http://www.supplymanagement.com/international-purchasing.xml The new regulations will make the tender process consistent across the public sector and will make it easier for suppliers to compete for government contracts, according to economic development minister Steven Joyce. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/nz-to-introduce-new-procurement-laws/ 346935 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:01:00 GMT 20130517000100 Thu, 16 May 2013 16:52:06 GMT 20130516165206 Thu, 16 May 2013 16:55:27 GMT 201305161645527 Paul Snell News Law Public sector International Home page top story Purchasing 2013 The oil and gas company brought together more than 100 small and medium businesses last week to explain its tendering processes and upcoming contract opportunities. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/qatar-shell-promotes-supply-chain-to-smes/ 346667 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:01:00 GMT 20130515000100 Wed, 15 May 2013 11:52:57 GMT 20130515115257 Wed, 15 May 2013 12:18:50 GMT 2013051512121850 Hannah Whittaker News International Home page top story Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Improve governance, secure executive commitment on both sides and try to change the mindset in your organisation, says ANN Inc CPO Eric Germa. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/how-to-turn-around-a-troubled-outsourcing-deal/ 345940 Sun, 12 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130512000000 Fri, 10 May 2013 15:11:13 GMT 20130510151113 Tue, 14 May 2013 10:26:50 GMT 2013051410102650 Hannah Whittaker News Outsourcing International Purchasing 2013 If you don't hire the right people in the right roles you cannot perform, according to Humana CPO Deborah Beavin. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/talent-management-the-cpos-most-important-role/ 345821 Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130510000000 Fri, 10 May 2013 09:35:18 GMT 20130510093518 Mon, 13 May 2013 09:37:54 GMT 201305130993754 Hannah Whittaker News Careers International 2013 Companies that can align their supply chain and leverage the capabilities within are going to "rock this world", according to the CPO of Flextronics. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/virtual-vertical-integration-is-the-future-of-supply-chain/ 345473 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130509003000 Thu, 09 May 2013 10:44:12 GMT 20130509104412 Fri, 10 May 2013 10:01:38 GMT 2013051010100138 Hannah Whittaker News International Supply chain 2013 http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2013/sa-judge-draws-distinction-between-perfect-and-fair-procurement-processes/ 345249 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130509000000 Wed, 08 May 2013 14:37:57 GMT 20130508143757 Wed, 08 May 2013 14:43:12 GMT 201305081424312 Hannah Whittaker Law Law analysis International Southern Africa 2013 A pilot programme at one of the company's main footwear suppliers in Indonesia involved giving factory workers mobile phones to raise grievances with management via text message. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/adidas-takes-supplier-communication-to-the-next-level/ 345099 Wed, 08 May 2013 03:00:00 GMT 20130508030000 Wed, 08 May 2013 10:36:00 GMT 20130508103600 Thu, 09 May 2013 12:05:02 GMT 2013050912120502 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice international 2013 Representatives from MTN Dubai, Etihad, National Bank of Abu Dhabi and Arabia CSR Network are among those who will share their expertise at this year's event. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/procurement-professionals-from-across-the-gulf-to-speak-at-cips-middle-east-conference-2013/ 345115 Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130508000000 Wed, 08 May 2013 11:13:54 GMT 20130508111354 Thu, 09 May 2013 10:21:10 GMT 2013050910102110 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Sustainability Index launched; Mitie hits gold in ethical procurement; SAQA names CIPS lead qualifications authority in SA; Extract from trustees' draft report 2011-12; Annual general meeting notice. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/cips-news/cips-news-may-2013/ 343046 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130507000000 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:49:09 GMT 20130430164909 Thu, 02 May 2013 16:25:33 GMT 201305021642533 Hannah Whittaker Public sector International Resources Purchasing CIPS update 2013 A 2012 report by the healthcare company outlines their commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility inside and outside the business. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/johnson-johnson-to-boost-sustainability/ 343961 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130504000000 Fri, 03 May 2013 15:11:39 GMT 20130503151139 Wed, 08 May 2013 11:11:45 GMT 2013050811111145 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International 2013 The industry veteran today joins the global provider of outsourced legal, document, research and business services. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/jeff-wright-becomes-vp-of-procurement-and-it-at-integreon/ 343656 Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130502000000 Thu, 02 May 2013 10:27:03 GMT 20130502102703 Fri, 03 May 2013 10:41:15 GMT 2013050310104115 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Technology International 2013 It's human nature to fall back into a regular routine, so you must keep the momentum of a project going, said Gregg Waterman, vice president of indirect procurement at Coca-Cola. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/successful-procurement-transformations-need-sense-of-urgency/ 343310 Wed, 01 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130501010000 Wed, 01 May 2013 10:34:32 GMT 20130501103432 Thu, 02 May 2013 11:13:59 GMT 2013050211111359 Hannah Whittaker News Business change International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Companies need to better understand the information they act upon and be careful not to misinterpret it, according to Stanford University professor Hau Lee. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/supply-chains-need-smart-sense/ 343320 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130501003000 Wed, 01 May 2013 10:49:09 GMT 20130501104909 Thu, 02 May 2013 10:41:51 GMT 2013050210104151 Hannah Whittaker News International Supply chain 2013 "I stood on the shoulders of a lot of people and one of the things I have to do today is allow people to stand on mine." Ron Schnur, vice president, dairy supply and operations at WhiteWave Foods. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/senior-buyers-offer-mentoring-tips/ 342737 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130430000000 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:47:18 GMT 20130430104718 Wed, 01 May 2013 10:47:06 GMT 2013050110104706 Hannah Whittaker News Careers International Purchasing 2013 The call follows the garment factory collapse last week, which claimed the lives of at least 380 people. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/address-risks-to-prevent-tragedies-like-bangladesh-firms-told/ 342727 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130430000000 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:22:15 GMT 20130430102215 Wed, 08 May 2013 17:22:13 GMT 201305081752213 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity International Ed's choice SRM 2013 The balance of both economic and political power has been altered by the financial crisis, according to the former US secretary of state. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/condoleezza-rice-addresses-purchasing-conference/ 342512 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130429010000 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:26:30 GMT 20130429112630 Wed, 08 May 2013 17:24:51 GMT 201305081752451 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 2013 You can't stop suppliers trying to bypass procurement completely, says Claire Auroi, director, supply chain business development at Bombardier Aerospace, but you can take steps to control it. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/bombardier-chief-urges-control-on-back-door-selling/ 342502 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130429000000 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:04:25 GMT 20130429110425 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:39:12 GMT 2013043011113912 Hannah Whittaker News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Hisao Tanaka will take the top job at the electronics firm in June when current chief executive Norio Saski completes his four-year term. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/toshiba-cpo-to-become-ceo/ 342094 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130426000000 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:52:01 GMT 20130426115201 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:36:37 GMT 201304290993637 Hannah Whittaker News Careers International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Neil Monaghan has been made CEO of the regional media division of Australian publisher APN News & Media, having previously held the role of group operations and procurement director. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/buyer-takes-ceo-role-at-apn-news-media/ 341614 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:00:00 GMT 20130424020000 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:56:58 GMT 20130424155658 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:33:23 GMT 2013042610103323 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Fourteen organisations and eight individuals have been shortlisted for this year's CIPS Middle East Awards which recognise the best in procurement and supply in the region. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/cips-reveals-middle-east-awards-2013-shortlist/ 340699 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130422010000 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:28:37 GMT 20130422112837 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:14:58 GMT 201304231311458 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Australian suppliers secured approximately AUS$32 billion (£21.6 billion) in federal government contracts during 2011-12, research has shown. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/domestic-vendors-boosted-by-australian-government/ 340466 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130421000000 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:27:08 GMT 20130419162708 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:23:57 GMT 201304231312357 Paul Snell News Public sector International Purchasing 2013 Retailers are limiting the amount of powdered baby milk customers can purchase, because some have been bulk-buying for export to meet demand in China. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/chinese-demand-leads-to-baby-milk-rationing/ 339004 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130411013000 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:29:59 GMT 20130411112959 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:23:05 GMT 2013041211112305 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 As the Middle East powers ahead in global economic prominence, sustainability has become increasingly important. Nick Martindale looks at the role procurement has in putting greener practices in place. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2013/green-and-desert-land/ 337744 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130411010000 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:15:51 GMT 20130404171551 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:47:20 GMT 2013040911114720 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features Sustainability International Purchasing 2013 The CBI said UK industry should follow the example of the automotive manufacturer to strengthen domestic capability to boost exports. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/british-business-should-copy-jaguar-land-rover-supply-chain-approach/ 338997 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130411003000 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:02:14 GMT 20130411110214 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:59:10 GMT 2013041210105910 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 A report by the Office of the Auditor General reveals a lack of transparency and fairness in awarding a government contract for a convention centre. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2013/questions-raised-over-the-awarding-of-an-entertainment-contract-in-new-zealand/ 338548 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130411000000 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:21:22 GMT 20130409122122 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:53:57 GMT 201304221425357 Hannah Whittaker Law Law analysis International 2013 A Vine time had by all; Call for a procurement licence to practise; Elected members aid direction of institute; FirstRand promotes excellence with Corporate Award; CIPS tackles horse meat crisis; South Africa launch for African mentorship drive; Dale Carnegie school gives advice on stakeholders. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/cips-news/cips-news-april-2013/ 338324 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130411000000 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:40:40 GMT 20130408104040 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:55:35 GMT 2013040810105535 Hannah Whittaker International Resources Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa CIPS update 2013 KFC and Pizza Hut's parent has pledged to ensure its packaging doesn't come from illegal or unwanted sources and give preference to suppliers with third party accreditation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/yum-brands-commits-to-sustainable-packaging/ 338779 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130410003000 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:53:16 GMT 20130410105316 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:24:09 GMT 2013041110102409 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The Australian retailer plans to buy milk directly from farmers in a trial to build stronger relationships with the supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/woolworths-takes-direct-approach-with-dairy-farmers/ 337377 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130403003000 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:53:08 GMT 20130403105308 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:12:32 GMT 2013040411111232 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 A survey of European executives has found 93 per cent believe business travel is critical to company profitability. