http://www.supplymanagement.com/low-cost-sourcing-purchasing.xml Procurement experts offer advice on how to get your hands on one of the final taboos of corporate expenditure. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/rein-in-consultancy-spend-to-make-savings/ 348734 Sun, 26 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130526000000 Fri, 24 May 2013 15:56:49 GMT 20130524155649 Fri, 24 May 2013 17:23:36 GMT 201305241752336 Hannah Whittaker News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Home page top story Purchasing Supply chain 2013 UK supply chains will play an increasing role in ensuring global manufacturing profit growth, according to a survey of international executives. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/businesses-expect-more-uk-sourcing/ 346663 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:04:00 GMT 20130515000400 Wed, 15 May 2013 11:41:18 GMT 20130515114118 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:52:56 GMT 201305200995256 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Purchasing Supply chain 2013 There is unlikely to be a increase in the volume of services carried out domestically rather than offshore, buyers concluded at a debate held this morning. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/purchasers-dont-anticipate-rise-in-on-shoring/ 346669 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:03:00 GMT 20130515000300 Wed, 15 May 2013 11:54:58 GMT 20130515115458 Mon, 20 May 2013 09:57:26 GMT 201305200995726 Hannah Whittaker News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Purchasing Supply chain Paul Snell 2013 A clothing factory in China has started to employ chimpanzees to pack boxes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/chinese-factory-engages-in-monkey-business/ 336543 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 20130401000000 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:14:55 GMT 20130328161455 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:01:50 GMT 2013040211110150 Hannah Whittaker News Low cost sourcing Purchasing 2013 Symington's, the owner of the Golden Wonder brand, is moving production of Pot Noodles back to the UK from China because of rising costs and long lead times. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2013/pot-noodle-production-returns-to-the-uk/ 334756 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:01:00 GMT 20130320000100 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:36:54 GMT 20130320103654 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:27:12 GMT 2013032110102712 Paul Snell News Low cost sourcing Supply chain 2013 Access to local expertise through outsourced service providers can provide great value when companies are looking to expand in emerging markets, says a senior buyer at Philips. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/outsourcing-provides-access-to-emerging-markets/ 314142 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20121111000000 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:29:24 GMT 20121109162924 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:59:21 GMT 2012111311115921 Hannah Whittaker News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Supply chain 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 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 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 materials group reports record profits on the back of lower costs and increased sales in emerging economies such as China. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/morgan-crucible-profits-fire-up/ 200356 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120216003000 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:14:39 GMT 20120216101439 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:43:54 GMT 2012021711114354 Hannah Whittaker News Low cost sourcing Purchasing 2012 It is possible to innovate on a budget, if you think from the customer's perspective, 
says Angus Craig. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/back-to-basics/ 192414 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120117010000 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:10:44 GMT 20120109151044 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:35:45 GMT 2012011312123545 Hannah Whittaker Analysis Features Low cost sourcing Recession & economic downturn International Purchasing Ed's choice low cost sourcing Ed's choice international 2012 Emerging markets set to lead way as reliance on China and Japan wanes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/asian-tech-companies-look-to-neighbours-for-supply/ 184448 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111115010000 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:38:38 GMT 20111115093838 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:19:28 GMT 2011111610101928 Hannah Whittaker News Low cost sourcing International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The electronics giant is to spend "no less" than $2 billion on supplies made in Taiwan. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/hitachi-cuts-costs-with-taiwan-buying-boost/ 184363 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111114010000 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:47:44 GMT 20111114114744 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:14:18 GMT 2011111511111418 Hannah Whittaker News Low cost sourcing International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Further reform of public procurement is needed to open contracts to foreign companies. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/european-businesses-still-face-discrimination-in-china/ 177588 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:07:00 GMT 20110924000700 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:09:21 GMT 20110923170921 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:34:53 GMT 2011110912123453 Rebecca Ellinor News Low cost sourcing International Purchasing Ed's choice low cost sourcing 2011 Sourcing from countries with reciprocal trade agreements could reduce the tariffs paid on exports. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-must-consider-tax-implications-of-foreign-purchases/ 177531 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110923010000 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:31:12 GMT 20110923113112 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:15:59 GMT 2011092612121559 Paul Snell News Low cost sourcing Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Poll finds Asian nations equally popular for first-time buyers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/china-and-vietnam-top-future-low-cost-sourcing-locations/ 174248 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110831010000 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:14:27 GMT 20110831121427 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:01:37 GMT 2011090112120137 Naouel Zenaidi News Low cost sourcing Purchasing Ed's choice low cost sourcing 2011 Procurement professionals believe the tactics they used to achieve savings during the recession will continue to work as the economy grows. http://www.supplymanagement.com/sm-100/purchasers-plan-to-continue-using-recession-tactics/ 165426 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110606000100 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:16:07 GMT 20110606101607 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:12:10 GMT 2011060811111210 Paul Snell News SM 100 Low cost sourcing Purchasing Illustrations Lindsay Clark 2011 Manufacturers are looking to source components nearer to consumers as they seek to become more flexible in meeting demand and get products to market more quickly. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/offshore-manufacturing-loses-its-shine/ 163724 Thu, 19 May 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110519013000 Thu, 19 May 2011 11:26:19 GMT 20110519112619 Fri, 20 May 2011 11:47:03 GMT 2011052011114703 Naouel Zenaidi News Low cost sourcing 2011 The senior management of computer manufacturer HP has agreed plans to improve worker conditions at supplier Foxconn. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/hp-intervention-results-in-workplace-plan-at-foxconn/ 162565 Thu, 05 May 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110505013000 Thu, 05 May 2011 11:40:14 GMT 20110505114014 Fri, 06 May 2011 12:50:27 GMT 2011050612125027 Angeline Albert News Low cost sourcing Assets Images Paid for photos 2011 Public sector procurement encourages suicidal bidding for infrastructure and building projects, an industry group has claimed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/public-buyers-accused-of-provoking-suicide-bids/ 162442 Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110504000000 Wed, 04 May 2011 10:08:21 GMT 20110504100821 Thu, 05 May 2011 12:13:10 GMT 2011050512121310 Rebecca Ellinor News Low cost sourcing Purchasing 2011 Buyers are struggling to source competitive prices for low-end steel products in China as its government improves environmental standards and develops its own industry. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/china-no-longer-offering-low-end-steel-bargains/ 156995 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110314000000 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:46:05 GMT 20110314104605 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:03:17 GMT 201106141530317 Naouel Zenaidi News Low cost sourcing Recession & economic downturn International Purchasing Images Ed's choice low cost sourcing Royalty free photos Commodity prices Steel Lindsay Clark 2011 Effective negotiation relies on access to information about suppliers, their partners and the markets they operate in. Karim Iskandar explains how data can get you a better deal. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/knowledge-zone/2011/know-your-suppliers/ 148865 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110120000000 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:41:09 GMT 20110117124109 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:27:11 GMT 201101191752711 Naouel Zenaidi Low cost sourcing Knowledge zone Supply chain 2011 Toys are big business at this time of year. Supply chains prepare 12 months ahead of the day to get organised, but when it comes to CSR, many still need a lot of work, finds Adrienne Margolis http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/sector-reports/the-christmas-power-play/ 142347 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:04:00 GMT 20101209000400 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:49:34 GMT 20101206114934 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:27:35 GMT 201012071642735 Paul Snell Analysis Sector reports Features Sustainability Low cost sourcing SRM Risk & continuity International Ed's choice analysis Ed's choice low cost sourcing Ed's choice international 2010 The plea from MPs comes after noting "serious blunders" in defence procurement. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/mps-urge-mod-and-treasury-to-interact-more-effectively-in-procurement/ 141660 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101128000100 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:15:34 GMT 20101126161534 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:55:44 GMT 2010113011115544 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Low cost sourcing SRM Risk & continuity Central government Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice public sector 2010 We are looking to attract global suppliers to tender. What's the best way to position ourselves to do this? http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2010/attractingglobalsuppliers/ 139311 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101111000000 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:53:44 GMT 20101108165344 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:06:09 GMT 2010110910100609 Paul Snell Low cost sourcing Resources Q&A Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Retail sales in October fell at their fastest rate since May, according to a survey of buyers in the Eurozone. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/purchasers-signal-a-fall-in-eurozone-retail-sales/ 138609 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101029000000 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:43:14 GMT 20101029114314 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:52:13 GMT 2010110112125213 Paul Snell News Low cost sourcing Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark Why "Buy British" is losing some of its appeal in Africa and what UK suppliers doing about it. By Elaine Porteous http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/trade-winds/ 138100 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101028000000 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:36:00 GMT 20101025113600 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:33:47 GMT 2013022710103347 Aaron Davies Analysis Features Low cost sourcing Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa Security software firm Symantec is to implement a supplier code of conduct to impose human rights standards on its vendors. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/symantec-sets-out-csr-demands-on-suppliers/ 137265 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101014000000 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:01:53 GMT 20101014110153 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:31:03 GMT 2010101510103103 News Sustainability Low cost sourcing Technology SRM International 2010 Lindsay Clark by Peter Cappelli, Harbir Singh, Jitendra Singh & Michael Useem 
Harvard Business Press, £19.99 http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2010/the-india-way/ 136921 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101012000000 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 19:02:57 GMT 20101011190257 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:07:15 GMT 201101181310715 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Low cost sourcing International Supply chain Reviews 2010 At first glance, buying goods from China and India may appear to 
be cheaper, but the reality can 
be different. Cheryl Phillips and 
Steven Melnyk look at a case study 
of total-cost-of-ownership http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/case-studies/2010/east-may-not-be-best/ 135900 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100930000000 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:08:17 GMT 20100927160817 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:25:49 GMT 2010110512122549 Paul Snell Analysis Features Low cost sourcing Risk & continuity International Case studies Supply chain Ed's choice low cost sourcing 2010 Southern Africa While half of buyers say lowering labour costs is the main reason to contract out manufacturing, only a quarter of suppliers believe this is the main benefit they provide, research from Gartner found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/price-not-main-benefit-of-manufacturing-contracts/ 134925 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100916000000 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:38:55 GMT 20100916103855 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:16:42 GMT 2010091710101642 News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Risk & continuity International 2010 Lindsay Clark Premier Foods scooped the top prize in the CIPS Supply Management Awards 2010. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sweet-success-for-winners/ 134685 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 03:00:00 GMT 20100914030000 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:38:01 GMT 20100913183801 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:57:28 GMT 2011011110105728 Paul Snell News Public sector Low cost sourcing SRM Business change Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice SRM 2010 The pharmaceuticals industry is becoming increasingly likely to outsource supply chain and distribution operations, according to research from Accenture. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/outsourcing-key-to-pharmaceutical-supply-chain-success/ 133943 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100903010000 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:27:04 GMT 20100903112704 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:30:41 GMT 2010090711113041 News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Business change International Supply chain Lindsay Clark Six senior executives in 10 are worried about rising wages in China affecting their companies' financial performance in the next 12-24 months. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/company-chiefs-concerned-about-future-of-china-trade/ 132959 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100820010000 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:35:20 GMT 20100820103520 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:35:03 GMT 201008310993503 News Low cost sourcing Risk & continuity International Ed's choice low cost sourcing Ed's choice international 2010 Lindsay Clark The Japanese manufacturer plans to save 1 trillion yen over three years by sourcing components from suppliers in low-cost countries and regions such as India and Eastern Europe. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/toshibas-overseas-spend-to-increase-to-70-per-cent/ 132476 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100816013000 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:04:40 GMT 20100816120440 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:52:41 GMT 2010081712125241 News Low cost sourcing Technology Purchasing Ed's choice technology 2010 China has joined India and the Philippines as a 'mature' location for the offshore delivery of outsourced services, according to the Everest Research Institute. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/china-comes-of-age-in-services-offshoring/ 132345 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100813003000 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:30:32 GMT 20100813113032 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:05:08 GMT 201008160990508 News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing International 2010 Lindsay Clark The UK clothing retailers have hit back at criticism levelled at them in the Guardian newspaper concerning conditions at some of their supplier factories in India. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/gap-next-and-ms-defend-auditing-processes-of-indian-suppliers/ 132276 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100812020000 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:30:55 GMT 20100812113055 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:56:41 GMT 2010081311115641 Sarah Campbell News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 What happened when Supply Management pitted two teams of experienced procurement and supply chain professionals against each other in London to source and buy a selection of weird and wonderful items? Watch video highlights and read a full account of the action http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/may-the-best-team-win/ 131555 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100803000000 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:11:22 GMT 20100802161122 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:16:40 GMT 201011181751640 Paul Snell Analysis Features Sustainability Low cost sourcing Outsourcing SRM Purchasing Supply chain Rebecca Ellinor Paul Snell Ed's choice law Ed's choice analysis Ed's choice resources Ed's choice careers Ed's choice purchasing Ed's choice low cost sourcing Ed's choice outsourcing 2010 Discount store Poundland is reviewing its vetting procedures after selecting a supplier that is alleged to buy goods from a factory using child labour. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/poundland-investigates-child-labour-claims/ 130854 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:03:00 GMT 20100722000300 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:40:26 GMT 20100722134026 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:55:10 GMT 2010072310105510 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability Low cost sourcing SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 Switching your sourcing to the world's third largest economy can save you 30 per cent. But getting in there is no easy matter, say Mitch Cosani and Charles Avery http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/cracking-china/ 130395 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100722000000 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:15:22 GMT 20100716151522 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:26:12 GMT 201007161532612 Analysis Features Sustainability Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Business change International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 BBC4, 21 June, 10pm 2 out of 5 http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2010/storyville-when-china-met-africa/ 129267 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100708000000 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:48:16 GMT 20100705104816 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:44:08 GMT 201008101534408 Analysis Low cost sourcing International Reviews Paul Snell 2010 After strikes, resulting in wage rises and improved conditions for Chinese workers, Andy Allen explains how prices may rise accordingly. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/the-end-of-a-low-cost-era/ 129331 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100706000000 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:05:41 GMT 20100705140541 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:21:40 GMT 201007181972140 News Low cost sourcing Business change International Ed's choice low cost sourcing 2010 News focus Agricultural workers in South Africa are likely to be among the first to benefit from a training package backed by some of the world's leading retailers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/comic-relief-grant-to-fund-training-for-south-african-suppliers/ 128886 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100630010000 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:54:46 GMT 20100630105446 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:54:18 GMT 201007051645418 News Low cost sourcing International Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa The Chinese government is to raise the minimum wage in key manufacturing areas. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/china-orders-rise-in-minimum-wage-rates/ 128017 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100617020000 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:25:25 GMT 20100617102525 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:56:24 GMT 201006220885624 News Public sector Low cost sourcing SRM Risk & continuity International Ed's choice low cost sourcing Ed's choice international Ed's choice risk & continuity 2010 South African firms could soon be sourcing more goods from emerging countries as trade opportunities open up while Europe is engulfed in economic crisis. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/south-africa-to-boost-trade-with-emerging-nations/ 128013 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100617010000 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:09:40 GMT 20100617100940 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:00:38 GMT 201007051750038 News Low cost sourcing International 2010 Southern Africa The Taiwanese electronics supplier has offered factory workers a rise during a period when the firm is under intense media scrutiny. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/foxconn-to-give-chinese-workers-30-per-cent-pay-rise/ 123954 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100604013000 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:19:57 GMT 20100604101957 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:28:19 GMT 2010060711112819 Sarah Campbell News Low cost sourcing Technology International Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark Computer firm Apple is looking into a spate of suicides at the factory of one of its suppliers http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/death-count-rises-at-foxconn-it-factory-in-china/ 123437 Thu, 27 May 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100527020000 Thu, 27 May 2010 12:26:17 GMT 20100527122617 Fri, 28 May 2010 12:08:39 GMT 2010052812120839 News Low cost sourcing Technology SRM International Supply chain Ed's choice technology 2010 Procurement professionals responsible for international sourcing have been warned it could take more than 20 years for transport infrastructure in emerging markets to reach standards set in the developed world. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/poor-transport-links-weaken-prospects-for-emerging-economies/ 122278 Thu, 20 May 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100520020000 Thu, 20 May 2010 10:15:46 GMT 20100520101546 Mon, 24 May 2010 14:53:05 GMT 201005241425305 News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 The procurement department at the electronics giant is confident it will control 17 billion euros in company-wide managed procurement by September. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/siemens-purchasing-set-to-achieve-ambitious-spend-control-target/ 121814 Fri, 14 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100514010000 Fri, 14 May 2010 11:59:48 GMT 20100514115948 Mon, 17 May 2010 11:44:07 GMT 2010051711114407 Sarah Campbell News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing SRM Business change International Supply chain Rebecca Ellinor 2010 The adoption of slow steaming by shipping operators in response to the global recession is likely to continue even once recovery is fully under way. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/go-slow-is-the-way-forward-for-shipping/ 121632 Wed, 12 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100512010000 Wed, 12 May 2010 11:13:19 GMT 20100512111319 Thu, 13 May 2010 11:47:49 GMT 2010051311114749 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability Low cost sourcing International Supply chain 2010 Microsoft is investigating allegations that teenagers were forced to work 15-hour shifts in sweatshop conditions at one of its supplier companies in China. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/microsoft-supplier-accused-of-sweatshop-practices/ 119267 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:15:00 GMT 20100419001500 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:25:14 GMT 20100419122514 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:48:25 GMT 2010041912124825 Isabel Palmer News Low cost sourcing Technology SRM International 2010 A sustainable procurement push by three of the world's best-known retailers is likely to spark a wave of similar moves, experts have said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/retail-giants-tick-green-boxes/ 110453 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100316020000 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:34:44 GMT 20100315163444 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:19:10 GMT 201003181531910 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Low cost sourcing SRM Business change International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2010 Exports from the US continued to increase in November but not fast enough to prevent the country's trade deficit widening, new figures have revealed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/us-trade-grows-along-with-deficit/ 104344 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100118010000 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:59:17 GMT 20100118105917 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:47:24 GMT 2010031010104724 Isabel Palmer News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing International Supply chain Jake Kanter 2010 Buyers should not rely on traditional supplier audits to ensure corporate social responsibility standards are met, according to speakers at a CIPS/Traidcraft conference in London yesterday. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/audits-not-enough-to-uncover-ethical-issues/ 104085 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100114013000 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:41:46 GMT 20100114114146 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:48:31 GMT 201002101644831 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Low cost sourcing SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain 2010 US metals giant Alcoa has outstripped its 2009 procurement savings target by $500 million (£308 million). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/alcoa-beats-savings-target/ 103975 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100113020000 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:50:09 GMT 20100113105009 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:34:30 GMT 2010020910103430 Isabel Palmer News Low cost sourcing Business change International Jake Kanter 2010 Some of the biggest companies in the US are failing to take supply chain risks seriously, according to new research. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/us-firms-ambivalent-about-supply-risks/ 103969 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100113003000 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:31:23 GMT 20100113103123 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:42:43 GMT 2010011811114243 Isabel Palmer News Low cost sourcing Risk & continuity International Jake Kanter 2010 China has overtaken Germany as the biggest exporting country, according to the Chinese state media service. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/china-claims-to-be-worlds-largest-exporter/ 103718 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100111013000 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:30:57 GMT 20100111103057 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:51:02 GMT 2010031010105102 Isabel Palmer News Low cost sourcing International Supply chain Jake Kanter 2010 Confectionery giant Nestlé is committing to paying a reasonable price for cocoa as part of plans to make its Kit Kat chocolate bar Fairtrade. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/kit-kat-to-be-fairtrade/ 101770 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT 20091208010000 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:54:53 GMT 20091208105453 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:52:21 GMT 2009120912125221 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Low cost sourcing International Purchasing Supply chain 2009 US president Barack Obama has ordered all public bodies to root out supplier payment errors to cut waste from spending projects. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/obama-tackles-payment-blunders/ 101511 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT 20091204020000 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:07:15 GMT 20091204110715 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:14:07 GMT 2009120911111407 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Sustainability Low cost sourcing Outsourcing SRM Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change International Purchasing Supply chain Growth in procurement outsourcing (PO) will be slow in the coming years despite excessive hype and optimism, according to a report by researchers Ovum. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/po-growth-will-be-slow-and-steady/ 101502 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT 20091204010000 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:39:47 GMT 20091204103947 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:36:07 GMT 2010021011113607 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Low cost sourcing Outsourcing SRM Business change Purchasing Supply chain The imminent change to place of supply VAT rules could negate cost savings of offshoring financial services. Brush up on your contract rights before tackling this, says Belinda Doshi http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2009/offshore-angling/ 101007 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:39:00 GMT 20091203123900 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:41:40 GMT 20091130174140 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:15:20 GMT 2011010510101520 Paul Snell Law Law analysis Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Risk & continuity Supply chain The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) is investigating the source of cotton used by a vendor of furnishing textiles. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/john-lewis-scrutinises-cotton-source/ 101281 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT 20091202010000 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:31:03 GMT 20091202103103 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:01:09 GMT 2009120311110109 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Low cost sourcing Outsourcing SRM International Purchasing Supply chain Retail giant Wal-Mart has again come under attack over conditions at some vendors in its Chinese supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/wal-mart-slammed-over-poor-vendor-standards/ 102291 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:18:00 GMT 20091130141800 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:40:04 GMT 20091215124004 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:42:12 GMT 2009121512124212 Isabel Palmer News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing SRM Supply chain Jake Kanter 2009 Local authorities in west London hope to achieve "significant" savings by working together to buy adult social care services. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/councils-collaborate-to-cut-care-costs/ 100834 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:21:00 GMT 20091125152100 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091125000001 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:24:09 GMT 201002041312409 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Low cost sourcing Local government 2009 The UK's Office of Government Commerce (OGC) has launched a nine-step guide to help public sector buyers secure better value from sourcing temporary staff. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/ogc-issues-advice-for-better-hr-purchasing/ 100818 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:45:00 GMT 20091119154500 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091119000001 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:15:30 GMT 201002081421530 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Low cost sourcing Allie Anderson 2009 By Allie Anderson Issuing key suppliers with ultimatums is counterproductive and could damage long-term relationships, buyers warn. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/dont-burn-bridges-with-suppliers/ 100793 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:59:00 GMT 20091119115900 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091116000001 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:34:07 GMT 201210171753407 Harriet Patience News Low cost sourcing SRM Risk & continuity Allie Anderson 2009 Procurement departments have undergone substantial change during the economic downturn, according to the latest SM100 poll. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/efficiency-drives-restructures-across-the-entire-profession/ 100806 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:32:00 GMT 20091116123200 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091116000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:32:59 GMT 2009120112123259 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing Purchasing 2009 The alliance between Chrysler and Fiat is aiming for procurement savings of $2.98 billion (£1.79 billion) by 2014, according to its five-year plan. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/chrysler-and-fiat-rev-up-for-savings/ 100801 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:15:00 GMT 20091116121500 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091116000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:16:01 GMT 2009120112121601 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing Business change Purchasing 2009 Telecoms firm Nokia Siemens Networks will enlist procurement to make substantial savings as part of a major cost-reduction programme. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/buyers-to-boost-500m-savings/ 100797 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:05:00 GMT 20091116120500 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091116000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:05:42 GMT 2009120112120542 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing Recession & economic downturn Business change Purchasing 2009 Sometimes chief executives can't help but get involved in supplier negotiations. Allie Anderson finds that buyers are divided on whether this is a good thing http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/thanks-boss-but-no-thanks/ 100794 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:01:00 GMT 20091116120100 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091116000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:01:41 GMT 2009120112120141 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing SRM Supply chain 2009 Telecoms giant BT is the latest firm to credit procurement for cutting costs during difficult economic conditions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/better-buying-helps-bt-cut-costs/ 100780 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:35:00 GMT 20091113123500 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091113000001 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:53:33 GMT 201002101535333 Isabel Palmer News Low cost sourcing Purchasing Jake Kanter 2009 The future for UK local authority purchasers will become even more difficult if the Conservatives win next year's general election, a senior council leader has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/tories-to-be-tough-on-council-buyers/ 100777 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:52:00 GMT 20091112125200 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091112000001 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:36:59 GMT 2010022211113659 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Low cost sourcing Recession & economic downturn Local government Steve Bagshaw 2009 Barack Obama's chosen candidate to lead government procurement has unveiled plans to increase the workforce and improve their skills. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/prospective-us-procurement-chief-outlines-proposals/ 100775 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:47:00 GMT 20091112124700 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091112000001 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:26:58 GMT 201002221312658 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Low cost sourcing International Allie Anderson 2009 Procurement of maintenance services for prisons in England and Wales has been criticised by a group of MPs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/jail-upkeep-spend-scrutinised/ 100754 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:02:00 GMT 20091106150200 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091106000001 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:20:41 GMT 201003040992041 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Low cost sourcing Central government Jake Kanter 2009 The alliance between Chrysler and Fiat is set to deliver procurement savings of $2.98 billion (£1.79 billion) by 2014. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/chrysler-and-fiat-drive-savings/ 100752 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:51:00 GMT 20091106145100 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091106000001 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:37:47 GMT 201210171643747 Harriet Patience News Features Low cost sourcing Purchasing 2009 Parag Khanna, Penguin, £9.99 http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2009/the-second-world/ 100744 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT 20091105153000 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091104000001 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:49:11 GMT 200912021534911 SM Admin 1 Analysis Low cost sourcing International Reviews 2009 Purchasing was "not fit for purpose" at National Grid before it embarked on an ongoing transformation, according to global procurement director Jon Carlton. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/national-grid-tackles-procurement-deficiencies/ 100749 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:09:00 GMT 20091105150900 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091105000001 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:43:00 GMT 2010030411114300 Isabel Palmer News Low cost sourcing Business change Purchasing Allie Anderson 2009 Irish airline Ryanair has threatened to ditch supplier Boeing if it fails to pass on cost reductions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/ryanair-threatens-to-dump-boeing/ 100734 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:41:00 GMT 20091102154100 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091102000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:41:17 GMT 200912011534117 SM Admin 1 News Features Low cost sourcing Risk & continuity Business change 2009 Supplier negotiations helped BP post better than expected results last month. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/vendors-help-lift-bp-profits/ 100718 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:14:00 GMT 20091030161400 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091030000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:14:13 GMT 200912011641413 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing Supply chain 2009 FTSE-350 companies could boost earnings by billions in 2010 by tackling third-party spend. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/better-buying-will-increase-profits-by-53-billion/ 100694 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:37:00 GMT 20091026123700 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091026000001 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:37:47 GMT 2009120212123747 SM Admin 1 News Features Low cost sourcing Outsourcing 2009 The UK government is yet to exploit potential savings opportunities amounting to at least £9 billion, an influential MP has argued in an open letter to the chancellor received by SM. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/billions-of-public-sector-savings-missed/ 100689 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:52:00 GMT 20091023125200 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091023000001 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:52:53 GMT 2009120212125253 SM Admin 1 News Features Public sector Sustainability Low cost sourcing Central government 2009 By Allie Anderson Teachers and pressure groups have slammed the UK government's Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme after it emerged schools in the scheme are paying more for equipment since joining it. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/schools-are-paying-more-for-equipment-under-bsf-scheme/ 100658 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:33:00 GMT 20091016153300 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091016000001 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:33:28 GMT 200912021533328 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Low cost sourcing Risk & continuity 2009 The Jamaican government is reviewing its procurement procedures in a bid to prevent cost overruns and rule-breaking. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/government-reviews-public-procurement/ 100648 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:26:00 GMT 20091015162600 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091015000001 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:26:40 GMT 200912021642640 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing International Purchasing 2009 By Allie Anderson Lancashire County Council has come under fire over the cost of kitting out classrooms under the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) scheme. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/teachers-angry-at-school-equipment-costs/ 100627 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:32:00 GMT 20091009103200 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091009000001 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:32:18 GMT 2009120310103218 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Low cost sourcing SRM 2009 By Allie Anderson A mismatch of information between buyers and suppliers means UK retailers are missing out on significant potential savings. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/supermarkets-losing-1-billion-over-data-errors/ 100625 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:51:00 GMT 20091008225100 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091008000001 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:16:37 GMT 2010020811111637 Isabel Palmer News Low cost sourcing SRM Supply chain Allie Anderson 2009 Companies from the developed world are yet to make the most of the benefits of sourcing from emerging countries, writes Jan Wuellenweber http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/untapped-potential/ 100606 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:27:00 GMT 20091008102700 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091005000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:30:14 GMT 2009120110103014 SM Admin 1 Analysis Features Sustainability Low cost sourcing Risk & continuity International Supplier search Supply chain 2009 By Allie Anderson A reported plot to stop oil being traded exclusively in US dollars would be unlikely to have an impact on future prices, an analyst said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/oil-trade-dollar-boycott-would-not-affect-prices/ 100619 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:56:00 GMT 20091007105600 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091007000001 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:56:46 GMT 2009120310105646 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing International Purchasing 2009 UK public sector buyers have come under attack amid immense scrutiny over government spending. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/spending-in-the-spotlight/ 100585 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:26:00 GMT 20091005112600 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091005000001 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:27:03 GMT 2009120311112703 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Low cost sourcing Central government Purchasing 2009 UK local authorities have saved £1.7 billion over the past two years as part of the government's efficiency efforts, communities secretary John Denham announced. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/councils-saved-17-billion-in-2008-09/ 100572 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:10:00 GMT 20090930161000 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090930000001 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:39:01 GMT 2010022211113901 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Sustainability Low cost sourcing Local government Jake Kanter 2009 There are still plenty of savings opportunities when it comes to spend on business travel. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/significant-business-travel-savings-still-to-be-found/ 100554 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:27:00 GMT 20090924092700 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090924000001 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:08:17 GMT 2010022611110817 Isabel Palmer News Low cost sourcing Travel Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor 2009 Almost three-quarters of buyers would offer half their savings to suppliers that submit successful cost-cutting ideas, the latest SM100 poll reveals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/share-and-share-alike-buyers-are-willing-to-split/ 100514 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:52:00 GMT 20090918105200 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090918000001 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:52:29 GMT 2009120710105229 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing SRM Business change Purchasing 2009 Scrapping procurement projects and cutting consultancy spend could help the UK government save £50 billion by 2012, according to a report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/reducing-costs-could-limit-public-spending-cuts/ 100483 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:53:00 GMT 20090914095300 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090914000001 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:35:52 GMT 2010031911113552 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Sustainability Low cost sourcing Central government 2009 "Buy American" provisions will hamper Canada's economic recovery next year, according to a report by the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/canada-braced-for-negative-impact-of-buy-american/ 100479 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:04:00 GMT 20090911100400 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090911000001 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:04:29 GMT 2009120810100429 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Low cost sourcing Recession & economic downturn Central government Supply chain 2009 By Allie Anderson Kraft Foods plans to halve its supply base in a bid to save $300 million (£182 million) a year, according to Reuters. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/kraft-to-cut-suppliers-to-save-millions/ 100477 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090910000000 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090910000001 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:12:25 GMT 2009120810101225 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing Purchasing Supply chain 2009 Purchasers are failing to cut costs at some of the world's largest companies, Hackett Group research has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/buyers-at-biggest-firms-failing-to-cut-costs/ 100433 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090826000000 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090826000001 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:48:27 GMT 2009120910104827 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing Recession & economic downturn Purchasing 2009 By Allie Anderson The Co-operative Group has reportedly asked suppliers to cut prices by up to 10 per cent following its takeover of Somerfield this year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/co-op-seeks-better-terms-from-suppliers/ 100397 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090818000000 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090818000001 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:40:27 GMT 200912091424027 SM Admin 1 News Sustainability Low cost sourcing SRM Recession & economic downturn Supply chain 2009 The BBC has appointed a buyer as head of production for its coverage of the 2012 Olympic http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/bbc-buyer-gets-2012-olympics-role/ 100376 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090804000000 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090804000001 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:18:13 GMT 200912091531813 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Purchasing 2009 Print firm Communisis has drafted in its group purchasing director to help sales. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/buyer-does-the-selling-too/ 100367 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090803000000 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090803000001 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:40:19 GMT 200912091534019 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Purchasing 2009 Companies are planning deeper rounds of cost-cutting in an effort to make longer-term savings, a study by KPMG has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/deeper-cost-cutting-top-priority-for-cfos/ 100335 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090721000000 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090721000001 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:04:02 GMT 200912091750402 SM Admin 1 News Sustainability Low cost sourcing Risk & continuity 2009 Boeing is buying a key supplier for its 787 Dreamliner airplane in a bid to increase production and drive efficiency. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/boeing-takes-over-key-dreamliner-supplier/ 100290 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090709000000 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090709000001 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:47:03 GMT 2010022311114703 Isabel Palmer News Low cost sourcing Travel Business change Jake Kanter 2009 UK businesses are failing to take advantage of cost-cutting opportunities in the wake of the recession, according to a report by researcher YouGov. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/third-of-firms-miss-out-on-cost-savings/ 100266 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090706000000 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090706000001 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:30:32 GMT 2009121011113032 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing Recession & economic downturn 2009 Schools in the UK would be able to save £400 million a year through more efficient spending, according to a report by the Audit Commission. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/better-buying-could-save-schools-400-million/ 100256 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090701000000 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090701000001 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:02:06 GMT 2009121012120206 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Low cost sourcing 2009 The US has complained to the World Trade Organisation about limits China has placed on raw material exports. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/us-berates-chinese-export-restrictions/ 100247 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090625000000 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090625000001 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:56:21 GMT 2010031010105621 Isabel Palmer News Low cost sourcing International Purchasing Supply chain Jake Kanter 2009 Buyers must pressure Chinese suppliers to drop their prices after the country raised export tax rebates this month, experts have advised. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/chinese-tax-rebates/ 100235 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090622000000 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090622000001 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:35:20 GMT 2009121012123520 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Purchasing Supply chain 2009 Cost reduction programmes have been accelerated by the majority of organisations (86 per cent), according to a survey. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/companies-speed-up-cost-cutting/ 100210 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090615000000 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090615000001 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:25:14 GMT 2009121511112514 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing Supply chain 2009 Oil and gas exploration company Cadogan Petroleum is investigating "potential procurement irregularities" which could be worth up to $7 million (£3.4 million). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/oil-firm-in-22irregular-payments22-probe/ 100163 Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090529000000 Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090529000001 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:39:29 GMT 200912160993929 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing International 2009 If you're still stuck on how to tackle the recession, Richard Wheeler offers some advice for short and long-term approaches http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/beyond-low-prc4b1ces/ 100148 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:22:00 GMT 20090528122200 Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090526000001 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:13:30 GMT 201002021641330 Isabel Palmer Analysis Features Low cost sourcing Recession & economic downturn 2009 A quarter of employers are considering shortening the working week as they take steps to manage payroll costs in the downturn, according to research from Croner Reward. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/companies-look-to-cut-pay-costs/ 100124 Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090518000000 Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090518000001 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:41:32 GMT 2009121610104132 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing Recession & economic downturn Business change 2009 Years of strategic sourcing and supplier consolidation has created a "dangerously small" group of suppliers that get the bulk of US Fortune 500 companies' spend, new research claims. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/supplier-pool-22dangerously-small22/ 100113 Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090511000000 Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090511000001 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:45:23 GMT 200912161424523 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Recession & economic downturn Supply chain 2009 Identifying new savings opportunities is the top priority for CPOs over the next year as they come under greater pressure to reduce costs, a global study suggests. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/cpos-on-the-hunt-for-more-savings/ 99992 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090403000000 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090403000001 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:38:00 GMT 201001061643800 SM Admin 1 News Sustainability Low cost sourcing Recession & economic downturn International Purchasing 2009 Buyers working in the hospitality industry should take control of their supply chains if they want to reduce costs, according to an expert. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/hospitality-sector-urged-to-tackle-logistics-costs/ 99986 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090331000000 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090331000001 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:47:46 GMT 201001061644746 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Supply chain 2009 Buyers are investing in key supply partners and sourcing more from companies they see as "stable", in a bid to avoid trouble in the recession, results of a study released exclusively to SM suggest. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/key-suppliers-chosen-as-strategic-partners/ 99968 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090327000000 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090327000001 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:54:36 GMT 201001141425436 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Recession & economic downturn Purchasing Supply chain 2009 The government is considering plans to channel more of its goods and services spend through a central purchasing service, in response to findings of the Operational Efficiency Programme (OEP) -due to be released with this month's Budget. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/central-spend-channel/ 99963 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090327000000 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090327000001 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:47:20 GMT 201001111644720 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Low cost sourcing Central government Purchasing 2009 The public sector could save as much as £2.5 billion a year through improved contracting and reducing procurement delays, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/cbi-calls-for-25-billion-public-sector-savings/ 99955 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090325000000 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090325000001 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:13:21 GMT 201001151751321 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Low cost sourcing Business change Purchasing 2009 Buying energy in a volatile market demands specific skills from purchasers. Andy Allen looks at some of the challenges and the strategies used to meet them http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/money-to-burn/ 99944 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:10:00 GMT 20090317131000 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090317000001 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:35:28 GMT 201003090993528 Isabel Palmer Analysis Features Sustainability Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2009 Alcoa, one of the world's largest metal producers, has boosted its procurement savings target to $2 billion (£1.42 billion) a year by 2010. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/alcoa-raises-procurement-savings-target/ 99942 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090317000000 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090317000001 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:59:35 GMT 2010011810105935 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Recession & economic downturn International Purchasing 2009 The government could save up to £24 billion over the next seven years through improved collaborative procurement, according to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/government-urged-to-save-24-billion-from-collaborative-purchasing/ 99914 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090312000000 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090312000001 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:26:21 GMT 201001181532621 SM Admin 1 News Analysis Features Public sector Low cost sourcing Central government Purchasing 2009 Buyers have been urged not to abandon low-cost country sourcing (LCCS) too quickly in the downturn. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/dont-write-off-low-cost-sourcing-says-report/ 99911 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090311000000 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090311000001 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:27:43 GMT 201001181532743 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing Recession & economic downturn International Purchasing Supply chain 2009 Buyers are beginning to shift from low-cost country sourcing to UK suppliers in response to the economic crisis, a survey indicates. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/move-to-uk-suppliers/ 99874 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090227000000 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090227000001 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:59:14 GMT 2010011910105914 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Recession & economic downturn Business change Supply chain 2009 Could low-cost country sourcing be the latest victim of the credit crunch? Andy Allen asks if domestic sourcing will make more economic sense http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/sourcing-on-a-shoestring/ 99884 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090227000000 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090227000001 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:01:45 GMT 2010012011110145 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn International Supply chain 2009 Electronics giant Hitachi aims to save ¥300 billion (£2.3 billion) from procurement over the next year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/hitachi-plans-to-save-on-sourcing/ 99842 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090213000000 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090213000001 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:02:51 GMT 2010012111110251 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Technology International Purchasing Supply chain 2009 Alcoa, one of the world's largest metal producers, will increase global sourcing and work more closely with suppliers in a bid to save $1.3 billion (£893.8 million) a year until 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/alcoa-expands-its-global-sourcing/ 99742 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090120000000 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090120000001 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:46:41 GMT 201001281534641 SM Admin 1 News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Recession & economic downturn International Purchasing 2009 Tesco has written to a number of its property consultancy suppliers for price reductions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/tesco-asks-building-consultants-to-knock-down-prices/ 99732 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090114000000 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090114000001 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:17:55 GMT 201001281641755 SM Admin 1 News Sustainability Low cost sourcing Recession & economic downturn Supply chain 2009 The group in charge of staging the 2012 Olympics has published its sustainable sourcing code. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/locog-reveals-responsible-sourcing-plans/ 99720 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090106000000 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090106000001 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:33:59 GMT 201001281643359 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Sustainability Low cost sourcing Outsourcing 2009 Supplement on low cost country sourcing, appeared in Supply Management magazine in 2008 http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/supplements/low-cost-country-sourcing/ 91088 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081127000000 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:29:23 GMT 20091113122923 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:05:54 GMT 200912021530554 Jonathan Roberts Low cost sourcing Is low-cost country sourcing the cheapest option? Yes, says Alec Pettigrew. The equation isn't simple, replies Robin Jackson http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/supplements/low-cost-country-sourcing/east-versus-west/ 91101 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081127000000 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:39:52 GMT 20091113123952 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:39:21 GMT 200912021533921 Aaron Davies Analysis Low cost sourcing Supplements Low cost country sourcing supplement 2008 In an SM roundtable debate, a group of senior buyers and experts survey the landscape and prospects for sourcing in cheaper economies http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/supplements/low-cost-country-sourcing/what-next-for-low-cost-country-sourcing/ 91103 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081127000000 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:53:50 GMT 20091113125350 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:32:53 GMT 201004191313253 Analysis Round tables Low cost sourcing Low cost country sourcing supplement 2008 Chrysler is suing consultancy Accenture alleging the firm falsely claimed it could achieve $900 million (£518 million) in savings over three years through low-cost country sourcing (LCCS) - a target it failed to meet. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2008/chrysler-driven-to-sue-accenture-over-lccs/ 99464 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081013000000 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:01 GMT 20081013000001 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:35:05 GMT 201004301313505 News Law Low cost sourcing International Supply chain 2008 Cultural differences are the most significant barriers to successful sourcing from low-cost countries, according to experts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2008/break-cultural-barriers-buyers-urged/ 99397 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080929000000 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:01 GMT 20080929000001 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:32:35 GMT 2010031211113235 Isabel Palmer News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Business change International Purchasing Supply chain Jake Kanter 2008 The US Air Force made "significant errors" in its decision to award a $1.5 billion contract for refuelling planes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2008/air-tanker-procurement-full-of-errors/ 99107 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080619000000 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:01 GMT 20080619000001 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:06:31 GMT 2010031011110631 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Low cost sourcing Purchasing Supply chain Paul Snell 2008 Greenpeace has urged buyers to help prevent the destruction of rainforests caused by oil palm trees and to create a market for sustainable palm oil. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2008/pledge-on-green-palm-oil/ 98983 Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080522000000 Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:01 GMT 20080522000001 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:16:48 GMT 2010021012121648 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Low cost sourcing Business change International Purchasing Supply chain 2008 Turkey could be the next centre for low-cost sourcing, according to buyers from packaging firm MeadWestvaco (MWV). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2008/turkey-heats-up-as-sourcing-hot-spot/ 98995 Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080522000000 Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:01 GMT 20080522000001 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:35:08 GMT 201010251533508 Paul Snell News Low cost sourcing Purchasing Supply chain Paul Snell 2008 The US Air Force's decision to award a $1.5 billion contract to build air tankers to Northrop Grumman and its European partner EADS has caused anger among US politicians. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2008/us-air-tanker-deal-angers-politicians/ 98781 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080313000000 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:01 GMT 20080313000001 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:07:50 GMT 2010031011110750 Isabel Palmer News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing International Purchasing Supply chain Paul Snell 2008 Buyers will never crack low-cost country sourcing until they understand the importance of inventory and logistics, Peter O'Brien tells Emma Clarke http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2007/dont-be-the-weakest-link/ 97829 Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT 20070510000000 Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:01 GMT 20070510000001 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:15:17 GMT 2010063011111517 Analysis Features Low cost sourcing Outsourcing 2007 Telecoms giant Vodafone will up its spend on Chinese components from €200 million (£135 million) to at least €1 billion (£676 million) over the next three years. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2007/vodafone-spend-in-china-1bn-by-2010/ 97721 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT 20070412000000 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:01 GMT 20070412000001 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:27:15 GMT 201011251422715 Paul Snell News Low cost sourcing Purchasing Paul Snell 2007 UK clothing companies are forming a sector-wide forum in a bid to improve relationships within the country's beleaguered textile industry. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2000/clothing-firms-seek-better-relations/ 93555 Thu, 15 Jun 2000 00:00:00 GMT 20000615000000 Thu, 15 Jun 2000 00:00:01 GMT 20000615000001 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:52:09 GMT 2010081310105209 News Sustainability Low cost sourcing Outsourcing SRM Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2000