A significant number of new providers have entered the procurement outsourcing market with many forming alliances to compete with the larger players. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/everest-research-highlights-changing-outsourcing-markets/ 127910 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100616003000 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:35:41 GMT 20100616103541 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:52:14 GMT 201006170995214 Sarah Campbell News Outsourcing International Purchasing 2010 Fallout from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico could increase price volatility and cause shortages, an energy consultant has warned buyers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/bp-oil-disaster-could-affect-supply-permanently/ 124887 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100615013000 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:18:39 GMT 20100615101839 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:01:11 GMT 2010061711110111 News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Ed's choice risk & continuity 2010 Lindsay Clark The premier of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, has announced a summit involving all sectors of society aimed at promoting ethical procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/gauteng-to-act-on-supply-chain-corruption/ 124891 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100615003000 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:37:52 GMT 20100615103752 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:02:34 GMT 201007051750234 News Sustainability International Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa 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 Hotel rates in some parts of South Africa fell dramatically in the run-up to the football tournament. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/safety-concerns-hit-hotel-prices-before-world-cup/ 124521 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100611020000 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:42:54 GMT 20100611104254 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:02:12 GMT 2010061711110212 News Travel International Ed's choice travel 2010 Businesses must re-evaluate the 'just-in-time' model of buying energy because it assumes a ready supply that is unsustainable, a report from an independent think-tank has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/chatham-house-gives-warning-on-energy-future/ 124534 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100611010000 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:06:29 GMT 20100611120629 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:23:49 GMT 2010061410102349 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability Risk & continuity International 2010 Lindsay Clark Siemens' first female board member and Fortune magazine's sixth most powerful woman in business. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/meet-barbara-kux/ 124004 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT 20100610040000 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:35:10 GMT 20100604163510 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:20:25 GMT 2010062112122025 Rebecca Ellinor Analysis Interviews Features SRM International Ed's choice analysis 2010 Vodafone plans to develop joint carbon reduction strategies with suppliers accounting for 50 per cent of its £31.6 million procurement spend. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/vodafone-sets-out-carbon-cutting-strategy/ 124432 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:00:00 GMT 20100610030000 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:08:23 GMT 20100610110823 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:20:48 GMT 2010061111112048 News Sustainability Technology SRM International 2010 Delegates at the ISM conference were advised to develop their influencing skills if they want to reach the top. By Rebecca Ellinor in San Diego. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/looking-upwards/ 123999 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:00:00 GMT 20100610030000 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:08:22 GMT 20100604160822 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:41:31 GMT 201006080994131 Analysis Features International Rebecca Ellinor 2010 Follow the basic method for the purchase-to-pay process, explains Sigi Osagie, and buyers and sellers connected with your organisation will be happy with the result http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/recipe-for-success/ 124007 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100610020000 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:02:33 GMT 20100604170233 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:42:57 GMT 201006080994257 Analysis Features International Purchasing 2010 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 Walkouts at a major Chinese supplier has forced Japanese carmaker Honda to temporarily shut one of its three factories in the country. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/honda-production-halted-because-of-supplier-strike/ 124434 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100610003000 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:20:22 GMT 20100610112022 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:13:22 GMT 2010061112121322 News Risk & continuity International 2010 US supermarket giant Wal-Mart plans to overhaul the way suppliers deliver goods to its stores. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/walmart-to-bring-logistics-back-in-house/ 124326 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100609020000 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:19:37 GMT 20100609111937 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:08:57 GMT 2011041411110857 Paul Snell News Outsourcing International Ed's choice outsourcing 2010 Nearly 90 per cent of UK firms believe their learning and development could be improved by outsourcing, a study has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/training-most-likely-function-to-be-outsourced/ 124319 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100609010000 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:31:14 GMT 20100609103114 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:23:32 GMT 2010061011112332 News Outsourcing International 2010 In a last minute deal ahead of the World Cup opening game on 11 June, the South African government has stockpiled a 30,000 ton spot market purchase from Russian oil firm Lukoil. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/final-footie-deals-done/ 124144 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100608003000 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:02:17 GMT 20100607180217 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:06:43 GMT 2010060810100643 News International Purchasing 2010 A report by AMR Research has named Apple as the company with best supply chain practices in the world for the third year running. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/apples-supply-chain-judged-best-in-world-again/ 124085 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100607020000 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:34:10 GMT 20100607113410 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:52:56 GMT 201006080995256 News International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The Taiwanese electronics supplier has offered factory workers a rise during a period when the firm is under intense media scrutiny. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/foxconn-to-give-chinese-workers-30-per-cent-pay-rise/ 123954 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100604013000 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:19:57 GMT 20100604101957 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:28:19 GMT 2010060711112819 Sarah Campbell News Low cost sourcing Technology International Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clar