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/business-travel-boosts-profits/ 335724 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130325000000 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:20:32 GMT 20130325112032 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:36:08 GMT 2013032612123608 Hannah Whittaker News Technology Travel International Purchasing 2013 Economic development minister Steven Joyce said the government would change procurement rules to make it easier for domestic suppliers to win government business. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/nz-government-promises-public-contract-reform/ 333720 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130317000000 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:14:56 GMT 20130315141456 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:41:37 GMT 2013031911114137 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing 2013 Through new anti-slavery laws and training for public purchasers, the Australian government aims to combat slave labour in supply chains. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/australia-to-stamp-out-supply-chain-slavery/ 333623 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130315000000 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:35:27 GMT 20130315093527 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:25:53 GMT 201303180992553 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Liz Wilks outlines the new legal obligation for European businesses to ensure that timber products they use have not been illegally sourced. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2013/assessing-the-impact-of-the-european-union-timber-regulation/ 332742 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130314003000 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:11:40 GMT 20130308151140 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:28:36 GMT 201303081532836 Hannah Whittaker Law Law analysis International Purchasing 2013 The ability of British businesses to win contracts abroad has been affected by the introduction of anti-corruption legislation, peers believe. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/bribery-act-restricts-uk-suppliers-overseas/ 333514 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130314000000 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:00:01 GMT 20130314110001 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:05:29 GMT 2013031510100529 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2013 CIPS launches Foundation to back talent; Image in procurement: it's personal; Bangladesh officials complete MCIPS qualifications; Procurement in Turkey boosted by university signing; CIPS partners with British Standards Institute; Insightful talk at Fellows dinner; Worleyparsons success shows strong governance. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/cips-news/cips-news-march-2013/ 332646 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130314000000 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:55:53 GMT 20130307165553 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:13:35 GMT 201303251531335 Paul Snell International Resources Purchasing CIPS update 2013 The global drinks manufacturer aims to save £60 million by transforming operations as emerging markets become a larger part of its business. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/diageo-boosts-emerging-markets-with-supply-chain-restructure/ 332852 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130311000000 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:17:21 GMT 20130311111721 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:34:41 GMT 201303130993441 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 As International Women's Day takes place today, professionals told SM more needs to be done to increase female representation in senior procurement roles. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/lack-of-female-cpos-a-disappointment/ 332685 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130308013000 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:48:39 GMT 20130308104839 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:34:35 GMT 201303110993435 Hannah Whittaker News Careers International Purchasing 2013 Companies are scouring the globe to find the best buyers and relocating staff internationally to boost skills. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/cpos-search-for-international-purchasing-talent/ 332672 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130308003000 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:56:39 GMT 20130308095639 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:40:24 GMT 2013031110104024 Hannah Whittaker News Careers International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The purchasing profession must develop a more compelling definition of what it does and show it influences the business to attract talent, according to the CPO of AstraZeneca. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/procurement-must-shake-off-victim-mentality-to-attract-talent/ 332591 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130307013000 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:18:03 GMT 20130307131803 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:26:20 GMT 2013030810102620 Hannah Whittaker News Careers International Purchasing 2013 Companies are put off hiring and training graduates in procurement because there is no guarantee they will stay with the company once developed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/training-cost-deters-firms-from-graduate-investment/ 332593 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130307010000 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:37:47 GMT 20130307133747 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:08:07 GMT 2013030810100807 Hannah Whittaker News Careers International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 "All it takes is a hiccup in the just-in-time supply chains we all rely on to force us into a place where we're running out of food," Jae Mather, director of sustainability at the Carbon Free Group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/uk-is-only-ever-a-fortnight-away-from-food-shortages/ 331839 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130306000000 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:29:34 GMT 20130306092934 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:37:14 GMT 201303071313714 Paul Snell News Public sector Sustainability Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2013 The brewer has introduced a code of conduct into global contracts to ensure suppliers meet expected standards, according to the company's corporate responsibility report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/carlsberg-implements-code-of-conduct-in-contracts/ 331105 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130227013000 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:30:55 GMT 20130227113055 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:34:54 GMT 201303071313454 Rebecca Ellinor News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Analysis of 139 different products such as sausages and burger patties by Stellenbosch University revealed traces of "fraudulent" meats including goat and water buffalo. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/substitute-meat-commonplace-in-south-africa-food-supply-chain/ 331077 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130227000000 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:02:47 GMT 20130227100247 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:21:55 GMT 2013030612122155 Rebecca Ellinor News International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa Ed's choice Southern Africa 2013 The US space administration is looking for potential suppliers to transport astronauts to the International Space Station. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/nasa-seeks-out-suppliers-for-space-station-shuttle-service/ 330575 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130222000000 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:58:38 GMT 20130222095838 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:27:28 GMT 2013030510102728 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Ed's choice international 2013 The two office supply companies have agreed to merge, and have forecast up to $600 million (£392 million) savings over the next three years. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/office-depot-and-officemax-agree-merger/ 330469 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130221003000 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:42:30 GMT 20130221114230 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:42:01 GMT 2013022212124201 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The charity has called on businesses to review supply chain compliance, following a two-year study into working conditions in Vietnam. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/oxfam-urges-companies-to-review-labour-standards/ 330229 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130219000000 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:31:57 GMT 20130219133157 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:52:46 GMT 2013022011115246 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Supply chain 2013 The Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced a AUS$1 billion (£667 million) investment to boost the competitiveness of domestic suppliers to help them win contracts at home and abroad. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/australian-supply-chain-gets-1-billion-boost/ 330182 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130219000000 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:22:50 GMT 20130219112250 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:38:38 GMT 2013022012123838 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 The price of this particular grain is set to increase by almost 80 per cent as production is reduced in India and Pakistan. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/basmati-rice-costs-to-rise-as-a-result-of-reduced-production/ 329817 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130215000000 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:33:10 GMT 20130215103310 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:41:30 GMT 201302180994130 Hannah Whittaker News International Supply chain 2013 Procurement and supply teams and individuals based in the Middle East and North Africa have until 4 March to make their submissions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/cips-middle-east-awards-open-for-entries/ 329694 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130214000000 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:15:37 GMT 20130214101537 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:49:26 GMT 2013021510104926 Hannah Whittaker News Careers SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Purchasers need to maximise their skills and deepen their category knowledge to contend with weak markets and upward pressure on rates. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/tough-market-for-business-travel-buyers/ 329691 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130214000000 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:00:17 GMT 20130214100017 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:15:15 GMT 2013021510101515 Hannah Whittaker News Travel International 2013 President Zuma's ambitious infrastructure programme will be held back without modern procurement practices, according to the global head of infrastructure at Pinsent Masons. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/improved-procurement-needed-for-south-african-infrastructure-plan/ 329429 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130214000000 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:47:16 GMT 20130212114716 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:55:22 GMT 2013021211115522 Hannah Whittaker Law Law analysis International 2013 Good strategy wins challenge; Certification first step on Gatwick's world-class journey; CIPS Intelligence celebrates birthday with new web pages; Is 'world-class' procurement easy to define?; CIPS award winners share tips; Masters Award launch for senior level members; NHS Supply Chain achieves CIPS Certification. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/cips-news/cips-news-february-2013/ 329317 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130214000000 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:50:40 GMT 20130211145040 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:12:20 GMT 201302111531220 Hannah Whittaker International Resources Purchasing CIPS update 2013 The company tells suppliers that student workers must only work on aspects directly related to their area of study as it toughens up guidelines. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/hp-lays-down-law-on-student-labour/ 329552 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130213013000 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:06:09 GMT 20130213100609 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:51:29 GMT 2013021410105129 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Firms are facing a growing amount of disruption to their supply chains but many do not have sufficient risk programmes in place to deal with them. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/supply-chain-risks-increasing-but-risk-management-is-not/ 329563 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130213003000 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:40:22 GMT 20130213104022 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:45:25 GMT 2013030611114525 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2013 The pulp and paper supplier has put an end to the clearance of natural forest in Indonesia by its vendors, two years ahead of its 2015 deadline. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/app-halts-clearance-of-natural-forest-by-suppliers/ 329022 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130209000000 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:05:39 GMT 20130208150539 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:42:53 GMT 201303050994253 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Ed's choice sustainability 2013 Business owners believe senior managers should take responsibility for procurement strategy, but one in three do not feel ready for this. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/small-business-managers-lack-procurement-skills/ 328116 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130203000000 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:08:39 GMT 20130201160839 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:59:48 GMT 2013020512125948 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2013 The retailer has collaborated with the World Wide Fund for Nature to develop a water strategy, which will include training purchasers on how water is used in production processes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/hm-buyers-to-get-water-efficiency-training/ 328096 Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130202000000 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:33:17 GMT 20130201153317 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:31:29 GMT 2013020512123129 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2013 Weak demand and volatile supply mean beverage companies will have to improve their strategic sourcing of agricultural commodities. