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Counterfeit components in supply chain risk causing ''serious tragedy''The use of faulty and fake semiconductors, often used as cheap substitutes, has tripled over the past three years according to research. 07 April 2012
Logica suffers 11 per cent profit fallIncreased revenue at the business and technology service firm was offset by restructuring and contract charges. 22 February 2012
Morgan Crucible profits fire upThe materials group reports record profits on the back of lower costs and increased sales in emerging economies such as China. 16 February 2012
Asian tech companies look to neighbours for supplyEmerging markets set to lead way as reliance on China and Japan wanes. 15 November 2011
Hitachi cuts costs with Taiwan buying boostThe electronics giant is to spend "no less" than $2 billion on supplies made in Taiwan. 14 November 2011
European businesses still face discrimination in ChinaFurther reform of public procurement is needed to open contracts to foreign companies. 24 September 2011
Buyers must consider tax implications of foreign purchasesSourcing from countries with reciprocal trade agreements could reduce the tariffs paid on exports. 23 September 2011
China and Vietnam top future low-cost sourcing locationsPoll finds Asian nations equally popular for first-time buyers. 31 August 2011
Purchasers plan to continue using recession tacticsProcurement professionals believe the tactics they used to achieve savings during the recession will continue to work as the economy grows. 06 June 2011
Offshore manufacturing loses its shineManufacturers 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. 19 May 2011
HP intervention results in workplace plan at FoxconnThe senior management of computer manufacturer HP has agreed plans to improve worker conditions at supplier Foxconn. 05 May 2011
Public buyers accused of provoking 'suicide' bidsPublic sector procurement encourages suicidal bidding for infrastructure and building projects, an industry group has claimed. 04 May 2011
China no longer offering low-end steel bargainsBuyers are struggling to source competitive prices for low-end steel products in China as its government improves environmental standards and develops its own industry. 14 March 2011
MPs urge MoD and Treasury to interact more effectivelyThe plea from MPs comes after noting "serious blunders" in defence procurement. 28 November 2010
Purchasers signal a fall in Eurozone retail salesRetail sales in October fell at their fastest rate since May, according to a survey of buyers in the Eurozone. 29 October 2010

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Counterfeit components in supply chain risk causing ''serious tragedy''
The use of faulty and fake semiconductors, often used as cheap substitutes, has tripled over the past three years according to research.
Logica suffers 11 per cent profit fall
Increased revenue at the business and technology service firm was offset by restructuring and contract charges.
Morgan Crucible profits fire up
The materials group reports record profits on the back of lower costs and increased sales in emerging economies such as China.
Asian tech companies look to neighbours for supply
Emerging markets set to lead way as reliance on China and Japan wanes.

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