http://www.supplymanagement.com/risk-and-continuity.xml Rio Tinto's chief executive declines bonus over his part in the deal that saw the value of the acquired company drop an estimated £5.6 billion. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/mining-giants-profits-drop-following-aluminium-acquisition/ 199152 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120209010000 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:52:33 GMT 20120209115233 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:05:06 GMT 2012020912120506 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Home page picture story 2012 Minister Nzimande: "We will call on our courts to impose the maximum sentence where cases are proven." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/incidents-of-procurement-corruption-uncovered-at-south-african-university/ 199125 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120209000000 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:14:08 GMT 20120209101408 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:26:01 GMT 2012020912122601 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Risk & continuity International Home page top story Purchasing Southern Africa 2012 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 "The street outside is going to be choked with coaches leaving at a rate of 700 an hour." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/buyers-told-to-stockpile-ahead-of-olympics/ 196470 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120131013000 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:25 GMT 20120131120025 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:25:33 GMT 2012020112122533 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2012 KPMG's Fraud Barometer finds seven cases of purchasing fraud totalling £5,096,805. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/procurement-fraud-costs-uk-more-than-5-million/ 196429 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120131010000 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:30:07 GMT 20120131093007 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:09:20 GMT 2012020112120920 Hannah Whittaker News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity Purchasing 2012 A report warns the majority of organisations have not faced up to the problems and disruption that a changing climate will cause to business operations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/climatechange-presents-a-material-risk-to-the-supply-chain/ 196037 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:30:00 GMT 20120127003000 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:44:42 GMT 20120127104442 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:22:04 GMT 201201311532204 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice sustainability 2012 The number of companies going out of business increased compared with 2010, and caution is advised in the year ahead. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/more-uk-firms-declared-insolvent-in-2011/ 195316 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120125000000 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:30:18 GMT 20120125113018 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:12:37 GMT 2012012610101237 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2012 Cost-cutting tips generated by staff at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service put it on track to meet a £4 million savings target. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/staff-money-saving-ideas-save-fire-service-3-million/ 194914 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120124013000 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:34:52 GMT 20120124113452 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:11:44 GMT 2012012512121144 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing 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 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 The Lady, England's longest-running weekly magazine for women, made an average of 16 per cent of savings after outsourcing part of its cost and purchase management to Auditel. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/womens-magazine-achieves-savings-from-outsourcing/ 194644 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120121000000 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:24:11 GMT 20120120142411 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:11:34 GMT 2012012411111134 Hannah Whittaker News Outsourcing Risk & continuity Business change 2012 Buyers are advised to keep a closer eye on third parties and act when they uncover corruption. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/supplier-fraud-in-the-public-sector-up-by-19-per-cent/ 194357 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120118013000 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:02:12 GMT 20120118110212 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:04:24 GMT 2012011910100424 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity Purchasing 2012 Plentiful supplies and 'warmish' weather make it a good time to buy energy. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/bearish-market-for-energy-buyers/ 194317 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120118010000 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:58:19 GMT 20120118095819 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:36:12 GMT 2012011911113612 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2012 The cost of OJ on the ICE futures exchange was sent rocketing this week over fears of a supply shortage. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/contamination-concerns-led-to-orange-juice-price-hike/ 193986 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120114000000 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:56:44 GMT 20120113155644 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:31:02 GMT 2012011710103102 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Ed's choice risk & continuity 2012 The London 2012 logistics company has brought forward its 2013 vehicle requirements to assist with "the biggest logistics event in the world". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/ups-gears-up-for-olympics-with-2013-vehicles/ 193944 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120113013000 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:59:42 GMT 20120113115942 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:00:13 GMT 2012011611110013 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2012 December figures show that the company retained its position as market leader despite extreme disruptions. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/toyota-sa-keeps-top-spot-despite-supply-disruptions/ 193951 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120113000000 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:13:08 GMT 20120113121308 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:35:32 GMT 201201160993532 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2012 Latest study highlights areas of concern and five "priority mitigation areas". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/world-economic-forum-identifies-2012-risks/ 193104 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120112013000 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:26:02 GMT 20120112102602 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:21:52 GMT 2012011312122152 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 The strategic outsourcing and energy services company has acquired energy and carbon management specialist Utilyx for £16.2 million. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/mitie-buys-utilyx-holdings/ 192840 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT 20120111010000 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:00:28 GMT 20120111110028 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:18:34 GMT 2012011310101834 Hannah Whittaker News Outsourcing Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2012 Activity soared last year, costing the UK more than £2 billion. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/fraud-levels-hit-record-high/ 192476 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120110013000 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:49:36 GMT 20120110094936 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:39:39 GMT 2012011210103939 Pierrick Senelaer News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2012 Up to 100 small businesses in Yorkshire are offered free consultancy to help reduce their environmental impact. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/smes-get-helping-hand-to-cut-carbon-and-cost/ 192518 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120110000000 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:03:51 GMT 20120110110351 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:29:54 GMT 201201110992954 Hannah Whittaker News Sustainability Risk & continuity 2012 The toiletries firm said despite a 42 per cent drop in annual profits last year it remained focused on the "rigorous execution" of its supply chain restructure. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/mcbride-holds-to-restructuring-plan-amidst-raw-materials-challenges/ 192394 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120109013000 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:05:39 GMT 20120109120539 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:36:39 GMT 2012011011113639 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2012 Maritime union Nautilus International calls on the UK government to close the gap between rhetoric and action. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/tackle-piracy-to-protect-the-global-supply-chain/ 192275 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120107000000 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:19:07 GMT 20120106171907 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:48:04 GMT 201201100994804 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2012 A Deloitte report shows UK-focused businesses are making cost reduction more of a priority than companies on a more international footing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/cfos-at-uk-companies-keenest-to-cut-costs/ 192223 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120106000000 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:11:20 GMT 20120106121120 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:36:33 GMT 201201090993633 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2012 US slavery and human trafficking laws coming into force on the 1 January 2012 will affect major firms worldwide. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2012/long-arm-of-californian-law-reaches-uk/ 192071 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT 20120105013000 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:35:19 GMT 20120105103519 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:17:56 GMT 2012010612121756 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2012 The southern African nation is one of nine countries labelled 'extreme risk' in an analyst report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/angola-named-one-of-worlds-riskiest-business-places/ 190551 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111221000000 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:55:20 GMT 20111221095520 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:29:48 GMT 201112220992948 Hannah Whittaker News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Southern Africa 2011 New group purchasing manager promises sweeping changes for Oldbury UK and Boughton Engineering. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/skan-groups-cpo-to-cut-suppliers-and-hire-more-buyers/ 189449 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111215010000 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:58:32 GMT 20111215105832 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:17:05 GMT 2011121611111705 Hannah Whittaker News Careers Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 A report showed there had been a reduction in operating margin of up to 2 per cent for the year, driven by cotton price increases. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supergroup-suffers-from-rising-cotton-prices/ 189413 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111215000000 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:58:08 GMT 20111215095808 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:30:52 GMT 201112160993052 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 2011 Business groups, including the National Farmers Union, call for public purchasers to include prompt payment in pre-qualification questionnaires. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/public-purchasers-urged-to-mind-their-pqqs/ 189236 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111214013000 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:56:02 GMT 20111214095602 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:03:45 GMT 2011121512120345 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Ed's choice SRM 2011 The carpet retailer is in talks with suppliers to lower prices after profits hit the floor. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/carpetright-profit-drop-prompts-supplier-squeeze/ 189262 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111214010000 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:09:23 GMT 20111214110923 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:16:01 GMT 2011121511111601 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary wants police authorities and watchdogs to take a proactive approach to overseeing purchasing activity. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/call-for-cops-to-increase-policing-of-procurement/ 189230 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111214003000 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:38:02 GMT 20111214093802 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:06:27 GMT 2011121510100627 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Just 38 per cent of US firms specify a dollar limit on gifts or entertainment staff are allowed to accept. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/us-firms-place-no-limit-on-maximum-value-of-gifts/ 188623 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111213013000 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:18:25 GMT 20111213111825 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:15:43 GMT 2011121512121543 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice international 2011 Forecasts find attempts to cut costs and become leaner will leave firms vulnerable to threats. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supply-chains-left-exposed-to-risk/ 188466 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111213000000 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:33:53 GMT 20111213103353 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:53:44 GMT 201112140995344 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Companies should act now to mitigate supply chain disruption from potential political unrest. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-should-prepare-for-eurozone-break-up/ 186919 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111207013000 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:19:20 GMT 20111207101920 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:05:50 GMT 2011120812120550 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 2011 Local authorities and the Department of Health should do more to monitor the financial health of care home providers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/greater-oversight-of-social-care-provision-necessary/ 187012 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111207003000 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:32:18 GMT 20111207113218 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:35:01 GMT 2011120810103501 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 Rate of job creation highest since March 2008. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/jobs-created-in-a-mixed-picture-for-uk-construction-sector/ 186373 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111202010000 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:01:14 GMT 20111202110114 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:35:02 GMT 201201121423502 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2011 The UK is trailing behind 15 other countries on the Corruption Perceptions Index 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-perceived-more-corrupt-than-germany/ 186223 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111201013000 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:59:40 GMT 20111201105940 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:20:15 GMT 2011120211112015 Hannah Whittaker News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity International Southern Africa 2011 Severe flooding in Thailand has restricted the external component supply to Seagate Technology manufacturers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/hard-disk-drive-maker-forecasts-more-supply-chain-disruption/ 186239 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:15:00 GMT 20111201001500 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:27:23 GMT 20111201112723 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:22:30 GMT 2011120210102230 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2011 The UK government hopes paying smaller construction suppliers directly will enable them to run their businesses more efficiently and pass back the savings they make. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/direct-payments-to-save-government-40-million-a-year/ 185815 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111130010000 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:22:56 GMT 20111130112256 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:22:45 GMT 2011120111112245 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 Corruption and Crime Commission: "The problem was widespread across the state and local government sectors and was due to failing to adhere to policies and procedures." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/australian-buyers-bullied-into-purchasing-surplus-and-overpriced-goods/ 185856 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111130003000 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:45:54 GMT 20111130114554 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:12:19 GMT 2011120111111219 Hannah Whittaker News Public sector Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 Purchasers admit they have to battle for investment in spend data systems that provide transparency. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/poor-data-hinders-buyers-performance/ 185558 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111128013000 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:19:24 GMT 20111128111924 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:22:00 GMT 201112051422200 Hannah Whittaker News SM 100 Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 CPG firm penalised for involvement in cartel with Henkel to fix price of dishwasher detergent. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/reckitt-benckiser-fined-24-million-for-price-fixing/ 185350 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111125000000 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:38:04 GMT 20111125093804 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:18:48 GMT 2011112810101848 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 MPs are to investigate why pharmacists are having so much difficulty sourcing prescription drugs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/pill-paucity-prompts-parliamentary-probe/ 185088 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111123010000 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:41:00 GMT 20111123124100 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:57:46 GMT 2011112411115746 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 While dentists switched materials to cope with record-high costs, technology buyers faced price spikes to purchase the metal. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/gold-teeth-demand-at-all-time-low/ 184863 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111118013000 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:50:32 GMT 20111118095032 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:16:49 GMT 2011112110101649 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Pace, which provides technology products to Sky, Virgin Media and Canal +, expects the impact of the disaster to continue into 2012. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/thailand-floods-cost-hard-disk-manufacturer-59-million/ 184881 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111118003000 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:52:26 GMT 20111118105226 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:41:30 GMT 201111210994130 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The number of business customers using the airline increased by almost one million in the past six months. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/business-travellers-boost-easyjets-profits/ 184467 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111115013000 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:59:30 GMT 20111115115930 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:21:16 GMT 2011111610102116 Hannah Whittaker News Travel Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 The total input price index fell 0.8 per cent between September and October, allowing manufacturers to keep their selling prices for purchasers unchanged. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-manufacturers-falling-costs-creates-buyers-market/ 184254 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111112000000 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:06:53 GMT 20111111150653 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:24:09 GMT 201111281532409 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The cotton market's volatility in particular hit the Noble Group hard with great losses in the third quarter. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/commodities-giant-reports-first-loss-for-14-years/ 184203 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111111010000 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:46:52 GMT 20111111104652 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:26:32 GMT 2011111112122632 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2011 A case-by-case approach to procurement challenges may mean authorities will have to second-guess 
a judge's assessment of criteria http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/out-in-the-open/ 183662 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111110010000 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:49:51 GMT 20111108124951 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:45:22 GMT 201111091534522 Hannah Whittaker Law Law analysis Risk & continuity Purchasing Ed's choice law 2011 "It's not just business as usual, it's business as unbelievable," says AT Kearney report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-propelled-to-new-heights/ 183771 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111109013000 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:03:45 GMT 20111109110345 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:51:47 GMT 201112130995147 Hannah Whittaker News Technology SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 State of Flux survey shows benefits of collaborating with key suppliers - including cost, risk, innovation advantages. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/srm-leaders-reap-rewards/ 183515 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111107013000 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:31:30 GMT 20111107113130 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:08:54 GMT 2011110912120854 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain Ed's choice SRM 2011 Economic conditions mean nearly 40 per cent of consultancy buyers expect to spend more on advice about operational efficiency over the next six months. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/consultancy-buyers-look-to-cut-costs/ 183522 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111107010000 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:50:13 GMT 20111107115013 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:12:06 GMT 2011110911111206 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 "A high proportion of disruptions happen further down the supply chain in places many companies don't look," CIPS CEO David Noble. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/beware-of-risk-at-lower-tier-suppliers/ 183370 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111104003000 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:59:33 GMT 20111104115933 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:37:56 GMT 2011121210103756 Paul Snell News Technology SRM Risk & continuity Business change International Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 2011 While the purchasing managers' index figure for UK construction reached a five-month high, sustained growth is expected to be some time away. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/construction-sector-growth-nothing-to-get-excited-about/ 183018 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111102003000 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:02:43 GMT 20111102110243 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:40:42 GMT 201201121424042 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2011 Global positioning systems help National Express Group approach US savings target of $40 million. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/national-express-on-road-to-deliver-savings/ 183011 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111102000000 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:54:34 GMT 20111102105434 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:59:46 GMT 2011110310105946 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 "The manufacturing PMI has now dropped like a stone to a 28-month low and officially into contraction territory," said CIPS CEO David Noble. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-manufacturing-pmi-drops-like-a-stone/ 181757 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111101003000 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:01:10 GMT 20111101110110 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:42:18 GMT 201201121424218 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2011 "Too much trust is placed in what travel agents say. The result is they are charging more even doubling prices charged by airlines and hotels," Monique Swart, founder of ABTA. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/travel-buying-in-namibia-100-per-cent-clueless/ 181726 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111101000000 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:33:03 GMT 20111101103303 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:24:30 GMT 2011110912122430 Rebecca Ellinor News Travel Risk & continuity Purchasing Ed's choice travel Southern Africa 2011 Renewable energy and low carbon policies mean UK energy-intensive companies are paying far more for electricity than counterparts in Germany. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-energy-prices-uncompetitive-for-manufacturers/ 181640 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111031010000 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:18:16 GMT 20111031111816 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:46:21 GMT 2011110111114621 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 The strategy is in response to disruptions experienced after the Fukushima earthquake earlier this year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/peugeot-citron-asks-suppliers-to-dual-source/ 181209 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20111027010000 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:17:35 GMT 20111027121735 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:32:00 GMT 2011102811113200 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2011 Campaigners argue micro business owners appreciate the critical impact of cash flow and aim to source locally - two practices that should be copied on a larger scale. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/big-business-can-learn-respect-from-micro-firms/ 181089 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111027000000 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:30:54 GMT 20111027103054 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:21:22 GMT 2011102810102122 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 "We will continue to run the business with tight management of costs and stocks, retaining as much flexibility as possible in the supply chain," CEO Michael Sharp. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/debenhams-chief-wants-supply-chain-flexibility/ 180273 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111021000000 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:47:44 GMT 20111021104744 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:01:26 GMT 201110241310126 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 "It pays to keep a close eye on suppliers' and customers' payment performance," said Jason Mills, Experian UK & Ireland. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/time-taken-to-pay-suppliers-extends-in-q3/ 180128 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111020000000 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:03:22 GMT 20111020100322 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:05:35 GMT 2011102111110535 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 CIPS CEO David Noble calls for leading UK companies to disclose more information about their procurement and supply chain operations in financial reports and updates. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ftse-100-should-focus-more-on-supply-chain-issues/ 180016 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111019013000 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:15:32 GMT 20111019111532 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:20:41 GMT 2011102710102041 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 2011 Supplier and procurement fraud has risen from 20 per cent to 33 per cent in 2010/11, making it the most prevalent type of fraud in the country. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-fraud-on-the-rise-in-china/ 180011 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111019000000 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:45:18 GMT 20111019104518 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:13:40 GMT 2011102010101340 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Japanese manufacturer Renesas Electronics plans to factor in its entire supply chain into its business continuity plan in case another disaster strikes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/electronics-company-to-include-suppliers-in-continuity-plans/ 179850 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111018003000 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:40:20 GMT 20111018114020 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:56:20 GMT 2011101910105620 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 A total of 63 per cent of purchasers expect energy prices to continue rising over the next two years, with just five per cent forecasting a drop. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-look-to-future-market-to-mitigate-energy-prices/ 179728 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20111017013000 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:51:06 GMT 20111017115106 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:38:50 GMT 2011101712123850 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity Purchasing Home page picture story 2011 Production at firms such as Seagate, Honda and Toyota has been interrupted by flooding across the country. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/thailand-flooding-causes-supply-chain-disruption/ 179527 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111014000000 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:09:59 GMT 20111014100959 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:19:08 GMT 2011101710101908 Hannah Whittaker News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Lawyer Sam De Silva explained at the CIPS Conference that the OGC model contract for ICT services has major flaws. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-should-approach-the-government-ict-services-contract-with-care/ 178910 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111007000000 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:43:02 GMT 20111007144302 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:16:54 GMT 2011101012121654 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Assets Local government Central government Purchasing Images Royalty free photos 2011 Angeline Albert Belinda Doshi advises stronger data security to avoid risk, and warns: 'You are only as strong as your weakest supplier.' http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/cloud-procurement-a-new-frontier-for-legal-risk-management/ 178811 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20111006003000 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:10:13 GMT 20111006141013 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:05:24 GMT 2011110912120524 Rebecca Ellinor News Law Outsourcing Technology Risk & continuity Purchasing Ed's choice law Ed's choice outsourcing 2011 "The figures will offer some cause for relief however, we are still a long way off from celebrating," says CIPS CEO David Noble. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-manufacturing-shows-first-boost-for-three-months/ 178329 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:04:00 GMT 20111003000400 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:26:20 GMT 20111003112620 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:56:11 GMT 2011100411115611 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Assets Purchasing Supply chain Images 2010 Paid for photos Royalty free photos 2011 Angeline Albert Temporary workers hired through agencies can now earn the same employment rights as permanent staff, as Christopher Syder explains. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/agency-worker-rules-come-into-force/ 178325 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:03:00 GMT 20111003000300 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:14:03 GMT 20111003111403 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:07:08 GMT 2011100510100708 Naouel Zenaidi News Law Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 Swedish fashion retailer sees a 15 per cent fall in profit when compared with the same quarter in 2010. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/higher-cotton-and-currency-costs-hit-hm/ 178211 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111001000000 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:04:08 GMT 20110930160408 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:56:42 GMT 2011100411115642 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Images Royalty free photos 2011 Angeline Albert Despite the fact that the rate has eased compared with recent months, caution is still urged. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/insolvency-rates-drop-to-five-month-low/ 178161 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110930000000 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:37:42 GMT 20110930103742 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:16:45 GMT 2011100312121645 Angeline Albert News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 Illegitimate use of corporate credit cards at the Metropolitan Police resulted in six convictions and 34 facing disciplinary action. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/six-met-officers-convicted-over-illegal-spending/ 178096 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110929013000 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:07:45 GMT 20110929150745 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:31:35 GMT 2011110912123135 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity Purchasing Ed's choice fraud & corruption 2011 Carmaker Daimler has confirmed it is considering jointly purchasing raw materials with other German manufacturers in order to secure its supply of scarce goods. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/german-carmakers-join-forces-to-negotiate-buying-treaties-with-governments/ 177523 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110923003000 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:37:10 GMT 20110923103710 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:44:12 GMT 2011092611114412 Paul Snell News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 The clothing retailer plans to work with trade associations following a breach of its supplier code of conduct. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/zara-tightens-oversight-of-brazilian-supply-chain/ 176805 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:02:00 GMT 20110917000200 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:37:52 GMT 20110916163752 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:37:08 GMT 2011102011113708 Rebecca Ellinor News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity International Ed's choice international 2011 One buyer said the absence of a discount scheme meant her organisation is to pay more that £1 million extra in fuel transportation costs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/large-gas-buyers-lose-supply-interruption-compensation/ 176745 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110916013000 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:38:37 GMT 20110916123837 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:50:30 GMT 2011091910105030 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert "It is not clear who will be responsible for improving efficiency, nor which body will intervene to protect 999 services if an ambulance service gets into financial difficulty, seriously underperforms or even fails." http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/pac-calls-for-clarity-over-ambulance-commissioning/ 176692 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110916010000 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:47:10 GMT 20110916104710 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:47:33 GMT 2011091910104733 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 The London Probation Trust has greatly increased its SME supply base. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/targeting-smes-should-be-encouraged-says-public-sector-cpo/ 175913 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110914013000 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:53:09 GMT 20110914095309 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:04:09 GMT 2011091512120409 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain 2011 A 'red, amber or green' ranking for suppliers helps the property and FM firm identify performance issues and take action quickly. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sgps-traffic-light-monitoring-system-stops-supply-chain-issues/ 175935 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110914010000 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:00:50 GMT 20110914110050 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:57:16 GMT 2011091511115716 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Car manufacturers, construction companies and space agencies face disruption. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/elements-at-risk-of-short-supply-revealed/ 175924 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110914003000 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:28:39 GMT 20110914102839 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:17:27 GMT 2011091510101727 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Little over a quarter of the 477 global companies quizzed by the CBI think the UK is an appealing market for infrastructure investment. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/public-procurement-is-putting-off-investors/ 175570 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110911000100 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:21:17 GMT 20110909172117 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:29:03 GMT 2011091310102903 Naouel Zenaidi Main sections News Public sector Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn 2011 A Brussels source, who did not wish to be named, made the claim ahead of the EU publishing its latest set of proposals on Common Agricultural Policy in mid-October. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sugar-production-quotas-expected-to-be-scrapped/ 175567 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110910010000 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:12:53 GMT 20110909171253 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:22:59 GMT 2011091310102259 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 The practice of cargo ships moving at slow speeds has caused inventory levels to rise and the practice of slow steaming is unlikely to end anytime soon. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-adjust-inventory-levels-in-response-to-slow-steaming/ 175534 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110909013000 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:13:48 GMT 20110909121348 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:09:12 GMT 201109120990912 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 To counteract material and labour-rate inflation, Mass Transit Railway is working with suppliers to anticipate future costs and wield more buying power. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/train-operator-adopts-pain-share-gain-share-strategy/ 175523 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110909010000 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:42:12 GMT 20110909104212 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:31:33 GMT 2011091211113133 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2011 From this year's English riots to next year's Olympic Games, supply chains are facing increasing pressures that purchasers need to be prepared for. Angeline Albert looks at what plans are under way. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ready-for-anything/ 174993 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110906010000 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:48:27 GMT 20110905154827 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:25:06 GMT 2011090710102506 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain News focus 2011 Angeline Albert Task force helped to mitigate impact on sourcing and production following March's tsunami and earthquake. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/contingency-plan-supported-necs-quick-recovery-from-japanese-disaster/ 174631 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110904000000 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:30:29 GMT 20110902163029 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:21:26 GMT 201109070992126 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Supply chain 2011 Cutting suppliers and contract renegotiation contributes to £16 million efficiencies at bus and train operator. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-provides-go-ahead-groups-route-to-savings/ 174557 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110902000000 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:49:32 GMT 20110902114932 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:09:33 GMT 2011090212120933 Paul Snell News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2011 Angeline Albert Almost half of vendors don't get the raises they aim for. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/suppliers-fail-to-achieve-desired-price-increases/ 174089 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110830010000 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:32:00 GMT 20110830113200 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:13:19 GMT 2011083112121319 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 Report finds manufacturers seeking other sourcing options to manage rising commodity prices. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/manufacturers-make-changes-to-cope-with-rising-costs/ 173540 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110823013000 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:36:11 GMT 20110823113611 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:56:27 GMT 2011082411115627 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Only one in five companies is boosting security budgets in the next two years despite recent riots in England and increased threat of cyber attacks. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/purchasers-no-plans-to-increase-security-spend/ 173203 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110818013000 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:30:35 GMT 20110818113035 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:05:19 GMT 2011090711110519 Naouel Zenaidi News SM 100 Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert The global defence firm plans to eradicate corruption from its supply chain by identifying certain risks as 'deal-breakers'. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/corporate-risk-show-stoppers-outlined-by-thales-group/ 173212 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110818010000 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:16:32 GMT 20110818121632 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:17:29 GMT 201108231311729 Pierrick Senelaer News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 Emerging economies are vulnerable without infrastructure to cope. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/china-and-india-at-high-economic-risk-from-natural-disasters/ 172734 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110812013000 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:51:00 GMT 20110812105100 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:34:32 GMT 2011081511113432 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 Global events and strikes have affected faith in the nation's economy. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/south-african-business-confidence-hit-by-strike-action/ 172659 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110811000000 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:43:30 GMT 20110811114330 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:53:53 GMT 2011081210105353 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Southern Africa 2011 Angeline Albert Energy firm responds to loss with scheme to slash £1.5 billion a year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/eon-plans-sweeping-cuts-after-profits-drop/ 172561 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:30:00 GMT 20110810063000 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:20:11 GMT 20110810112011 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:27:24 GMT 2011081112122724 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing Images Paid for photos 2011 Angeline Albert Orders and production strong, says survey, but growth expected to stagnate. http://www.supplymanagement.com/sme-buyers-stockpile-supplies-in-q2/ 172514 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110810000000 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:42:26 GMT 20110809164226 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:08:52 GMT 2011081111110852 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Under the new bribery legislation, companies don't need to have done anything wrong to face prosecution and a considerable fine, discovers Adam Leach. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/when-is-a-gift-not-a-gift/ 172424 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110809013000 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:17:10 GMT 20110808171710 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:07:30 GMT 2011081010100730 Naouel Zenaidi News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity Purchasing Ed's choice fraud & corruption News focus 2011 Electronics firm targets cost-cutting to arrest decline. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/sony-suffers-sales-fall-due-to-supply-chain/ 172148 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110804013000 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:05:04 GMT 20110804130504 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:38:52 GMT 2011080512123852 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 March tsunami causes profit disaster at Toyota as car sales crash. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/car-giant-shaken-by-japanese-earthquake/ 172038 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110803013000 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:02:49 GMT 20110803120249 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:38:53 GMT 2011080412123853 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 Long-running investigation into corrupt behaviour results in fine for publishing firm. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/11-million-fine-for-macmillan-over-corruption-concerns/ 171238 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110725013000 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:11:17 GMT 20110725111117 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:36:57 GMT 201108011533657 Paul Snell News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 Professional services firm Willis fined nearly £7 million. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/fsa-issues-record-fine-for-lack-of-bribery-controls/ 171039 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110722013000 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:50:18 GMT 20110722105018 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:16:41 GMT 2011072512121641 Naouel Zenaidi News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 Report finds costs and supply security are top of the list for energy buyers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/energy-purchasers-put-price-before-legislation/ 171000 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110722010000 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:14:43 GMT 20110721171443 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:07:10 GMT 201107250990710 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 Strikes that disrupted steel supplies hit a Botswana-based mine. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/mining-firm-shores-up-risk-management/ 170891 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110721000000 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:21:54 GMT 20110721112154 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:39:14 GMT 2011072211113914 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Car giant pays tribute to suppliers' efforts after Japan's disaster. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/porsche-sings-suppliers-praises/ 170354 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110719000000 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:02:19 GMT 20110719110219 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:57:55 GMT 201107200995755 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert Business failures drop, but purchasers must keep an eye on the risk http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/experian-urges-buyers-to-be-alert/ 170189 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:20:00 GMT 20110718002000 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:55:21 GMT 20110718115521 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:18:21 GMT 2011071911111821 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Angeline Albert The European Court has dismissed appeals by three lift and escalator manufacturers against fines imposed by the European Commission for price-fixing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/euro-court-rejects-cartel-firms-appeal/ 170112 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110717000100 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:44:45 GMT 20110715174445 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:17:14 GMT 2011071911111714 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 Angeline Albert Business continuity clauses are to be included in contracts between London's 33 borough councils and its suppliers from now on. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/london-council-suppliers-to-ensure-business-continuity-in-contracts/ 169987 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20110714020000 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:41:40 GMT 20110714124140 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:02:31 GMT 2011071512120231 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Assets Local government Purchasing Supply chain Images Royalty free photos 2011 Angeline Albert Purchasers are warned to be vigilant of suspicious payment patterns after a KPMG report revealed that fraudsters have stolen more than £1 billion from UK businesses this year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-on-alert-as-fraud-hits-new-high/ 169661 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110711010000 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:19:36 GMT 20110711111936 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:25:31 GMT 2011071312122531 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity Supply chain 2011 The Ministry of Defence has lost military assets worth £6.3 billion and does not know whether they still exist, according to a report out today. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/report-slams-mod-stock-control/ 169117 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110705013000 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:46:49 GMT 20110705124649 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:54:20 GMT 2011070611115420 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing Ed's choice public sector 2011 Confidence in the construction sector has fallen along with employment levels, according to the latest Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/construction-confidence-weakens/ 168937 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110704000100 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:56:41 GMT 20110704115641 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:09:31 GMT 201107051310931 Paul Snell News Risk & continuity Resources PMI reports Purchasing Images Royalty free photos 2011 The capacity of UK manufacturing to meet rising demand improved in June, but could not stop the sector's growth falling to its lowest level since September 2009. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/manufacturing-expansion-slows-again/ 168711 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110701003000 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:09:24 GMT 20110701120924 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:11:09 GMT 2011070411111109 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Risk & continuity Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2011 Organisations' failure to share information with each other is limiting their ability to protect themselves from supply chain risks, such as pandemics, cyber attacks and further economic crises. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/share-data-to-mitigate-against-disaster/ 168561 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110630003000 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:51:15 GMT 20110630105115 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:22:22 GMT 2011070112122222 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2011 Missed our panel discussion on how to address supply chain risk? Watch a round-up of the evening's debate here. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/watch-highlights-from-the-cpo-agenda-disaster-recovery-debate/ 168582 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110630000000 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:10:14 GMT 20110630121014 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:17:46 GMT 2011091412121746 Paul Snell News Risk & continuity Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 2011 The chief executive of Glasgow 2014 has resigned after admitting he failed to declare a gift given to him by a supplier. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/games-chief-quits-after-gift-policy-breach/ 168415 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110629013000 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:06:18 GMT 20110629110618 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:10:53 GMT 2011063011111053 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Emerging markets are considered to be the biggest growth opportunity in 2011, according to 47 per cent of UK manufacturers surveyed by Zurich Insurance. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-manufacturers-seek-success-in-bric-economies/ 168316 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110628003000 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:53:47 GMT 20110628105347 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:21:35 GMT 2011062911112135 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Risk & continuity International 2011 Purchasers were told to strike a balance between reducing costs and increasing supply chain risk at last night's CPO Agenda Question Time debate on disaster recovery. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/debate-raises-issues-of-disaster-impact/ 168017 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110624013000 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:10:28 GMT 20110624121028 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:34:15 GMT 2011063012123415 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 Businesses should take the prospect of cyber attacks affecting their supply chains seriously, a report has warned. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/hackers-threaten-supply-chains/ 167623 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110621000000 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:09:21 GMT 20110621100921 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:31:11 GMT 2011062210103111 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Lindsay Clark 2011 White goods manufacturer Electrolux plans to increase wholesale prices to retailers in Europe by between 5 and 7 per cent to offset increases in raw material and transport costs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/electrolux-jolted-into-action-by-rising-costs/ 166999 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110615010000 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:00:58 GMT 20110615100058 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:21:29 GMT 2011061611112129 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Lindsay Clark 2011 The failure of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to reach agreement on oil production is contributing to speculation that the cartel could break up. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/opec-deadlock-puts-cartel-break-up-on-the-cards/ 166656 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110610003000 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:10:43 GMT 20110610121043 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:05:55 GMT 2011061311110555 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 Natural disasters, political unrest and poor harvests have all contributed to global price volatility and rising inflation. How are purchasers dealing with the challenge? http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/inflation/ 165180 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 02:00:00 GMT 20110609020000 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:19:46 GMT 20110602171946 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:21:42 GMT 2011060811112142 Paul Snell Analysis Features Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing Ed's choice analysis 2011 The UK government believes it could save £264 million lost in overpayments to suppliers if a pilot scheme is rolled out across Whitehall. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/government-could-avoid-millions-lost-in-overpayments/ 166534 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110609013000 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:24:08 GMT 20110609112408 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:18:13 GMT 2011061012121813 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity Lindsay Clark 2011 UK councils have achieved procurement efficiencies in adult social care according to auditors, but care home supplier Southern Cross said such efforts have contributed to its financial uncertainty. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/concern-over-unsustainable-social-care-savings/ 166411 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110608003000 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:36:40 GMT 20110608113640 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:23:03 GMT 2011060911112303 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 Electronic component manufacturer Flextronics has found almost half of its suppliers were not providing a seventh day of rest to workers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/flextronics-provides-relief-for-supply-chain-workers/ 165318 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 01:08:00 GMT 20110605010800 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:13:23 GMT 20110603161323 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:13:18 GMT 2011060811111318 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Lindsay Clark 2011 The price of maize is expected to increase by about 90 per cent on the commodities market by 2030, according to a report by Oxfam. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/maize-price-set-to-rocket-oxfam-warns/ 165028 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110602013000 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 10:07:42 GMT 20110602100742 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:38:56 GMT 2011060711113856 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Ed's choice risk & continuity 2011 Investment adviser Goldman Sachs is forecasting supply constraints will push oil prices up to $140 (£87) a barrel by the end of 2012. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/oil-to-reach-140-a-barrel-by-the-end-of-2012/ 164544 Fri, 27 May 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110527003000 Fri, 27 May 2011 09:47:46 GMT 20110527094746 Tue, 31 May 2011 11:11:16 GMT 2011053111111116 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Lindsay Clark 2011 Large corporations have the worst record for late payments to their small suppliers in the UK, according to a survey of SMEs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/big-firms-perceived-to-be-late-payers/ 163997 Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110524000000 Tue, 24 May 2011 10:27:35 GMT 20110524102735 Wed, 25 May 2011 11:57:04 GMT 2011052511115704 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 The UK government's decision to halve carbon dioxide emissions by 2027 offers procurement managers a strong signal to ensure climate change is on their suppliers' agenda. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supply-managers-should-heed-government-carbon-commitments/ 163800 Fri, 20 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110520010000 Fri, 20 May 2011 11:10:20 GMT 20110520111020 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:23:26 GMT 2011070112122326 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Risk & continuity Business change Lindsay Clark 2011 Swedish automotive firm Saab Automobile has secured a deal with Chinese investors that will help the firm pay its suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/saab-reaches-deal-to-pay-suppliers-and-restart-production/ 163476 Tue, 17 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110517010000 Tue, 17 May 2011 10:46:33 GMT 20110517104633 Wed, 18 May 2011 11:26:36 GMT 2011051811112636 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2011 Supply disruption to Toyota's car production caused by the Japanese earthquake has contributed to the company missing profit forecasts by 81.8 billion (£620.8 million). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/japanese-supply-chain-disruption-cuts-toyota-profits/ 163130 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110512003000 Thu, 12 May 2011 12:13:55 GMT 20110512121355 Fri, 13 May 2011 10:47:23 GMT 2011051310104723 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2011 The turbulent global climate is forcing companies to reconfigure their supply chains. To stay ahead of the game they must develop a culture that responds better to unexpected events. We can learn a lot from the fashion industry, says Omera Khan http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/case-studies/a-stitch-in-time/ 162800 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:02:00 GMT 20110512000200 Mon, 09 May 2011 12:20:40 GMT 20110509122040 Mon, 16 May 2011 18:18:29 GMT 201105161861829 Rebecca Ellinor Analysis Features Risk & continuity Case studies Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 2011 More companies were wound up in the first quarter of 2011 in England and Wales than in the previous three months, and than during the same period a year ago. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/business-failures-worse-than-a-year-ago/ 162809 Mon, 09 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110509010000 Mon, 09 May 2011 13:17:18 GMT 20110509131718 Wed, 11 May 2011 11:28:34 GMT 2011051111112834 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 US companies are prevented from winning business in China because of bureaucratic and unclear procurement rules. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/us-firms-criticise-unclear-chinese-purchasing-rules/ 162648 Fri, 06 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110506010000 Fri, 06 May 2011 11:14:38 GMT 20110506111438 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:23:24 GMT 201111181642324 Hannah Whittaker News Risk & continuity International Assets Purchasing Images Home page picture story Royalty free photos 2011 The Kagiso Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for South Africa continued to expand in April, but provided evidence of a jobless recovery for manufacturing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/sa-pmi-indicates-sustained-growth-but-jobless-recovery/ 162657 Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110506000000 Fri, 06 May 2011 11:47:37 GMT 20110506114737 Mon, 09 May 2011 13:28:11 GMT 201105091312811 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn International Resources PMI reports Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Senior finance managers expect the vast majority of costs they worked hard to remove during the recession to return as businesses recover. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/finance-managers-expect-growing-pains/ 162453 Wed, 04 May 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110504003000 Wed, 04 May 2011 10:54:43 GMT 20110504105443 Thu, 05 May 2011 12:11:42 GMT 2011050512121142 Angeline Albert News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 UK manufacturing has seen its growth decline to the lowest rate in seven months, a survey of buyers has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/manufacturing-slump-as-record-growth-goes-into-reverse/ 162322 Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110503000000 Tue, 03 May 2011 11:55:20 GMT 20110503115520 Tue, 03 May 2011 12:38:34 GMT 2011050312123834 Angeline Albert News Risk & continuity Assets Resources PMI reports Purchasing Images Home page picture story Paid for photos Lindsay Clark 2011 UK manufacturers expect to pass on increasing costs to buyers in the second quarter of 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/manufacturing-sector-to-face-sustained-inflation/ 161750 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:13:22 GMT 20110428121322 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:37:44 GMT 20110427093744 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:13:21 GMT 2011042812121321 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 Commodity price rises have had a considerable impact on the grocery sector, with both Premier Foods and Associated British Foods increasing prices to cope with raw material cost inflation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/grocery-sector-hit-by-raw-materials-price-hike/ 161877 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110428000000 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:49:11 GMT 20110428084911 Wed, 04 May 2011 10:08:16 GMT 2011050410100816 Angeline Albert News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Automotive giant Ford expects rising commodity prices to cost the company an extra $2 billion (£1.21 billion) in 2011, according to its report on the first quarter. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/ford-motors-along-despite-commodity-price-rises/ 161763 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110427013000 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:23:39 GMT 20110427102339 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:47:31 GMT 2011042711114731 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Home page picture story 2011 Robust accountability structures must be at the centre of NHS reforms in order to safeguard taxpayer money, the Public Accounts Committee has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/clear-accountability-needed-in-nhs-reforms/ 161773 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110427010000 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:05:52 GMT 20110427110552 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:13:22 GMT 2011042810101322 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 The pub firm's new CPO has been tasked with establishing a supply chain, hiring a purchasing team and buying all the IT in seven months. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/david-loseby-takes-on-mammoth-task-as-stonegate-procurement-chief/ 161444 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:03:00 GMT 20110421000300 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:36:08 GMT 20110421103608 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:01:45 GMT 2011042612120145 Paul Snell News Risk & continuity Business change Assets Images Royalty free photos Lindsay Clark 2011 The Treasury said it was learning lessons from current public finance initiative (PFI) projects and has a 'savings pilot' underway. The comments follow reports that it is failing to ditch the procurement model. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/government-seeks-pfi-improvement-following-criticism/ 161453 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110421000000 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:46:21 GMT 20110421114621 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:35:25 GMT 2011082610103525 Paul Snell News Public sector Risk & continuity Lindsay Clark 2011 Industry experts have welcomed legislation that tightens security around pharmaceutical supplies but warned more needs to be done. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/booster-needed-for-security-of-drugs-supply-chain/ 161018 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110419010000 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:58:03 GMT 20110418105803 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:09:08 GMT 201104191860908 Paul Snell News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity Supply chain 2011 UK companies were paid 25 days late on average during the first quarter of 2011, according to research by Experian. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/overdue-bills-continue-in-the-uk/ 160820 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110415000000 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:14:06 GMT 20110415101406 Tue, 03 May 2011 14:26:06 GMT 201105031422606 Angeline Albert News Risk & continuity Supply chain 2011 A handful of CPOs from some of the UK's leading aerospace and defence companies have worked together to assure the very future of the industry, finds Rebecca Ellinor http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/sector-reports/comrades-in-arms/ 160156 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:04:00 GMT 20110414010400 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:35:42 GMT 20110408163542 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:41:04 GMT 201104140884104 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Sector reports Features SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Rebecca Ellinor Ed's choice analysis 2011 Only 35 per cent of organisations assess supply risk as part of their strategic sourcing efforts, a research firm has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/risk-a-low-priority-in-strategic-sourcing/ 160702 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110414003000 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:45:00 GMT 20110414094500 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:27:23 GMT 2011041510102723 Naouel Zenaidi News Technology Risk & continuity International Lindsay Clark 2011 The recent violence in North Africa and the Middle East raises grave political and humanitarian questions. The uncertainty within the region is also a big commercial challenge, particularly as it concerns a party's ability to fulfil its contractual obligations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/when-to-implement-force-majeure/ 161620 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110414000000 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:26:29 GMT 20110426102629 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:33:31 GMT 2011042610103331 Paul Snell Law Law analysis Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 The recent violence in North Africa and the Middle East raises grave political and humanitarian questions. The uncertainty within the region is also a big commercial challenge, particularly as it concerns a party's ability to fulfil its contractual obligations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2011/implementing-force-majeure-clauses/ 160603 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110414000000 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:08:23 GMT 20110413120823 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:13:17 GMT 2011041312121317 Naouel Zenaidi Law Risk & continuity 2011 Investment bank Goldman Sachs has advised its clients to sell on a group of commodities including oil and copper, having accrued a 25 per cent gain since December. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/oil-price-fears-allayed-by-investment-bank/ 160596 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110413000000 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:49:32 GMT 20110413114932 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:53:05 GMT 201104140995305 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2011 Purchasers with Japan-based suppliers are having to action contingency plans to cope with supply chain shortages after the earthquake, says Angeline Albert http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/picking-up-the-pieces-in-japan/ 160368 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110412013000 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:21:05 GMT 20110411162105 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:53:10 GMT 2011041311115310 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Supply chain News focus 2011 Manufacturers' input costs for March were 3.7 per cent higher than in February and have leapt by 14.6 per cent when compared to a year earlier. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/further-price-inflation-woe-for-buyers/ 160166 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110409000100 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:18:07 GMT 20110408171807 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:04:52 GMT 2011041212120452 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Assets Purchasing Supply chain Images Royalty free photos 2011 Saab has been forced to stop production at a factory in Sweden after deliveries of parts were halted by suppliers who have not been paid. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/suppliers-put-brakes-on-swedish-car-maker/ 159692 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110406013000 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:16:13 GMT 20110406111613 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:22:40 GMT 2011040712122240 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2011 The majority of buyers report having a business continuity plan in place that covers disruption to their organisation's supply chain, the latest SM100 poll has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/most-purchasers-prepare-for-supply-disruption/ 159756 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110406010000 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:56:38 GMT 20110406125638 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:02:49 GMT 2011040711110249 Rebecca Ellinor News SM 100 Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Suppliers have hit back at union reports that services contracts are failing the Probation Service's buildings estate in England and Wales. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/probation-service-suppliers-deny-contract-failure-claims/ 159392 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110405010000 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:54:00 GMT 20110405105400 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:30:01 GMT 2011040611113001 Naouel Zenaidi News Outsourcing SRM Risk & continuity 2011 The European Commission has adopted a policy that says half long-distance road freight should be shifted to other modes of transport by 2050. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supply-chains-to-use-more-sea-and-rail-links-ec-says/ 158424 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110329013000 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:17:12 GMT 20110329121712 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:03:46 GMT 2011033012120346 Naouel Zenaidi News Sustainability Risk & continuity Business change Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 A lack of joined-up thinking between the Department for International Development and its partners is hindering the UK government's humanitarian response to international disasters. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/disaster-response-requires-better-supply-chain-management/ 158434 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110329010000 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:25:33 GMT 20110329132533 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:04:01 GMT 201103301310401 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2009 A supply shortage of de-icer caused a runway at Heathrow Airport to be closed longer than necessary during the winter freeze, according to the Report of the Heathrow Winter Resilience Enquiry. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/better-procurement-needed-to-avoid-snow-chaos/ 158275 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110328010000 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:51:17 GMT 20110328125117 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:27:05 GMT 2011032912122705 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 Clothing chain Next has overcome supply shortages and rising cotton prices to achieve profits of £551.4 million. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/next-prevails-over-supply-challenges/ 158105 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110325013000 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:29:15 GMT 20110325122915 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:40:21 GMT 2011032812124021 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2011 Sony has suspended manufacturing at some plants in Japan due to shortages of raw materials, components and power following the natural disasters in the country. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/parts-shortage-halts-sony-production-in-japan/ 157848 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110323003000 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:39:55 GMT 20110323093955 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:16:34 GMT 2011032412121634 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2011 Public procurement needs to rethink some of its basic assumptions to adapt to the agenda of service commissioning, a leading think tank has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/call-to-adopt-commissioning-skills-in-the-public-sector/ 157544 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110320000000 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:35:55 GMT 20110318173555 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:46:35 GMT 2011032211114635 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Risk & continuity Business change 2011 US carmaker General Motors is suffering from a scarcity of parts as a result of the earthquake in Japan. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/gm-production-halted-by-japan-supply-shortages/ 157504 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110318013000 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:14:15 GMT 20110318121415 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:28:26 GMT 2011031812122826 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Supply chain Home page picture story 2011 Mining suppliers have dealt with hair-raising climbs and vertiginous descents, says Lindsay Clark http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/news-focus-negotiating-the-mining-rollercoaster/ 157050 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110315000100 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:20:34 GMT 20110314172034 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:10:39 GMT 2011031612121039 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Lindsay Clark News focus 2011 Purchasers are prioritising low broker fees, above other criteria, which is exposing their organisations to major losses from poorly arranged insurance contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/serious-flaws-in-corporate-insurance-policies/ 157003 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:02:00 GMT 20110314000200 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:05:58 GMT 20110314110558 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:55:11 GMT 2011031611115511 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn International 2011 Fears of an oil supply shortage sparked by civil unrest in North Africa made the price of crude oil jump in the last week of February to over $100 a barrel (£62.40). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/oil-price-rises-hit-the-cost-of-aluminium-copper-and-gold/ 156907 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110313000000 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:10:13 GMT 20110311171013 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:18:11 GMT 2011031611111811 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Placement Assets Purchasing Supply chain Images Year Paid for photos 2011 As authorities struggle with the human tragedy caused by Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami, experts have urged firms to do more to manage supply chain risks. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supply-shortages-likely-following-japan-tsunami/ 156911 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110312000100 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:29:14 GMT 20110311172914 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:22:12 GMT 201103150992212 Paul Snell News Technology Risk & continuity International Supply chain Paid for photos Lindsay Clark 2011 The number of UK firms going bust dropped in January by more than 10 per cent when compared to the same month last year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/uk-insolvency-rate-slows/ 155459 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110306000000 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:38:05 GMT 20110304173805 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:12:27 GMT 2011030811111227 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity 2011 The UK Ministry of Defence said it is tackling "inexcusable" waste in procurement left from the previous administration. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/light-bulb-buying-under-mod-spotlight/ 155455 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110305000000 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:22:18 GMT 20110304172218 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:01:20 GMT 2011030811110120 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Risk & continuity Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 The UK government is set to press ahead with a multi-billion pound train procurement programme following delays last year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/train-procurement-gets-go-ahead/ 155384 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110304000000 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:58:02 GMT 20110304105802 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:09:58 GMT 2011030712120958 Paul Snell News Public sector Risk & continuity Business change 2011 Drinks firm Britvic has told the market it has been hit by higher-than-anticipated rises in raw material costs which will affect its profit margin. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/britvic-swallows-inflated-input-prices/ 154020 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110227000000 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:23:16 GMT 20110225172316 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:54:46 GMT 2011030210105446 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 The US Air Force has awarded a contract for the manufacture of air tankers worth $3.5 billion (£2.18 billion) to aerospace giant Boeing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/controversial-us-air-force-tanker-deal-finally-awarded/ 154004 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110226000000 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:26:06 GMT 20110225162606 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:39:18 GMT 2011030110103918 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Risk & continuity International Lindsay Clark 2011 Strikes in South Africa have become a significant risk to supply chains, research has concluded. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/threat-to-supply-posed-by-strikes-in-south-africa/ 153730 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110223013000 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:42:51 GMT 20110223104251 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:42:33 GMT 2011022411114233 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Southern Africa 2011 The UK's influential Committee of Public Accounts has given the Ministry of Defence a deadline to report on the status of its contract renegotiations and cancellations. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/mod-given-value-for-money-assessment-deadline/ 153613 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110222013000 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:51:09 GMT 20110222105109 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:36:07 GMT 2011022310103607 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing 2011 The majority of industrial firms are striving to reduce lead times to meet customers' needs following the recession, a report has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/turnaround-times-are-a-major-headache/ 153500 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110221000000 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:19:07 GMT 20110221111907 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:23:30 GMT 2011022211112330 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 The High Court has ordered M. W. Kellogg Ltd to pay more than £7 million, following a Serious Fraud Office investigation into bribery by its parent company. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/7-million-serious-fraud-office-fine-for-uk-company/ 153281 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110218003000 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:47:59 GMT 20110218104759 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:37:44 GMT 2011022111113744 Naouel Zenaidi News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity 2011 The UK government has bought IT infrastructure without knowing what it was already using, a report from the National Audit Office found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/report-criticises-government-it-buying/ 153286 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110218000000 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:15:26 GMT 20110218111526 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:36:23 GMT 2011022111113623 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Technology Risk & continuity 2011 Support for struggling suppliers has increased the cost of constructing the Olympic village for the London 2012 games. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/olympic-costs-increase-after-supplier-administrations/ 153158 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110217010000 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:45:50 GMT 20110217114550 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:38:17 GMT 2011021810103817 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain 2011 Purchasers will have to pay higher prices for oil if the hijacking of tankers by pirates increases. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/piracy-will-push-up-oil-price/ 152489 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110212000000 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:11:56 GMT 20110211161156 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:25:52 GMT 2011021511112552 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Supply chain 2011 Procurement outsourcing business Xchanging yesterday announced that CEO David Andrews has stepped down and it is also forecasting lower-than-expected profits this year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/xchanging-predicts-a-challenging-2011/ 152318 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110210013000 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:42:56 GMT 20110210124256 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:11:11 GMT 201102111311111 Naouel Zenaidi News Careers Risk & continuity Business change 2011 Carillion has denied reports that it expects suppliers to offer discounts in exchange for work. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/carillion-ups-pressure-on-suppliers/ 151794 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110207013000 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:59:48 GMT 20110207115948 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:13:50 GMT 2011021012121350 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Supply chain 2011 Fewer UK manufacturing firms went bust in 2010 than the year before - a sign that the sector is leading the UK into a "fragile" recovery, research by Baker Tilly found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/fragile-recovery-led-by-uk-manufacturing-companies/ 151676 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110206000000 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:55:43 GMT 20110204165543 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:49:12 GMT 2011020812124912 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity 2011 What do you need to be great at project risk management? Bill Wright has the answers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/research-your-risk/ 150711 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:03:00 GMT 20110203000300 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:33:51 GMT 20110128093351 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:14:36 GMT 2011021012121436 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Risk & continuity Ed's choice risk & continuity 2011 Growth in the UK services sector showed only a modest rise in January and job cuts by employers continued. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/services-restricted-by-vat-and-job-insecurity/ 151484 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110203000000 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:26:06 GMT 20110203112606 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:05:51 GMT 2011020411110551 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Resources PMI reports 2011 A shortage of car engine parts caused Volkswagen to shut down its main assembly lines in Wolfsburg in Germany on Monday. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/volkswagen-halts-production-as-supplies-dry-up/ 151301 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110202010000 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:37:05 GMT 20110202103705 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:35:01 GMT 2011020310103501 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Supply chain 2011 Activity in the UK construction sector grew in January thanks to improved weather conditions and a lift in new orders. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/construction-lifted-with-nervous-optimism/ 151322 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110202000000 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:46:46 GMT 20110202114646 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:05:45 GMT 2011020310100545 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Resources PMI reports 2011 British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Cargolux and Air Canada this month filed appeals against the European Commission's decision to fine the cargo operators for cartel activity. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/airlines-protest-against-ec-cartel-fines-decision/ 150781 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110128010000 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:04:12 GMT 20110128120412 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:51:28 GMT 2011031711115128 Naouel Zenaidi Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity 2011 A report out today has found that procurement fraud in UK central government and the NHS has reached £1.5 billion a year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/procurement-tops-fraud-chart/ 150599 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110127010000 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:10:18 GMT 20110127111018 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:29:17 GMT 2011012811112917 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Lindsay Clark 2011 Car manufacturer Toyota faces a "logistical nightmare" in its supply chain to recall 1.7 million vehicles worldwide following fears over possible fuel leaks. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/vehicle-recall-will-send-toyota-into-overdrive/ 150602 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110127000000 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:36:52 GMT 20110127113652 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:42:40 GMT 2011012812124240 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Supply chain 2011 Cocoa buyers have reassured the market that disruption to supply chains caused by the Ivory Coast's export ban would be kept to a minimum. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/cocoa-buyers-move-to-calm-market/ 150430 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110126010000 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:53:03 GMT 20110126115303 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:17:03 GMT 201101271421703 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity International Ed's choice international Ed's choice risk & continuity Lindsay Clark 2011 The sectors most exposed to UK public spending cuts have suffered a 24 per cent rise in the number of firms in financial distress. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/pressure-grows-on-firms-reliant-on-public-spend/ 150199 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110125000000 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:54:47 GMT 20110125095447 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:40:17 GMT 2011012611114017 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Risk & continuity 2011 Steel production fell in the UK last month largely down to supply chain problems. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/supply-chain-outage-slows-steel-production/ 150049 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110124010000 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:33:07 GMT 20110124103307 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:21:42 GMT 2011012512122142 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 Purchasers should not let escalating global prices distract them from the search for value for money. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/do-not-let-rising-prices-obstruct-the-search-for-value-buyers-warned/ 149952 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110123000000 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:10:31 GMT 20110121171031 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:33:32 GMT 2011012510103332 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2011 BHP Billiton has reported a 30 per cent drop in coal production between October and December last year due to flooding in Queensland in Australia, which could increase the cost of steel making around the world. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/australian-floods-push-up-coal-price/ 149949 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110122000000 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:53:47 GMT 20110121165347 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:35:58 GMT 2011012510103558 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity 2011 Manufacturers will continue to pass on the rising cost of raw materials to buyers, business research has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/buyers-forced-to-swallow-price-rises-from-suppliers/ 149830 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110121003000 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:06:05 GMT 20110121100605 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:59:10 GMT 2011012411115910 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 As a major fashion retailer recently discovered, a rogue supplier can damage your reputation. Helen Gilbert examines what buyers can do to prevent the problem. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/are-your-ethics-sewn-up/ 147164 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:04:00 GMT 20110120000400 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:55:02 GMT 20110113155502 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:37:00 GMT 201101171753700 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features SRM Risk & continuity Business change International Supply chain Ed's choice analysis 2011 A number of suppliers to high-street music retailer HMV have been refused credit insurance for future stock. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/hmv-suppliers-refused-credit-insurance/ 149455 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110119013000 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:56:20 GMT 20110119115620 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:11:39 GMT 2011012012121139 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Supply chain 2011 UK manufacturing input prices rose at an annual rate of 12.5 per cent in December, up nearly three points from the previous month. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/input-prices-surge-for-manufacturing-as-oil-costs-climb/ 148814 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:30:00 GMT 20110117013000 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:46:34 GMT 20110117104634 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:25:50 GMT 2011011811112550 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Resources Lindsay Clark 2011 Only two Formula 1 racing teams pay suppliers on time, business research has shown. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/f1-teams-are-payment-slowcoaches/ 147015 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110112010000 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:04:20 GMT 20110112100420 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:46:29 GMT 2011011310104629 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Lindsay Clark 2011 Managing increased risks, integration into the wider business and boosting innovation and growth is where the future of procurement lies, finds Rebecca Ellinor. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/future-focus/ 145232 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:04:00 GMT 20110106000400 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:57:03 GMT 20101221125703 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:01:01 GMT 2011010412120101 Naouel Zenaidi Analysis Features Sustainability Technology Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing Rebecca Ellinor Ed's choice analysis 2010 Nine months of growth in the construction sector came to an end in December, as the bad winter weather caused the sector to contract. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/bad-weather-shrinks-construction/ 146411 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:00:00 GMT 20110105010000 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:42:32 GMT 20110105114232 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:13:17 GMT 2011010611111317 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Resources PMI reports Lindsay Clark 2011 Buyers should welcome a move to limit steel prices in South Africa, a leading procurement professional has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/south-africa-considers-steel-price-cap/ 146406 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:30:00 GMT 20110105003000 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:48:50 GMT 20110105104850 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:18:38 GMT 2011010612121838 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing Southern Africa 2011 Buyers at building firm Rok were on track to save £5 million in 2010, but this success could not save the company, which entered administration last November. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2011/rok-falls-despite-buyer-success/ 145684 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:01:00 GMT 20110104000100 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:49:18 GMT 20101223124918 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:09:14 GMT 2011010511110914 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2011 As the UK's extreme cold weather continues, heating oil distributors are growing concerned about upstream supply as they struggle to get fuel to businesses and homes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/heating-fuel-suppliers-struggle-with-the-severe-weather/ 145620 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:28:00 GMT 20101223112800 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:27:30 GMT 20101223112730 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:59:35 GMT 2010122311115935 Lindsay Clark Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2010 The number of UK firms going bust fell in November, compared to the same month last year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/business-insolvency-rate-fell-in-november-2010/ 145582 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:02:00 GMT 20101223000200 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:58:48 GMT 20101223095848 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:39:04 GMT 201101051643904 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2010 The UK government has delayed the procurement process for a private finance initiative contract to provide a new search and rescue helicopter service. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/mod-suspends-helicopter-rescue-contract/ 143547 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101218000000 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:19:01 GMT 20101218001901 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:02:14 GMT 2010122212120214 Lindsay Clark News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark Almost three-quarters of senior finance officers have reported that supplier relationships are a corporate priority. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/finance-executives-focus-on-supplier-relationships/ 143469 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101217003000 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:51:02 GMT 20101217095102 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:25:54 GMT 2010122011112554 Paul Snell News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark Police officers in Lambeth have been ticked off for breaking the Metropolitan Police's procurement rules for bike repairs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/law-falls-foul-of-cycle-repair-rules/ 143081 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101214010000 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:59:29 GMT 20101214115929 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:05:23 GMT 2011012511110523 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 Compliance with new anti-corruption legislation will become the most pressing operational risk for businesses in 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/new-anti-corruption-rules-put-businesses-on-alert/ 142782 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101210013000 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:39:00 GMT 20101210113900 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:24:24 GMT 2010121210102424 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 mobile A UK citizen has pleaded guilty to bribery charges in a US court case relating to procurement contracts in Nigeria. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/uk-man-guilty-of-bribing-nigerian-officials/ 142765 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101210003000 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:49:58 GMT 20101210104958 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:51:36 GMT 2010121312125136 Naouel Zenaidi News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity International 2010 Lindsay Clark The former chief buyer for construction firm Rok, which went into administration on 8 November, this week became head of group procurement at the Wates Group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/wates-appoints-former-rok-cpo/ 142667 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101209013000 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 10:38:02 GMT 20101209103802 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:27:30 GMT 2010121412122730 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2010 Profits from the UK's private finance initiative deals could be used as a measure of value for money on large government procurement programmes, MPs believe. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/mps-say-too-much-profit-suggests-poor-value-on-pfi/ 142679 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101209003000 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:29:56 GMT 20101209112956 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:38:42 GMT 2010121010103842 Naouel Zenaidi News Public sector Risk & continuity Business change 2010 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 Keeping suppliers and inventory to a minimum makes sense in terms of cost, but the risks of having fewer options may outweigh the savings, warns Betty Kildow http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/risking-a-fall/ 142344 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:03:00 GMT 20101209000300 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:39:53 GMT 20101206113953 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:48:48 GMT 2010121412124848 Rebecca Ellinor Analysis Features SRM Risk & continuity Ed's choice risk & continuity 2010 Contracts need to be managed as a source of risk, with a focus on supply chain accountability carefully worded contracts are not enough, says Brian Henry http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/write-out-risk/ 142326 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101209000100 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:47:46 GMT 20101206104746 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:59:41 GMT 201012100995941 Paul Snell Analysis Features Law analysis Risk & continuity 2010 Southern Africa Ed's choice Southern Africa BBC Radio 4, 11 November 4 out of 5 http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2010/the-bottom-line-plan-b/ 142341 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101209000000 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:32:56 GMT 20101206113256 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:39:20 GMT 2010120611113920 Paul Snell Analysis Risk & continuity Purchasing Reviews 2010 We are trying to come up with between three and five key risk indicators for our suppliers. Are there common identifiers that 
are applicable to most suppliers? What should we look at? http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2010/looking-at-the-risks/ 142365 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101209000000 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:18:27 GMT 20101206121827 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:31:17 GMT 2010120612123117 Paul Snell Risk & continuity Resources Q&A Purchasing 2010 More than half of travel buyers began crisis management plans the day after Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano erupted. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/most-buyers-were-swift-in-response-to-iceland-volcano-eruption/ 142578 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101208010000 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:57:19 GMT 20101208095719 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:27:06 GMT 2010120911112706 Naouel Zenaidi News Travel Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Car suppliers were unprepared for the upsurge in production in the sector since the recession, according to the head of purchasing for European carmaker. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/volvo-suppliers-cant-keep-up/ 142378 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:04:00 GMT 20101207000400 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:26:09 GMT 20101206142609 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:56:01 GMT 2010120810105601 Naouel Zenaidi SRM Risk & continuity Business change International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark The European Commission has rejected a claim by Greece that it has not breached EU procurement rules by favouring homegrown supply for a defence contract. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/greece-breaches-eu-tender-rules/ 142239 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101207000100 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:47:14 GMT 20101203154714 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:48:51 GMT 201012090994851 Angeline Albert News Public sector Risk & continuity International Central government Purchasing Images Ed's choice international 2010 Royalty free photos Purchasing is being encouraged to use more SME suppliers, but how does it achieve that while also reducing vendor numbers, asks Lindsay Clark http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/procurement-in-sme-catch-22/ 142250 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101207000100 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:18:18 GMT 20101203171818 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:29:32 GMT 2010120810102932 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark News focus Shortages of fuel, food and other basic supplies caused by bad weather can be prevented with stronger supply chain contingency plans, professional groups have said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/snow-disruption-freezes-supply-chain-efficiency/ 142249 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101204000000 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:10:08 GMT 20101203171008 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:29:46 GMT 201012031752946 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Home page picture story 2010 Clients' deferring of spending decisions has limited new business opportunities in the building sector, the Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers' Index found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/uk-construction-growth-remains-sluggish/ 142080 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101202010000 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:58:12 GMT 20101202115812 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:40:30 GMT 2011030210104030 Paul Snell News Risk & continuity Business change Resources PMI reports Purchasing Supply chain 2010 South African gold mining firm Gold Fields has agreed to allow a union representative to sit on its tender committee as part of a deal that helped end a recent strike. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/union-rep-to-sit-in-on-gold-fields-purchasing-talks/ 141943 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101201003000 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:17:12 GMT 20101201091712 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:49:33 GMT 2010120210104933 Naouel Zenaidi News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa Many South African organisations may have unknowingly distorted procurement's role in broad-based black economic empowerment by purchasing from suppliers who have engaged in "fronting". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/doubts-cast-over-bbbee-procurement-scores/ 141746 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101129013000 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:13:42 GMT 20101129111342 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:27:18 GMT 2010113012122718 Naouel Zenaidi News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa 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 Northern Ireland's Department of Education has launched fraud investigations into buying practices at two education authorities after discovering procurement irregularities in school contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/ni-department-of-education-launches-procurement-fraud-probe/ 141619 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101126020000 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:19:19 GMT 20101126111919 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:02:30 GMT 2010112912120230 News Law Public sector Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2010 Social networking tools are helping buyers to research suppliers and markets, raise their profiles and keep in touch with vendors, writes Nick Martindale http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/work-and-play/ 141133 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:04:00 GMT 20101125000400 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:37:40 GMT 20101122143740 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:54:57 GMT 2010112311115457 Analysis Features Sustainability Technology SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice analysis Ed's choice technology 2010 South Africa is using preferred supplier selection as a tool to create a fairer society. Nick Martindale looks at what this means for businesses http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/african-scheme/ 141111 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101125000100 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:59:27 GMT 20101122115927 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:24:51 GMT 201011230992451 Paul Snell Analysis Features SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa Ed's choice Southern Africa British clothing retailer Monsoon has said it will act to eliminate unacceptable wages discovered in its supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/monsoon-improves-low-wages-in-supply-chain/ 141390 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101124013000 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:46:10 GMT 20101124104610 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:59:47 GMT 2010112511115947 News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain 2010 Buyers have voted for the privatisation of Royal Mail in the SM 100 poll. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-say-privatising-royal-mail-would-benefit-procurement/ 141150 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:03:00 GMT 20101123000300 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:29:11 GMT 20101122152911 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:34:33 GMT 2010112510103433 Angeline Albert News SM 100 Risk & continuity Business change Central government Purchasing Images 2010 Illustrations Royalty free photos Buyers need to review due diligence in the construction sector as the administration of Rok sends a wave of financial stress through the sector. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/rok-comes-tumbling-down/ 141130 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:02:00 GMT 20101123000200 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:22:34 GMT 20101122142234 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:03:21 GMT 2010112412120321 News SRM Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change Purchasing Supply chain Images 2010 Royalty free photos Some government departments' administration costs, which include procurement operations, will be slashed by more than was announced by Chancellor George Osborne. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/deeper-cuts-forecast-for-public-sector-purchasing/ 141113 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101123000100 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:15:25 GMT 20101122121525 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:15:14 GMT 2010112411111514 News Public sector Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change Central government Purchasing Images 2010 Royalty free photos Business insolvencies in the UK fell by 17 per cent year-on-year in October. Information services company Experian found that 1,635 UK businesses failed last month. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/uk-insolvencies-fall-in-october/ 141104 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101122013000 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:42:49 GMT 20101122104249 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:02:50 GMT 2010112411110250 News SRM Risk & continuity 2010 Spend management software firm Ariba is to acquire rival company Quadrem, a company with a strong user base in mining and heavy industry, for $150 million. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/ariba-buys-quadrem-in-150m-deal/ 141094 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101122010000 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:17:34 GMT 20101122101734 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:36:56 GMT 2010112210103656 News Technology SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Home page picture story 2010 The South African government has unveiled plans that would make public officials and suppliers who take part in tender fraud personally liable for any losses incurred. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sa-buyers-to-be-liable-for-fraud/ 140943 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101121010000 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:45:20 GMT 20101119094520 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:15:37 GMT 201011230991537 Paul Snell News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa The Highways Agency's contract to widen the M25 could have been better value for money, according to a National Audit Office report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/m25-widening-was-not-best-value-nao-finds/ 140959 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101119010000 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:33:42 GMT 20101119113342 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:45:30 GMT 2010112211114530 Rebecca Ellinor News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 Delays extracting oil as a result of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill will pose a serious threat to the UK supplies, according to a group of UK businesses. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/business-warns-of-oil-crunch/ 140950 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101119000000 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:33:17 GMT 20101119103317 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:14:09 GMT 201011220991409 News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2010 The Namibian government is concluding amendments to the Tender Board Act of 1996 to make government contracts more accessible for SMEs and local enterprises. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/namibia-finalises-procurement-changes/ 140827 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101118000000 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:47:19 GMT 20101118094719 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:19:02 GMT 2010111912121902 Paul Snell News Public sector Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa Construction giant Carillion is to cut 20,000 firms from its supply base as part a streamlining action plan. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/carillion-to-drop-four-out-of-five-suppliers/ 140766 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101117003000 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:28:07 GMT 20101117112807 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:04:36 GMT 2010111811110436 News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 South African companies seeking to improve their broad-based black economic empowerment rating are failing to fully benefit from the 'preferential procurement' element. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/procurement-told-to-wake-up-on-bbbee/ 140752 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101117000000 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:21:55 GMT 20101117102155 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:13:24 GMT 2010111810101324 News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa Small businesses could save a staggering £1.68 billion just by changing suppliers over the next year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/switching-suppliers-will-save-billions/ 140647 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101116020000 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:00:52 GMT 20101116100052 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:11:43 GMT 2010111712121143 News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The logistics sector must brace itself for a tough Christmas because there is a lack of suitably trained temporary staff to fill roles. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/staff-shortages-to-hit-logistics-sector/ 140652 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101116003000 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:18:44 GMT 20101116101844 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:36:07 GMT 2010111711113607 News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Fragmented supply chain information is costing British businesses up to £1.2 billion in missed sales each year, research has found http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/the-high-cost-of-poor-data-flow/ 140539 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101115010000 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:13:07 GMT 20101115111307 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:35:55 GMT 2010111610103555 News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Rolls-Royce has today confirmed a faulty engine part was behind an explosion that forced A380 Qantas flight QF32 to make an emergency landing last week. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/rolls-royce-confirms-faulty-part-caused-qantas-flight-explosion/ 140379 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101112010000 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:02:44 GMT 20101112110244 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 09:51:00 GMT 201011150995100 News Risk & continuity 2010 Eleven airlines have been fined a combined total of more than €799 million by the European Commission for operating a worldwide cartel for cargo services. British Airways is one of the companies evaluating whether to appeal the decision. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/airlines-penalised-for-cargo-cartel/ 140219 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101111020000 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:11:33 GMT 20101111101133 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:30:34 GMT 2010111211113034 News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2010 Major procurement failings by the Department of Public Works in Guam have been uncovered by the Pacific island's Office of Public Accountability. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/guam-public-procurement-criticised-by-watchdog/ 140226 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101111010000 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:29:04 GMT 20101111102904 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:25:43 GMT 201011121532543 Paul Snell News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Procurement staff in Ghana's hospitals and pharmacies have been told to be more vigilant about fake anti-malarial medication. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/counterfeit-malaria-drugs-rife-in-ghana/ 140240 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101111003000 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:40:17 GMT 20101111114017 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:44:16 GMT 2010111211114416 News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Buyers are speaking to the administrators of building firm Rok after work on maintenance projects was forced to cease. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/rok-collapse-leaves-buyers-picking-up-the-pieces/ 140145 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101110010000 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:39:42 GMT 20101110123942 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:06:53 GMT 2010111111110653 News Public sector Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The Royal Mail Group has moved a step closer to raising the cost of business mail after watchdog Postcomm said it would consider its proposal. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/uk-business-post-costs-set-to-rise/ 140128 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101110003000 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:35:14 GMT 20101110113514 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:44:17 GMT 2010111110104417 News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Edinburgh City Council took a "pragmatic view" when it transferred a contract originally won by Connaught to another supplier without a fresh tendering round, a lawyer has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/a-risk-worth-taking/ 139322 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:00:00 GMT 20101109030000 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:28:13 GMT 20101108172813 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:12:10 GMT 2010111011111210 News Law Public sector Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Local government Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark The government in the UK is unrealistic in its hope that cuts to top-tier suppliers will not filter down to smaller vendors, according to a survey of buyers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-believe-public-cuts-to-large-suppliers-will-filter-down/ 139801 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101109020000 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:43:54 GMT 20101109104354 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:58:10 GMT 2010111010105810 News Outsourcing Risk & continuity Business change Central government Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark Businesses settled bills with suppliers half a day quicker in the third quarter of this year compared with the same period in 2009. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/late-payers-show-slight-improvement/ 139258 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:02:00 GMT 20101108000200 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:32:06 GMT 20101105163206 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:45:22 GMT 2010110910104522 News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark High street chain Next has revealed it will have to consider alternative sourcing options and robust negotiation in order to combat the soaring cost of cotton. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/cotton-hikes-to-hit-next-clothes-prices/ 139202 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20101105020000 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:58:11 GMT 20101105095811 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:23:52 GMT 201011081532352 Paul Snell News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 Eurozone manufacturing expanded at a faster rate for the past few months in October, according to the Markit Eurozone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/growth-spurt-by-eurozone-manufacturing-pmi/ 139052 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101104000000 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:36:03 GMT 20101104103603 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:11:32 GMT 2010120612121132 News Risk & continuity International Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark Developing a global procurement strategy while building sustainable relationships with local suppliers are the priorities for procurement at South African Breweries over the coming year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/south-african-breweries-targets-global-procurement/ 138956 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101103013000 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:14:20 GMT 20101103101420 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:47:22 GMT 2010110412124722 Paul Snell News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa Growth of UK manufacturing production accelerated steeply in October, according to the Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/manufacturing-posts-stronger-growth-figures/ 138764 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101101010000 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:25:24 GMT 20101101112524 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:35:10 GMT 2010110211113510 News Risk & continuity Business change Resources PMI reports Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Hovis bread manufacturer Premier Foods has raised prices in order to accommodate a 50 per cent increase in the cost of wheat. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/premier-foods-raises-prices-to-tackle-wheat-costs/ 138599 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:02:00 GMT 20101029000200 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:14:19 GMT 20101029111419 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:23:40 GMT 201104271752340 News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain Images 2010 Royalty free photos Lindsay Clark A damning report into the purchase of land for the Kenyan embassy in Tokyo has led to the resignation of two politicians and the launch of an anti-corruption investigation. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/resignations-follow-kenya-land-deal/ 138637 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101029000000 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:34:09 GMT 20101029123409 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:16:17 GMT 2010110110101617 Paul Snell News SRM Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity International Purchasing Images Ed's choice international 2010 Paid for photos Most governments are considered to be seriously corrupt to the detriment of international supply chains. Somalia is perceived to be most corrupt. Somali pirates are pictured here with hostages. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/state-corruption-rife-worldwide-says-bribery-watchdog/ 138512 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101028013000 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:51:57 GMT 20101028115157 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:09:31 GMT 201010281310931 Rebecca Ellinor News SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain Home page picture story 2010 A man has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for bribing officials in Costa Rican state-owned companies in a case relating to re-insurance contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/insurance-broker-jailed-for-bribing-costa-rican-officials/ 138487 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20101028010000 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:27:05 GMT 20101028102705 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:08:25 GMT 2010102912120825 Paul Snell News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity International 2010 Lindsay Clark A modern approach to category management is needed for UK public sector bodies to achieve comprehensive spending review cuts, according to consultancy Positive Purchasing. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/public-sector-needs-fresh-take-on-category-management/ 138479 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101028000000 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:59:07 GMT 20101028095907 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:07:43 GMT 2010102912120743 Paul Snell News Public sector Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2010 By November UK authorities should be able to ensure the resilience of the road salt supply chain, according transport experts commissioned by the government. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/britain-urged-to-increase-salt-supplies/ 137977 Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101023000100 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:25:27 GMT 20101022162527 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:19:28 GMT 2010110512121928 Paul Snell News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Local government Central government Purchasing Supply chain Images Ed's choice risk & continuity 2010 Paid for photos Lindsay Clark Wal-Mart is likely to deploy its renowned cost-cutting approach to procurement to deliver economies of scale in southern Africa if its proposed takeover of Massmart is successful, analysts have said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/purchasing-is-key-to-wal-mart-takeover-plan/ 137677 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101020000000 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:44:03 GMT 20101020104403 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:00:41 GMT 2010102111110041 News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa Purchasing decisions at the UK's Ministry for Defence are 'poor value for money' according to the National Audit Office. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/mod-faces-claims-of-poor-value-for-money-purchasing/ 137430 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20101016000100 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:04:25 GMT 20101015170425 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:27:35 GMT 2010101910102735 News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Central government Purchasing Supply chain Intro purchasing Intro public sector Intro supply chain 2010 Workers at Foxconn are unaware of customer-imposed standards established to guarantee their conditions, according to research. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/foxconn-workers-oblivious-about-their-rights/ 137386 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 03:00:00 GMT 20101015030000 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:31:34 GMT 20101015113134 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:17:24 GMT 201010180991724 News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 National fire procurement body Firebuy is one of the 192 quangos axed yesterday by Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/firebuy-to-be-abolished/ 137377 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101015013000 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:03:44 GMT 20101015110344 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:26:41 GMT 2011010712122641 Paul Snell News Public sector Risk & continuity 2010 Ensuring your supply chain traceability and quality control processes are robust will keep consumers and suppliers satisfied, as well as EU legislators sweet, says Donal McDaid http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/food-for-thought/ 136920 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101014000000 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:40:26 GMT 20101011184026 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:34:13 GMT 201101191753413 Naouel Zenaidi Law Risk & continuity Placement Knowledge zone Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice resources 2010 Lawyers have told Norwich City Council it would be breaking EU procurement rules if it were to transfer contracts from a bust supplier to another provider without a full tendering process. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/council-warned-against-using-novation-on-housing-contract/ 137136 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101013013000 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:30:32 GMT 20101013113032 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:03:31 GMT 2010101412120331 News Public sector Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Purchasing 2010 Councils in Nottingham and Luton have jointly applied for a judicial review of the government's decision to halt Building Schools for the Future funding. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/nottingham-and-luton-fight-decision-to-axe-school-buildings-funding/ 136529 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101006013000 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:20:57 GMT 20101006102057 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:12:58 GMT 2010100712121258 News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Sustainable and socially responsible sourcing will become an increasingly important part of procurement in southern Africa in the coming years, a senior supply chain professional has warned. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/southern-africa-must-focus-on-sustainable-sourcing/ 136550 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20101006003000 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:37:36 GMT 20101006113736 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:42:22 GMT 2010100711114222 News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa Organisations in southern Africa need to put more emphasis on building long-term relationships with vendors to protect themselves against supply chain disruption, PricewaterhouseCoopers has warned. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/supply-warning-for-southern-african-firms/ 136360 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20101004013000 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:08:35 GMT 20101004110835 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:26:52 GMT 2010100511112652 News SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2010 Southern Africa Norwich City Council aims to let several temporary contracts each lasting up to a year, while a long-term contractor is sought to replace collapsed supplier. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/norwich-seeks-interim-housing-contracts/ 136167 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100930013000 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:22:59 GMT 20100930112259 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:16:32 GMT 2010100112121632 News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 At first glance, buying goods from China and India may appear to 
be cheaper, but the reality can 
be different. Cheryl Phillips and 
Steven Melnyk look at a case study 
of total-cost-of-ownership http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/case-studies/2010/east-may-not-be-best/ 135900 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100930000000 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:08:17 GMT 20100927160817 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:25:49 GMT 2010110512122549 Paul Snell Analysis Features Low cost sourcing Risk & continuity International Case studies Supply chain Ed's choice low cost sourcing 2010 Southern Africa The first step to countering corruption in procurement is to find out how big a problem it is. Mark Button explains what to look for and the strategies to prevent it from happening. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/knowledge-zone/2010/nip-fraud-in-the-bud/ 135743 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100930000000 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:36:13 GMT 20100924163613 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:32:54 GMT 201101191753254 Naouel Zenaidi Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity Resources Knowledge zone Purchasing Ed's choice fraud & corruption 2010 The UK supplier of Tasers, the weapons used to stun suspects in police operations, has had its licence to supply the Home Office revoked. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/taser-suppliers-licence-withdrawn/ 136082 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100929013000 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:54:30 GMT 20100929115430 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:00:59 GMT 2010093011110059 News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The UK currently lacks capacity in key parts of the supply chain to build offshore wind farms, according to the UK Energy Research Centre. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/supply-chain-problems-in-uk-wind-power-industry/ 136078 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100929000000 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:29:43 GMT 20100929112943 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:47:46 GMT 2010100411114746 News Sustainability Risk & continuity Supply chain 2010 Retail buyers have been urged to factor in the cost of a living wage for workers in their price negotiations with garment suppliers after cotton prices surged to $1/lb last week. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-warned-of-cotton-price-risk-to-workers/ 135844 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:19:53 GMT 20100927121953 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:48:49 GMT 20100927104849 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:19:51 GMT 2010092712121951 Paul Snell News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Home page picture story 2010 Public sector organisations transferring the contracts of companies in administration face a number of legal challenges, according to procurement lawyers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/novation-not-a-simple-answer-for-public-sector/ 135850 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100927000000 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:10:24 GMT 20100927111024 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:44:30 GMT 2010092812124430 Paul Snell News Law Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Suffolk County Council plans to cut 30 per cent from its £1.1 billion annual budget over the next three years by outsourcing most of its services. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/suffolk-votes-to-outsource-most-services/ 135758 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100925000000 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:37:08 GMT 20100924173708 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:08:45 GMT 2010092810100845 News Public sector Outsourcing Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 Two employees from procurement companies are among five individuals who have been linked to an energy sector corruption ring. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/charges-in-66m-energy-fraud-probe/ 135679 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100924000000 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:16:41 GMT 20100924101641 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:24:58 GMT 2010092811112458 Paul Snell News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark In his opening speech to today's CIPS Conference 2010, Sir Richard Needham, Dyson international and commercial director, told delegates you need the right management around innovative people to make creative ideas come to life. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/dyson-chief-opens-cips-conference-2010/ 135608 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100923013000 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:34:56 GMT 20100923153456 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:02:46 GMT 2010092410100246 News Risk & continuity Business change International Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark Challenges to public sector contract awards have leapt as suppliers no longer worry about losing future business, according to a senior procurement lawyer. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/suppliers-lose-fear-of-challenging-public-awards/ 135610 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100923000000 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:39:09 GMT 20100923153909 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:03:49 GMT 2010092410100349 News Law Public sector Risk & continuity 2010 Problems getting Commonwealth Games' facilities ready for the event were identified two months ago in an investigation by India's Central Vigilance Commission, which found flaws in the tendering process. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/tender-flaws-cast-doubt-over-delhi-games/ 135481 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100922020000 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:48:10 GMT 20100922114810 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:40:17 GMT 201009280994017 Paul Snell News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2010 Businesses should use climate risk data to plan for disruption to their supply chains caused by the results of global warming, UK government advisers have said http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/experts-warn-of-climate-change-disruption/ 135473 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100922003000 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:34:18 GMT 20100922103418 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:40:38 GMT 201009231644038 Paul Snell News Sustainability Risk & continuity Supply chain 2010 Business lobby group says spending on infrastructure projects should be protected in spending review. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/cbi-wants-crossrail-protection/ 135381 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100921010000 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:30:22 GMT 20100921113022 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:52:52 GMT 2010092210105252 News Public sector Risk & continuity 2010 A top UN official has rejected claims the world is heading for a repeat of the 2007-2008 global food crisis but has warned the current turbulence in the international food markets is likely to continue. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/food-markets-still-volatile-warns-un/ 135182 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100920013000 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:13:48 GMT 20100920101348 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:15:02 GMT 2010092011111502 News Sustainability Risk & continuity Home page picture story 2010 Drinks firm plans to ensure 700 of its highest-risk suppliers are assured through Supplier Ethical Data Exchange by 2011. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/diageo-vendor-ethics-are-main-supply-risk/ 135183 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100920010000 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:14:48 GMT 20100920101448 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:24:37 GMT 2010092111112437 News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 While half of buyers say lowering labour costs is the main reason to contract out manufacturing, only a quarter of suppliers believe this is the main benefit they provide, research from Gartner found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/price-not-main-benefit-of-manufacturing-contracts/ 134925 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100916000000 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:38:55 GMT 20100916103855 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:16:42 GMT 2010091710101642 News Low cost sourcing Outsourcing Risk & continuity International 2010 Lindsay Clark Bread giant Allied Bakeries has said higher wheat prices will put pressure on its margins next year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/bakeries-costs-to-rise-with-wheat-prices-next-year/ 134828 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100915000000 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:45:13 GMT 20100915104513 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:42:09 GMT 2010091611114209 News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark Buyers in South Africa's manufacturing sector have a crucial role to play in ensuring companies remain competitive while the economic outlook improves, the South African Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) suggests. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/manufacturing-buyers-take-centre-stage/ 134686 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100914010000 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:00:57 GMT 20100913190057 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:15:45 GMT 201009131971545 News Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn International Resources PMI reports 2010 Southern Africa Ed's choice Southern Africa More than half of buyers responding to the latest SM100 poll have made changes to purchasing agreements after they have been signed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/sm-100/buyers-admit-to-amending-contracts/ 134641 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100913000000 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:31:26 GMT 20100913113126 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:51:20 GMT 2010091510105120 News SM 100 SRM Risk & continuity Assets Purchasing Supply chain Images 2010 Illustrations Suppliers to automotive manufacturers are seeking contractual changes to take account of rising raw material costs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/automotive-suppliers-seek-cost-recovery-on-raw-materials/ 133812 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100902010000 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:26:25 GMT 20100902112625 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:44:57 GMT 2010090312124457 News Risk & continuity Business change International Purchasing 2010 A shortage of finished components has led to congestion in the electronic manufacturing industry supply chain, according to research firm iSuppli. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/parts-shortage-hampers-electronics-supply-chain/ 133710 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100901010000 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:57:42 GMT 20100901105742 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:41:54 GMT 2010090212124154 News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Ed's choice purchasing Ed's choice risk & continuity Ed's choice supply chain Intro risk & continuity 2010 Procurement outsourcing company Xchanging has said rumours that its finances lack strength are baseless. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/xchanging-assures-investors-of-its-financial-health/ 133508 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100827000000 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:14:10 GMT 20100827121410 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:34:25 GMT 201008310993425 News Outsourcing Risk & continuity Ed's choice outsourcing Ed's choice risk & continuity 2010 Lindsay Clark Businesses are not preparing well for the procurement of consultancy services, research firm Orbys believes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/firms-inconsistent-on-consultancy-procurement/ 133328 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100825010000 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:23:59 GMT 20100825122359 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:30:18 GMT 2010082612123018 News Risk & continuity Business change 2010 Public spending cuts have begun to threaten the viability of UK government suppliers, research has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/insolvencies-leap-for-government-vendors/ 133097 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100823020000 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:00:59 GMT 20100823110059 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:55:40 GMT 2010082411115540 News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark The automotive giant has given details of the risks to its business from its supply chain in a report to potential investors as it plans to float on the US stock exchange. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/general-motors-reports-its-supply-chain-risks/ 132948 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100820013000 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:01:15 GMT 20100820100115 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:17:31 GMT 2010082311111731 News SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity Ed's choice SRM 2010 Lindsay Clark Six senior executives in 10 are worried about rising wages in China affecting their companies' financial performance in the next 12-24 months. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/company-chiefs-concerned-about-future-of-china-trade/ 132959 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100820010000 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:35:20 GMT 20100820103520 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:35:03 GMT 201008310993503 News Low cost sourcing Risk & continuity International Ed's choice low cost sourcing Ed's choice international 2010 Lindsay Clark Food and drinks manufacturers are reporting inefficiencies in their supply chains caused by the cost-cutting measures of retailers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/retailers-smaller-stock-orders-cause-supply-problems/ 132973 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100820003000 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:41:52 GMT 20100820114152 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:06:57 GMT 201008230990657 News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Leading UK retailer Marks & Spencer has announced it is extending payment terms for around 860 suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/ms-suppliers-to-wait-longer-for-payment/ 132828 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 01:45:00 GMT 20100819014500 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:43:33 GMT 20100819124333 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:28:24 GMT 2010082012122824 Sarah Campbell News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark A senior Northern Ireland civil servant who led an investigation into procurement practices at NI Water has been suspended after new information came to light. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/top-civil-servant-suspended-over-ni-water-review/ 132704 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:40:00 GMT 20100818014000 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:50:02 GMT 20100818125002 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:48:17 GMT 2010081912124817 Sarah Campbell News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The number of UK firms going out of business dropped by more than 30 per cent in July, compared with the same month last year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sme-failure-rate-falls/ 132688 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100818013000 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:09:08 GMT 20100818110908 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:47:06 GMT 2010081912124706 Sarah Campbell News Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2010 A global supply manager has been arrested on criminal fraud charges and is being sued by the technology giant for allegedly taking more than $1 million in bribes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/apple-supply-chief-faces-corruption-charges/ 132602 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100817020000 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:47:56 GMT 20100817124756 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:07:59 GMT 2010081912120759 Sarah Campbell News Technology SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain Ed's choice technology Ed's choice supply chain Ed's choice SRM 2010 Poor contract negotiation has been blamed for the high level of debt repayments faced by the UK's health service across 103 private finance schemes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/pfi-debts-stem-from-badly-drawn-up-contracts/ 132581 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100817013000 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:09:09 GMT 20100817110909 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:20:41 GMT 2010081812122041 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing Ed's choice public sector Ed's choice risk & continuity 2010 The UK government intends to disband the watchdog that ensures taxpayers' money is properly spent. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/eric-pickles-audit-commission-to-be-scrapped/ 132477 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100816020000 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:16:09 GMT 20100816121609 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:46:51 GMT 201008171424651 News Public sector Risk & continuity Ed's choice public sector Ed's choice risk & continuity 2010 Energy buyers can pay up to 10 times more than necessary for electricity or gas as suppliers hide charges in their bills, broker Bergen Energi UK has claimed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/concealed-consultancy-commission-is-raising-energy-bills/ 132389 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:05:00 GMT 20100815000500 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:58:51 GMT 20100813155851 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:14:16 GMT 2010081711111416 Sarah Campbell News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Traditional means of reducing costs may not be enough to produce sustainable savings, the IT analyst said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/get-radical-on-it-procurement-gartner-advises-governments/ 132254 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100812010000 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:28:38 GMT 20100812092838 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:35:35 GMT 2010081311113535 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Technology Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Procurement teams need to work more closely with marketing to help construction and chemicals firms cope with uncertainty in the cost of raw materials. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/ongoing-forecasting-key-to-overcoming-raw-material-price-volatility/ 132279 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100812003000 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:57:42 GMT 20100812115742 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:34:30 GMT 2010081310103430 Sarah Campbell News Risk & continuity Business change International 2010 Lindsay Clark The financial services company has reduced the average time it takes to pay its suppliers by seven days but is still paying late according to its latest corporate responsibility report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/provident-financial-improves-payment-times/ 132165 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100811003000 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:33:01 GMT 20100810173301 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:32:19 GMT 201008120993219 Sarah Campbell News SRM Risk & continuity Business change Supply chain 2010 Supply chain disruption is on the increase among US manufacturers, a survey of 500 members of an online marketplace found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/upsets-in-supply-chain-felt-by-half-of-us-manufacturers/ 132198 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100811003000 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:27:57 GMT 20100811112757 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:35:57 GMT 2010081211113557 Sarah Campbell News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark Buyers around the world are being forced to secure new sources of wheat following a decision by Russia to ban sales outside the country after fires devastated the harvest. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/wheat-prices-soar-as-russia-bans-exports/ 131939 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100809010000 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:21:47 GMT 20100806132147 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:18:18 GMT 201008110991818 News Risk & continuity International Supply chain Ed's choice international Ed's choice risk & continuity 2010 Lindsay Clark The number of companies in England and Wales declared insolvent fell by 19.1 per cent in the second quarter of 2010 compared with a year ago. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/drop-in-insolvencies-but-legal-experts-braced-for-trouble-ahead/ 132045 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100809003000 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:17:28 GMT 20100809111728 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:48:05 GMT 2010081010104805 Sarah Campbell News Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Dairy Crest has written to its vendors for reassurance that they are not providing products that contain milk from cloned cows. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/milk-suppliers-asked-to-sign-declaration-over-cloning/ 131911 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100806020000 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:14:03 GMT 20100806101403 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:16:12 GMT 201008110991612 News SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity Ed's choice supply chain Ed's choice SRM 2010 Lindsay Clark The rail infrastructure company looks likely to make sustainable a quarter of its spending on seven key materials by 2014. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sustainable-procurement-on-track-at-network-rail/ 131920 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100806010000 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:08:51 GMT 20100806110851 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:28:03 GMT 2010080911112803 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 A UK watchdog could shortly have the power to name and shame supermarkets that fail to stick to a code of conduct governing their treatment of suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/groceries-code-adjudicator-to-name-but-not-fine-badly-behaved-supermarkets/ 131759 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100804020000 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:52:31 GMT 20100804115231 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:31:04 GMT 2010080511113104 Sarah Campbell News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 A total of 54 per cent of procurement managers and experts in the SM100 poll believe supply chains can keep up with demand as the economy recovers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/supply-chain-will-hold-say-buyers/ 131594 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT 20100803040000 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:21:05 GMT 20100802222105 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:07:46 GMT 201008101420746 News SM 100 Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark After scaling back production during the downturn, manufacturing suppliers are now struggling to meet increasing demand. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/supply-chains-at-full-stretch/ 131596 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:00:00 GMT 20100803030000 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:31:26 GMT 20100802223126 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:00:23 GMT 201008031530023 Sarah Campbell News SRM Risk & continuity International 2010 Lindsay Clark News focus Firms place too much emphasis on procedures and not enough on supplier relationships when managing IT outsourcing, Everest Research Institute has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/srm-neglected-in-it-outsourcing-deals/ 131406 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100730003000 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:35:54 GMT 20100730113554 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:27:16 GMT 201008020992716 Sarah Campbell News Outsourcing SRM Risk & continuity 2010 Lindsay Clark Supply chain capacity is a 'key question' for Boeing's ability to boost output, according to the plane manufacturer's chief. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/boeing-boss-voices-concerns-over-supplier-capability/ 131312 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100729020000 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:14:13 GMT 20100729111413 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:17:41 GMT 2010080510101741 News Risk & continuity International Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 2010 Lindsay Clark UK firms paid their bills three days faster between April and June of 2010 than in the same period last year, Experian's Late Payment Index shows. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/biggest-and-smallest-companies-get-better-at-paying-up/ 131298 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100729013000 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:43:42 GMT 20100729094342 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:10:31 GMT 2010073012121031 Sarah Campbell News Risk & continuity Business change Supply chain 2010 The UK government's contract renegotiations with major suppliers will hit construction firms harder than those in other sectors, according to accountants KPMG. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/building-firms-warned-to-prepare-for-contract-cuts/ 131299 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100729010000 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:54:23 GMT 20100729095423 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:41:00 GMT 2010073011114100 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Sustainability Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Global Witness has claimed the British government acted unlawfully when it refused to investigate UK firms alleged to be buying Congolese conflict minerals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/campaigners-seek-to-force-uk-to-investigate-congo-minerals-trade/ 131244 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100728020000 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:15:40 GMT 20100728121540 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:52:42 GMT 2010072912125242 News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Ed's choice international Ed's choice risk & continuity 2010 Organisations that mandate use of procurement systems are much more likely to succeed than those that don't, according to research from analyst Gartner. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/compulsory-purchasing-scores-higher-than-voluntary-systems/ 131240 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100728010000 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:36:59 GMT 20100728113659 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:37:36 GMT 2010072910103736 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Risk & continuity International 2010 Lindsay Clark The UK does not have a strategy for engaging with other governments to secure energy supplies and meet carbon emission targets, according to a report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/chatham-house-uk-needs-stronger-policy-on-energy/ 131129 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100727020000 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:40:25 GMT 20100727104025 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:21:18 GMT 2010072812122118 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark The government's national procurement body for the fire service has hit back at claims that its setup and running costs were nearly double the total savings it has made. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/firebuy-defends-its-costs-in-glare-of-nao-criticism/ 130979 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100726013000 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:17:03 GMT 20100723171703 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:36:39 GMT 2010072711113639 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Risk & continuity Business change 2010 Lindsay Clark Discount store Poundland is reviewing its vetting procedures after selecting a supplier that is alleged to buy goods from a factory using child labour. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/poundland-investigates-child-labour-claims/ 130854 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:03:00 GMT 20100722000300 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:40:26 GMT 20100722134026 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:55:10 GMT 2010072310105510 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability Low cost sourcing SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 The UK government has put back the introduction of the Bribery Act, provoking protest from a lobby group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/lobby-group-slams-ministers-decision-to-delay-bribery-law/ 130821 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:02:00 GMT 20100722000200 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:22:55 GMT 20100722092255 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:19:08 GMT 201008110991908 News Law Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity Ed's choice fraud & corruption 2010 Lindsay Clark By Richard Russill, Gower, £17.99 http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/reviews/2010/a-short-guide-to-procurement-risk/ 130422 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100722000000 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:29:43 GMT 20100716172943 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:25:02 GMT 201007181972502 Analysis Risk & continuity Reviews 2010 The ODA is to make procurement savings to help it respond to the UK's public sector deficit. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/olympic-delivery-authority-pledges-to-save-27-million/ 130765 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100721013000 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:56:50 GMT 20100721115650 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:15:26 GMT 201007221421526 News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark Component manufacturer STMicroelectronics has said rapid recovery has put its supply chain under pressure to keep up with demand. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/auto-supply-chain-stretched-as-sector-grows-faster-than-expected/ 130771 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100721003000 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:36:25 GMT 20100721123625 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:32:33 GMT 201007281533233 Sarah Campbell News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark A Croydon Council procurement officer who was at the centre of an audit investigation has resigned. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/officer-resigns-in-contracts-probe/ 130602 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:10:00 GMT 20100720001000 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:50:38 GMT 20100719165038 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:40:50 GMT 2010072112124050 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Risk & continuity 2010 The Treasury's decision to axe the Building Schools for the Future programme could cut the number of vendors willing to bid for Whitehall deals, says a leading procurement professional. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/axing-bsf-may-reduce-bidders-for-public-deals/ 130616 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:03:00 GMT 20100720000300 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:19:10 GMT 20100719171910 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:19:44 GMT 201007201311944 News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity 2010 Former minister Michael Portillo has said "deep-seated" problems in defence procurement since his time in government persist to this day. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/portillo-defence-buying-problems-go-back-more-than-13-years/ 130364 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100716020000 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:51:14 GMT 20100716115114 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:16:41 GMT 201007181971641 News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing Ed's choice public sector Ed's choice risk & continuity 2010 Lindsay Clark The Local Government Association has found £161,448,000 has been spent on consultations and tenders by 67 authorities. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/axed-bsf-projects-cost-councils-more-than-160-million/ 130228 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100715010000 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:07:30 GMT 20100715100730 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:27:38 GMT 2010071611112738 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Risk & continuity 2010 The British Standards Institution (BSI) is calling on CIPS members to help build an agreed standard for businesses working in partnership. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/bsi-seeks-views-from-cips-on-partnership-standard/ 130130 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100714003000 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:01:24 GMT 20100714110124 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:30:48 GMT 2010072011113048 Sarah Campbell News Outsourcing SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark Partnership working between BAE Systems and its suppliers helped the defence giant unveil the UK's first unmanned military combat aircraft at its Warton site in Lancashire yesterday. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/joint-deal-helps-bae-launch-taranis-plane/ 130055 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100713020000 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:35:37 GMT 20100713113537 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:43:14 GMT 2010071411114314 Sarah Campbell News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Ed's choice public sector Ed's choice risk & continuity Ed's choice SRM 2010 Lindsay Clark A survey of UK local authorities found 70 per cent had seen a regular supplier become insolvent in the past year. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/councils-concerned-about-suppliers-financial-robustness/ 130041 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100713013000 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:31:58 GMT 20100713103158 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:02:22 GMT 2010071412120222 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Risk & continuity Local government Purchasing Supply chain 2010 A pledge by the UK government to pay invoices within 10 days is not being passed on by main contractors to smaller suppliers, the Forum of Private Business has discovered. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/10-day-pay-promise-not-honoured-through-supply-chain/ 130052 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100713010000 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:03:29 GMT 20100713110329 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:41:30 GMT 2010071410104130 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Most purchasers plan to expand offshoring activities aggressively in India in the next two years, but are also setting their sights on the Philippines, China, Malaysia, Mexico and Brazil. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-set-offshoring-sights-on-india-other-parts-of-asia-and-latin-america/ 129958 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100712013000 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:04:31 GMT 20100712120431 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:24:25 GMT 2010071311112425 Sarah Campbell News Outsourcing Technology Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The government must to do more to address the billions of rand lost to corruption in public sector procurement, fraud analysts have said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/south-african-government-urged-to-tackle-fraud-in-wake-of-world-cup/ 129861 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20100711000100 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:20:25 GMT 20100709172025 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:54:35 GMT 2010071512125435 News Risk & continuity International Ed's choice international Ed's choice risk & continuity Intro international 2010 Southern Africa Ed's choice Southern Africa Four interim non-executive directors have been appointed to the board of Northern Ireland Water to replace those sacked following a breakdown in procurement standards at the utility company. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/conor-murphy-appoints-new-ni-water-directors/ 129699 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100708003000 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:49:03 GMT 20100708094903 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:47:25 GMT 2010070910104725 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Risk & continuity 2010 Businesses in South Africa have made sharp adjustments in their supply chains in the economic downturn. James Sey examines the trends. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2010/stay-in-the-loop/ 129119 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:01:00 GMT 20100708000100 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:34:41 GMT 20100702123441 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:57:50 GMT 2010071512125750 Analysis Features SRM Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 Southern Africa Having evaluated a pre-qualification questionnaire with a limited response, I am concerned about a potential supplier's financial position. Our organisation is not prepared to pay this vendor up front if it wins the contract. How can I keep the tender fair? http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2010/be-up-front-about-payment-terms/ 129271 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100708000000 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:55:16 GMT 20100705105516 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:01:53 GMT 2010070511110153 Public sector Risk & continuity Resources Q&A Local government Central government 2010 Most UK firms believe they do not have enough working capital this year to take advantage of any economic growth, according to research. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/supply-chain-pressure-raises-working-capital-woes/ 129623 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100707003000 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:09:06 GMT 20100707120906 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:55:51 GMT 201007080995551 Sarah Campbell News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The US army's campaign in Afghanistan could be fuelling extortion through payments made to warlords to protect supply convoys, according to a Congressional report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/us-army-supply-protection-payments-fund-insurgents/ 128893 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100630020000 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:13:37 GMT 20100630111337 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:04:58 GMT 201007011310458 Rebecca Ellinor News Risk & continuity International Supply chain Ed's choice international Ed's choice risk & continuity 2010 A report into the UK's utilities supply chain has concluded there is an 'endemic fear of change' among utility operators. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/utilities-industry-is-a-ticking-time-bomb/ 128520 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100624020000 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:09:55 GMT 20100624110955 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:01:27 GMT 201006241860127 News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 China has pledged to unpeg the yuan from the dollar, causing an increase in the price of commodities. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/chinese-export-prices-expected-to-rise-after-currency-shift/ 128512 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100624010000 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:28:01 GMT 20100624102801 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:59:28 GMT 201006241755928 News Outsourcing Risk & continuity International 2010 The 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 Fallout from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico could increase price volatility and cause shortages, an energy consultant has warned buyers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/bp-oil-disaster-could-affect-supply-permanently/ 124887 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100615013000 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:18:39 GMT 20100615101839 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:01:11 GMT 2010061711110111 News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Ed's choice risk & continuity 2010 Lindsay Clark The 2007 collapse in credit and subsequent recession may have caused permanent erosion of the UK's supply chain, according to a study from the Bank of England. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/bank-of-england-supply-chains-may-not-recover/ 124734 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100614013000 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:04:43 GMT 20100614110443 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:27:27 GMT 2010061511112727 News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity 2010 Lindsay Clark Although half of small and medium-sized enterprises recognise the importance of checking a customer or supplier's credit score, only 28 per cent think it is important to check their own http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/less-than-a-third-of-smes-check-their-credit-score-survey-finds/ 124744 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:15:00 GMT 20100614001500 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:59:17 GMT 20100614115917 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:28:29 GMT 2010061510102829 Sarah Campbell News SRM Risk & continuity 2010 Lindsay Clark Businesses must re-evaluate the 'just-in-time' model of buying energy because it assumes a ready supply that is unsustainable, a report from an independent think-tank has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/chatham-house-gives-warning-on-energy-future/ 124534 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100611010000 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:06:29 GMT 20100611120629 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:23:49 GMT 2010061410102349 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability Risk & continuity International 2010 Lindsay Clark As the football kicks off today, Neeta Laing advises managers how to handle staff absence during the tournament http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/a-cure-for-world-cup-fever/ 124518 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100611003000 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:28:32 GMT 20100611102832 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:21:03 GMT 2010061112122103 Law Law analysis Risk & continuity 2010 Five defence, aviation and transport businesses have become the first organisations to win certification under the new BSi PAS 11000 standard. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/firms-awarded-for-best-partnership-standards/ 124418 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100610010000 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:34:05 GMT 20100610103405 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:20:20 GMT 2010061111112020 News Risk & continuity Business change 2010 Walkouts at a major Chinese supplier has forced Japanese carmaker Honda to temporarily shut one of its three factories in the country. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/honda-production-halted-because-of-supplier-strike/ 124434 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100610003000 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:20:22 GMT 20100610112022 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:13:22 GMT 2010061112121322 News Risk & continuity International 2010 Suppliers could move away from the public sector and into alternative markets if the process of renegotiating contracts is badly handled, analysts have warned. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/public-sector-faces-supplier-loss/ 124143 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100608010000 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:57:48 GMT 20100607175748 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:01:19 GMT 201006071860119 News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain 2010 UK government efforts to cut large-scale contracts could result in higher costs and create poor supplier relationships, an expert on public spending said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/warning-over-public-sector-contracts-cuts/ 123962 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100604010000 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:40:51 GMT 20100604104051 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:59:10 GMT 201006080995910 News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Central government 2010 Lindsay Clark Buyers should scan their office equipment hire agreements carefully. Simon Barnett explains how to avoid getting less than you bargain for http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/photocopier-contracts-can-throw-up-some-nasty-surprises/ 123881 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100603003000 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:11:36 GMT 20100603101136 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:17:09 GMT 2010060310101709 Sarah Campbell Law Law analysis Risk & continuity 2010 Activity is increasing at its strongest rate since 2007, but public spending cuts are likely to hit the sector. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/uk-construction-growth-continues/ 123769 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100602010000 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:53:35 GMT 20100602105335 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:08:22 GMT 2010060311110822 Sarah Campbell News Public sector Risk & continuity Resources PMI reports 2010 Lindsay Clark Financial services company HSBC is to put more pressure on suppliers to improve their sustainability and environmental performance. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/hsbc-to-insist-suppliers-boost-sustainability/ 123676 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100601013000 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:53:49 GMT 20100601115349 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:58:29 GMT 2010060210105829 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability Travel Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 IT research firm Ovum has found that 'uneasy' firms are increasingly looking to bring IT in-house in a bid to regain control over security issues. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/companies-bring-it-security-back-in-house/ 123531 Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100528000000 Fri, 28 May 2010 10:05:38 GMT 20100528100538 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:08:12 GMT 2010060112120812 Sarah Campbell News Outsourcing Technology Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 The Saudi bank will give preferential treatment to suppliers that can demonstrate their sustainability credentials, as part of efforts to improve its own environmental performance. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/national-commercial-bank-makes-supplier-sustainability-pledge/ 123294 Wed, 26 May 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100526003000 Wed, 26 May 2010 10:27:29 GMT 20100526102729 Thu, 27 May 2010 13:11:44 GMT 201005271311144 News Sustainability Risk & continuity Business change International Intro risk & continuity 2010 Steel fabrication firms are being forced to take on greater risks when selling products as buyers struggle with increasingly volatile prices. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/construction-firms-caught-in-steel-trap/ 122980 Tue, 25 May 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100525013000 Mon, 24 May 2010 16:13:34 GMT 20100524161334 Wed, 26 May 2010 11:20:31 GMT 2010052611112031 Pawel Kolat News Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change Purchasing 2010 A pay strike by transport workers has severely disrupted South Africa's rail and port network and weakened supply operations across the region. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/strike-halts-african-supply-chain-route/ 122554 Tue, 25 May 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100525003000 Fri, 21 May 2010 15:39:01 GMT 20100521153901 Tue, 25 May 2010 09:24:40 GMT 201005250992440 News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 Procurement staff at British Airways have volunteered to become cabin crew members during the strike action that started today. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/ba-purchasers-get-their-wings/ 122901 Mon, 24 May 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100524013000 Mon, 24 May 2010 10:24:12 GMT 20100524102412 Tue, 25 May 2010 09:29:15 GMT 201005250992915 News Travel Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 The European Commission has secured a cartel conviction against a group of memory chip manufacturers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/electronics-firms-fined-for-cartel-activity/ 122485 Fri, 21 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100521010000 Fri, 21 May 2010 11:37:48 GMT 20100521113748 Mon, 24 May 2010 10:32:54 GMT 2010052410103254 News Law Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity International 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 Buyers are central to ensuring responsible purchasing policies are adhered to throughout the supply chain, Cynthia Johnson says http://www.supplymanagement.com/law/analysis/2010/tips-on-creating-ethical-contracts/ 122281 Thu, 20 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100520010000 Thu, 20 May 2010 10:23:30 GMT 20100520102330 Thu, 20 May 2010 11:05:39 GMT 2010052011110539 Law Law analysis Sustainability Outsourcing Risk & continuity Supply chain 2010 Toyota is to raise the cost of steel it sells on to its parts suppliers, to offset a hike in manufacturer's prices. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/auto-suppliers-hit-by-toyota-steel-price-rise/ 122195 Wed, 19 May 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100519003000 Wed, 19 May 2010 10:36:51 GMT 20100519103651 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:07:33 GMT 2010081212120733 News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Supply chain 2010 The number of businesses being declared insolvent fell by 20 per cent in the past year, according to research from credit data firm Experian. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/rate-of-business-insolvencies-slows/ 121953 Mon, 17 May 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100517013000 Mon, 17 May 2010 11:41:30 GMT 20100517114130 Tue, 18 May 2010 12:32:54 GMT 2010051812123254 News Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change 2010 Lindsay Clark With a renewed focus on risk, internal audits of procurement are on the rise. Paul Desrosiers looks at how to prepare http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/how-to/take-a-look-around-you/ 121405 Thu, 13 May 2010 00:04:00 GMT 20100513000400 Mon, 10 May 2010 11:18:14 GMT 20100510111814 Tue, 11 May 2010 11:02:27 GMT 2010051111110227 Analysis Features Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity Resources How to Purchasing Ed's choice resources Ed's choice risk & continuity 2010 Tough financial conditions have forced Detroit car manufacturers to pay more attention to suppliers, while their Japanese competitors have fallen back. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/us-motor-giants-move-up-supplier-relations-ranking/ 121622 Wed, 12 May 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100512020000 Wed, 12 May 2010 10:48:36 GMT 20100512104836 Thu, 13 May 2010 14:25:12 GMT 201005131422512 News SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 The procurement team at Sainsbury's was behind the programme announced last week to create 100 trainee jobs at its suppliers and there could be more positions to come. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-were-driving-force-for-job-creation-scheme/ 121646 Wed, 12 May 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100512003000 Wed, 12 May 2010 12:20:18 GMT 20100512122018 Thu, 13 May 2010 10:38:35 GMT 2010051310103835 Sarah Campbell News Sustainability Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark The telecoms giants have distanced themselves from a second-tier battery supplier in China which has been accused of causing lead poisoning. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/bt-and-vodafone-give-battery-supplier-cold-shoulder/ 121427 Mon, 10 May 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100510020000 Mon, 10 May 2010 11:53:12 GMT 20100510115312 Tue, 11 May 2010 09:50:00 GMT 201005110995000 News Sustainability Risk & continuity International 2010 European companies have written off late payments worth hundreds of billions of euros, according to credit management services company Intrum Justitia. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/smes-write-off-3-per-cent-of-payments-as-bad-debt/ 121403 Mon, 10 May 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100510010000 Mon, 10 May 2010 11:15:16 GMT 20100510111516 Tue, 11 May 2010 09:14:05 GMT 201005110991405 News Risk & continuity International 2010 Lindsay Clark African procurement specialists have said the fuel price increase implemented in Mozambique at the end of April could have a significant impact on prices through the supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/threat-to-supply-chains-from-mozambique-fuel-price-rise/ 121392 Mon, 10 May 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100510003000 Mon, 10 May 2010 10:56:53 GMT 20100510105653 Tue, 11 May 2010 09:14:43 GMT 201005110991443 News Risk & continuity International 2010 UK construction activity increased during April for a second successive month, and at the strongest rate since September 2007, according to the latest data. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/construction-shows-some-signs-of-recovery/ 121075 Wed, 05 May 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100505013000 Wed, 05 May 2010 12:02:09 GMT 20100505120209 Thu, 06 May 2010 17:29:07 GMT 201005061752907 News Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Resources PMI reports Purchasing 2010 Lindsay Clark Buyers in the manufacturing sector are facing rising prices and extended delays in delivery as the global economy begins to emerge from recession, a survey suggests. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/upturn-means-price-increases-for-manufacturers/ 120909 Tue, 04 May 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100504003000 Tue, 04 May 2010 10:14:59 GMT 20100504101459 Wed, 05 May 2010 11:00:55 GMT 2010050511110055 News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 Buyers need to brush up on risk management skills, according to a study by consultancy ADR International. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/purchasers-find-risk-a-tricky-business/ 120788 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100430010000 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:54:32 GMT 20100430115432 Tue, 04 May 2010 11:36:26 GMT 2010050411113626 News Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing Allie Anderson 2010 Vendors could be owed a significant proportion of the billions of pounds in debt run up by distressed businesses in the UK, according to Begbies Traynor. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/suppliers-seek-to-recoup-recession-debt/ 120352 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100428010000 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:25:41 GMT 20100428112541 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:16:32 GMT 2010042910101632 News SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain 2010 Lindsay Clark Steel buyers will need to develop new strategies in response to a deal between mining companies and mills that could see prices increase by as much as 80 per cent, to about $110-$120 a tonne. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/steel-yourself-for-price-hike/ 120175 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 03:30:00 GMT 20100427033000 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:54:16 GMT 20100426155416 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:13:32 GMT 2010042811111332 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2010 Closure of European airspace because of the volcanic ash cloud should prompt procurement managers to re-evaluate supply chain planning, industry leaders said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/supply-chain-lessons-from-flight-disruption/ 120085 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100426000000 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:09:49 GMT 20100426100949 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:56:39 GMT 2010042710105639 Isabel Palmer News Travel Risk & continuity Supply chain Allie Anderson Ed's choice travel Ed's choice supply chain 2010 The Conservative party has pledged to reduce running costs in the Ministry of Defence by 25 per cent should it win the general election. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/tories-target-defence-for-efficiencies/ 119812 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100423020000 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:03:08 GMT 20100423110308 Thu, 13 May 2010 11:17:30 GMT 2010051311111730 News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 UK Election 2010 Only one-third of companies have a strategy in place to mitigate the impact of exchange rate fluctuations, the latest SM100 poll has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-admit-to-being-at-mercy-of-currency-rates/ 119804 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100423003000 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:25:25 GMT 20100423102525 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:40:14 GMT 2010042610104014 Isabel Palmer News SM 100 Risk & continuity Purchasing Allie Anderson 2010 Top companies generate profit by buying well rather than by selling well, according to Absa Bank CPO Karen van Vuuren. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/procurement-should-set-business-direction-purchasers-told/ 119659 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100422013000 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:08:17 GMT 20100422110817 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:23:03 GMT 2010042311112303 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2010 As the cloud of volcanic ash caused disruption to thousands of air travellers, one procurement manager looked to his suppliers to help get a colleague home. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-describe-volcano-disruption/ 119662 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100422010000 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:28:28 GMT 20100422112828 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:14:19 GMT 2010042311111419 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Business change Allie Anderson 2010 The six-day grounding of flights in and out of the UK has affected supply of categories including perishable foods, flowers, pharmaceutical products and high-tech components. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/ash-cloud-flight-ban-has-hit-supply-chains/ 119501 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100421020000 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:28:43 GMT 20100421102843 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:01:59 GMT 2010042311110159 Isabel Palmer News Travel Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2010 Buyers of paper and packaging could face a price hike from suppliers after pulp reached a 15-year high earlier this week. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/paper-buyers-face-price-increases/ 119357 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100421013000 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:30:45 GMT 20100420103045 Thu, 13 May 2010 11:17:38 GMT 2010051311111738 News Risk & continuity International Purchasing 2010 Auditors have questioned the ability of oil giant BP to include supplier working practices in its long-awaited sustainability review. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/questions-over-bp-sustainability-review/ 119376 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100420020000 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:06:49 GMT 20100420110649 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:21:02 GMT 201004210992102 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity 2010 Chief procurement officers need to start planning for the possibility of their company merging with or acquiring a rival as the economy picks up, Accenture has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/procurement-must-prepare-for-mas/ 119264 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100419020000 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:02:54 GMT 20100419120254 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:10:23 GMT 2010042011111023 Isabel Palmer News SRM Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2010 The economic situation has forced organisations to postpone sustainable sourcing initiatives, research has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/sustainable-buying-on-hold-during-downturn/ 119265 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100419003000 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:05:11 GMT 20100419120511 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:13:32 GMT 2010042011111332 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change International Purchasing 2010 Small suppliers face increasing pressure on cash flow because of late payment, research by BACS suggests. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/small-suppliers-waiting-longer-for-payment/ 118975 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100415013000 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:14:26 GMT 20100415101426 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:35:05 GMT 2010041911113505 Isabel Palmer News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Ed's choice public sector 2010 Most purchasers anticipate that their job responsibilities will increase as the world begins to recover from the global recession, the latest SM100 poll has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-emerge-from-recession-with-greater-responsibility/ 112783 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100412020000 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:54:17 GMT 20100412095417 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:59:04 GMT 2010041310105904 Isabel Palmer News SM 100 Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change Purchasing Allie Anderson 2010 International governments must avoid derailing the chances of a global economic revival with protectionist policies, the World Trade Organization has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/open-up-to-foreign-trade-wto-urges-governments/ 112526 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100408013000 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:34:02 GMT 20100408103402 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:33:37 GMT 2010040911113337 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Risk & continuity International Allie Anderson 2010 The Australian biopharmaceuticals firm is to introduce an ethical behaviour clause into its supplier contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/csl-requires-vendors-to-sign-ethical-conduct-clause/ 112522 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100408010000 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:07:03 GMT 20100408100703 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 11:35:36 GMT 2010040911113536 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 The fear that supply chain disruptions have increased in the past decade is perception not reality, preliminary research by Manchester Business School has concluded. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/research-puts-paid-to-perception-that-supply-chain-interruptions-are-increasing/ 111986 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100331013000 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:06:33 GMT 20100331120633 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:46:14 GMT 2010060212124614 News Risk & continuity Business change Paul Snell 2010 CPO Agenda The UK purchasing jobs market is set to gain buoyancy over the coming months as permanent posts open up across the country, recruiters have reported. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/recruitment-market-on-the-up/ 111468 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100326013000 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:40:55 GMT 20100326104055 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:28:46 GMT 2010032910102846 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Business change Allie Anderson 2010 Four members of the Northern Ireland Water (NIW) board have been sacked for failures in procurement governance around contract awards and there may be more dismissals to come, a minister has warned. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/ni-water-board-members-ousted-for-purchasing-failures/ 110689 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100317020000 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:07:18 GMT 20100317120718 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:01:23 GMT 2010031811110123 SM Admin 2 News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing 2010 Electronics firm Dell has filed a lawsuit against five of its Asian suppliers over allegations they colluded to fix prices. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/dell-moves-to-sue-five-asian-suppliers/ 110666 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:04:00 GMT 20100317000400 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:21:40 GMT 20100317112140 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:02:07 GMT 2010031811110207 Isabel Palmer News Law Risk & continuity Purchasing Jake Kanter Ed's choice law 2010 A number of Wal-Mart's suppliers in India have refused to pay staff the minimum wage, a report has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/questions-over-labour-standards-at-wal-marts-indian-suppliers/ 110412 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100315010000 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:54:26 GMT 20100315105426 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:25:15 GMT 2010031610102515 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity International Jake Kanter 2010 Workers in UK factories supplying meat to some the biggest supermarkets are suffering widespread mistreatment and exploitation, according to the Equality and Human Rights Commission. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/uk-meat-workers-exploited/ 110413 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100315003000 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:18:06 GMT 20100315111806 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:25:58 GMT 2010031610102558 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Risk & continuity Supply chain Jake Kanter 2010 Toyota's quality processes failed to prevent its high-profile production calamity. Gareth Mytton examines the role of procurement and supplier relations http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/is-there-a-road-to-recovery/ 122144 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100304000000 Tue, 18 May 2010 16:48:18 GMT 20100518164818 Tue, 18 May 2010 16:51:00 GMT 201005181645100 News SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 News focus The Department for Transport has been criticised for inadequate risk management on contracts to upgrade the London Underground. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/risk-management-inadequate-on-tube-deals/ 109175 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100303020000 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:23:41 GMT 20100303112341 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:10:16 GMT 2010030412121016 Isabel Palmer News Public sector SRM Risk & continuity Jake Kanter 2010 Buyers are not concerned that a rise in procurement outsourcing will lead to job losses in the profession, SM has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/outsourcing-on-the-rise-no-worries-say-purchasers/ 108860 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100302000000 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:10:46 GMT 20100301101046 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:28:52 GMT 201003260992852 Isabel Palmer News SM 100 Outsourcing Risk & continuity Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 Technology giant Apple has uncovered evidence of child labour in its supply chain. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/apple-finds-proof-of-poor-practice/ 108387 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100224020000 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:15:49 GMT 20100224111549 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:23:17 GMT 2010022510102317 Isabel Palmer News SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain Jake Kanter 2010 The number of UK firms going bust has fallen to its lowest rate since June 2007. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/insolvencies-lowest-in-more-than-two-years/ 108039 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100222003000 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:51:15 GMT 20100222105115 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:18:41 GMT 2010022312121841 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Business change 2010 Recovery in the manufacturing industry could open up organisations to new supply chain risks. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/revival-will-spark-supply-stampede/ 107524 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100217020000 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:32:48 GMT 20100217103248 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:11:03 GMT 201002180991103 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Supply chain Jake Kanter 2010 The UK public sector has been urged to source Fairtrade cotton to guarantee reasonable conditions for supply chain workers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/buyers-told-to-cotton-on-to-fairtrade/ 107544 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100217010000 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:11:50 GMT 20100217111150 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:58:14 GMT 201002180995814 SM Admin 2 News Sustainability Risk & continuity Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 Proposals to reinvigorate the UK energy market would mean significant price hikes for energy buyers, according to experts in the sector. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/energy-prices-rocketing/ 106155 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100204020000 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:05:49 GMT 20100204100549 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:06:10 GMT 2010020912120610 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Risk & continuity Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 A former BAE Systems agent has been charged with corruption by the Serious Fraud Office. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/ex-bae-agent-charged-with-corruption/ 105859 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100202010000 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:20:25 GMT 20100202102025 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:16:56 GMT 2010021511111656 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 UK doctors are to be educated on purchasing to prevent products made in poor conditions entering NHS supply chains. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/doctors-advised-to-buy-ethically/ 105451 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100128010000 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:53:44 GMT 20100128095344 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:37:12 GMT 2010012910103712 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Sustainability Risk & continuity 2010 UK purchasers are advised to continue to slash costs following news that the economy is out of recession. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/dont-relax-during-recovery-buyers-told/ 105351 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100127020000 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:29:14 GMT 20100127112914 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:40:09 GMT 2010041210104009 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2010 Fraud reached a record level of £1.3 billion in the UK last year, according to KPMG. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/fraud-at-record-high-in-uk/ 105341 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100127003000 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:53:11 GMT 20100127105311 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:18:42 GMT 2010021511111842 Isabel Palmer News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 Improved supply chain management contributed to strong Christmas sales for toy manufacturer Hornby. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/hornby-engineers-better-supply-base/ 105226 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100126020000 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:09:18 GMT 20100126100918 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:31:36 GMT 201001271423136 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2010 The low-cost clothing chain has significantly ramped up its ethical purchasing activities, an investigation commissioned by the Ethical Trading Initiative found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/primark-praised-for-ethical-sourcing/ 104988 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100122010000 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:49:22 GMT 20100122104922 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:46:32 GMT 201002101644632 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability SRM Risk & continuity Jake Kanter 2010 Supply problems are stopping aid reaching some of the hardest hit areas of Haiti. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/supply-issues-hamper-haiti-aid-effort/ 104692 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT 20100121140000 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:55:17 GMT 20100121105517 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:53:53 GMT 201002081315353 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity International Jake Kanter 2010 Public sector buyers will now have to provide correct documentation and identification for the source of timber supplies. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/timber-purchasing-rules-strengthened/ 104701 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100121010000 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:29:43 GMT 20100121112943 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:55:58 GMT 2010012210105558 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Risk & continuity 2010 Buyers are not doing enough to alert senior management to supply chain risks, according to experts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/purchasers-fall-short-on-supply-chain-risk/ 104451 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:02:00 GMT 20100119000200 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:28:57 GMT 20100118222857 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:52:42 GMT 2010011911115242 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Jake Kanter 2010 Businesses are dangerously unaware of supply chain risks, two recent studies have found, and procurement must take responsibility http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/no-smoke-without-fire/ 104452 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100119000000 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:33:28 GMT 20100118223328 Mon, 17 May 2010 17:05:20 GMT 201005171750520 News SRM Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain Jake Kanter 2010 News focus More than half of small and medium-sized businesses in the UK suffered as a result of the winter weather, according to research by YouGov. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/snow-costs-economy-estimated-135-billion/ 104342 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100118013000 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:43:01 GMT 20100118104301 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:33:13 GMT 2010011912123313 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Steve Bagshaw 2010 One-quarter of organisations do not have rules to prevent staff participating in deals where they have a conflict of interest, the latest SM100 poll has revealed. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/organisations-lack-conflict-of-interest-policies/ 104188 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100115013000 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:43:22 GMT 20100115104322 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:56:47 GMT 2010011811115647 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Jake Kanter 2010 Business leaders need to fundamentally rethink how global supply chain risks are managed, according to the World Economic Forum. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/risk-needs-a-rethink/ 104198 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:30:00 GMT 20100115003000 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:20:45 GMT 20100115112045 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:33:22 GMT 2010020910103322 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Business change International Jake Kanter 2010 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 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 More than £2 billion of fraud occurred in UK businesses last year, according to the annual review by accountancy firm BDO. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/uk-fraud-breaks-the-2-billion-barrier/ 103852 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100112020000 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:14:59 GMT 20100112111459 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:19:21 GMT 2010021511111921 Isabel Palmer News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 The chocolate company has committed to purchasing all of its palm oil from certified sources by 2012. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/thorntons-makes-palm-oil-pledge/ 103513 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:30:00 GMT 20100108013000 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:51:08 GMT 20100108105108 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:13:09 GMT 2010021012121309 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Risk & continuity Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 UK companies have a poor understanding of supply chain risks they have acquired during the recession, a study has found. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/firms-underestimate-supply-risks/ 103438 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100107020000 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:22:35 GMT 20100107112235 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:36:29 GMT 2010021711113629 Isabel Palmer News Outsourcing SRM Risk & continuity Business change Supply chain Jake Kanter 2010 UK energy buyers must be vigilant of rising gas prices as demand starts to outstrip supply in the icy weather. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/gas-supply-fears-spark-price-warning/ 103336 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:00:00 GMT 20100106020000 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:54:11 GMT 20100106105411 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:59:14 GMT 201002101645914 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Purchasing Jake Kanter 2010 Outsourcing during the recession has exposed businesses to increased risk of contractual litigation as the economic recovery begins. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2010/firms-ignorant-of-outsourcing-risks/ 103092 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT 20100104010000 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:31:31 GMT 20100104113131 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:05:13 GMT 2010022312120513 Isabel Palmer News Law Outsourcing Risk & continuity Paul Snell 2010 Demand for oil will be higher next year as the global economy recovers according to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/oil-revival-on-the-way-says-opec/ 102353 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT 20091216010000 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:44:42 GMT 20091216104442 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:35:36 GMT 2010031511113536 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity International Jake Kanter 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 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 Procurement practices at the UK Legal Services Commission (LSC) are putting value for money at risk, according to the National Audit Office (NAO). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/legal-aid-purchasing-under-fire/ 101093 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT 20091201150000 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:29:39 GMT 20091201102939 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:41:39 GMT 2009120212124139 Isabel Palmer News Law Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2009 Activity in the UK manufacturing industry continued to swell last month, although at a slightly slower rate than in October. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/manufacturing-activity-continues-to-grow/ 101107 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:00:00 GMT 20091201140000 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:31:41 GMT 20091201113141 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:57:26 GMT 2010021112125726 Isabel Palmer News Outsourcing Risk & continuity Business change PMI reports Purchasing 2009 Buyers must get involved in corporate meetings and events procurement to mitigate risk and enhance compliance. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/give-procurement-control-of-events/ 101004 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091201000000 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:20:45 GMT 20091130172045 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:13:15 GMT 2009120112121315 Lindsay Clark News Risk & continuity UK merchants placed more orders with suppliers in November than they did 12 months ago, the first annual increase in requisitions for almost two years. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/retailers-increase-orders-and-raise-prices/ 100842 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:51:00 GMT 20091127145100 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091127000001 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:15:23 GMT 201001311311523 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2009 Firms in the UK must follow the public sector's lead and commit to paying suppliers more quickly, a government minister has said. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/private-sector-urged-to-pay-smes-promptly/ 100838 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:14:00 GMT 20091126151400 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091126000001 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:46:29 GMT 201002081314629 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Business change Allie Anderson 2009 Purchasing managers should work with suppliers to better identify and mitigate risks. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/use-suppliers-to-reduce-risk/ 100828 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:16:00 GMT 20091123161600 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091123000001 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:52:03 GMT 201002041315203 Isabel Palmer News SRM Risk & continuity Supply chain 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, 10 Feb 2010 12:57:36 GMT 2010021012125736 News Low cost sourcing SRM Risk & continuity Allie Anderson 2009 The growth of outsourcing and the impact of the recession have increased risk in the supply chain. Richard Stuart and Michael Tickle outline the areas buyers must focus on http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/four-keys-to-safer-supply/ 100802 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091119000000 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091116000001 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:07:40 GMT 200912211420740 Analysis Features Topics Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Supply chain Ed's choice risk & continuity 2009 Supplier relationships are "hanging in the balance" as a result of aggressive cost-cutting, according to an international survey of senior executives. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/cost-cuts-are-increasing-vendor-risk/ 100816 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:55:00 GMT 20091118155500 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091118000001 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:58:30 GMT 201002081315830 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Supply chain Allie Anderson 2009 Oil prices are likely remain well above $70 (£41) a barrel in the near future as economic indicators continue to improve, according to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/cost-of-oil-to-stick-above-70-a-barrel/ 100811 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:23:00 GMT 20091117152300 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091117000001 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:38:20 GMT 2010021011113820 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity International Purchasing Jake Kanter 2009 By Allie Anderson Cutting costs will continue to be the most pressing issue for purchasing next year, according to a poll of delegates at the convention. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/savings-at-top-of-priority-list/ 100805 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:30:00 GMT 20091116123000 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091116000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:30:17 GMT 2009120112123017 SM Admin 1 News Technology SRM Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Purchasing 2009 The procurement team at UK broadcaster ITV must take a broader view of what sustainability means, according the group's CPO. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/itv-must-do-more-on-sustainable-procurement/ 100765 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:58:00 GMT 20091111125800 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091111000001 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:48:19 GMT 2010021812124819 Isabel Palmer News Sustainability Risk & continuity 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 Activity in the UK manufacturing industry showed significant improvement last month as growth in output and new orders regained momentum. http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/pmi-reports/manufacturing-activity-reaches-23-month-high/ 100736 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:47:00 GMT 20091102144700 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091102000001 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:04:31 GMT 201002111420431 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Business change PMI reports Purchasing Allie Anderson 2009 Buyers are reaping the benefits of diminishing spend and intense competition in the print trade, but is it all good news? Paul Snell reports http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/paper-cuts/ 100670 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:05:00 GMT 20091022160500 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091016000001 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:37:42 GMT 201004141533742 Analysis Sector reports Features Sustainability Outsourcing SRM Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Purchasing 2009 Purchasers feeling let down by the disruptions in the postal service are sending their own message to Royal Mail by switching providers. Allie Anderson reports http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/you-havent-got-mail/ 100666 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT 20091016160000 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091016000001 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:01:00 GMT 200912021640100 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2009 By Allie Anderson 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 Purchasing practices in the UK building industry are "not as professional as they should be", according to a report by not-for-profit group Constructing Excellence (CE). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/construction-procurement-must-improve/ 100644 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:18:00 GMT 20091015161800 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091015000001 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:39:59 GMT 2009120310103959 Isabel Palmer News Features Sustainability Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2009 By Allie Anderson More than a third of buyers are considering ditching Royal Mail because of planned industrial action, according to the latest SM100 poll. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/buyers-to-desert-royal-mail/ 100642 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:05:00 GMT 20091015160500 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091015000001 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:06:35 GMT 200912021640635 SM Admin 1 News Features Public sector Risk & continuity 2009 By Allie Anderson The number of UK firms going bust is falling but overall failures remain higher than in 2008, according to business information provider Equifax. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/uk-business-failures-slowing-down/ 100639 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:12:00 GMT 20091014171200 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091014000001 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:13:38 GMT 200912021751338 SM Admin 1 News Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn 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 UK government departments must "constantly review procurement" to cut costs, according to the Conservatives. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/tories-departments-must-act-like-businesses-to-cut-costs/ 100620 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:59:00 GMT 20091007105900 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091007000001 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:59:15 GMT 2009120310105915 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Risk & continuity Central government Purchasing 2009 By Allie Anderson Buyers must work closely with finance departments to minimise damage caused by unstable costs, according to consultancy Accenture. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/procurement-and-finance-must-collaborate-to-control-costs/ 100581 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:51:00 GMT 20091002145100 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20091002000001 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:51:45 GMT 200912031425145 SM Admin 1 News Risk & continuity Purchasing 2009 China yesterday upped the ante in its trade dispute with the US after it filed a formal complaint to the World Trade Organization over "steep" tariffs the US plans to impose on Chinese tyre imports. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/china-lodges-complaint-over-us-tyre-tariffs/ 100489 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:29:00 GMT 20090915172900 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090915000001 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:30:06 GMT 200912071753006 SM Admin 1 News Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn International 2009 By Allie Anderson UK public sector purchasing body Buying Solutions has cancelled a £150 million contract following an administrative error. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/buying-solutions-scraps-deal-over-administrative-error/ 100472 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090909000000 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090909000001 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:13:32 GMT 2009120810101332 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing 2009 Procurement must overcome its "identity crisis" to have a voice in businesses' biggest decisions, according to an industry analyst. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/profession-in-identity-crisis/ 100444 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090904000000 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090904000001 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:20:15 GMT 200912081642015 SM Admin 1 News Sustainability Outsourcing Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change International Supply chain 2009 How far you take responsible procurement through your supply chain depends on the potential risks or benefits, says Shaun McCarthy http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/source-of-concern/ 100412 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:58:00 GMT 20090827105800 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090824000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:59:54 GMT 2009120110105954 SM Admin 1 Analysis Features Sustainability Risk & continuity How to Supply chain 2009 HSBC is revamping its procurement department to help steer it through the economic crisis. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/hsbc-overhauls-purchasing/ 100422 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090825000000 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090825000001 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:50:02 GMT 2009120910105002 SM Admin 1 News Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Purchasing Supply chain 2009 A UK energy consultancy and a UK procurement specialist have merged to create a pan-European buying giant. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/acquisition-creates-pan-european-energy-procurement-giant/ 100411 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090824000000 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090824000001 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:28:44 GMT 2010022510102844 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Business change Allie Anderson 2009 More than 90 per cent of firms admit having "inherent risks" in their supply chain, but less than half consider them a priority for the year ahead. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/companies-failing-to-act-on-supply-chain-risks/ 100396 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090817000000 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090817000001 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:46:13 GMT 200912091424613 SM Admin 1 News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2009 Oil prices continue to be hampered by volatility amid "conflicting" signals over the health of the global economy, according to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec). http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/economic-uncertainty-fuels-oil-price-volatility-says-opec/ 100391 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090813000000 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090813000001 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:49:48 GMT 200912091424948 SM Admin 1 News Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn 2009 Buyers should check how prepared vendors are for an outbreak of swine flu if they want to avoid disruptions and contract disputes. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/swine-flu-check-your-contracts/ 100375 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090804000000 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090804000001 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:16:01 GMT 200912091531601 SM Admin 1 News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2009 UK public sector buyers must up their game to make greater savings, two separate reports published yesterday concluded. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/public-sector-procurement-must-improve/ 100340 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090724000000 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090724000001 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:46:20 GMT 2010021911114620 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Risk & continuity Purchasing Jake Kanter 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 Oil prices are expected to stay in the region of $70 (£42) to $100 (£61) a barrel over the next decade http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/oil-price-set-to-remain-high/ 100323 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090716000000 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090716000001 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:15:50 GMT 2009121010101550 SM Admin 1 News Sustainability Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn International Supply chain 2009 The economic crash has hit the car market hard. Rebecca Ellinor asks Volvo CPO Bernt Ejbyfeldt how he is dealing with the aftermath http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/power-steering/ 100282 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:47:00 GMT 20090709114700 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090706000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:49:21 GMT 2009120111114921 SM Admin 1 Analysis Interviews Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change Q&A Supply chain 2009 As supply chains get longer and more complex, how can companies mitigate risk and drive competitive advantage? Omera Khan, Imran Khan and Ron Jarman make the case for 'design-centric' businesses http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/be-quick-or-dead/ 100281 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:45:00 GMT 20090709114500 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090706000001 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:55:41 GMT 2010022410105541 Analysis Features Sustainability Risk & continuity Business change How to Supply chain 2009 Financial failure of suppliers poses the greatest risk to global supply chains, according to a report by risk adviser Aon and consultancy State of Flux. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/vendor-failure-biggest-supply-chain-risk/ 100258 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090702000000 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090702000001 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:00:07 GMT 2009121012120007 SM Admin 1 News Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn International Supply chain 2009 Local authorities in the UK are "under prepared" and "ill equipped" to deal with increased supply chain risks associated with outsourcing services, claims a new report. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/councils-ill-prepared-for-outsourcing-risks/ 100254 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090630000000 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090630000001 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:05:32 GMT 2009121012120532 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Outsourcing Risk & continuity Local government Supply chain 2009 The OGC is urging public sector buyers to source energy through central purchasing bodies (CPB), such as Buying Solutions and NHS Pasa, in a bid to collectively save up to £320 million a year by 2012. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/ogc-flicks-switch-on-energy-buying-campaign/ 100207 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090612000000 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090612000001 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:26:24 GMT 2009121511112624 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Sustainability Risk & continuity Purchasing 2009 Buyers can squeeze better value out of suppliers in the downturn but must handle the process strategically, according to procurement consultants Efficio. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/buyers-urged-to-squeeze-strategically/ 100164 Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090529000000 Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090529000001 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:43:24 GMT 200912160994324 SM Admin 1 News Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2009 Eleven more companies including British Airways, Sony UK and Sky have agreed to sign the government's Prompt Payment Code following a meeting with business minister Shriti Vadera. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/ba-sky-and-sony-sign-prompt-payment-code/ 100156 Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090526000000 Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090526000001 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:29:50 GMT 2009121610102950 SM Admin 1 News Sustainability Risk & continuity Supply chain 2009 How do charities cope with buying business travel to some of the world's most dangerous locations? Amon Cohen finds out http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/into-the-lions-den/ 100106 Thu, 14 May 2009 12:27:00 GMT 20090514122700 Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090511000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:27:48 GMT 2009120112122748 SM Admin 1 Analysis Sector reports Features Public sector Sustainability Travel Risk & continuity International 2009 Having more pre-qualified suppliers than you require is one way to mitigate supplier risk, according to Lisa Martin, senior vice-president of worldwide procurement at Pfizer. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/prepare-a-back-up-list-buyers-told/ 100097 Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090511000000 Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090511000001 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:04:56 GMT 2009121612120456 SM Admin 1 News Sustainability Risk & continuity Purchasing Supply chain 2009 Companies are improving the tactical handling of travel security, but a report argues that not many have a complete and coordinated strategy for managing risk in travel http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/supplements/business-travel/april-2009/the-risk-factor/ 100075 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:39:00 GMT 20090430123900 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090428000001 Wed, 05 May 2010 15:22:05 GMT 201005051532205 Analysis Sector reports Travel Risk & continuity 2009 Supplements Business travel Business Travel Supplement April 09 Leeds Metropolitan University (LMU) is delaying making public the findings of an investigation it launched into allegations that staff misused procurement cards. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/university-investigates-procurement-card-misuse-allegations/ 100046 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090424000000 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090424000001 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:17:35 GMT 201002101751735 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity Purchasing Jake Kanter 2009 A period of upheaval, when handled correctly, can bring benefits for your organisation. Alan Stevens explores some successful methods of change management http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/change-for-the-better/ 100006 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:54:00 GMT 20090416125400 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090408000001 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:54:32 GMT 2009120112125432 SM Admin 1 Analysis Features Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn How to Supply chain 2009 IKEA has been criticised over working conditions at one of its Turkish suppliers by an ethical standards group. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/ikea-examines-ethical-claims/ 100011 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090408000000 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090408000001 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:01:41 GMT 2010021611110141 Isabel Palmer News Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity International Jake Kanter 2009 I am looking to develop a process for vetting the ongoing viability of our supply base and I am concerned that the data from credit agencies is often out of date when we receive it. What do you advise? http://www.supplymanagement.com/resources/q-and-a/2009/risk-in-the-supply-chain/ 108353 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090402000000 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:03:56 GMT 20100224100356 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:28:17 GMT 2010022410102817 Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Q&A 2009 London Underground and supplier Tube Lines have only a few months to resolve a major dispute over maintenance costs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/london-underground-in-multi-billion-dispute-over-upgrade-costs/ 99954 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090324000000 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090324000001 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:18:57 GMT 2010031111111857 Isabel Palmer News Public sector Travel Risk & continuity Central government 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 It takes a lot of grit to keep the roads free of snow and ice. Mark Smulian looks at how some councils managed http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/salt-at-a-pinch/ 99936 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:11:00 GMT 20090316131100 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090316000001 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:32:56 GMT 201003081753256 Isabel Palmer Analysis Features Public sector Risk & continuity Local government Supply chain 2009 The European Commission is facing new questions over late payments, in an investigation launched by the European Ombudsman. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/eu-late-payments-investigated/ 99923 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090316000000 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090316000001 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:02:03 GMT 2010011812120203 SM Admin 1 News SRM Risk & continuity International Supply chain 2009 The total value of late payments to small suppliers has risen by 40 per cent in the past year, according to payment processing body Bacs. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/late-payments-to-vendors-rise-more-than-7-billion/ 99912 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090311000000 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090311000001 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:30:38 GMT 201001181533038 SM Admin 1 News Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Supply chain 2009 Paul Carter Hemlin explains the differences, benefits and drawbacks of four methods of dispute resolution http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/thats-the-way-to-do-it/ 99893 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:22:00 GMT 20090305132200 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090302000001 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:10:48 GMT 2010012111111048 Isabel Palmer Analysis Features Risk & continuity How to 2009 Local authorities in the Republic of Ireland have been urged to help deter fraud by publishing details of the most costly public contracts. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/make-public-contracts-more-visible-ireland-told/ 99903 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090305000000 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090305000001 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:20:34 GMT 201001181642034 SM Admin 1 News Public sector Fraud & corruption Risk & continuity International 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 Buyers must look out for early warning signs if they are to mitigate the risk of suppliers going out of business. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/spot-troubled-suppliers/ 99878 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090227000000 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090227000001 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:24:30 GMT 2010011912122430 SM Admin 1 News Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Purchasing Supply chain 2009 Many firms are attempting to tackle supply chain problems in isolation, leaving them vulnerable to future flare-ups, according to a report by Diamond Management and Technology Consultants. http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2009/isolated-supply-chain-strategies-pose-future-risks/ 99784 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090130000000 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090130000001 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:40:37 GMT 201001221424037 SM Admin 1 News Risk & continuity Supply chain 2009 Public sector buyers and lawyers fear that acting on European Commission advice to speed up public purchasing could leave authorities open to legal risks. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/legal-risk-for-faster-purchasing/ 99740 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090120000000 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090120000001 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:11:41 GMT 201001271641141 SM Admin 1 News Law Risk & continuity Purchasing 2009 - http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/companies-must-manage-risks-that-could-kill-them/ 99745 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090120000000 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090120000001 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:52:24 GMT 201001281535224 SM Admin 1 News Sustainability Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn 2009 Managing contracts in a formal way after deals have been signed is not an established practice for more than a third of buyers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2009/36-of-deals-not-managed/ 99748 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090120000000 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:01 GMT 20090120000001 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:58:40 GMT 201001281535840 SM Admin 1 News Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Purchasing 2009 MPs have described a plan by the Department for Transport (DfT) to save £57 million by establishing a shared services centre as an example of "stupendous incompetence". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2008/mps-reveal-22stupendous-incompetence22-of-shared-services-project/ 99683 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081216000000 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:01 GMT 20081216000001 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:41:13 GMT 2011040611114113 Pierrick Senelaer News Public sector Risk & continuity Central government Purchasing Paul Snell 2008 The shrinking availability of raw materials will have a "profound impact" on supply chain risk in 2009, according to a study by consultancy Control Risks. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2008/food-shortages-put-supply-chain-at-risk/ 99678 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081212000000 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:01 GMT 20081212000001 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:13:57 GMT 2010121011111357 Paul Snell News Features Risk & continuity Supply chain Jake Kanter 2008 The US government has been unable to engage with small suppliers effectively, attract them to bid and offer them contracts because of "resource constraints". http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2008/over-stretched-sba-fails-to-hit-us-targets/ 99656 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20081208000000 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:01 GMT 20081208000001 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:39:37 GMT 2010030411113937 Isabel Palmer News SRM Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing Supply chain Jake Kanter 2008 The US Air Force has cancelled a $35 billion contract to build air tankers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2008/air-tanker-procurement-scrapped/ 99348 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080912000000 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:01 GMT 20080912000001 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:25:46 GMT 2010031011112546 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Business change International Purchasing Supply chain 2008 Boeing will officially contest the decision of the US Air Force to award a contract to build air tankers to its rivals. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2008/serious-flaws-in-tanker-procurement-says-boeing/ 98797 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080313000000 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:01 GMT 20080313000001 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:03:33 GMT 2010030912120333 Isabel Palmer News Risk & continuity Business change International Purchasing Supply chain Paul Snell 2008 Tube company Metronet Rail suffered a financial crisis because it failed to understand the terms of its contract with London Underground (LU) and had little control over its suppliers. http://www.supplymanagement.com/news/2007/metronet-failings-examined/ 98480 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT 20071129000000 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:01 GMT 20071129000001 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:31:57 GMT 2010030311113157 Isabel Palmer News Travel Risk & continuity Business change Purchasing 2007 It's been unpopular with shoppers for years, but US discount retailer Kmart recently hit rock bottom. Liz Simpson explains how supply chain problems led to the collapse of a once venerable company http://www.supplymanagement.com/analysis/features/2002/not-so-special-kmart/ 94048 Thu, 28 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT 20020328000000 Thu, 28 Mar 2002 00:00:01 GMT 20020328000001 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:35:03 GMT 201006030993503 Analysis Features Risk & continuity Recession & economic downturn Business change International Purchasing 2002