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/drinks-firms-urged-to-raise-procurement-control/ 327867 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130131000000 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:16:12 GMT 20130131101612 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:55:47 GMT 2013020111115547 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2013 Procurement's impact is being felt across several areas of a business but CPOs are failing to manage its value, a survey has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/cpos-must-align-business-strategy-with-ceo/ 327742 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130130003000 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:28:21 GMT 20130130122821 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:25:58 GMT 2013013112122558 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2013 "The flexibility that provides a modern supply chain with its cost advantages has also created its inherent vulnerability," said Paul Carter, global head of risk consulting at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/supply-chain-disruption-biggest-worry-for-executives/ 327701 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130130000000 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:37:09 GMT 20130130103709 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:16:10 GMT 2013013111111610 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 A report by the World Economic Forum has recommended a single worldwide body should be responsible for developing and implementing a global risk assessment for supply chains. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/wef-urges-co-ordinated-international-approach-to-supply-chain-risk/ 327479 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:30:00 GMT 20130129013000 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:22:51 GMT 20130129112251 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:20:57 GMT 2013020511112057 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 2013 Purchasers of business travel around the world are united by their desire to reduce costs, but different regions are doing it in different ways. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/travel-buyers-cut-costs-with-range-of-solutions/ 327511 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130129000000 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:25:43 GMT 20130129122543 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:45:38 GMT 2013013010104538 Hannah Whittaker News Travel International Purchasing 2013 "Our approach to underage labour is clear: we don't tolerate it and we're working to eradicate it from our industry," the electronics company said in its 2013 supplier responsibility report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/apple-uncovers-child-labour-at-11-supplier-factories/ 327267 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130128000000 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:06:56 GMT 20130128110656 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:31:24 GMT 2013020712123124 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice international 2013 Leaders of British companies plan to invest to expand their customer base and improve operational effectiveness, with 83 per cent exploring cost cutting initiatives. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/customer-growth-is-top-priority-for-uk-ceos/ 327006 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130125000000 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:55:46 GMT 20130125095546 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:15:29 GMT 2013012811111529 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2013 The retailer has announced a series of new standards for vendors to meet, with the threat of debarment for unauthorised subcontracting, following a tragic fire at a factory in Bangladesh last year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/walmart-outlines-zero-tolerance-supplier-policy/ 326904 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130124000000 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:40:59 GMT 20130124114059 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:35:50 GMT 201301280993550 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Greenpeace says parent company Limited Brands has chance to move from "toxic villain to 'Detox angel'" with its ambitious commitment to eliminate all hazardous chemicals from its supply chains and products. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/victorias-secret-commits-to-cut-out-chemicals-following-exposure/ 326706 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130123010000 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:34:44 GMT 20130123123444 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:55:36 GMT 2013012411115536 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 While China and India are still leading in terms of expectations, countries such as Colombia, Egypt and Turkey are the ones to watch, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/emerging-markets-catch-up-with-brics/ 326675 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130123000000 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:59:29 GMT 20130123105929 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:04:05 GMT 2013012511110405 Rebecca Ellinor News International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2013 Airlines that have purchased Dreamliner aircraft from Boeing will be keen to "claw back" expenses as a result of the fleet being grounded, an aviation consultant has told SM. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/buyers-will-want-recompense-from-boeing-says-consultant/ 325542 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130119000000 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:35:38 GMT 20130118153538 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:25:01 GMT 2013012210102501 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2013 What lies ahead for corporate travel buyers in 2013? Amon Cohen takes a look at a turbulent market. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2013/journey-planning/ 324372 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130117010000 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:01:00 GMT 20130114170100 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:28:43 GMT 201301171752843 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features Travel International Ed's choice travel 2013 With China on course to be the top consumer of luxury goods, Omera Khan and Pat Brown look at what to consider before entering the fray. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2013/how-to-crack-chinas-luxury-market/ 324463 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:31:00 GMT 20130117003100 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:41:03 GMT 20130115104103 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:50:56 GMT 2013011510105056 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features International Purchasing 2013 As Ghana's offshore oil industry matures, risks from piracy are rising for the supply chain, says Anna Reitman. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2013/under-attack/ 324468 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130117000000 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:57:32 GMT 20130115105732 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:22:06 GMT 2013020511112206 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features Risk & continuity International Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity Southern Africa Ed's choice Southern Africa 2013 A new resource guide is helping buyers differentiate between corporate hospitality and a bribe. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/anti-bribery-legislation-in-the-us/ 324634 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130117000000 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:04:21 GMT 20130115170421 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:13:40 GMT 201301151751340 Hannah Whittaker Law Law analysis Fraud & corruption International 2013 The number of companies involved in manufacturing solar panels will fall by 70 per cent this year due to falling prices and high operating costs, analyst IHS predicts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/future-not-bright-for-solar-panel-supply-chain/ 325112 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130117000000 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:30:54 GMT 20130117103054 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:54:21 GMT 2013011812125421 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 What lies ahead for CIPS in 2013?; Doha branch in Qatar opens to help achieve Vision 2030; Fellows' network goes from strength to strength; Roundup; Jaguar tour drives interest; Career-focused event gives top tips for future success; Bus and rail company gets go-ahead for certification. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/cips-news/cips-news-january-2013/ 324501 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130117000000 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:44:02 GMT 20130115114402 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:00:34 GMT 2013011512120034 Hannah Whittaker International Resources Purchasing CIPS update 2013 The Japanese clothing chain's parent company, Fast Retailing, has committed to phase out harmful chemicals from production processes by 2020. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/uniqlo-resolves-to-detoxify-supply-chain/ 323920 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130112000000 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:36:37 GMT 20130111153637 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:46:18 GMT 201301150994618 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Small businesses in Qatar are to get help to win contracts through a government-backed scheme to tackle access to tenders. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/qatari-smes-to-receive-tender-support/ 323249 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130110000000 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:23:09 GMT 20130110112309 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:32:45 GMT 2013011110103245 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2013 South African minister Malusi Gigaba says that responsibility needs to be passed down the supply chain to improve the capability of domestic vendors. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/enterprise-minister-calls-for-25-year-supply-chain-plan/ 322622 Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130106000000 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:36:06 GMT 20130104153606 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:07:47 GMT 2013010811110747 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2013 Businesses are increasing collaboration with suppliers and reaping the cost benefits, but supplier innovation remains an area of "untapped opportunity". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/savings-double-from-effective-srm-in-2012/ 322565 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130104000000 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:37:03 GMT 20130104113703 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:17:32 GMT 201301171751732 Hannah Whittaker News SRM International Purchasing Ed's choice SRM 2013 The car rental group expects to make annual savings of $50-$70 million (£31-£43 million) through its acquisition of Zipcar, by consolidating spend and more efficient use of stock. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/avis-zips-up-deal-for-car-sharing-company/ 322416 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMT 20130103010000 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:08:04 GMT 20130103110804 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:11:57 GMT 2013010411111157 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Working with a vendor to deal with a shortage of parts is more popular with purchasers than simply sourcing from a rival supplier. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/buyers-stick-with-suppliers-through-shortages/ 322327 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:30:00 GMT 20130102003000 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:07:23 GMT 20130102120723 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:02:08 GMT 2013010311110208 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2013 Only 23 per cent of businesses in New Zealand rate their level of risk management as high, according to a survey by CIPS Australasia and Grant Thornton. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/nz-companies-ignore-supply-threats/ 321822 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121229000000 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:00:57 GMT 20121218170057 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:39:03 GMT 201301020993903 Paul Snell News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice international 2012 Barry Callebaut will become the world's biggest cocoa processor and ensure security of supply for its manufacturing operation with acquisition of a division of Petra Foods. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/chocolate-maker-secures-supplies-with-cocoa-processor-purchase/ 321566 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121216000000 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:09:49 GMT 20121214120949 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:20:27 GMT 2012121812122027 Paul Snell News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Royal Caribbean Cruises has committed to eliminate the use of gestation crates in its pork supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/cruise-firm-ensures-animal-welfare-is-ship-shape/ 321568 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121215000000 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:11:45 GMT 20121214121145 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:21:24 GMT 201212180992124 Paul Snell News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 CIPS travels for Eastern boost; Gildert urges fellows to offer guidance for future; Initiatives on course to attract future talent; Branches back call for more volunteers; New Zealand scoops double award win at Australasia event; Newly-elected Congress meets; Best practice helps energy group's expansion push http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/cips-news/2012/cips-news-april/cips-news-december-2012/ 320189 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121213000000 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 11:27:57 GMT 20121207112757 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 11:51:59 GMT 2012120711115159 Hannah Whittaker International Resources Purchasing CIPS update 2012 "I want to make it crystal clear that neither I nor the board will tolerate improper business conduct of any sort," said CEO John Rishton. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/rolls-royce-passes-corruption-concerns-on-to-sfo/ 320107 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 02:00:00 GMT 20121207020000 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:10:52 GMT 20121206171052 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:16:18 GMT 2012121011111618 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 'Scandals' have been blamed for nation's poor performance in Transparency International's annual global survey, which reveals China has also slipped in the rankings. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/political-system-leaves-uk-vulnerable-to-corruption/ 320003 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20121206013000 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:52:58 GMT 20121206115258 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:51:16 GMT 2012120712125116 Hannah Whittaker News Fraud & corruption International Purchasing 2012 Trade between African nations is expected to increase as countries try to mitigate falling demand from elsewhere in the world, according to the head of the World Trade Organization Pascal Lamy. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/african-trade-on-upwards-path-says-wto-chief/ 318070 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121127000000 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:51:02 GMT 20121127105102 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:23:22 GMT 2012112810102322 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 The ability to secure resources is the fourth biggest problem facing the global economy, a report by the World Economic Forum has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/fears-grow-over-resource-scarcity/ 316304 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121114000000 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:22:10 GMT 20121114102210 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:05:10 GMT 2012112811110510 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Ed's choice international 2012 Companies often concentrate a single factor, such as tax efficiency, when relocating procurement operations, without considering potential operational benefits. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/procurement-hub-locations-should-combine-benefits/ 315943 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20121113003000 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:26:09 GMT 20121113122609 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:46:41 GMT 2012111411114641 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/human-trafficking-targeted-in-new-us-law/ 313437 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121108000000 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:24:35 GMT 20121108142435 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:27:53 GMT 201211081422753 Hannah Whittaker Law Law analysis International 2012 Swapping tips for success, Aberdeen Oil & Gas completes bespoke corporate award, Newly elected congress to discuss global development, Michelle Wang becomes first Chinese national fellow, David Noble urges members to grasp opportunities, Off to a palm island for CIPS MENA, Logistics firm Geodis proves its procurement prowess http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/cips-news/2012/cips-news-april/cips-news-november-2012/ 312079 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121108000000 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:09:52 GMT 20121106120952 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:30:47 GMT 2012110612123047 Hannah Whittaker International Resources Purchasing CIPS update 2012 Baotou Steel Rare Earth has halted a portion of its production for a month to try to close the gap between demand and supply. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/rare-earth-giant-suspends-production/ 306912 Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121028000000 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:03:01 GMT 20121026160301 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:21:33 GMT 2012103011112133 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Mike Duke, president and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores Inc, says the company will design more sustainable products and make its supply chain more socially and environmentally accountable. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/walmart-announces-sustainability-commitments/ 306884 Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121027000000 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:13:57 GMT 20121026151357 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:59:25 GMT 2012103010105925 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International 2012 Cost reduction, better management control and spreading risk is driving companies in Europe and North America to outsource payroll services to multiple countries. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/firms-choose-range-of-locations-to-outsource-payroll/ 302147 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20121017013000 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:30:14 GMT 20121017113014 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:33:56 GMT 2012101811113356 Hannah Whittaker News Outsourcing International Purchasing 2012 North Atlantic Treaty Organization - HQ Supreme Allied Command Transformation won awards for its innovative approach to countering 
the threat of IEDs. Rebecca Ellinor speaks to the winners. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2012/military-precision/ 299888 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT 20121011120000 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:24:43 GMT 20121004162443 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:29:00 GMT 2012110811112900 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features International Purchasing Ed's choice international CIPS SM Awards 2012 The Royal Mail Group's procurement team demonstrated commercial expertise and great innovation for its project to benefit from booming China-to-Europe business. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2012/international-delivery/ 300334 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 02:00:00 GMT 20121011020000 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:54:51 GMT 20121009095451 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:16:29 GMT 2012100912121629 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features International Purchasing 2012 Incoming president observes importance of procurement; Boateng: A strategic approach can assist Africa's development; CIPS enters Russia as MTS begins people development; NHS SBS gains certification for a 'strong foundation'; West Wales branch inspired by Everest climber Woodall; New standards certification boosts GCHQ morale; First Europe Network Group meets in Zurich http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/cips-news/2012/cips-news-april/cips-news-october-2012/ 300296 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121011000000 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:16:34 GMT 20121008171634 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:32:45 GMT 201210081753245 Hannah Whittaker International Resources Purchasing Southern Africa CIPS update 2012 CIPS CEO David Noble announced a series of new initiatives to delegates at the CIPS Annual Conference 2012. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/procurement-is-now-a-leading-global-profession/ 299852 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121004000000 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:02:26 GMT 20121004130226 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:40:16 GMT 2012100511114016 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing 2012 AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria medicines will now be supplied to three African countries by the Coca-Cola Company, following a successful pilot scheme. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/coca-cola-supply-chain-helps-medicine-reach-remote-regions-in-africa/ 299605 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121003000000 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:53:08 GMT 20121003105308 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:20:11 GMT 201210261752011 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 The FTSE4Good index finds a third of companies have not done anything to mitigate exposure to supply chain risks, facing serious damage to their reputation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/firms-failing-to-act-on-supply-chain-labour-risks/ 298370 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120925000000 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:39:39 GMT 20120925103939 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:44:51 GMT 2012092610104451 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2012 The director-general of the World Trade Organization Pascal Lamy says there is now an unprecedented level of inter-dependency between nations because of their role in supply chains. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/supply-chains-bind-us-together-says-wtos-lamy/ 287720 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120921000000 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:34:35 GMT 20120921103435 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:52:04 GMT 2012092410105204 Paul Snell News International Supply chain 2012 A survey has found more than half of buyers would consider moving overseas to further their careers, with a quarter actively pursuing the opportunity. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/purchasers-keen-to-relocate-abroad-for-career-development/ 287166 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120919000000 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:18:01 GMT 20120919101801 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:27:51 GMT 2012101710102751 Hannah Whittaker News Careers International Purchasing Ed's choice international 2012 "Companies need to set the tone from the top that they will not accept bribery... there can be no half-measures," Transparency International. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/foreign-bribery-prosecutions-on-the-rise/ 259898 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120906013000 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:37:52 GMT 20120906113752 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:52:55 GMT 2012090712125255 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2012 Company CEO Karl-Johan Persson told Bangladeshi prime minister better measures would bring greater stability to the textiles market. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/hm-ceo-praised-for-suggesting-minimum-wage-increase-for-textile-workers/ 259919 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120906010000 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:13:47 GMT 20120906121347 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:22:45 GMT 2012090712122245 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 While supply of platinum has recently outstripped demand, a three-week long illegal strike at a South Africa mine could hit costs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/platinum-prices-could-see-short-term-increase/ 259906 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120906000000 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:54:34 GMT 20120906115434 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:31:31 GMT 2012090710103131 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2012 Some of the globe's biggest importers intend to spend more in the second half of 2012, despite trade challenges overseas. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/worlds-leading-buyers-to-increase-purchasing-spend/ 259676 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120905000000 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:55:01 GMT 20120905105501 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:49:18 GMT 2012090611114918 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2012 A report has proposed streamlining the Defence Materiel Organisation to improve spending. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/australian-senate-criticises-flawed-defence-procurement/ 259129 Sat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120901000000 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:26:09 GMT 20120831162609 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:54:58 GMT 201209051315458 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Finance ministers of the world's major economies have warned emergency oil stocks may need to be employed to ensure supply meets increased demand. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/g7-calls-for-increased-oil-production/ 258249 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120831000000 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:14:17 GMT 20120831111417 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:03:05 GMT 2012090310100305 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2012 The Chilean mining business saw profits drop by 7.2 per cent in the first six months in 2012, following sharp drops in the price of copper. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/copper-price-drop-hurts-antofagasta-profits/ 258178 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120830000000 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:09:42 GMT 20120830130942 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:49:31 GMT 2012083110104931 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Accession to the international trade body will reduce tariffs on exported goods, but an expert has warned not to expect immediate changes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/russias-wto-membership-gives-boost-to-uk-buyers/ 254781 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120829000000 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:44:08 GMT 20120829104408 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:53:54 GMT 201209190995354 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Ed's choice international 2012 The Securities and Exchange Commission has voted to approve tough rules requiring companies to disclose if they use certain metals sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/us-regulator-approves-conflict-mineral-rules/ 251931 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120824000000 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:46:36 GMT 20120824124636 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:56:53 GMT 2012082811115653 Hannah Whittaker News Law International Supply chain 2012 A fall in the price of copper and lower demand from China has seen annual profit at the world's largest miner drop by 34.8 per cent. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/bhp-billiton-profit-undermined-by-commodity-prices/ 251144 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120823010000 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:45:38 GMT 20120823114538 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:10:57 GMT 2012082312121057 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Home page picture story 2012 Members of a House of Lords committee said if the EU operation finishes, pirates will pick up where they left off. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/piracy-prevention-operations-should-continue-past-2014/ 250988 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120822000000 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:39:13 GMT 20120822113913 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:09:30 GMT 201208231640930 Hannah Whittaker News International Supply chain Ed's choice international 2012 The country's government has announced its intention to become a member of the reciprocal global deal that opens access to public sector contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/new-zealand-to-join-wto-government-procurement-agreement/ 249246 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120818000000 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:39:30 GMT 20120817153930 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:35:24 GMT 2012082112123524 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing 2012 The Australian state government has agreed to implement recommendations from an audit to make significant savings. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/new-south-wales-government-aims-to-save-1-billion-with-procurement-reform/ 249196 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:01:00 GMT 20120817000100 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:52:51 GMT 20120817105251 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:43:21 GMT 201208200994321 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing 2012 The health service purchasing organisation is now aiming to recycle three-quarters of its waste. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/nhs-supply-chain-recycles-1558-tonnes-of-waste/ 248527 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120810000000 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:05:38 GMT 20120810120538 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:15:25 GMT 2012081310101525 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2009 Additional procurement activity on behalf of customers has cut the engineering firm's profit margin. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/more-buying-for-customer-cuts-amecs-profit-margin/ 248532 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120810000000 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:22:55 GMT 20120810122255 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:15:43 GMT 201208101311543 Paul Snell News International Purchasing Home page picture story 2012 Increased government regulation and access to strategic reserves gives China the ability to control the global market for the commodities, a report has warned. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/china-controls-supply-and-fix-prices-of-rare-earths/ 248524 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120810000000 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:55:55 GMT 20120810115555 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:16:30 GMT 2012081310101630 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2012 Value of shale gas plant acquired last year is halved over low gas prices http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/bhp-billiton-cuts-shale-gas-asset-by-284bn/ 245979 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120806000000 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:04:26 GMT 20120806130426 Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:08:50 GMT 2012080811110850 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2012 A fleet of gas-powered limousines has cut fuel costs at MGM Resorts International by 40 per cent. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/green-limos-drive-down-mgm-fuel-costs/ 239750 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 09:00:00 GMT 20120714090000 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:41:42 GMT 20120713154142 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:21:30 GMT 2012071711112130 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International 2012 Restrictions on exports, foreign trade, extra taxes and limits on foreign ownership are the biggest threats to future supply security. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/resource-nationalism-is-mining-sectors-top-risk/ 239685 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120713000000 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:45:39 GMT 20120713104539 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:24:18 GMT 201208231642418 Hannah Whittaker News Low cost sourcing Risk & continuity International Ed's choice low cost sourcing 2012 The representation of black and minority businesses in the supply chain of South African firms in the liquid fuels sector is in reverse, according to an audit. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/sa-oil-sector-misses-minority-supply-chain-target/ 238613 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120707000000 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:56:44 GMT 20120706145644 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:31:13 GMT 2012071012123113 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability International Placement Purchasing 2012 The production of aeroplanes must increase by 45 per cent by 2015 to meet growing demand for fuel-efficient aircraft. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/aerospace-supply-chain-under-pressure-to-meet-increased-demand/ 238537 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT 20120706070000 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:08:48 GMT 20120706100848 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:34:56 GMT 2012070911113456 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Buyers are assisting the fast-moving consumer goods company in achieving an ambitious long-term plan to double in size while reducing its environmental impact. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/unilever-procurement-helps-with-sustainability-objective/ 237058 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT 20120627050000 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:26:43 GMT 20120627102643 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:21:33 GMT 201208231642133 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity Business change International Ed's choice business change 2012 The UAE telecoms company has appointed a new chief procurement officer as part of its attempt to become one of the world's top 10. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/obaid-bokisha-appointed-as-new-cpo-at-etisalat/ 236390 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120623000000 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:36:32 GMT 20120622153632 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 15:31:46 GMT 201207041533146 Rebecca Ellinor News Careers International Purchasing Ed's choice international 2012 The shortlist for the CIPS Supply Management Awards 2012 is revealed today. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/which-organisations-have-been-shortlisted-in-the-2012-cips-sm-awards/ 235978 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:00:00 GMT 20120621090000 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 10:33:36 GMT 20120621103336 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:03:51 GMT 201207091310351 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Sustainability Outsourcing Technology Risk & continuity International 2012 The National Audit Office says the quality of audits is variable and results are not tailored to individual organisations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/governments-70-million-internal-audit-spend-is-inefficient/ 235754 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120620010000 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:44:02 GMT 20120620104402 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:51:49 GMT 2012062111115149 Hannah Whittaker News International Supply chain 2012 New and improved system expected to lessen administrative burden and enable buyers to spend more time on higher value activities such as supplier evaluation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/dubai-government-upgrades-purchasing-portal/ 234790 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120615000000 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:53:31 GMT 20120615095331 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:24:50 GMT 201206191752450 Paul Snell News Technology International Purchasing Ed's choice technology 2012 Greater investment in electronic purchasing would provide greater transparency and reduce the potential for fraud and corruption in public procurement, says Transparency International. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/more-e-procurement-could-cut-corruption-in-europe/ 233253 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT 20120608050000 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 11:45:37 GMT 20120608114537 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:22:08 GMT 201206131752208 Hannah Whittaker News Technology Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity International Purchasing Ed's choice international 2012 Unlike most of the world, Africa is strong in economic terms, but to ensure that development comes with growth, buyers have a vital role to play, says Adam Leach. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/growing-pains/ 232346 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120607000000 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:02:14 GMT 20120601160214 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 11:13:01 GMT 2012070411111301 Rebecca Ellinor Analysis Features International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2012 CIPS West Wales and South Wales branches are joining together to honour the late Professor David Farmer with a memorial event on 4 July at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea, which will be opened by CIPS president David Smith. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/cips-news/2012/cips-news-june-2012/ 232515 Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120607000000 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:14:42 GMT 20120606111442 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 12:28:34 GMT 2012070412122834 Rebecca Ellinor International Resources Purchasing Hot topics CIPS update Campaign 2012 The financial services firm is to relocate some UK procurement roles to the Asian country as part of a plan to reduce costs by £2 billion by 2013. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/barclays-to-move-procurement-jobs-to-singapore/ 232024 Thu, 31 May 2012 00:04:00 GMT 20120531000400 Thu, 31 May 2012 09:43:43 GMT 20120531094343 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:13:59 GMT 2012060111111359 Paul Snell News Business change International Purchasing 2012 Gartner's Supply Chain Top 25, out today, said: Amazon is a great example of an 'orchestrator' that goes beyond simply borrowing and adapting others' best practices and consistently defies conventional wisdom. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/amazon-closes-gap-on-apple-in-supply-chain-ranking/ 230282 Tue, 22 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT 20120522020000 Tue, 22 May 2012 16:39:47 GMT 20120522163947 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:13:43 GMT 2012071210101343 Hannah Whittaker News International Supply chain 2012 "Spend reduction, process optimisation and compliance remain the primary drivers for PO adoption," said Saurabh Gupta, vice president, Everest Group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/procurement-outsourcing-value-hits-11-billion/ 229886 Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120520000000 Fri, 18 May 2012 16:35:14 GMT 20120518163514 Tue, 22 May 2012 12:16:30 GMT 2012052212121630 Hannah Whittaker News Outsourcing International Purchasing 2012 A total of 69 per cent research respondents cited the price of Brent Crude oil remaining above $100 per barrel as the primary reason to move away from using it. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/one-in-four-businesses-seek-alternative-to-oil/ 229801 Fri, 18 May 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120518010000 Fri, 18 May 2012 09:51:46 GMT 20120518095146 Mon, 21 May 2012 12:04:01 GMT 2012052112120401 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Risk & continuity International 2012 The hotel chain is collaborating with sustainability group BSR to provide a resource for best practice and information for all buyers on purchasing sustainably. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/hilton-launches-centre-for-sustainable-procurement/ 229553 Wed, 16 May 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120516010000 Wed, 16 May 2012 11:30:15 GMT 20120516113015 Thu, 17 May 2012 12:07:45 GMT 2012051712120745 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing 2012 The two US automotive manufacturers have shown improvement in supplier relations for the fifth consecutive year, but fail to overtake their competitors in the annual study of vendor attitudes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/chrysler-and-gm-improve-srm-but-still-trail-rivals/ 229133 Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120514000000 Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:30 GMT 20120514100030 Wed, 16 May 2012 12:24:49 GMT 2012051612122449 Hannah Whittaker News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 The technology business has overhauled its procurement team structure to create more value from its $16 billion (£9.8 billion) global spend. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/microsofts-procurement-reboot-delivers-millions-in-savings/ 228889 Fri, 11 May 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120511013000 Fri, 11 May 2012 10:00:39 GMT 20120511100039 Mon, 14 May 2012 10:49:51 GMT 2012051410104951 Paul Snell News Outsourcing Technology Travel Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2012 The supply chain team at the oil and gas firm had to contend with opportunistic 'suppliers' and a shortage of clean-up products in the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/bp-details-supply-chain-response-to-oil-spill/ 228879 Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120511000000 Fri, 11 May 2012 09:35:04 GMT 20120511093504 Mon, 14 May 2012 09:37:59 GMT 201205140993759 Paul Snell News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice supply chain 2012 Consolidation between airlines is a growing trend, but where does this leave buyers when 
it comes to negotiating the best rates? http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/supplements/business-travel/business-travel-supplement-may-2012/package-deals/ 225616 Thu, 10 May 2012 03:00:00 GMT 20120510030000 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:46:13 GMT 20120419114613 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:59:55 GMT 2012042012125955 Hannah Whittaker Travel International Supplements Business travel 2012 The non-profit organisation's CEO Gail McGovern has paid tribute to the "big difference" made by the function since it was centralised and paid tribute to its "fabulous" CPO Jill Bossi. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/procurement-helps-american-red-cross-survive/ 228621 Thu, 10 May 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120510013000 Thu, 10 May 2012 09:57:25 GMT 20120510095725 Fri, 11 May 2012 09:58:32 GMT 201205110995832 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 2012 Do you fully understand the fees and charges applied by your travel management company? Ensure you do, or you could be in for a nasty surprise. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/supplements/business-travel/business-travel-supplement-may-2012/shocks-in-the-system/ 225621 Thu, 10 May 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120510010000 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:16:47 GMT 20120419121647 Fri, 11 May 2012 12:58:07 GMT 2012051112125807 Hannah Whittaker Travel International Supplements Business travel 2012 Energy costs will remain challenging for some years to come. David Thomas explains why and what you can do about it. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/powering-through-the-pressures/ 227279 Thu, 10 May 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120510010000 Wed, 02 May 2012 09:50:04 GMT 20120502095004 Tue, 08 May 2012 17:07:27 GMT 201205081750727 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features Sustainability International Ed's choice sustainability 2012 A recent ruling has allowed public services to take on regional contracts where the private sector is not sufficient. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/italy-expands-role-of-local-public-services/ 228058 Thu, 10 May 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120510003000 Tue, 08 May 2012 16:15:20 GMT 20120508161520 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:28:12 GMT 201205211422812 Hannah Whittaker Law Law analysis International 2012 Annual General Meeting Notice; CIPS Africa office launched; Network Rail on track with CIPS corporate award; Birmingham celebrates the past and builds for the future; Dragon academies compete for trophy; CIPS Africa leads professional body initiative http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/cips-news/2012/cips-news-may-2012/ 227646 Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120510000000 Fri, 04 May 2012 12:22:57 GMT 20120504122257 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:04:22 GMT 2012062711110422 Hannah Whittaker International Resources Purchasing CIPS update 2012 The mining firm was recognised in two categories at the annual celebration of the procurement and supply chain profession in Africa last night. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/exxaro-strikes-gold-at-cips-pan-african-awards-2012/ 228194 Wed, 09 May 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120509010000 Wed, 09 May 2012 10:25:18 GMT 20120509102518 Thu, 10 May 2012 10:40:22 GMT 2012051010104022 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 Handling greater demands on your team is not about getting more people, but about getting more out of your people according to leadership expert Tommy Weir. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/leaders-must-focus-on-creating-surplus-value/ 227800 Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120507000000 Mon, 07 May 2012 07:24:58 GMT 20120507072458 Thu, 10 May 2012 10:17:56 GMT 2012051010101756 Hannah Whittaker News Business change International Purchasing Paul Snell 2012 The non-profit organisation wants to position itself as a regional leader of best practice in purchasing and supply. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/qatar-foundation-aims-to-become-centre-of-procurement-excellence/ 227798 Sun, 06 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT 20120506230000 Mon, 07 May 2012 06:29:58 GMT 20120507062958 Thu, 10 May 2012 14:50:35 GMT 201205101425035 Paul Snell News Business change International Purchasing Paul Snell Australia 2012 The manufacturer was among the companies victorious on a night of celebration at the inaugural CIPS Middle East Awards ceremony in Qatar. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/dubai-aluminium-named-middle-east-procurement-team-of-the-year/ 227789 Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120506000000 Sun, 06 May 2012 20:56:27 GMT 20120506205627 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:25:16 GMT 2012100811112516 Paul Snell News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 The council representative body wants buyers' opinions on promises to simplify purchasing processes, engage with suppliers and boost access to SMEs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/lga-publishes-procurement-pledge-for-local-authorities/ 227606 Fri, 04 May 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120504013000 Fri, 04 May 2012 10:26:35 GMT 20120504102635 Mon, 07 May 2012 07:46:55 GMT 201205070774655 Paul Snell News International Purchasing 2012 But promotion and career development is a more important consideration when moving jobs, according to the results of the CIPS Africa and Ernst & Young Southern African Supply Chain Survey. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/purchasers-in-support-services-earn-the-highest-remuneration/ 227598 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120504000000 Fri, 04 May 2012 10:07:08 GMT 20120504100708 Mon, 07 May 2012 07:52:28 GMT 201205070775228 Paul Snell News International Purchasing 2012 A collection of 25 civil society organisations has called for greater regulation so markets serve the needs of food producers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/eu-should-crack-down-on-commodity-speculation/ 227454 Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120503000000 Thu, 03 May 2012 10:11:40 GMT 20120503101140 Mon, 07 May 2012 07:57:06 GMT 201205070775706 Paul Snell News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Revenue from fines for anti-competitive behaviour should be used to help developing countries earn more from their exports, according to CUTS International. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/ngo-calls-for-international-body-to-tackle-commodity-cartels/ 227017 Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120501000000 Tue, 01 May 2012 10:56:49 GMT 20120501105649 Wed, 02 May 2012 11:21:59 GMT 2012050211112159 Hannah Whittaker News Law International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Dan Knott, who led the automotive manufacturer's efforts to boost supplier relationships, has retired from the company for medical reasons. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/chrysler-cpo-steps-down-from-post/ 225433 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120418000000 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:03:17 GMT 20120418100317 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:23:10 GMT 2012043012122310 Paul Snell News Careers International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 FedEx UK CEO has told SM suppliers need to support new procurement strategies that tackle challenges such as the rise of emerging nations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/logistics-providers-must-be-agile-to-boost-buyerslogistics-providers-must-be-agile-to-boost-buyers/ 225064 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120416013000 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:52:48 GMT 20120416125248 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:21:06 GMT 2012041811112106 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Predicted rises in energy prices across Europe will leave companies with bigger bills this year, research finds. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/eu-businesses-to-pay-an-extra-46-billion-for-energy/ 224816 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:00:00 GMT 20120413020000 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:51:34 GMT 20120413095134 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:09:02 GMT 201204161310902 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 The new office will bring together operations in east, west and southern Africa in a move encompassing 16,000 members. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/cips-africa-launches-to-support-regions-members/ 224766 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120412010000 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:46:51 GMT 20120412154651 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:33:58 GMT 201204160993358 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 The European Commission is introducing new measures to encourage countries to open up previously non-reciprocal procurement markets. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/unfair-trade/ 224638 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120412003000 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:30:15 GMT 20120411163015 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:34:23 GMT 201204111643423 Hannah Whittaker Law Law analysis International 2012 Purchasers will need to do much more this year with similar levels of resources to 2011, research from the Hackett Group suggests. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/2012-will-test-the-mettle-of-the-procurement-profession/ 224568 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120411010000 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:03:54 GMT 20120411110354 Wed, 02 May 2012 15:48:56 GMT 201205021534856 Rebecca Ellinor News Careers International Purchasing 2012 US space agency signs deal to handle contract processing worth up to $42 million (£26 million). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/nasa-outsources-procurement-support/ 224570 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120411003000 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:13:01 GMT 20120411111301 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:32:25 GMT 201302250993225 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2012 The use of faulty and fake semiconductors, often used as cheap substitutes, has tripled over the past three years according to research. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/counterfeit-components-in-supply-chain-risk-causing-serious-tragedy/ 224277 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120407000000 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:56:19 GMT 20120405155619 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:41:38 GMT 2012041110104138 Hannah Whittaker News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing International Supply chain Ed's choice low cost sourcing 2012 The airline network is looking for more collaborative buying opportunities, such as in-flight entertainment, following a successful joint procurement project. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/star-alliance-believes-joint-buying-will-take-off/ 224208 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120405010000 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:07:49 GMT 20120405100749 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:12:05 GMT 2012041111111205 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 The Competition Commission South African has recommended ArcelorMittal South Africa and Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium be fined 10 per cent of their annual turnover because of their involvement in a cartel. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/regulator-demands-fines-for-steel-price-fixing/ 224049 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120404000000 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:52:40 GMT 20120404095240 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:52:29 GMT 201204050995229 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Southern Africa 2012 A new system will enable closer assessment of social and environmental performance of vendors in the supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/heineken-boosts-supply-chain-sustainability-monitoring/ 224070 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120404000000 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:55:31 GMT 20120404105531 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:00:59 GMT 2012040511110059 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 As the GCC moves to reduce its reliance on oil and gas, a range of exciting opportunities are opening up, says Rebecca Ellinor. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/supplements/middle-east-april-2012/brave-new-worlds/ 208239 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT 20120403070000 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:26:46 GMT 20120330162646 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:32:05 GMT 201204121643205 Hannah Whittaker International Purchasing 2012 The GCC includes some countries that may be modest in size, but are significant in terms of global economic influence. Scott Snowden looks 
at the issues facing those who live and work in this region. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/supplements/middle-east-april-2012/an-arabian-adventure/ 207755 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT 20120403040000 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:18:58 GMT 20120329121858 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:28:52 GMT 201204121642852 Hannah Whittaker International Purchasing Ed's choice international 2012 With plans to build four civil nuclear power units, the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation is boosting economic development and energising local industry, finds Charlotte Kan. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/supplements/middle-east-april-2012/powering-ahead/ 223558 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 02:00:00 GMT 20120403020000 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:12:18 GMT 20120403121218 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:58:04 GMT 201204170995804 Hannah Whittaker Analysis International Case studies 2012 According to an Arab proverb, 'If the sun starts to move west, find a shady tree'. CIPS is in the Middle East to help with procurement innovation and creativity. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/supplements/middle-east-april-2012/a-wealth-of-opportunity/ 223911 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120403010000 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:41:48 GMT 20120403124148 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:23:14 GMT 201204121642314 Hannah Whittaker International 2012 Eduardo Munoz, chairman of the WTO Trade Policy Review Body, said: "A key challenge for the UAE is to expand foreign participation in investment projects." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/uae-urged-to-open-access-to-public-procurement-market/ 220571 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120403000000 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:43:21 GMT 20120403094321 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:07:57 GMT 2012041110100757 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing Ed's choice public sector 2012 The high price of oil and some metals has pushed up the cost of transportation and electronic components for manufacturers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/manufacturing-growth-comes-with-higher-material-costs/ 219868 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120402010000 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:31:45 GMT 20120402113145 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:12:38 GMT 2012040311111238 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Resources PMI reports Purchasing Ed's choice risk & continuity 2012 Fair Labor Association makes recommendations that "if implemented, will significantly improve the lives of more than 1.2 million Foxconn employees". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/apple-supplier-foxconn-admits-it-only-reported-accidents-that-stopped-production/ 208132 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120330013000 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:01:47 GMT 20120330120147 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:49:37 GMT 2012040211114937 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 City council plans to buy 134 buses as part of a five-year infrastructure development programme using a purchasing process that encourages local companies to bid. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/johannesburg-to-go-local-on-bus-procurement/ 208018 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120330000000 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:29:22 GMT 20120330092922 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:25:06 GMT 2012040412122506 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability International Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 Illegal and unsustainable logging impacts on species including the orangutan and gorilla, but many authorities lack a policy to protect against this. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/wwf-finds-many-uk-local-authorities-without-timber-procurement-policy/ 208108 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120330000000 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:37:43 GMT 20120330113743 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:25:06 GMT 201204021752506 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Sustainability International Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2012 The high street clothing retailer swallowed purchase price rises in the first quarter of 2012, its latest financial results reveal. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/hm-hit-by-higher-purchasing-costs/ 207716 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120329003000 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:31:30 GMT 20120329113130 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:30:01 GMT 201204021753001 Hannah Whittaker News International Supply chain Ed's choice international 2012 Paul Snell catches up with Muna Abdulla Bin Zouba'a, procurement manager at Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management (Yas Marina Circuit) to 
discuss her career. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/supplements/middle-east-april-2012/fast-track-to-success/ 207582 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT 20120328060000 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:03:18 GMT 20120328170318 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:55:57 GMT 201204170995557 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Interviews International Purchasing 2012 The Robert Walters Global Salary Survey 2012 shows category managers from the UK are sought in Sydney, while bilingual supply chain professionals are highly prized in Tokyo this year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/australia-wants-uk-expertise-and-tokyo-needs-bilingual-staff/ 207266 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120328013000 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:25:30 GMT 20120328102530 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:48:42 GMT 2012032911114842 Hannah Whittaker News Careers International Supply chain 2012 There is just one week left before the awards entry deadline on 3 April. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/last-chance-to-enter-inaugural-cips-middle-east-awards/ 206862 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120327000000 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:59:27 GMT 20120327095927 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:00:24 GMT 2012032910100024 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice international 2012 Logistics companies relied upon by buyers may not be able to fulfil demands if strike action voted for by UK oil tanker drivers goes ahead. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/oil-tanker-driver-strike-vote-poses-supply-chain-risk/ 206981 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120327000000 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:48:01 GMT 20120327114801 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:43:25 GMT 2012032810104325 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2012 The Departments of Energy, Homeland Security and Justice are accused of failing to tackle IT security risks. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/it-supply-chain-is-putting-national-security-at-risk/ 206771 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120326000000 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:39:11 GMT 20120326113911 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:16:07 GMT 2012032712121607 Hannah Whittaker News Technology International Purchasing 2012 The average pay of junior purchasing managers increased by 6.7 per cent on 2011's figures, according to the CIPS/Croner Salary Survey 2012 published today. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/pay-rates-rise-for-junior-managers-but-fall-for-senior-managers/ 206622 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120323013000 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:28:09 GMT 20120323122809 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:02:54 GMT 201203261420254 Hannah Whittaker News Careers International Purchasing 2012 Fuel from mallee trees has not yet been used by commercial airlines and now a consortium wants to change that and develop this sustainable source. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/airbus-and-virgin-join-forces-to-develop-fuel-from-eucalyptus-trees/ 206596 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120323003000 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:40:05 GMT 20120323094005 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:43:05 GMT 201203290994305 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2012 The South African government is to launch an inquiry after a fleet maintenance contract award was scrapped on the advice of lawyers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/withdrawal-of-fisheries-contract-leaves-department-on-the-hook/ 206482 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120322000000 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:34:10 GMT 20120322103410 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:46:28 GMT 2012040410104628 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Southern Africa 2012 Suppliers from countries that do not have open public procurement markets could be at risk of exclusion from public tenders in Europe. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/eu-proposes-contracts-block-on-protectionist-nations/ 206333 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120321013000 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:33:02 GMT 20120321133302 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:39:12 GMT 201203290993912 Hannah Whittaker News Law Public sector International Purchasing Ed's choice public sector 2012 The American arms of Honda, Hyundai, Nissan and Subaru are the latest to join an initiative to boost supply chain sustainability where suppliers share ideas. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/us-auto-firms-gear-up-for-supplier-collaboration/ 206290 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120321010000 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:48:58 GMT 20120321114858 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:43:58 GMT 2012032210104358 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Supply chain 2012 The mining firm's revenue from the precious metal rose by 37 per cent, despite producing less last year than in 2010. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/silver-proves-more-valuable-than-gold-to-hochschild/ 206298 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120321003000 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:03:39 GMT 20120321120339 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:39:33 GMT 201203220993933 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2012 The Global Business Travel Association has urged the European Commission to balance safety with necessity. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/travel-buyers-call-for-uniform-approach-to-airport-security/ 206100 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120320003000 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:12:17 GMT 20120320111217 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:36:07 GMT 2012032111113607 Hannah Whittaker News Travel International Purchasing 2012 "The marketing and advertising industry is not a strong area for procurement, so it is an exciting professional challenge," Clear Channel International's new CPO told SM. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/powell-to-use-cpo-powers-to-drive-innovation/ 206082 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120320000000 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:16:18 GMT 20120320101618 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:49:55 GMT 201203211534955 Hannah Whittaker News Careers International Purchasing 2012 The fast-food chain particularly praised one of its vendors for supporting an orphanage through a Canadian charity. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/mcdonalds-awards-sustainable-suppliers/ 205937 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120319000000 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:57:44 GMT 20120319115744 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:28:44 GMT 2012032010102844 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability SRM International Supply chain 2012 "You can't stop employees using social media, you can only guide them in how to use it appropriately and explain to them the consequences if they fail to do so" Nick Thomas, a partner at law firm McGrigors. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/social-media-policy-needed-to-avoid-risk/ 205652 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120316013000 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:09:27 GMT 20120316120927 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:27:27 GMT 2012031912122727 Hannah Whittaker News Technology Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2012 "Purchasers should have a radar that covers all Asian countries and the world near you," Mike Flanagan, chief executive of Clothesource. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/clothing-buyers-told-to-cast-garment-sourcing-net-wide/ 205623 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120316000000 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:44:32 GMT 20120316104432 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:32:02 GMT 201203190993202 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Metal producers are forming alliances to pool investment to secure supplies, according to a report by PwC. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/manufacturers-face-fight-for-raw-materials-in-2012/ 205038 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120315010000 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:24:08 GMT 20120314162408 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:34:52 GMT 2012031612123452 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2012 Maintaining Afghanistan's Camp Bastion requires a unique set of skills so when the MoD outsourced the role, it first put bidders through rigorous paces. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/military-precison/ 202803 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120315003000 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:25:21 GMT 20120307122521 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:57:36 GMT 201203140995736 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features Outsourcing International Case studies Purchasing Ed's choice outsourcing 2012 Olympics drive buying change; Kraft makes giant leap with CIPS procurement academy; CIPS unveils intelligent new member information service; Celebrating success in Bangladesh; Roundup; Gold for Communisis' journey of continuous improvement; Enhancing sustainability on the regional agenda; A boost for charities http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/cips-news/2012/cips-news-march-2012cips-news-march-2012/ 203794 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120315000000 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:44:06 GMT 20120309104406 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:33:59 GMT 201203161533359 Hannah Whittaker International Resources Purchasing CIPS update 2012 22 per cent of senior managers "are not at all sure" what procurement does and just 8 per cent believe purchasing is a "highly strategic" function, says poll. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/senior-execs-unclear-on-procurements-role/ 204412 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120313010000 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:46:43 GMT 20120313104643 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:26:46 GMT 201203150992646 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2012 It's been a year since a tsunami hit Japan, with devastating consequences. Adam Leach examines its ongoing impact on supply chains and how organisations are addressing the issues. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/weathering-the-storm/ 203344 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120313000000 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:39:53 GMT 20120308123953 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:26:37 GMT 2012031411112637 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity News focus 2012 "An improvement in product costs due primarily to optimised procurement activities again had a positive effect on operating profit," said CFO Hans Dieter Pötsch. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/procurement-helps-volkswagen-drive-11-billion-cost-savings/ 204240 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120312000000 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:26:30 GMT 20120312112630 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:36:44 GMT 201204031533644 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice international 2012 Judges rule that the benefits to consumers outweigh the potential damage to local manufacturers the takeover could cause. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/sa-competition-appeal-court-approves-massmart-and-wal-mart-deal/ 204007 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120311000000 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:10:07 GMT 20120309171007 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:53:13 GMT 2012031310105313 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2012 Speakers from Qtel, the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation and BAE Systems will be among those providing expertise and experience at the region's premiere procurement and supply chain event in Qatar on 6 May. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/senior-buyers-to-share-expertise-at-cips-middle-east-conference-2012/ 203916 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120310000000 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:52:11 GMT 20120309155211 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:36:08 GMT 201203130993608 Hannah Whittaker News Recession & economic downturn International Purchasing 2012 The fastest growing companies are those with the greatest visibility of their suppliers, a study has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/flexible-supply-chains-drive-corporate-growth/ 203828 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120309003000 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:59:42 GMT 20120309115942 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:43:30 GMT 2012031211114330 Hannah Whittaker News Technology International Supply chain 2012 The manufacturer behind brands such as Persil and Sellotape plans to achieve the target by becoming more sustainable and collaborating with suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/henkel-aims-to-triple-efficiency-by-2030/ 203772 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120309000000 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:48:14 GMT 20120309094814 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:25:26 GMT 201203120992526 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Supply chain 2012 The logistics company launches a 'less-than-container-load' service as ocean freight revenues increase but airfreight drops. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/ceva-reports-record-revenues-of-69-billionceva-reports-record-revenues-of-69-billion/ 202647 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120306000000 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:29:28 GMT 20120306112928 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:19:18 GMT 2012030710101918 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2012 Heavy floods in the key manufacturing region of Thailand have caused supply issues that are still affecting the market for servers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/server-market-held-back-by-hard-drive-shortages/ 201890 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120229010000 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:56:58 GMT 20120229115658 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:57:59 GMT 2012030111115759 Hannah Whittaker News Technology International Purchasing Ed's choice technology 2012 The government plans to establish a public procurement agency this year to regulate purchasing carried out by public bodies. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/swaziland-finance-minister-announces-procurement-reform/ 201842 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120229000000 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:00:53 GMT 20120229100053 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:48:53 GMT 2012030110104853 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Southern Africa 2012 Chairman and acting CEO: "Suffice it to say that the year had even more than its fair share of 'unknowns' and 'bumps in the road'." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/noble-group-sees-q4-profits-drop-by-over-240-million/ 201715 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120228003000 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:42:23 GMT 20120228124223 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:23:42 GMT 2012081410102342 Paul Snell News International Supply chain 2012 Firms hoping to win government work must sign up to Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board before they can bid. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/botswana-government-urges-suppliers-to-register-or-lose-business/ 201677 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120228000000 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:40:21 GMT 20120228104021 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:11:47 GMT 2012022910101147 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 Low wages, long working hours and child labour are just some of the findings in two factories producing goods for London 2012, according to the Playfair campaign. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/campaigners-uncover-sweatshop-labour-at-olympic-factories/ 201544 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120227013000 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:03:34 GMT 20120227130334 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:44:59 GMT 2012022811114459 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Finance minister Pravin Gordhan has announced the government intends to hire a CPO to monitor purchasing across government. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/south-african-government-to-hire-chief-procurement-officer/ 201311 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120224003000 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:22:40 GMT 20120224112240 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:27:41 GMT 2012022712122741 Hannah Whittaker News Careers International Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 The procurement outsourcing business, previously known as ICG Commerce, reported total profits of $22.2 million (£14.1 million) in 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/procurian-profits-rise-by-51-million/ 201321 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120224000000 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:21:08 GMT 20120224122108 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:38:51 GMT 201202270993851 Hannah Whittaker News Outsourcing International Purchasing 2012 William Marks, who previously worked as a deputy senior commercial officer at the Ministry of Defence, has admitted receiving £66,500 in bribes to favour a supplier in tenders. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/former-mod-buyer-pleads-guilty-to-accepting-bribes/ 201144 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120223013000 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:29:45 GMT 20120223102945 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:44:02 GMT 2012040311114402 Paul Snell News Opinion International Purchasing 2012 Increased revenue at the business and technology service firm was offset by restructuring and contract charges. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/logica-suffers-11-per-cent-profit-fall/ 200998 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120222010000 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:50:54 GMT 20120222115054 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:42:07 GMT 2012022311114207 Hannah Whittaker News Low cost sourcing International Purchasing 2012 The Competition Commission is concerned a deal between Tarmac and Lafarge could affect the UK market for materials such as cement, aggregates and ready-mix concrete. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/construction-materials-joint-venture-could-threaten-competition/ 201002 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120222003000 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:00:21 GMT 20120222120021 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:42:07 GMT 2012022310104207 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing 2012 The South African regional government says it will be the first province to integrate environmental criteria into purchasing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/western-cape-to-implement-green-procurement-plan/ 200967 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120222000000 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:03:03 GMT 20120222100303 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:28:23 GMT 2012022310102823 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability International Supply chain Southern Africa 2012 Economic development minister warns that competition authorities are ready to "crack down" on contractors that collude on prices. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/sa-government-urges-suppliers-to-show-integrity/ 200861 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120221003000 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:17:13 GMT 20120221121713 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:10:16 GMT 2012022210101016 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector International Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 The OECD is calling for transparent information on data roaming prices to help purchasers get fairer prices. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/buyers-hit-by-high-mobile-data-prices/ 200857 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120221000000 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:06:47 GMT 20120221120647 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:54:56 GMT 201202220995456 Hannah Whittaker News Technology Travel International Purchasing 2012 The company, which makes AC/DC power supplies used in equipment such as MRI scanners, said the move would increase buyer confidence and quality control. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/xp-power-to-bring-contracted-manufacturing-in-china-in-house/ 200688 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120220000000 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:45:57 GMT 20120220114557 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:01:42 GMT 2012022112120142 Hannah Whittaker News SRM International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 The impact of extreme weather and falling demand has been reduced through effective cost management at the international mining group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/procurement-mitigates-anglo-american-cost-pressures/ 200532 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120217010000 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:11:12 GMT 20120217121112 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:05:37 GMT 201202211530537 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice international 2012 African Barrick Gold plans to invest in boosting the skills of local workers to combat rapid inflation in the international labour market. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/gold-miner-looks-to-local-labour/ 200497 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120217000000 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:43:00 GMT 20120217104300 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:26:15 GMT 201202200992615 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 A recent Australian Supreme Court case delivers another warning as to the danger of an oral contract. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/unravelling-an-unwritten-agreement/ 199952 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120216003000 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:09:13 GMT 20120213160913 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:13:47 GMT 201202131641347 Hannah Whittaker Law Law analysis International 2012 I have been tasked with presenting a strategy on how to cut costs on the procurement of IT products and services, a new commodity for me. Can 
you give me some tips on how to cut back on these areas of purchasing? http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2012/seeing-into-the-it-future/ 198201 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120216000000 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:59:34 GMT 20120206165934 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:18:42 GMT 201202201751842 Bhanu Chawla International Resources Q&A Purchasing Ed's choice resources 2012 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 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:17:43 GMT 2012021510101743 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Ed's choice international 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 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:15:12 GMT 2012021010101512 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Risk & continuity International 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 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:43:09 GMT 201202140994309 Paul Snell News SM 100 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 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:24:50 GMT 2012021010102450 Hannah Whittaker News International Purchasing Southern Africa Ed's choice 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 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 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 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